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HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP PC 076 2016/10/18 (2014-2016) REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PLANNING DATE: October 18, 2016 Re: Comm.No. 1096 PLACE: Council Chambers Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i TIME: 1:03 p.m. Council Chair and Members Hawai`i County Council Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 Your Committee on Planning, to which was referred Communication No. 1096, reports as follows: Communication No. 1096, submitted by Mayor William P. Kenoi dated September 27, 2016, nominates Michael R. Bernard to the Puna Community Development Plan Action Committee, for a four-year term to end on December 20, 2020. Mr. Bernard was introduced by Ilihia Gionson, Executive Assistant to Mayor Kenoi. Speaking by videoconference from Hilo, Mr. Bernard said he has been involved in the community for seven and a half years, working with students and community members, and he said he would like to continue his services using his background in education, grant writing, marketing and communication. Mr. Bernard said he appreciates the opportunity to use these skills for the benefit of the Puna community. Mr. Paleka said that Mr. Bernard brings a good perspective, that he is well-qualified, and a good asset to the Puna Community Development Plan Action Committee. Ms. Eoff asked Planning Director Duane Kanuha whether this nomination and the others being discussed today, if approved, would fill out the Action Committee. Director Kanuha stated his belief that this is the case. Mr. Ilagan thanked Mr. Bernard for stepping up and getting involved. Mr. Ilagan said Mr. Bernard has a lot of skills and wisdom and compassion for the committee, wished him the best of luck, and asked for the support of the other council members. Mr. Bernard was informed that he is not required to be present for Council confirmation. PC Report No. 76 PC-76 Page 2 October 18, 2016 Your Committee on Planning is in accord with the purpose and intent of Communication No. 1096, and recommends confirmation of the appointment of Michael Bernard to the Puna Community Development Plan Action Committee. ps AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted, CHUNG X DAVID x COMMITTEE ON PLANNING EOFF X ILAGAN X KANUHA X ONISHI X PALEKA x GREGGOR`LAGAN, CI- IR POINDEXTER X PC REPORT NO. 76 WILLE X ADOPTED: NOV 0 2 2016