HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP PSMTC 022 2016/09/07 (2014-2016)REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
AND MASS TRANSIT
DATE: September 7, 2016 Re: Comm. No. 1009
PLACE.: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawaii
TIME: 1:38 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Public Safety and Mass Transit, to which was referred Comm. No. 1009, reports as
follows:
Communication No. 1009, transmitted by Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated August 15, 2016, requests
review and favorable recommendation of the nomination of Mc David Greenwell of Council District 9
to the County of Hawaii Liquor Commission.
After the close of public testimony, County Clerk, Stewart Maeda, read Comm. No. 1009 into the
record, preceding a motion made by Ms. David and seconded by Ms. buff to approve the nomination.
Department of Liquor Control Director Gerald Takase introduced and provided background information
on Nominee Greenwell, expressed the Mayor's support, and requested Council's favorable action of this
appointment.
Mr. David Greenwell is employed by the State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture as an
irrigation worker. He previously served a full term as a member of the 1-lawai'i County Water Board.
Mr. Greenwell is a Boy Scouts of America Leader, and a board member of the Waimea Community
Association. He states that he is a member of the Republican Party, if confirmed, he will fill a vacant
term to end December 31, 2020.
Following his introduction, Mr. Greenwell stated that he looks forward to being a part of the Liquor
Commission, given his experience with the Water Board. He continued to share that he is willing to
learn, serve, and show up.
Ms. Wille urged support for this nomination, as Mr. Greenwell is her constituent and she was able to
witness Mr. Greenwell's capabilities, commitment and dedication to his community through his
involvement with the Waimea Community Association. Your Committee agreed that Mr. Greenwell is
not required to appear at final confirmation before the full Council, but was extended the invitation to
attended if so desired.
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Your Committee on Public Safety and Mass Transit is in accord with the purpose and intent of
Communication No. 1009, and recommends confirmation of the appointment of Mr. David Greenwell to
the County of Hawaii Liquor Commission.
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Respectfully submitted,
COMMIT TEE ON PUBLIC SAFE]Y
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DANNY PAL A, CHAIR
PSMTC REPORT NO: 22
ADOPTED: SEP 2 1 2015 .J