07-11-17 Regular Session Minutes

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Mr. Robinson: Okay...I understand. Ms. Kahakalau: And asking for a written opinion wouldn't change that matter...and asking for a written opinion...you're stating that verbally now...what on here can you say is to ask for an official written opinion...chances are it would it be the same opinion. Mr. Yoshimoto: It would be...I mean we can do that if that's what the board is for...yeah...we can do that. Mr. Robinson: I would like to see a written opinion...I just you know...so we're clear about what our powers are but... Mr. Yoshimoto: And then beyond today's discussion...what we would probably need to do is just to amend our code or our charter to expand that you know or...yeah there's other options but I can focus on what we have now because that's all we can deal with so... Mr. Robinson: Okay. Ms. Kahakalau: Okay so we have a motion...we have a second...we have had some discussion...just for my personal clarification then...what I'm hearing will happen is that there will be people who will be voting against the motion and then asking you to do a written opinion no or is it that we're putting that into the motion...I'm not quite clear so if I could get some clarification. Mr. Yoshimoto: I believe the motion on the floor is to approve the draft order dismissing the petition. Mr. Goodenow: I think what we probably should do is...and I don't know if it should be in executive session or not but there's an agenda item on the next meeting agenda to discuss the issue of our authority to refer matters... Ms. Kahakalau: So that would be a more generalized question... Mr. Goodenow: It is I think somewhat in the context of this case but it is a general question perhaps yes. Ms. Kahakalau: Alright. Is there any further discussion in regards to agenda item 5 Petition No. 2016-20? Mr. Goodenow: No. Mr. Robinson: None from me Madame Chair. 13