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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0326.002 2012-2014 Margaret Wille .• w.os Phone No. Hilo: (808)961-8027 H o M' ' ' '`�,,'• Phone No. Waimea: (808) 887-2043 Council Member %�:'�'- " , V,h;." Fax No.: (808)887-2072 District 9-North and South Kohala •• � ����`�� +' . s•.. E-Mail: mwille @co.hawaii.hi.us ........:::4_76„;_.;.,:...,..:.,; _____ HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawn`i Hawaii County Building Holomua Center West Hawaii Civic Center Bldg.A 25 Aupuni Street 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite C-5 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy. Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Waimea, Hawaii 96743 Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i,96740 o t:.► O c-) O — --4-..z <---4 C) )—C 1 n .O :I A TO: J Yoshimoto, Chair © -'� and Members of the Hawai`i County Co •1 0 dir FROM: rMargaret Wille, Council Member j DATE: July 10, 2013 SUBJECT: January 21, 2010 Charter Commission Minutes • Please find attached a copy of the minutes from the January 21, 2010 Charter Commission meeting. MW/dh att Comma.Na, 3'2 6. , Ref.To; P/Cotf∎vei y Re£Date JUL 1 U CU133 Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawaii County Is An Equal Opportunity Provider And Employer U January 21, 2010 meeting The Charter amendment was last discussed at the January 21, 2010 meeting of the Charter Commission. At this meeting, the following exchange occurred: CA-11 DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, REQUIREMENTS OF DIRECTOR Amends Section 6-10.3. Requires the director of the department of environmental management to have had a minimum of five years of administrative experience in a related field AND possess a degree in a related field. CHR.HAITSUKA: We have Mr.Tyson here from the Department of Environmental Management.Let me ask for the motion first.Do I have a motion? Ms. Kawauchi moved to approve CA-10 at second reading. Seconded by Mr. Kealoha. CHR.HAITSUKA: Mr. Tyson,you submitted some communication to us regarding your recommendations.Is that correct? MR.TYSON: Yes,that is correct. The testimony that I submitted was basically in opposition to the current amendment which adds an additional to the minimum of five years of administrative experience in a related field; so that the director also possess a degree in a related field. My original Communication 27 to the Charter Commission recommended that the director also possess an engineering degree and in the communication that I just submitted,I also added some additional information regarding the fact that prior to December, 2000,when the solid waste division and the waste water division were a part of the department of public works,the director for that department was required to be a registered engineer and additionally,the Charter also requires that the department of water supply,that department head,be a registered engineer as well. So, I just wanted to take into consideration politics and negotiation that there be further consideration of the importance that the director of this department have some engineering experience; henceforth,my recommendation that the amendment be modified to include an engineering degree or a degree in a related field. CHR. HAITSUKA: Are there any questions for Mr. Tyson? MRS. KAWAUCHI: I have a question.I'm not sure what a related field would be in this area; what would a related field be, other than engineering? MR. TYSON: The Department of Environmental Management is responsible for the over sight of the county's solid waste and waste water divisions, and the recycling programs including the abandon vehicle disposal program. So, a related field cot_ ld e anything ranging from environmental science to even geology to a certain extent. But, r a technical background that supports a lot of the very difficult decisions that the director has to make. Although we do have division heads for waste water and solid waste who are registered engineers, decisions are made not strictly based upon their recommendations; although their recommendations are highly put into that equation. It's important for the director to also have an understanding in regards to the other potential ramifications beyond the technical issues.But,having an understanding of those technical issues is critical to making the correct decision. CHR. HAITSUKA: Are there any further questions for Mr. Tyson?Thank you,Mr. Tyson. Are there any further questions or discussion on this proposed amendment?Is anyone interested in making a motion to amend it? MS.KAWAUCHI: I just need a minute,I guess. The only thing I am concerned about is the minimum of five years of administrative experience in a related field and a degree in a related field. Does this language mirror other sections for directors? CHR.HAITSUKA: I think there are other sections that have similar language. MS. KAWAUCHI: I will withdraw what I started to say. I'll leave it alone.It is just hard for me to understand what a related field is. CHR.HAITSUKA: Is anyone interested in making a motion to amend CA-11 in accordance with Mr. Tyson's proposal. Mr. Kaulukukui moved to amend CA-11 I ' in accordance with Communication 171, to read, "an engineering degree or a degree in a related field." Seconded by Ms. Osborne. CHR. HAITSUKA: Is there any discussion? MR. KAULUKUKUI: To be specific in the proposed amendment, it would read, "The( director shall have had a minimum of five years of administrative experience in a related field, and a degree in engineering or in a related field?" CHR.HAITSUKA: His language there in his communication that is underlined and in bold says, "an engineering degree or a degree in a related field."That would replace, "a degree in a related field." So does everyone understand the motion?It's been moved and seconded, is there any more discussion? 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