HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP PC 031 03/06/1997 1996-1998 REPORT OF TFIE
COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
DATE: March 6, 1997 Re: C-153
PLACE: Councilroom
TIME: 1:35 p.m.
Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Planning, to which was referred Communication No. 153 transmitted by
Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro dated February 12, 1997, reports as follows:
The purpose of Communication No. 153 is to recommend the appointment of the following
individual as a member of the Hawaii County Water Commission:
Mr. Yukio Takeya of Hilo, a member of the Democratic Party, is nominated to fill a
vacancy created by the expired term of Glenn A. Santos of Hilo, for a term ending
December 31, 2001.
Mr. Takeya has been the President and Principal Broker of Ala Kai Realty, Inc. since
1971. He is President of Destination Hilo, and a member of the Hawaii Association of
Realtors, the Downtown Improvement Association and the Japanese Chamber of
Commerce and Industry of Hawaii.
Pursuant to Section 8-2 of the Hawaii County Charter, the mayor shall appoint members to the
Water Commission to be confirmed by the Council, as prescribed in Section 13-4 of the Hawaii
County Charter.
Public testimony expressed concerns relating to Mr. Takeya's experience and knowledge of water
policies and issues and if he would be willing to excuse himself from voting on a matter should
any potential conflicts arise. However, Your Committee noted that no other qualifications are
required by the Charter except that a member shall represent the community and geological
areas. Mr. Takeya, who was not able to attend Your Committee's meeting, is requested to attend
the Council meeting considering his appointment.
Your Committee on Planning recommends the approval of the appointment of Mr. Yukio
Takeya to the Water Commission.
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