HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP AWESC 006 2018/08/21 (2016-2018) REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, WATER AND
ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY
DATE: August 21, 2018 Re: Communication No. 1028
PLACE: Council Chambers
Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i
TIME: 9:06 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. 1028, reports as follows:
Communication No. 1028, transmitted by Mayor Harry Kim, dated August 3, 2018, nominates George
Donev of Council District 9 to the County of Hawai`i Game Management Advisory Commission.
Motion to approve nomination of George Donev was made by Council Member Eoff; seconded by
Council Chair Poindexter.
As introduced by Mr. Dennis Kauka, Jr., Aide to Executive Assistant for Mayor Harry Kim,Nominee
Donev is a first year college student at the University of Hawai`i at Hilo studying mathematics and
computer science, and he is a 2017 honors graduate of Hawai`i Preparatory Academy. Mr. Kauka
further added that Nominee Donev was not affiliated with any political party.
It is important to note that although not mentioned in Communication No. 1028 nor discussed during
meeting, Mayor Kim's office has advised Chair Richards that if confirmed Nominee Donev would fill a
term ending on December 31, 2023.
Nominee Donev thanked the Council for the opportunity to serve and shared some of his background.
His family is from Bulgaria, but he was raised in Los Angeles and has lived in the County of Hawai`i for
the past 6 years. During his time here he has been active in his community volunteering at Waimea
Community Park, the Kohala Watershed Partnership doing rainforest restoration, and the Hawai`i Ocean
Film Festival, etc. His grandparents were environmental managers in Eastern Europe, and during trips
back to Bulgaria, he has been on many hunting expeditions being instilled with the focus of
environmental protection. He hopes to bring a youthful perspective to the commission based in a
scientific framework engaging with the island's lands, animals and natural resources.
Committee Chair Richards thanked Nominee Donev for his willingness to serve, and provided his
support stating that Nominee Donev may be young, however comes with a mature sense of conversation
and understanding of the island hunting and gaming lifestyle, and will be an interesting perspective and
balance, needed on this commission. Chair Richards advised that due to Nominee Donev's appearance
and approval today, it is not required for him to attend the upcoming confirmation Council meeting.
AWESC Report No. 6
AWESC-6 Page 2 August 21,2018
At the beginning of this committee meeting, Council Member Jennifer Ruggles addressed the committee
indicating she will be refraining from participating in the proposing and enacting of legislation until
Corporation Counsel provides her in writing that she is not incurring criminal liability under
international humanitarian law and U.S. law. After discussion by Council Members Ruggles, Chung,
Richards and Corporation Counsel Joe Kamelamela, Council Member Ruggles excused herself from
participation.
Your Committee on Agriculture, Water and Energy Sustainability is in accord with the purpose and
intent of Communication 1028, and recommends confirmation of the appointment of George Donev 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
LEE LOY X0
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O'HARA X
POINDEXTER x HERBERT M. "TIM" RICHARDS, III, CHAIR
RICHARDS X AWESC REPORT NO.: 6
RUGGLES X ADOPTED: SEP 0 5 2018