HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0987.000 2008-2010William T. Takaba
Managing Director
William P. Kenoi
Mayor
Walter K.M. Lau
Deputy Managing Director
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October 22, 2010
Council Chairman J Yoshimoto
and Members of the County Council
County of Hawai'i
Hilo, HI 96720 -
Dear Chairman Yoshimoto and Council Members:
It is my pleasure to nominate the following individuals to the County of Hawai'i Fire Commission:
Council District 2 — James "Kimo" Lee is a 46 -year resident of Hawai'i. Since 2006, he has been
employed by WH Shipman, Ltd. as the Director of Development. Mr. Lee presently serves on the
State of Hawai'i Burial Council, and the County of Hawai'i Workforce Investment Board. He is a
committee member of Hospice of Hawai'i and the Catholic Church's Land Asset Committee. He states
that he is not affiliated with any political party. If confirmed, he will serve a term to expire on
December 31, 2011.
Council District 4 — M. Luahiwa Namahoe is a lifelong resident of Hawai'i. Since 2009, she has been
employed by Pro Service Hawai'i as their Business Development Manager. From 1996 to 2008 she
was employed by Aha Punana Leo as a Communications Coordinator. Ms. Namahoe is the secretary
of the Keaukaha - Panaewa Farmers Association and sits on the advisory board of Malamalama
Waldorf School. She states that she is not affiliated with any political party. If confirmed, she will
serve a term to expire on December 31, 2013.
Council District 5 — Gregory C. Henkel is a 23 -year resident of Hawai'i. He is an artist and a
manufacturer, and he is presently employed by Connections PCS as an instructor.
Mr. Henkel is a member of the Black Sands Beach POA and the Puna Canoe Club. He states that he
is not affiliated with any political party. If confirmed, he will serve a term to expire on December 31,
2012.
Council District 8 — Byron K. Moku is a 9 -year resident of Hawai'i. Since 2001, he has been
employed by 1250 Oceanside Partners as their Cultural Resource Manager. Mr. Moku is a member of
the Hawai'i Island YMCA, The Neighborhood Place of Kona, LaTopua 2020 and the Kailua Village
Business Improvement District. He states that he is not affiliated with any political party. If confirmed,
he will serve a term to expire on December 31, 2014.
Council District 9 — Toby Taniguchi is a lifelong resident of Hawai'i. He is the Executive Vice
President of Operations for KTA Superstores. Mr. Taniguchi is a board member of the Hawai'i Island
United Way, The Boys and Girls Club, the Girl Scout Council of Hawaii, the Hawai'i Japan Center and
the Hawai'i Island Food Basket. He states that he is not affiliated with any political party. If confirmed,
he will serve a term to expire on December 31, 2014.
County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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Council Chairman J Yoshimoto and Council Members
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October 22, 2010
We respectfully request that these appointments be waived through committee and placed on the
council agenda for November 4, 2010.
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at your convenience. Your review and
favorable recommendation would be appreciated.
Aloha,
Billy Kenoi
MAYOR
cc: Darryl Oliveira, Fire Chief
Lincoln Ashida, Corporation Counsel
William Brilhante, Deputy Corporation Counsel
Stacie Waltjen, Secretary
James "Kimo" Lee
M. Luahiwa Namahoe
Gregory C. Henkel
Byron K. Moku
Toby Taniguchi
County of Hawai' i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Dominic Yagong
Councilmember
District of Hamakua
October 22, 2010
J Yoshimoto, Council Chair
Council Members
Hawaii County Council
Phone: (808) 961 -8538
Fax: (808) 961 -8912
Email: dyagong @co.hawaii.hi.us
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HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai `i
Hativai `i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai `i 96720
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Re: Comm. 987 APPOINTMENTS TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FIRE
COMMISSION.
Pursuant to Section 2(g) of Rule 4 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of Hawaii,
this written request is submitted with my approval that the above - referenced matter be waived from
the Committee on Public Safety and Parks and Recreation to the full Council for immediate action.
However, in the event this request is denied, for whatever reason, I understand the matter shall be
referred to the Committee on Pubic Safety and Parks and Recreation for placement on its future
agenda.
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Dominic Yagong, ChaiV V
Committee on Public Safety and Parks an ecreation
Approval /Date /Waive to Council:
J Yoshimoto, Chair
Hawaii County Council
Disapproved /Date /Refer to PSPRC:
J Yoshimoto, Chair
Hawaii County Council