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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0004.000 2012-2014 JAS r or N14, William T.Takaba . •':" VS„.. Managing Director William P.Kenoi +cam''t �;/,�:.I: • Mayor Walter K.M.Lau ; ............. Deputy Managing Director t pf County of Hawaii Office of the Mayor 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2603 • Hilo,Hawaii 96720 • (808)961-8211 • Fax(808)961-6553 KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy..Bldg.C • Kailua-Kona.Hawaii 96740 (808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 November 20, 2012 The Honorable Dominic Yagong and Members of the County Council County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street , Hilo, HI 96720 ? , Dear Chairman Yagong and Council Members: It is my pleasure to submit for your confirmation the following nominations to the Puna Community Development Plan Action Committee. In order to expedite confirmation of these nominations in time for the December 11, 2012 meeting of the Puna CDP Action Committee I respectfully request waiver from reading before committee and that these nominations be considered by the full Council at the earliest opportunity. Conant,June M.: Ms. Conant has a BA in French and Art Education and a MA in Education. Since moving to Hawaiian Paradise Park 8 years ago she has been very active in local community groups including the Hilo Women's Club (past VP & Treasurer), Hawaiian Paradise Park Owners Association (President), Imiloa-DOCENT Volunteer, HPP Seniors (past VP) and serves as a Destination Hilo Aloha Ambassador at the Hilo Pier. Her experience as a teacher and community volunteer working with both state and county officials on issues of vital concern to the Hawaiian Paradise Park Owners Association will further broaden the overall perspective of the Puna CDP Action Committee. Daun,Sharon R.: Ms. Daun resides in Fern Forest and has a BS in workforce education with emphasis on engineering technology. She has also completed the Educational Leadership Master's Program at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas and taught Engineering Technology at the College of Southern Nevada. Since moving to the area 5 years ago Sharon has been an active volunteer in numerous grass roots projects in the Mountain View community. Some of these include the Hoiwaiwai Network, chair of the Friends of Mt. View Gym and Recreation Center, and the Mt. View Planning Committee for a Mt. View Village Center Plan. Daun brings a keen awareness of the need to better coordinate educational programs with realistic and sustainable economic opportunities for our youth. Council Action Due By: January 7, 2013 Last Council Meeting: December 19, 2012 Comm. No.. Ref.To: w/C-0Axic-t I Ref. Dote DEC 0 5 2012 County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. The Honorable Dominic Yagong and Members of the County Council November 20, 2012 Page 2 Etterlee, Farris D.Jr. Mr. Etterlee has lived in Hawaii for over 51/2 years and is a resident of Puna Beach Palisades between Kalapana and `Opihikao. He received his Bachelor's degree from Troy University in management, marketing and computer science with a minor in accounting. He has extensive experience in business and finance and is currently the CEO and President of New York based Empire Messaging, which he is able to manage from his home in Puna. He is also owner and operator of Finance Integrity, LLC, a mortgage loan originator serving the Hawai`i County community. Mr. Etterlee was appointed to the Puna CDP Action Committee in May 2012 to complete the term of vacant seat and has proven to be an able and valuable contributor to the Action Committee in the few months since. Thank you for your favorable consideration of these appointments. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to call me. Aloha, Billy Kenoi Mayor Encl: Nominee applications Cc: Nominees Bobby Jean Leithead Todd, Planning Director Lincoln Ashida, Corporation Counsel William Brilhante, Deputy Corporation Counsel Larry Brown, Puna CDP Project Manager ZENDO KERN .�o�!`.Y°`•"•! KAREN EOFF Chairperson • = �WWt.' BRENDA FORD GREGGORILAGAN MARGARET WILLE DRU KANUHA Vice Chair •+;ffif •,:�''P; ' DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI • �T!°F."O . VALERIE POINDEXTER J YOSHIMOTO HAWAI`I COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai`i Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 December 6, 2012 J Yoshimoto, Chairperson Hawai`i County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 RE: Communication No. 4 : Nominations to the Puna Community Development Plan Action Committee Pursuant to Section 2(g) of Rule 4 of the Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of Hawai`i, this written request is submitted with my approval that the above-referenced matter be waived from the Committee on Planning to the full Council for immediate action. In reviewing this matter, timely approval is crucial. It is therefore advantageous that approval be granted and the matter be placed onto the next Council agenda for review. However, in the event this request is denied, for whatever reason, I understand the matter shall be referred to the Committee on Planning for placement on its future agenda. Sincerely, Zendo Kern, Chair Committee on Planning Approved/Date/Waive to Council: Disapproved/Date/Refer to PC: &IP IldritA J ' "., airperson J Yoshimoto, Chairperson Hawai`i County Council Hawai`i County Council Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer