HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP AWESC 005 2018/05/21 (2016-2018) REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, WATER AND
ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY
DATE: May 21, 2018 Re: Communication No. 930
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawai`i
TIME: 9:05 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. 930, reports as follows:
Communication No. 930, transmitted by Managing Director Wilfred M. Okabe, dated May 3, 2018,
nominates Kean T. Umeda of Council District 2 to the County of Hawai`i Game Management Advisory
Commission. Motion to approve nomination of Kean T. Umeda was made by Council Member Kanuha;
seconded by Council Member Eoff.
As introduced by Ms. Rose Bautista, Executive Assistant for Mayor Harry Kim, Mr. Umeda is a self-
employed gunsmith, a previous Assistant Golf Pro at the Mauna Lani Resort, and has coached air riflery
at both Waiakea and Hilo High schools. His focused interest is preserving hunting for future
generations. Mr. Umeda is not affiliated with any political party, and if confirmed,he will fill a term
ending December 31, 2022.
Nominee Umeda was present and thanked the Committee for the opportunity to serve. He noted his
passion for teaching the youth how to hunt, with hopes to keep them off of the violent video games,
which in turn could curb violent criminal activity as seen in our state, our country and the world.
Nominee Umeda looks forward to working with the commission and the community.
Council Member Chung and Council Chair Poindexter both verbally acknowledged their support of
Nominee Umeda, stating that he also provides the diving aspect of game management to the
commission, and that his public services speak volumes towards his commitment to this commission and
its goals.
Committee Chair Richards thanked Nominee Umeda for his willingness to serve, and provided his
support stating that Nominee Umeda's experience can provide the balance needed going forward for this
commission. Committee Chair Richards advised that due to Nominee Umeda's appearance and
approval today, it was not required for him to attend the upcoming confirmation Council meeting.
AWESC Report No.5
AWESC-5 Page 2 May 21, 2018
Your Committee on Agriculture, Water and Energy Sustainability is in accord with the purpose and
intent of Communication 930, and recommends confirmation of the appointment of Kean T. Umeda to
the County of Hawai`i Game Management Advisory Commission.
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AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted,
CHUNG X
DAVID x COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, WATER
EOFF x AND ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY
KANUHA X /
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POINDEXTER X
H�RBERT M. "TIM' RICHARDS, III, CHAIRV.
RICHARDS X AWESC :_ 'ORT NO.: 5
RUGGLES X ADOPTED: is ' .! 5 2018
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