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HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP PC 010 02/01/2011 2010-2012REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PLANNING DATE: February 1, 2011 Re: Comm. 57 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. 57, reports as follows: Communication No. 57, from Mayor Billy Kenoi, dated January 5, 2011, requests confirmation of the appointments of Fanny Au Hoy, Terry K. Dunlap, Sharron Stanbro and John L. Hetherington to the Kailua Village Design Commission. Fanny Au Hoy, of Council District 8, is a lifelong resident of Hawaii and has been the administrator at Heulihe`e Palace since 1988. Ms. Au Hoy previously served as a member on the Kailua Village Design Commission and her community service includes membership with Daughters of Hawaii, Kuakini Hawaiian Civic Club, Kona Coffee Festivals Board and past membership with the YMCA -Kona. Ms. Au Hoy states that she is not affiliated with any political party. If confirmed, she will succeed Ann Peterson and will serve the remainder of Ms Peterson's term to end December 312011, and subsequently a- consecutive term to end on December 31, 2014. Council District 7, Terry K. Dunlap is a 13 -year resident of Hawaii and is the Vice President and architect of Kona Homes and Land Design LLC. Mr. Dunlap previously served as a member on the Kailua Village Design Commission and his community service includes past membership on the Rotary International and the Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Dunlap states that he is a Republican. If confirmed he will succeed Paul Bleck and will serve a term to end on December 31, 2013. Sharron Stanbro, of Council District 8, is a 14 -year resident of Hawaii and is retired. Ms. Stanbro previously served on the Arborist Commission and her community service includes past membership as a Director on the H61ualoa Foundation for Arts and Culture, as a Director for Pulama Historical Association, Kona Outdoor Circle, Reef Watch and Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaii. Ms. Stanbro states that she is a Democrat. If confirmed, she will succeed Ann Kern and will serve a term to end on December 31, 2012. PC Report No. 10 PC -10 Page 2 Comm. 57 John L. Hetherington, of Council District 8, is a 20 -year resident of Hawaii and is employed as a draftsman designer by Walter Fullerton Architect. His community service includes, current membership with the Ecumenical Church of Light as Vice President, past Director of the Church of Light, past volunteer counselor with the Suicide Hotline and past Musical Coordinator with the Imaginarium Arts Organization. Mr. Hetherington states that he is not affiliated with any political party. If confirmed, he will succeed Cindy Coats and will serve a term to end on December 31, 2013. All nominees were present at the Kona County Council Office Committee Chair Hoffmann asked if each member would introduce themselves and make a brief statement. Fanny Collins Au Hoy stated she has been a resident of Kailua -Kona since 1975 and has been a member of the Daughters of Hawaii - Organization since 1979. She served on the .Kailua Design Commission a few years ago. She feels it is part of her duty to be a part of this community effort. Councilmember Pilago commented he is in strong support of Fanny Au Hoy who is a long time resident and supporter for the betterment of Kona. He is pleased the nomination has come through and will vote in favor to confirm. He extended thanks for her contributions to the community. Terry Dunlap stated he is an architect in Kona and has previously served on the Kailua Village Design Commission, during the 1990's. John L. Hetherington grew up in Chicago and moved to Kona in 1990. He states he looks forward to the opportunity to assist in the planning for Kailua -Kona. Sharron Stanbro stated she first came to Kona in 1964, and has been a resident for the past 16 years. She feels it is really important.to do the right,thing for the land. Councilmember Ford commented that she has known Ms. Stanbro for many years, that she is very active in the community, an active farmer, and always willing to help her community. She fully supports her nomination. The nominees are not required to be present at final confirmation before the full Council PC Report No. 10 PC -10 Page 3 Comm. 57 Your Committee on Planning is in accord with the purpose and intent of Communication No. 57 and recommends confirmation of Fanny Au Hoy, Terry Dunlap, Sharron Stanbro and John Hetherington to the Kailua Village Design Commission. mh Respectfully submitted, COMMITTEE ON PLANNING PETE HOFFMANN, AYES NOES A &E EX BLAS FORD HOFFMANN X X X IKEDA X ON ISHI X PILAGO X SMART X YAGONG X Respectfully submitted, COMMITTEE ON PLANNING PETE HOFFMANN,