HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP PWPC 036 05/06/1997 1996-1998 REPORT OF THE
COMIVIITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
DATE: May 6, 1997 RE: COMM. NQ 278. ! i
PLACE: Councilroom
TIME: 8:05 a m.
Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Public Works and Parks, to which was referred Communication No. 278
and attached Resolution No. 80, reports as follows:
The purpose of Resolution No. 80 is to express the County Council's support of the preservation
of the Ala Kahakai trail. Resolution No. 80 further expresses the Council's support of events
that will occur as a part of the local celebration of National Trails Day on June 7, 1997, that will
draw special attention to the .91a Kahakai.
Communication No. 278 is a memorandum from Council Member Curtis Tyler dated
April 24, 1997 which transmits Resolution No. 80 to Council Chair James Arakaki for the
Councils review and consideration.
During discussion of this matter, Council Member John Ray acknowledged the considerable
work that has been done by those who have organized and supported the preservation of the
trails system. Your Committee heard from Mr. Rodney Oshiro, of the Na Ala Hele Program,
about funding for the program and future hikes that have been planned. In arriving at its
recommendation, Your Committee also considered testimony submitted by Ms. Clare H. Wilson
in support of Resolution No. 80. (Communication No. 278.02)
At the request of Council Member Tyler, Your Committee amended Resolution No. 80 by
adding Mr. Michael Wilson, Chairman of the Board of Land and Natural Resources and
Mr. Rodney Oshiro, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and
Wildlife to the list of parties who will receive copies of this Resolution upon its adoption.
Your Committee reports that it is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 80,
Draft 2 and recommends its adoption.
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AYES NOES ABcE EX Respectfully submitted
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