HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 128 2014/01/07 (2012-2014) REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: February 4, 2014 Re: Comm. No. 629
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawai`i
TIME: 4:07 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawai`i County Council
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Communication No. 629, reports as follows:
Communication No. 629,transmitted by Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated January 8, 2014, requests review
and favorable recommendation of the nomination of Mr. Richard A. Dinges to the Tax Board of Review.
Mr. Dinges is a 20-year resident of Hawai`i and is currently retired. He was employed by the Hawai`i
Department of Education as a school counselor from 2002-2011. He spends his time volunteering at St.
Joseph School, the Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, Hilo Medical Center, and the lmiloa Astronomy
Center. Mr. Dinges states that he is not affiliated with any political party. If confirmed, he will serve the
remaining of a vacant term to end on December 31, 2016.
Ms. Charmaine Shigemura, Executive Assistant to Mayor Kenoi, came forward and provided background
information, expressed the Mayor's support, and requested the Council's favorable action of this
appointment.
Mr. Dinges appeared before Your Committee and expressed his interest in working in community
government and serving as a volunteering tax preparer.
Several Council Members expressed their support of Mr. Dinges' appointment to the commission.
He is not required to be present at full Council for final confirmation.
Pursuant to Section 19-96, Hawai`i County Code, there shall be a Real Property Tax Board of Appeals for
the County,consisting of five members, appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the council.
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Comm.No. 629, and recommends
confirmation of Mr. Dinges to the Tax Board of Review.
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AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted,
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WILLE X FC REPORT NO.: 128
YOSHIMOTO X ADOPTED: FEB 1 9 2014