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REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE,WATER AND
ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY
DATE: February 5, 2013 Re: Comm. No. 90
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawai`i
TIME: 1:17 pm
Council Chair and Members
Hawai`i County Council
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Your Committee on Agriculture, Water and Energy Sustainability,to which was referred
Comm. No. 90, reports as follows:
Communication No. 90,transmitted by Mayor Billy Kenoi, dated January 11, 2013,nominates
Anthony H. Sylvester, II to a 2-year term on the Game Management Advisory Commission.
Mr. Sylvester is a lifelong resident of Hawai`i. He is employed by the National Radio
Astronomy Observatory VLBA as a systems specialist. Mr. Sylvester states that he is not
affiliated with any political party.
Executive Assistant to the Mayor Charmaine Shigemura introduced Mr. Anthony H. Sylvester, II
as the District 3 nominee for the Game Management Advisory Commission.
Mr. Sylvester was present in the Hilo Council Chambers and stated that he is a third generation
hunter, fisherman, and gatherer and was taught by his father the value of nature so he
understands sustainability. He stated the vision of the Commission is to manage all wildlife as a
sustainable resource for current and future generations, and the mission statement is to preserve
and protect our island way of life, be it public access, hunting, fishing, gathering, or other uses of
our public land. He further stated that he was involved in the formation of the Commission and
for the past six months has worked with the community, government agencies, and political
leaders. He closed by stating the he wants to be a voice for the people of the island in decisions
for both land and water and to represent the rights of current and future generations.
Council Member Onishi thanked Mr. Sylvester for stepping up to represent his district and stated
that he hopes the State will listen to the voices of the hunters.
Mr. Sylvester is not required to be present at the final confirmation before the full Council.
Pursuant to Hawai`i County Charter Section 6-9.3,there shall be a game management advisory
commission consisting of nine members who shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by
the council.
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Your Committee on Agriculture, Water and Energy sustainability is in accord with the purpose
and intent of Comm. 90 and recommends confirmation of the appointment of Mr. Anthony H.
Sylvester, II to the County of Hawai`i Game Management Advisory Commission.
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AYES NOES A&E EX Respectfully submitted,
EOFF X
FORD x COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, WATER
ILAGAN x AND ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY
KANUHA X
KERN X �� /
ONISHI X
POINDEXTER x ARGA'ET WILLE, CHAIR
WILLE X AWESC REPORT NO.: 3
YOSHIMOTO X ADOPTED: FEB 2 0 2013