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COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
DATE: March 27, 2019 Re: Comm. No. 174
PLACE: Council Chambers
Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i
TIME: 1:23 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawai`i County Council
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Your Committee on Planning,to which was referred Communication No. 174, reports as follows:
Communication No. 174,transmitted by Mayor Harry Kim on March 8, 2019, submitted for the
Council's review and requesting a favorable confirmation of his nominee, Dean Au,to the Windward
Planning Commission, having previously served in this capacity as well as on the Board of Appeals. The
communication described Mr. Au as a"self-employed contractor and a Representative for the Hawai`i
Regional Council of Carpenters—Hilo Field."It further noted that Mr. Au had been a lifelong resident
of Hawai`i and an active community member who currently volunteers his time with Hawai`i Island
Food Basket, St. Joseph Schools and St. Joseph Church, Hawai`i Island United Way, and Hawai`i Island
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Humane Society.
Executive Assistant Rose Bautista and Mr. Au appeared before the Planning Committee via
videoconference from the Hilo Council Chambers. Ms. Bautista introduced Mr. Au and presented an
overview of his qualifications and experience as noted in Communication 174. Mr. Au explained that he
had been on Hawai`i Island since 1994 and took pride in volunteering for the community in various
capacities. He noted he was honored to be able to serve on the Windward Planning Commission for a
second time.
Committee Vice Chair Sue L. K. Lee Loy and Council Member Herbert M. "Tim" Richards thanked
Mr. Au for"stepping up" to serve as he was an ideal candidate to fill the position due to his experience
in the construction industry and the extensive volunteering he has been engaged in over the years.
Council Chair Aaron Chung stated that Mr. Au was, "intelligent, articulate, and most importantly,
knows how to listen," in addition to being uniquely qualified. Committee Chair Ashley Kierkiewicz
noted that Mr. Au's expertise was needed and that his service in the community, "knows no bounds."
Planning Chair Ashley Kierkiewicz notified Mr. Au that he was not required to appear at the full
Council meeting on April 10, 2019.
Pursuant to Section 6-7.3 of the Hawai`i County Charter, the Windward Planning Commission shall
consist of seven members, and shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Council.
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Your Committee on Planning is in accord with the purpose and intent of Communication No. 174, and
recommends confirmation of the appointment of Dean Au to the Windward Planning Commission.
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AYES NOES ABS EX Respectfully submitted,
CHUNG X
DAVID X COMMITTEE ON PLANNING
EOFF X
KIERKIEWICZ X
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER X
LEE LOY X
POINDEXTER X ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ, CHAIR
RICHARDS X PC REPORT NO.: 14
VILLEGAS X ADOPTED: APR 1 0 2019