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HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP PC 009 02/01/2011 2010-2012REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PLANNING DATE: February 1, 2011 Re: Comm. 56 PLACE: Council Chambers Hilo, Hawaii TIME: 5:00 p.m. Council Chair and Members Hawaii County Council Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Your Committee on Planning, to which was referred Comm. 56, reports as follows: Communication No. 56, from Mayor Billy Kenoi, dated January 5, 2011, requests confirmation of the appointments of Loreli Eberhardt (4 -year term) and Chirstopher Roehrig (4 -year term) to the South Kohala Community Development Plan (CDP) Action Committee: Loreli Eberhardt is a 20 -year resident of South Kohala and an active member of her community. She is the Founder of the Love in the Name, of Christ non -profit that provided social service support to the community by serving as a clearinghouse to coordinate volunteer support. Loreli has developed an extensive network of contacts and has previous experience in property management. She believes that the function of the Action Committee is to advance the implementation of the CDP goals and objectives. Christopher Roehrig is a 32 -year resident of the South Kohala district and has been self employed as an attorney since 1978, providing legal services in the Waimea area. He has served as the President of the Exchange Club and is an avid paddler and member of the Kawaihae Canoe Club, Christopher has extensive experience in dispute resolution and in the past has served as an arbitrator in mediation cases. He believes that Waimea benefits greatly from its residents, participating in community affairs and giving back to the community. Both nominees were in attendance at the Waimea County Council office. Committee Chair Hoffinann asked both nominees to introduce themselves and discuss their background and work experience and to comment on their desire to serve. Loreli Eberhardt stated she was born and raised in Hilo and has lived in Waimea for 20 years. She has worked in the -hotel and travel industry for approximately 20 years, and in real estate property management for six years. She also stated she was involved with the Hawaii Island . Humane Society as well as .17 different churches in West.Hawai`i. PC Report No. 9 PC -9 Page 2 Comm. 56 Christopher Roehrig stated he moved from Puna to Waimea in 1978, where he and his wife have raised their four children. He was a Prosecutor for the County of Hawaii for five years and has practiced general practice law and represented clients of all areas. Councilmember Yagong expressed to the nominees, on behalf of the Council, his full support and thanked them for their willingness to serve. He also stated the CDP is an important community document, the implementation of which is recommended by the Action Committee. He commented that their appointments would serve a very important role and again congratulated and thanked the nominees for their willingness to serve. The nominees are not required to be present at final confirmation before the full Council. Your Committee on Planning is in accord with the purpose and intent of Communication No. 56 and recommends confirmation of the appointments of Loreli Eberhardt and Chris Roehrig to the South Kohala CDP Action Committee. m h Respectfully submitted, COMMITTEE ON PLANNING PETE HOFFMANN, C PC REPORT AYES NOES A &F. EX BLAS X FOR X HOFFMAN -- IKE X X - - -- -- - O NISHI X PILAGO X SMART X YA YO SHIMOTO X X - - - L - -- - - L _ - - Respectfully submitted, COMMITTEE ON PLANNING PETE HOFFMANN, C PC REPORT