HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP PC 024 04/03/2007 2006-2008 REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
DATE: Apri13, 2007 Re: Comm. No. 268
PLACE: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa
78-128 Ehukai Street
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
TIME: 2:00 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Planning, to which was referred Communication No. 268, reports as
follows:
Communication No. 268 from Mayor Harry Kim, dated May 16, 2007 nominates Kelly Ann Soo
of Council District 8 to serve on the County of Hawaii Board of Appeals.
Ms. Soo is a 46-year resident of Hawaii and is employed by The Department of Defense's
Paxen Group as site manager of the About Face Program. Ms. Soo formerly worked at the
Salvation Army as a Youth Case Manager and at Turning Point for Families as a Women's
Advocate/Parent Educator. Ms. Soo states she is a Republican and, if confirmed, will serve a
term to expire on December 31, 2011.
Pursuant to Section 13-4, Hawaii of the County Charter, the Board of Appeals shall consist of
members appointed by the mayor with the approval of the council.
At the April 3, 2007 Planning Committee meeting, Planning Director Yuen asked that the
Committee support Ms. Soo's appointment to the County of Hawaii Board of Appeals.
Corporation Counsel Lincoln Ashida noted he has worked with Ms. Soo in the past and found
her to be of high integrity and requested support in her confirmation. Council Member Emily
Naeole noted the many good things that Ms. Soo has contributed to the community. Planning
Committee Chair Pilago stated that personally he was very pleased to support Ms. Soo's
nomination. Council Member Bob Jacobson stated that given Ms. Soo's high recommendation,
community service background and willingness to serve, he supports her nomination and
encourages adherence to the constitution and to the law in carrying out her duties as a Board
member.
Ms. Soo noted that her political background and having grown up among a family of politicians,
she has always been of service to her community. Ms. Soo stated that her educational skills and
experience allows her to be honest and loyal to herself and to the people of Hawaii who she
serves when carrying out her duties on the Board of Appeals.
PC Report No. 24
Communication 268
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Members of the Committee agreed that Ms. Soo need not personally appear again before the
Council as all members were satisfied with Ms. Soo's qualifications and willingness to serve.
Your Committee on Planning recommends confirmation of Ms. Kelly Ann Soo to the County of
Hawaii Board of Appeals.
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JACOBSON X
NAEOLE X K. ANGEL PILA ,CHAIR
PILAGO X
YAGONG X PC REPORT NO. 24
YOSHIMOTO X ADOPTED: APB