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COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
AND MASS TRANSIT
DATE: February 2, 2016 Re: Comm.No. 630
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawai`i
TIME: 2:10 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawai`i County Council
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Your Committee on Public Safety and Mass Transit, to which was referred Comm. No. 630,
reports as follows:
Communication No. 630, transmitted by Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated January 4, 2016,
requests review and favorable recommendation of the nomination of Mr. Scott Susman of
Council District 8 to the County of Hawai`i Fire Commission.
After the close of public testimony,Deputy County Clerk, Jon Henricks, read Comm. No. 630
into the record, preceding a motion made by Ms. Eoff and seconded by Ms. David to approve the
nomination. Executive Assistant to Mayor Kenoi, Ms. Charmaine Shigemura, introduced and
provided background information on Nominee Susman, expressed the Mayor's support, and
requested Council's favorable action of this appointment.
Mr. Susman is a 43-year resident of Hawai`i. He retired from the Hawai`i Fire Department in
2004, where he was employed for 25 years as a Paramedic, Rescue person, Engineer, and Fire
Captain. Mr. Susman is the Kaloko Neighborhood Watch coordinator. He states that he is not
affiliated with any political party. If confirmed, he will fill a vacant term that will expire on
December 31, 2019.
Prior to discussion, Mr. Susman appeared in front of Your Committee with an opening statement
expressing gratitude for the nomination. He also shared that this is a civic duty he put off for
many years but has come to realization he may not have as much time as he had thought. He
also shared in confidence he would follow Ms. St. Ambrogio's lead given the praising comments
presented during her time before Your Committee. Mr. Susman indicated that he advocated for a
Fire Commission approximately 15 years ago. He concluded his statement that he will do all he
can to make sure the Fire Commission is in full service.
During discussion, Your Committee expressed confident support and gratitude for Mr. Susman's
interest and willingness to serve on the Fire Commission. Your Committee praised Mr. Susman
for his "full circle"testimony advocating for the Fire Commission and now being able to act as a
commissioner. Mr. Susman was also complimented for his references provided in his
application. Mr. Chung mentioned he inquired with resources familiar with Mr. Susman, and
received nothing but words of affirmation. Your Committee agreed that Mr. Susman is not
required to appear at final confirmation before the full Council.
PSMTC Rept. No.: 12
PSMTC-12 Page 2 February 2, 2016
Your Committee on Public Safety and Mass Transit is in accord with the purpose and intent of
Communication No. 630, and recommends confirmation of the appointment of Mr. Scott Susman
to the County of Hawai`i Fire Commission.
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AYES NOES ABS EX REC Respectfully submitted,
CHUNG X
DAVID x COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
EOFF x I AND MASS TRANSIT
ILAGAN X
KANUHA X ��
ONISHI X
PALEKA x DANNY PA , CHAIR
POINDEXTER x PS C REPORT NO: 12
WILLE X ADOPTED: FEB 1 T 2Q1C
AYES—Affirmative,NOES—Negative,ABS—Absent,EX—Excused Absence,REC-Recused