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COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
DATE: July 21, 2011 Re: Comm. No. 272
PLACE: Council Chambers
Kona, Hawai`i
TIME: 10:30 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawai`i County Council
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Your Committee on Planning, to which was referred Comm. No. 272, reports as follows:
Communication No. 272, from Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated June 27, 2011, requests
confirmation of the appointment of Raylene Moses to the County of Hawai`i Windward Planning
Commission. Communication No. 272, notes that Ms. Moses is a 44 year resident of Hawai`i.
She was employed as a site manager at the Paxen Group from 2006—2011. Prior to that, she
was employed as the office manager at Ka`u Electric, Inc.
Ms. Moses' community service includes membership with 0 Ka`u Kakou, Bay Clinic, the
Hawaiian Civic Club, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She states that she is
not affiliated with any political party. If confirmed, she will fill a term to expire on December
31, 2011, replacing Rell Woodward, who resigned. Since Ms. Moses will be serving a remaining
term that is less than two years, she will be eligible to succeed herself for an additional full term
of five years, beginning on the expiration date of her current term and expiring on
December 31, 2016.
Executive Assistant to the Mayor Charmaine Shigemura introduced the nominee Ms. Raylene
Moses, who was present at the Hilo Council Chambers.
Ms. Moses stated that she looks forward to serving to the best of her abilities. She has interest in
the welfare of her own community and the welfare of the entire island community.
Council Chairman Yagong confirmed the possibility of this being a five plus year commitment
and noted that she will play a significant role as Ka`u is a fast growing district.
Committee Chair Hoffmann, Council Member Smart and Council Member Yagong all supported
this nomination and expressed their thanks to Ms. Moses for volunteering and her willingness to
serve on this very important commission.
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Ms. Moses is not required to be present at final confirmation before the full Council.
Your Committee on Planning is in accordance with the purpose and intent of Communication
No. 272 and forwards it to Council with a positive recommendation.
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