HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP AWEEMC 001 2019/01/08 2018-2020REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, WATER,
ENERGY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
DATE: January 8, 2019 Re: Communication No. 37
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawaii
TIME: 9:52 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Agriculture, Water, Energy, and Environmental Management, to which was
referred Communication 37, reports as follows:
Communication No. 37, transmitted by Mayor Harry Kim, dated December 19, 2018, nominates
Abraham Antonio of Council District 5 to the County of Hawaii Game Management Advisory
Commission. Motion to approve nomination of Abraham Antonio was made by Council
Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder; 2nd by Council Member Lee Loy.
As introduced by Ms. Rose Bautista, Executive Assistant for the County of Hawaii, Mr. Antonio
is a lifelong resident of Hawaii who is an active hunter that has strong interest in the
management and protection of game resources. Mr. Antonio is a heavy equipment operator
supervisor on island and contributes to his community by mentoring youth in sports and foster
care programs. Mr. Antonio is not affiliated with any political party, and if confirmed he will fill
a term ending on December 31, 2023.
Nominee Antonio was present and thanked the Committee for the opportunity, as well as
thanked both Tom Lodge and Nani Pogline,, long time members of the County of Hawaii Game
Management Advisory Commission, for their kind words during public testimony.
Committee Vice Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder noted that he represented the district where
nominee resides and thanked nominee Antonio for stepping up to assist; encouraging him to
reach out at any time.
Committee Chair Richards thanked the nominee for his ability to serve and was assured by
nominee Antonio that he supported the shooting range resolution that was passed previously.
Nominee Antonio was informed that he will not have to appear before Council for his
confirmation.
AWEEMC Report No.: 1
AWEEMC-1 Page 2 January 8, 2019
Your Committee on Agriculture, Water, Energy, and Environmental Management is in accord
with the purpose and intent of Communication 37 and recommends confirmation of the
appointment of Abraham Antonio to the County of Hawaii Game Management Advisory
Commission.
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, WATER,
ENERGY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT .a
Y
HERBERT M. "TIM" RICHARDS, III, CHAIR
AWEEMC REPORT NO.: 1
ADOPTED: , JAN 2 3 2019
AYES NOES ABS EX
CHUNG
X
DAVID
X
EOFF
X
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER
X
KIERKIEWICZ
X
LEE LOY
X
POINDEXTER
X
RICHARDS
X
VILLEGAS
X
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, WATER,
ENERGY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT .a
Y
HERBERT M. "TIM" RICHARDS, III, CHAIR
AWEEMC REPORT NO.: 1
ADOPTED: , JAN 2 3 2019