HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP PSPRC 002 02/22/2007 2006-2008 REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: February 22, 2007 RE: Communication No. 143
PLACE: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa
78-128 Ehukai Street
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
TIME: 9:00 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Public Safety and Pazks and Recreation, to which was referred
Communication No. 143, reports as follows:
Communication No. 143, transmitted by Mayor Harry Kim, dated January 23, 2007, submits for
confirmation the appointment of Mr. Michael Sumja of Council District 9 to the County of
Hawaii Police Commission.
Mr. Sumja is an 8-yeaz resident of Hawaii and is currently employed by the County of Hawaii
Depaztment of Reseazch and Development as a community facilitator. He is a past president of
the Kohala Senior Citizens Club and a past chairman of the Kohala Coalition Against Drugs. He
served as a commissioner on both the County of Hawai`i's Transportation Commission and the
Tax Board of Review; both commissions expired on December 31, 2006. Mr. Sumja is also a
member of the Democratic party. If confirmed, he will replace Mr. James A. Frazier, whose
term expired on December 31, 2006.
Your Committee spoke in support of Mr. Sumja, who was present at the meeting. Corporation
Counsel Lincoln Ashida asked whether or not Mr. Sumja had to appear before the full Council for
the final vote. Committee Chair J Yoshimoto stated that Mr. Sumja would not have to return to
the Council.
Pursuant to Section 13-4(b), Hawai`i County Code, members of the Police Commission shall be
appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the Council.
Your Committee on Public Safety and Parks and Recreation recommends confirmation of the
appointment of Mr. Michael Sumja to the County of Hawaii Police Commission to serve a term
ending December 31, 2011.
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AYES NOES A&E EX Respectfully submitted,
FORD x
RIGA x COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
HOFFMANN x AND PARKS AND RECREATION
IKEDA X
JACOBSON x
NAEOLE x -
PILAGO x J YO OTO, CHAIR
YAGONG X PSPRC REPORT NO. 2
YOSHIMOTO X ADOPTED: ~R O 9 2007