HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP PC 070 02/20/2008 2006-2008 REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
DATE: February 20, 2008 Re: Comm. 995
PLACE: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa
78-128 Ehukai Street
Kailua-Kona, HI
TIME: 2:00 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Planning, to which was referred Communication 995, reports as follows:
Communication 995 from Mayor Harry Kim, dated January 30, 2008, nominates Ms. Karen
Maedo, of Council District 2, to the County of Hawaii Board of Appeals. Ms. Maedo is a
lifelong resident of Hawaii and is presently employed as a financial advisor at LPL Financial.
From 1969 to 2000, Ms. Maedo was employed by the Department of Education as a teacher and
administrator. Ms. Maedo states she is not affiliated with any political party and, if confirmed,
will serve a term to expire on December 31, 2012, filling one of two positions that became
vacant on December 31, 2007.
Pursuant to Section 13-4, Hawaii County Charter, the County of Hawaii Board of Appeals shall
consist of members appointed by the Mayor, and confirmed by the Council.
At the February 20, 2008 Planning Committee meeting, Ms. Maedo was present via video
conference at the Hilo Councilroom. Corporation Counsel Lincoln Ashida spoke of
Ms. Maedo's dedication and commitment to everything she is involved with and requested that
the Council confirm Ms. Maedo's appointment to the Board of Appeals. Council Member
Donald Ikeda stated that he knows Ms. Maedo very well and expressed his wholehearted support
of her appointment.
Ms. Maedo expressed her gratitude for being appointed and stated she looked forward to learning
about government and that she would do her very best and work earnestly for the best interest of
the community.
PC Report No. 70
Communication 995
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Your Committee on Planning recommends the confirmation of Ms. Karen Maedo to the County
of Hawaii Board of Appeals. It was noted that Ms. Maedo's appearance before the Council
would be waived.
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AYES NOES A&E EX Respectfully submitted,
FORD X
HIGA X COMIvIITTEE ON PLANNING
HOFFMANN X
IICEDA X
JACOBSON X
NAEOLE X K. ANGEL PIL ,CHAIR
PILAGO X
YAGONG X PC REPORT NO. 70
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