HomeMy WebLinkAboutMIN GOEAC 2025/12/16 (2024-2026)Committee on Governmental Operations
and External Affairs
2411 Session
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
December 16, 2025
CALL TO The regular meeting of the Committee on Governmental Operations and
ORDER: External Affairs was called to order at 10:01 a.m., in the Council Chambers,
Kailua-Kona, by Ms. Jean Kagiwada, Chair.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Ms. Jenn Kagiwada, Chair
Mr. Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Vice Chair
Ms. Michelle M. Galimba, Member
Mr. James E. Hustace, Member
Mr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Member
Ms. Heather L. Kimball, Member
Mr. Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, Member
Ms. Rebecca Villegas, Member
Absent & Excused: Ms. Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, 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.)
CHR. KAGIWADA: Thank you very much. Let's go ahead and get started with
Communication 650.
COMMUNI- The Chair directed the Committee to proceed to the next order of business,
CATIONS: Communications.
Comm. 650: NOMINATION OF ALLEN A. SALAVEA TO THE POLICE COMMISSION
From Mayor C. Kimo Alameda, dated November 25, 2025, requesting the
Council's review and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 8, 2026 (Section 134(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
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CHR. KAGIWADA: I believe we have the Mayor's staff over in Hilo to introduce
our nominee.
(Note: At this time, Executive Assistant to the Mayor Micah Alameda
and the nominee (via Zoom) came forward to address the members of the
Committee.)
Vote on Comm. 650: Mr. Inaba moved to recommend confirmation of the nomination
(Approved) of Mr. Allen A. Salavea to the Police Commission. Seconded by
Mr. Hustace and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas,
and Chair Kagiwada — 8.
Notes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Kierkiewicz —1.
Excused: None.
Mr. Alameda provided a brief narrative of the nominee's background
and experience. Committee Members spoke in favor of the appointment.
CHR. KAGIWADA: Thank you, Mr. Salavea, appreciate your time. Can we
please go on to Communication 651.
Comm. 651: NOMINATION OF SHANE PALACAT-NELSEN TO THE KONA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
From Mayor C. Kimo Alameda, dated November 25, 2025, requesting the
Council's review and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 8, 2026 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
(Note: At this time, Executive Assistant to the Mayor Micah Alameda
and the nominee came forward to address the members of the
Committee.)
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Vote on Comm. 651: Mr. Inaba moved to recommend confirmation of the
(Approved) nomination of Mr. Shane Palacat-Nelsen to the Kona
Community Development Plan Action Committee. Seconded
by Mr. Onishi and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas,
and Chair Kagiwada — 8.
Notes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Kierkiewicz —1.
Excused: None.
Mr. Alameda provided a brief narrative of the nominee's background
and experience. Committee Members spoke in favor of the appointment.
CHR. KAGIWADA: Thank you so much. Can we please go on to
Communication 652, please.
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
COMM. 652: The following individual registered to speak and came forward when called
by the Chair:
Patti Cook:
In support.
Comm. 652: NOMINATION OF FRANZ "JUNIOR" FISCHER TO THE POLICE
COMMISSION
From Mayor C. Kimo Alameda, dated November 25, 2025, requesting the
Council's review and confirmation.
Requires Council
Confirmation by: January 8, 2026 (Section 13-4(k),
Hawaii County Charter)
(Note: At this time, Executive Assistant to the Mayor Micah Alameda
and the nominee came forward to address the members of the
Committee.)
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Vote on Comm. 652:
(Approved)
ADJOURN-
MENT:
Approved:
December 16, 2025
Mr. Inaba moved to recommend confirmation of the nomination of
Mr. Franz "Junior" Fischer to the Police Commission. Seconded by
Mr. Hustace and carried by the following voice vote
Ayes: Committee Members Galimba, Hustace, Inaba,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball, Onishi, Villegas,
and Chair Kagiwada — 8.
Notes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Kierkiewicz — 1.
Excused: None.
Mr. Alameda provided a brief narrative of the nominee's background
and experience. Committee Members spoke in favor of the appointment.
CHR. KAGIWADA: Thank you very much, Mr. Fischer. Alright with that we
come to the end of the agenda. The time is 10:35 a.m.
MR. ALAMEDA: Mahalo nui, Council Members. Aloha, a Hui Hou.
CHR. KAGIWADA: Thank you, Micah.
Seeing no further business, Chair Kagiwada adjourned the meeting at
10:35 a.m.
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