03-19-18 Regular Session Minutes

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Ms. Kahakalau: Okay...Mr. Kamelamela if you could come to the front please in case we have any questions...thank you...Mr. Kamelamela... Motion and Vote: Mr. Goodenow moved to go into executive session to consult with the board's attorney. Mr. Robinson seconded the motion. All members voted aye. 10:34 a.m. ** The board entered executive session ** * * * * * 10:51 a.m. ** The board returned to regular session ** Ms. Kahakalau: Thank you very much for your patience. We are on agenda item 4...we just went into executive session to consult with our attorney and I believe our attorney has a statement... Mr. Yoshimoto: Okay. Thank you Madame Chair...Madame Chair I wanted to disclose...my past working relationship with Council member Eoff and just for the board's and publics information....back in 2008 when I was Council Chair she was a part of our staff...when I was Council member and then also in 2012 when I was Council Chair she served as Vice-Chair...to the Council...so in the past we've had a working relationship...it's always been that way...there are no financial interest or involvement has never been...I reviewed the County code in terms of the conflict of interest provision as well as the fair treatment provision and I don't see any issues there but I wanted to bring it to the board's attention and to mention it to the public to make sure that everyone is fully aware of that situation and of course...let the board proceed how it...wants to... Ms. Kahakalau: Thank you...we appreciate that...what I'd like to do so referred from our...counsel in regards to his disclosure about a past working relationship...Councilman Eoff would it be possible for you to come up and we just want verify what your opinion is in regards to the relationship between you and counsel J...counsel member J Yoshimoto in terms of you know just to get your perception...if you concur or disagree.... Ms. Eoff: What he stated is accurate. Ms. Kahakalau: Alright thank you very much... 11