HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP AWESC 002 2017/08/01 (2016-2018) REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE,WATER AND
ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY
DATE: August 1, 2017 Re: Communication No. 359
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawai`i
TIME: 9:31 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawai`i County Council
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Your Committee on Agriculture, Water and Energy Sustainability, to which was referred
Communication No. 359, reports as follows:
Communication No. 359,transmitted by Mayor Harry Kim, dated July 13, 2017,nominates
James O'Keefe of Council District 3 to the County of Hawai`i Game Management Advisory
Commission. The motion to approve the nomination of James O'Keefe was made by Council
Member Eoff, and seconded by Council Member Lee Loy.
As introduced by Ms. Rose Bautista, Executive Assistant to Mayor Harry Kim, Mr. O'Keefe has
been a resident of Hawai`i for the past 47 years, is an Electronic Technician for the County of
Hawai`i Department of Water Supply, and former owner of longtime business, O'Keefe and
Sons. An avid hunter and sports enthusiast and active member of our community, nominee
O'Keefe volunteers as the Chief Range Safety Officer instructor and basic shotgun instructor for
the County of Hawai`i Parks and Recreation Department.
Nominee O'Keefe wasresent and thanked the Committee for the opportunity, noting his
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immense background in firearms and safety and eagerness to work with the commission and
community in fulfilling the mission of the Game Management Advisory Commission. Nominee
O'Keefe is affiliated with the Republican Party and if confirmed, he will serve a term ending
December 31, 2019.
Committee Chair Tim Richards indicated that safety is paramount relative to gun use and game
management, and nominee O'Keefe would be an asset to the commission. Committee members
noted their support to the same testament. Chair Richards provided that due to Mr. O'Keefe's
presence today, it was not required for him to attend the upcoming confirmation Council
meeting.
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Your Committee on Agriculture, Water and Energy Sustainability is in accord with the purpose
and intent of Communication 359 and recommends confirmation of the appointment of James
O'Keefe to the County of Hawai`i Game Management Advisory Commission.
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AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted,
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DAVID x COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, WATER
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POINDEXTER x HERBERT M. "TIM" RICHARDS, II , CHAIR
RICHARDS X AWESC REPORT NO.: 2
RUGGLES x ADOPTED: AUG 1 6 2017