HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN PC 2021/09/21 2020-2022 Committee on Planning
14th Session
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawai i
September 21, 2021
CALL TO The regular meeting of the Committee on Planning was called to order at
ORDER: 9:33 a.m., in the Council Chambers, Kona, by Ms. Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, Chair.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Ms. Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, Chair (via videoconference from Hilo)
Ms. Rebecca Villegas, Vice Chair
Mr. Aaron S. Y. Chung, Member (via videoconference)
Ms. Maile Medeiros David, Member
Mr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Member
Mr. Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Member (via videoconference from Hilo)
Ms. Heather L. Kimball, Member
Ms. Susan L. K. Lee Loy, Member
Mr. Herbert M. "Tim" Richards, III, Member (came in later)
STATEMENTS The Chair directed the Committee to proceed to the next order of business,
FROM THE Statements from the Public on Agenda Items.
PUBLIC ON
AGENDA ITEMS: (There were none.)
CHR KIERKIEWICZ: Seeing as there are no testifiers, I am closing public
testimony at this time and moving on to business of the day. Mr. Clerk, if you
could please start with Communication 383.
COMMUNI- The Chair directed the Committee to proceed to the next order of business,
CATIONS: Communications.
Comm. 383: NOMINATION OF MELISSA LEILANI DEMELLO TO THE PUNA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated August 31, 2021, requesting the Council's
review and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: October 16, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
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Vote on Comm. 383: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to recommend confirmation of the
(Approved) appointment of Melissa Leilani DeMello to the Puna Community
Development Plan Action Committee. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy and
carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kierkiewicz—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Executive Assistant to the Mayor Pomaika`i Bartolome came forward and
provided a brief narrative of the nominee's background and experience.
Committee Members spoke in favor of the appointment.
CHR KIERKIEWICZ: Mr. Clerk, Communication 384 please.
Comm. 384: NOMINATION OF KANOE WILSON TO THE PUNA COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated August 31, 2021, requesting the Council's
review and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: October 16, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
Vote on Comm. 384: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder moved to recommend confirmation of the
(Approved) appointment of Kanoe Wilson to the Puna Community Development Plan
Action Committee. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy and carried by the
following voice vote:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kierkiewicz—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Executive Assistant to the Mayor Pomaika`i Bartolome came forward and
provided a brief narrative of the nominee's background and experience.
Committee Members spoke in favor of the appointment.
CHR KIERKIEWICZ: Mr. Clerk, we have one more communication on the
agenda.
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Comm. 385: NOMINATION OF FAYLENE MAHINA PAISHON-DUARTE TO THE
LEEWARD PLANNING COMMISSION
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated August 31, 2021, requesting the Council's
review and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: October 16, 2021 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
Vote on Comm. 385: Ms. Villegas moved to recommend confirmation of the appointment of
(Approved) Faylene Mahina Paishon-Duarte to the Leeward Planning Commission.
Seconded by Mr. Inaba and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kierkiewicz—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Executive Assistant to the Mayor Pomaika`i Bartolome came forward and
provided a brief narrative of the nominee's background and experience.
Committee Members spoke in favor of the appointment.
ORDER OF The Chair directed the Committee to proceed to the next order of business, Order
RESOLUTIONS: of Resolutions.
(There were none.)
BILLS FOR The Chair directed the Committee to proceed to the next order of business,
ORDINANCES: Bills for Ordinances.
(There were none.)
CHR KIERKIEWICZ: That brings us to the end of our agenda. May I have a
motion to adjourn?
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ADJOURN- There being no further business, at 10:18 a.m., Ms. Lee Loy moved to adjourn
MENT: the meeting. Seconded by Mr. Inaba and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Richards, Villegas, and Chair Kierkiewicz—9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR. KIERKIEWICZ: Motion carries. Planning Committee is adjourned.
Thank you.
Approved:
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Ms. Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, Chair (Date)
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