HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN GOEAC 2023/01/24 (2022-2024) Committee on Governmental Operations
and External Affairs
2nd Session
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
January 24, 2022
CALL TO The regular meeting of the Committee on Governmental Operations and
ORDER: External Affairs was called to order at 9:03 a.m., in the Council Chambers,
Kailua-Kona, by Ms. Cindy Evans, Chair.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Ms. Cindy Evans, Chair
Ms. Susan L. K. Lee Loy, Vice Chair
Ms. Michelle M. Galimba, Member
Mr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Member
Ms. Jenn Kagiwada, Member
Mr. Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Member
Ms. Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, Member
Ms. Heather L. Kimball, Member
Ms. Rebecca Villegas, Member
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.)
COMMUNI- The Chair directed the Committee to proceed to the next order of business,
CATIONS: Communications.
Comm. 54: NOMINATION OF CHRISTOPHER HO TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated January 5, 2023, requesting the
Council's review and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: February 18, 2023 (Section 13-4(k)
Hawaii County Charter)
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Vote on Comm. 54: Ms. Lee Loy moved to recommend confirmation of the
(Approved) nomination of Mr. Christopher Ho to the Board of Ethics.
Seconded by Ms. Galimba and carried by the following
voice vote:
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Villegas, and Chair Evans —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.
Comm. 55: NOMINATION OF DESMON HAUMEA TO THE HAWAII COUNTY
CULTURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated January 5, 2023, requesting the
Council's review and confirmation.
Vote on Comm. 55: Ms. Lee Loy moved to recommend confirmation of the
(Approved) nomination of Mr. Desmon Haumea to the Hawaii County
Cultural Resources Commission. Seconded by Ms. Kimball
and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Villegas, and Chair Evans —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.
MR. HAUMEA: No disrespect, Ms. Chair, but I would like to make a statement
before you adjourn?
CHR. EVANS: I'll allow that,please.
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MR HAUMEA: Thank you. I just wanted to share with the Council Members,
that Big Island should be the laboratory for self-sustainability through a cultural
view. That's one of my positions as a commissioner for the Cultural Resources.
I believe that the disparity that's happening in the State of Hawaii, is directly
affecting our Big Island from maritime industries as well as food security, but I
believe that Big Island is a perfect situation for a laboratory for self-sustainability.
And I mahalo you for allowing me to speak.
CHR. EVANS_ : Thank you for that comment and the passion. So, all in favor of
adjourning?
ADJOURN- There being no further business, at 9:19 a.m., Ms. Lee Loy moved to adjourn the
MENT: meeting. Seconded by Ms. Kimball and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy,
Villegas, and Chair Evans —9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR. EVANS: Thank you. We're adjourned.
Approved:
?— 3/7/Ci 3
Ms. Cindy E air (Date)
Committee on Government Operations
and External Affairs
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