HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP PC 040 01/31/2012 2010-2012 REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
DATE: January 31, 2012 Re: Comm. 530
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawai`i
TIME: 10:31 a.ni.
Council Chair and Members
Hawai`i County Council
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Your Committee on Planning, to which was referred Comm. 530, reports as follows:
Communication No. 530, from Mayor Billy Kenoi, dated January 9, 2012, requests confirmation
of the appointment of Nominee Ms. Susan L. Lee Loy of Council District 4 to the County of
Hawai`i Water Board. Ms. Lee Loy is a lifelong resident of Hawai`i. Since 1994, she has
worked for several local offices as a legal assistant and planner, which she continues to do with
her current employer. the Law Office of Ted Hong.
Ms. I,ee Loy is the secretary of Kamehameha School's PTO, and a member of Waiakeawaena's
PTA, where she also coaches their Robotic Team. She is not affiliated with any political party;
and if confirmed, will serve a term to expire on December 31, 2016.
Ms. Charmaine Shigemura, Executive Assistant to Mayor Kenoi, introduced the applicant,
Ms. Lee Loy, who was present at the Hilo Chambers.
Ms. Lee Loy stated that she is a resident of District 4 and enjoys raising her family there. She is
eager to serve the community and considers it noble work. She also stated she believes everyone
should do some kind of community service or volunteer work.
Council Member Onishi stated the Ms. Lee Loy is from his district and he has known her for a
long time. He further stated that he supports this nomination and that it would add a woman to
the Water Board. Committee Chair Hoffmann also confirmed that she would be the only woman
on the Board and expressed his support of her nomination.
Council Member Ikeda related that he has known Ms. Lee Loy for a longtime and has worked
with her in the past. Ile also expressed his full support of her nomination and thanked her for her
community service. Council Member Bias also thanked Ms. Lee Loy for her volunteer work and
for being involved in the community.
Council Member Yoshimoto affirmed Ms. Lee Loy's knowledge and experience as a planner
would benefit the Water Board and is in strong support of her nomination. Council Member
Pilago also voiced his strong support of this nomination and thanked Ms. Lee Loy for her
community service.
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Committee Chair Hoffmann asked Ms. Lee Loy why she chose the Water Board to serve on.
She replied that her experience working for the County Council and with land planning will be
very helpful and she believes she is a natural fit for the Water Board.
Ms. Lee Loy is not required to be present at full Council for final confirmation.
Your Committee on Planning is in accord with the purpose and intent of Communication No.
530 and recommends confirmation of the appointment of Ms. Susan L. Lee Loy to the County of
I-lawai`i Water Board.
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