HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP PWPRC 005 2017/06/22 (2016-2018) REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND
PARKS AND RECREATION
DATE: June 22, 2017 Re: Comm. No. 318
PLACE: Council Chambers
Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i
TIME: 10:37 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Your Committee on Public Works and Parks and Recreation,to which was referred
Communication No. 318, reports as follows:
Communication No. 318, transmitted by Mayor Harry Kim, dated May 31, 2017, nominates
Antonio Gaspar of District 7 to the Veterans Advisory Committee.
Mr. Gaspar served in the United States Army from 1969-1971 and retired from the Hawai`i Army
National Guard after more than 30 years of service. Mr. Gaspar also retired from Enterprise Holdings,
where he was a maintenance tech for approximately 12 years. Mr. Gaspar volunteers with various
veteran organizations, especially with the American Legion and the Big Island Retired Military
Association (BIRMA). If confirmed,he would serve a term ending December 31, 2020.
Ms. Barbara Kossow,Deputy Managing Director to Mayor Kim, introduced Nominee Gaspar.
Mr. Gaspar appeared before the full Council and offered a summary of his expertise and responded to
questions from Council Members.
Several Council Members commented in favor of Mr. Gaspar.
Pursuant to Chapter 15, Article 7, Section 15-61 of the Hawaii County Code, the Mayor shall appoint,
with the approval of Council, a representative from various veteran organizations to serve on the
Veterans Advisory Committee.
Your Committee on Public Works and Parks and Recreation is in accord with the purpose and intent of
Communication No. 318, and recommends confirmation of the appointment of Antonio Gaspar to the
Veterans Advisory Committee.
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AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted,
CHUNG X
DAVID x COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND
EOFF x PARKS AND RECREATION
KANUHA X
LEE LOY X
O'HARA X
POINDEXTER x JE IFER RUGGLES, CHAIR
RICHARDS X PWPRC REPORT NO.: 5
RUGGLES X ADOPTED: JUL 0 7 2017