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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0492.000 2000-2002 Harry Kim s~°5~--®_~ Dixie Kaetsu Ma or 4~ f 9's Managing Director y 1J~e~ Peter T. Young T - ~ ' Deputy Managing Director ,TF ot~eoAi° COUNTY OF H1~VVAI~?' 4;'~ $ I 1.!.' 25 Aupuni Street, Room 215 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252 • (808) 96]-8211 • Ffa7c_(808) 461-6553 KONA: 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103 Kailua-Kona, Haw~'i `96740 (808) 329-5226 • Fax (808) 326-5663 ~1~,- ~ ~ , January 15, 2002 The Honorable Chairman lames Y. Arakaki and Members of the County Council County of Hawaii Hilo, Hi 86720 Dear Chairman Arakaki and Council Members: It is my pleasure to inform you that I have nominated the following individuals to the Hawaii County Cost of Government Commission. I do apologize for the tardiness of my norm-nations. I humbly request that These nominations be waived from committee and be taken up at the County Council meeting scheduled for January 24, 2002. C®unciil district 'i - Michael Barton is a 24-year resident of Hawaii. Mr. 13artor~ is a self~employed licensed contractor {Barton Construction) and rancher. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Laupaheohor Train Museum and is a member of the North Hilo Community Council. Mr. Barton states that he is not affiliated with any political party. C®ut~oit Distriict 2 ~ >°rancis 1. f~acheco is a lifelong resident of Hawaii. Mr. Pacheco, currently retired, is a former County police officer and meat inspector for the State Department of Agriculture. He currently serves with- the Hawaii Association of Conservation Districts, the Big Island resource Conservation and Development (RC&D), the Waiakea Soil and Water Conservation District ~SWCD). He also is a member of the Board of Trustees for the Hilo Medical Center Foundation and is a rrrember of the Korean War Veterans Association. Mr. Pacheco states that he is a member of the Democratic Party. C®~nci>E i~is$rict 3 Dennis M. Maedo is a 50-year resident of Hawaii and is a retired teacher from the State Department of Education. Mr. Maedo has served as president and vice president for the Waiakea Uka Kumiai. He is also active in youth sports activities such as baseball, basketball and golf. Mr. Maedo states that he is not affiliated with any political party. ;~'a.,~,..,R, , t~ef. U~+~~~~~ The Honorable Chairman James Y. Arakaki and Members of the County Council Page 2 January 15, 2002 Council District ~ -Rose Marie 1. Saclig is a lifelong resident of Hawaii. Ms. Baclig was a former Legislative Assistant with the County of Hawaii. She has served as vice chair for the County of Hawaii Liquor Adjudication Board. Ms. Baclig states that she is not affiliated with any political party. Council District 5 Denyse L. Temple is a 36-year resident of Hawaii. She is currently the Administrative Assistant for the Pacific Regional Psychological Association. In the past, she has served on the Ewa Beach Neighborhood Board and as secretary for the Hilo Women's Club. Ms. Temple states that she is a member of the Republican Party. Council District 6 -Lloyd Van De Car is a lifelong resident of the State of Hawaii and has resided in Hawaii County for the last 24 years. He was an attorney for the Legal Aid Society for 14 years, and is now in private practice. Mr. Van De Car does volunteer legal work representing indigent persons. He is on the Board of Directors of the non-profit Hawaii Trends Research Institute, and in the past has served on the board of the Bast Hawaii Cultural Center and Legal Aid Society of Hawaii. Mr. Van De Car has just completed a term on the Hawaii County Reapportionment Commission. He states that he is a member of the Green Party. Council ®istrict 7 -Dennis M. Ide is a lifelong resident of Hawaii and is currently the Service Supervisor for B. Hayman Company. Mr. Ide presently assists with Cub Scouts Pack 12, assists in Pony Baseball coaching and has held office in the Pony Baseball League in the past. He also is a member of the Daifukuji Church. Mr. Ide states that he is a member of the Democratic Party. Council 1District 8 -Joel Gimpel is a 5'/z-year resident of Hawaii. Mr. Gimpel is a retired attorney and was last employed by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association as an Associate General Counsel. Mr. Gimpel is an accomplished musician as well as a music teacher. He is a past director and secretary for the Aloha Performing Arts Center. He currently serves as a trustee and secretary for the Kona BETA Shalom Congregation. Mr. Gimpel states that he is not affiliated with any political party. The Honorable Chairman James Y. Arakaki and Members of the County Council Page 3 January 15, 2002 Council ®istrict 9 _ J. Jay West is a 16-year resident of the Big Island and is the owner and product level®per for Leak Creations. She also is the owner and designer for Aries Graphic and Press. Ms. West served as the past vice president and treasurer for the West Hawaii Arts Guild and past president and vice president for the Waimea Community Theatre. She also is a member of the Waimea Community Association, and Recycle Hawaii. Ms. West states that she is not affiliated with any political party. If approved, these individuals will serve a term to end 11 months after the members are confirmed and sworn in. If you have any questions, please contact me at your convenience. Your favorable review and recommendation would be appreciated. Aloha, s :~__,Harry Kim MAYOR cc: Dixie Kaetsu, Managing Director Michael D. Barton Francis I. Pacheco Dennis M. Maedo Rose Marie I. Baclig Denyse L. Temple Lloyd Van De Car Dennis M. Ile Joel Gimpel J. Jay West Lincoln Ashida, Corporation Counsel ,mgY Os y JAMES Y. ARAKAKI ~p''•'~ ' ~~'~''~o,, AARON S.Y. CHUNG ,+~!iy°. Clurirnrnn & Presiding OJjicer BOBBY .TEAN L.EITHEAD-TODD LENINGRAD Ei.,ARIONOFF ` .1l1L1E..IACOBSON .f. CUR"I~IS 1YLER, ill ''p;`,`•~'=."°•:~P'~ NANCY PISICCHIO ~.o~~ w~' lice Chairnum GARY SAFARIK DOMINIC YACiONG COUNTY COUNCIL Coutth~ of ~Haia~ai 'i HaN~ni7 County Building 25.4rrruni Street ffilo, Hn~cai'i 96720 January 15, 2002 James Y. Arakaki, Chair Hawaii County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 RE: Communication No. 492 Nominating individuals to the Hawaii County Cost of Government Commission. Pursuant to Section 1(g) of Rule 4 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of Hawaii, this written request is submitted with my approval that the above-referenced matter be waived from the Committee on Finance to the full Council for immediate action. In reviewing this matter, timely approval is crucial. It is therefore advantageous that approval is granted and the matter placed onto the next Council agenda for review. However, in the event this request is denied, for whatever reason, I understand the matter shall be referred to the Committee on Finance for placement on its future agenda. Since , Aaron S.Y. Chung, hair Committee on Finance . Appro d/Date/Waive to ouncil: Disapproved/Date/Refer to FC: _ _ . f , Jamey .Arakaki, Chair James Y. Arakaki, Chair Hawaii County Council Hawaii County Council