HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 135 10/18/2011 2010-2012REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: October 18, 2011
PLACE: Council Chambers
Kona, Hawai`i
TIME: 1:34 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Re: Comm. No. 406
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Communication 406, reports as follows:
Communication 406, transmitted by Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated October 5, 2011, nominates
Enoch Freire to the County of Hawaii Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources
Preservation Commission.
A 31 -year resident of Hawai`i, Mr. Freire is a registered financial advisor, currently employed by
Anderson Wealth Planning, Inc. Mr. Freire is the International Service Chair of Rotary Kona
Sunshine and a member of the Kona Kohala Chamber of Commerce. He is also an advisory
board member of Disabled Adventures Hawaii and Atini International (an international
community development organization). He states that he is not affiliated with any political party.
If confirmed, Mr. Freire will serve a term to expire on December 31, 2015.
Pursuant to Section 14 -5, Hawai`i County Code, there shall be a Board of Ethics, consisting of
five members who shall be residents of the county, appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the
County Council.
Pursuant to Communication 406.1 dated October 11, 2011, Chair Ford recuses herself from
participating in this matter. Vice Chair Yagong resumes Chair.
Executive Assistant Charmaine Shigemura appeared before Your Committee introducing Mr.
Enoch Friere.
Some members raised their concern on Mr. Friere's limited experience in the area of
conservation, and testimonies from public concerned with his nomination. Mr. Friere responded
to several questions by Your Committee. He chose the Open Space Commission due to his
business experiences, personal interest in sports and especially his love for Kona. Mr. Friere
stated his time, seeking best solutions through a fair and open discussion of the issues is his
contribution to the commission.
For informational purposes, Council Member Blas voted "kanalua" twice.
The Committee specified that Mr. Friere must appear before the full Council for confirmation.
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FC -135 Page 2 October 18, 2011
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Communication 406, and
recommends confirmation of the appointment of Mr. Enoch Freire to the County of Hawai `i
Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission.
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Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
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BRENDA FORD, CHAIR
FC REPORT NO. 135
ADOPTED: NOV 0 2 2011
AYES
NOES
A &E
EX
BLAS
X
FORD
X
HOFFMANN
X
IKEDA
X
ONISHI
X
PILAGO
X
SMART
X
YAGONG
X
YOSHIMOTO
X
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
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BRENDA FORD, CHAIR
FC REPORT NO. 135
ADOPTED: NOV 0 2 2011