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MINUTES — REGULAR SESSION
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
10:04 a.m. to 11:56 a.m.
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
County Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Members and Staff Present:
Kenneth Goodenow, Vice -Chair
Rick Robinson, Member
Nan Sumner -Mack, Member
David Wiseman, Member
J Yoshimoto, Deputy Corporation Counsel
Emily Hirayama for Maria Pagala, Secretary
1. CALL TO ORDER (10:04 a.m.)
Mr. Goodenow: I'm calling the meeting to order.
2. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (10:04 a.m.)
Mr. Goodenow: Are there any statements from the public on agenda items?
Okay...none.. .
3. APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR SESSION MINUTES OF DECEMBER 12, 2018
and JANUARY 7, 2019. (10:05 a.m.)
Mr. Goodenow:
Moving on then to item 3 on the agenda... approval of the regular
session minutes of December 12, 2018...I guess we'll do these
separately...can I have a motion to approve the December 12...
Mr. Wiseman: So moved.
Mr. Goodenow: Thank you.
Mr. Robinson: Second.
Mr. Goodenow: It's been moved and seconded...any discussion...seeing none...all
in favor please aye.
Motion and Vote: Mr. Wiseman moved to approve the December 12, 2018 minutes. Vote
is 4 ayes with one absence.
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Mr. Goodenow:
Mr. Wiseman:
Mr. Robinson:
Mr. Goodenow:
May I have a motion to approve the January 7, 2019 minutes.
So moved.
Second.
It's been moved and seconded...any discussion...seeing none...all
in favor of approving the January 7, 2019 minutes...please
aye...any opposed...motion carries for to zero.
Motion and Vote: Mr. Wiseman moved to approve the January 7, 2019 minutes. Vote is 4
ayes.
4. COMMUNICATION (10:06 a.m.)
a. Correspondence
her resignation.
Mr. Goodenow:
Mr. Wiseman:
Mr. Goodenow:
Mr. Robinson:
Mr. Goodenow:
Mr. Robinson:
Mr. Goodenow:
Mr. Robinson:
Mr. Goodenow:
Mr. Robinson:
dated February 4, 2019 from Chair Ku Kahakalau regarding
Moving on to item 4 of Communication...correspondence dated
February 4, 2019 from Chair Ku Kahakalau regarding her
resignation. May I have a motion to file?
Motion to file.
I'll second...that's really not...
I'm sorry...I will second.
Thank you Rick...Rick seconds...any discussion I mean for the
sake of the public...I don't know if you've seen the letter...but our
Chair has had to resign even though she graciously agreed to stay
three months past her term which would end anyway after this
meeting...she has resigned...I think on the next agenda we
will...include an item for selection of board officers...any other
discussion...
You say selection of board officers but... currently you as Vice -
Chair then would automatically...
Well...
Ascend...
No...I'm just acting Chair...Vice-Chair I guess...
Oh you're acting Vice -Chair...
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Mr. Goodenow: Yeah...
Mr. Robinson: I thought we had done this already...
Mr. Goodenow: No...well I was right...at the previous meeting...Ku was voted to
remain as Chair...I was voted to remain as Vice -Chair...
Mr. Robinson: Correct.
Mr. Goodenow: I don't think there's an automatic procedure of becoming Chair
though I guess I'm de facto Chair...
Mr. Robinson: Okay de facto's good...but do we...do we need to have that on the
agenda before we can vote on it?
Mr. Goodenow: Well...my thought is at some point...we should select a Chair...
Mr. Robinson: Yeah...
Mr. Goodenow: And...
Mr. Robinson: Do we need to have it on the agenda in order for that to happen?
Mr. Goodenow: Yes.
Mr. Robinson: We do?
Mr. Yoshimoto: Yes.
Mr. Robinson: Okay.
Mr. Goodenow: Alright.
Ms. Sumner -Mack: Yeah I was...I thought we had some discussion about the
method...whether it's kind of automatic or whether there's an
actual election because...you had already nominated somebody to
be Chair..
Mr. Goodenow: Well...
Ms. Sumner -Mack: Last meeting.
Mr. Goodenow: That was discussion...we didn't really...the item was withdrawn
because Ku agreed to stay on...
Ms. Sumner -Mack: Thank you.
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Mr. Goodenow:
We...should...you know I will note that since that meeting...I
talked to a former board member and they said the policy was that
whoever's term was up that year...was elected the Chair...but it's
totally up to us...it's a matter of votes...and I guess we can discuss
that at the next meeting.
Mr. Robinson: Okay.,
Mr. Goodenow: Any other comments...just that I wanted to note that...Ku was a
great Chair...
Mr. Robinson: Absolutely.
Mr. Goodenow: And we certainly...want to thank her for her service and...wish her
the best...any other comments...
Ms. Sumner -Mack: Well is this going to go on the agenda for next time that we're
gonna be voting on...officers?
Mr. Goodenow: Oh yes.
Ms. Sumner -Mack: Or not? Okay.
Mr. Goodenow: Hopefully we'll have the new member on by then so all five of
us... can discuss that...
Mr. Wiseman: I'd like to move... that we...we prepare a short letter of
appreciation.
Mr. Goodenow: That's a good idea.
Mr. Wiseman: And put it on the record.
Ms. Sumner -Mack: I second that.
Mr. Wiseman: The appropriate thing to do on Lincoln's birthday...today...
Mr. Goodenow: Okay.
Mr. Wiseman: Born 1809.
Mr. Goodenow: I guess since we had a motion and a second we should vote on
it...all favor say aye...motion carries unanimously of the four that
are here. If Corp. Counsel can assist us in...
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Motion and Vote: Mr. Wiseman moved to prepare a letter of appreciation.
Ms. Sumner -Mack seconded the motion. All members voted aye.
Mr. Yoshimoto: You'll sign it....
Mr. Goodenow:
I'll sign it and...alright...anything else...seeing none...motion on
the floor is to file...all in favor please say aye...any
opposed...motion carries four to zero.
Motion and Vote: Mr. Wiseman moved to file correspondence. Mr. Robinson
seconded the motion. All members voted aye.
5. NEW BUSINESS (10:10 a.m.)
Mr. Goodenow: Moving on to new business...there is no new business...
6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS (10:10 a.m.)
Mr. Goodenow:
10:10 a.m
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10:24 a.m
Moving on to unfinished business...there is no unfinished
business...I would like to take if there's no objections...item 8 out
of order before going into executive session since we
have...members of the League of Women Voters present and...we
can just continue straight...are there any objections to moving to
item 8? Okay...seeing none...item 8
• The Board moved to item 8 of the agenda
▪ The Board returned to regular agenda item 7
Mr. Goodenow:
May I have a motion to go into executive session to consult with
board's attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the boards
powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to
HRS 92.5 and 92.6.
Mr. Wiseman: Before we go into executive session...I'm just a little concerned
with the...the attendance in the gallery here...
Mr. Goodenow:
I guess...I think Mr. Wiseman is concerned that we were planning
to discuss Corp. Counsel's memorandum in executive session
regarding...
Mr. Wiseman: I see...my only concern is if we can...if that can be deferred or if
it's necessary to take them out...
Mr. Goodenow: I believe the...
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Mr. Wiseman:
Mr. Goodenow:
Mr. Yoshimoto:
Mr. Goodenow:
Mr. Wiseman:
Mr. Goodenow:
Ms. Sumner -Mack:
Mr. Goodenow:
Ms. Sumner -Mack:
Mr. Goodenow:
Ms. Sumner -Mack:
Mr. Robinson:
Mr. Goodenow:
....consideration...
The Corporation Counsel...is considering that we discuss his
memo in executive session...is that correct?
Yes.
So I think we have to before going on to discuss the code...
Before...okay.. .
We have to go into executive session...
Can I just raise the issue of when to be sure we're clear on the next
meeting...before the public....
Oh sure...March 11 at 10 a.m....and I don't think I'm speaking out
of turn here but I say we're finish with eight so there will be no
action taken...we're just gonna discuss Corp. Counsel's opinion in
executive session...we're not going to vote to do anything after
that...that would be on the agenda for the next meeting...so there
really won't be further discussion I believe on that...it's just to go
over their confidential memo...sorry...
Well thank you.
Thank you...okay can I have a motion to go into executive session
for the purposes that I just enumerated on the records.
I so move.
Second.
Alright it's been moved and seconded...all in favor say aye...any
opposed...motion carries four to zero...we will recess to go into
executive session.
10:25 a.m. The Board moved into executive session.
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11:50 a.m. The Board returned into regular session.
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7. VOTING ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS (11:50 a.m.)
11:50 a.m. a. Review of the executive session minutes of January 7, 2019.
Mr. Goodenow: First matter...may I have a motion to approve the executive
session minutes for...
Mr. Robinson: Motion to approve the executive session minutes.
Mr. Goodenow: Do I have a second?
Ms. Sumer -Mack: Second.
Mr. Goodenow: All those in favor please say aye...any opposed...motion carries
four to zero...
Motion and Vote: Mr. Robinson moved to approve executive session minutes. Ms.
Sumner -Mack seconded. All members voted aye.
11:51 a.m. b. Review of Confidential Financial Disclosure Forms filed pursuant to
Section 2-91.1(d), Hawaii County Code, by County board and
commission members and designated County employees, where
personal matters will be reviewed.
Mr. Goodenow: I believe...how do we do this Mr. Yoshimoto...we did not review
1, 22, and 52 and those are being forwarded to the clerk's office...
Mr. Yoshimoto: Okay...that's fine...we noted that for the record so that's good.
Mr. Goodenow: And we've returned...which ones...
Ms. Hirayama: We're returning...5, 45 and 46.
Mr. Goodenow: Okay... so do we need a motion to file the remaining...I need a
motion to file and receive all of them except those just
mentioned...do I have second...
Mr. Robinson: Motion to file.
Ms. Sumner -Mack: Second.
Mr. Goodenow: All those in favor please say aye...any opposed...motion carries
four to zero...
Motion and Vote: Mr. Robinson moved to approve all the items except for No. 5, No. 45
and No. 46. Ms. Sumner -Mack seconded. All members voted aye.
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c. Memo from Deputy Corporation Counsel J Yoshimoto regarding
amendments to the Rules of Practice and Procedure of the Board of Ethics
and the Hawai'i County Charter and County Code dated February 12, 2019.
Mr. Goodenow: There is no action on item c...I guess motion to file the memo...is
that what we do J?
Mr. Yoshimoto: Yes.
Mr. Goodenow: Okay may I have a motion to file the memo from J Yoshimoto.
Ms. Sumner -Mack: I so move.
Mr. Goodenow: Second?
Mr. Robinson: Second.
Mr. Goodenow: It's been moved and seconded to file...all those in favor please
say aye...any opposed...motion carries four to zero...
Motion and Vote: Ms. Sumner -Mack moved to file the memo from J Yoshimoto. Mr.
Robinson seconded. All members voted aye.
8. DISCUSSION REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES OF PRACTICE
AND PROCEDURE OF THE BOARD OF ETHICS OF THE COUNTY OF
HAWAII. (10:10 a.m.)
10:11 a.m. a. Correspondence dated December 4, 2018 from Vice -Chair Goodenow.
b. Propose Charter Amendment for 12/12/18 Board of Ethics Meeting.
Mr. Goodenow:
On the agenda is listed the correspondence from December 4, from
the Vice-Chair...and the proposed charter amendments for the
12/12/18 Board of Ethics meeting. If I could...start the
discussion...you know a letter was never sent transmitting the
amendments to the charter...Charter Commission...fortunately my
understanding is...is that there's still time to get it before...for
them to get it by the March meeting so it can go out to public
hearing...and it turned out to be I think a good thing because if you
recall...even though we voted to approve the language...I
suggested...there was a brief comment about whether we should
include the term "employees" in the fine section... and we kind of
said...we'll leave it up to the Charter Commission but...after
discussing the matter with...Mr. Yoshimoto who wasn't there at
that December meeting...I would like to propose that we modify it
slightly and I have printed out what I'm proposing...pass it
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out...and there's one here if you'd like it...I made a couple extra
copies ...here you go...
Mr. Robinson: That's to the one that's in here?
Mr. Goodenow:
Right...as you'll note...if you look at the "d" section...section
"d"...that's being added...in the version we had it had
more..."Consider and, if appropriate, impose civil fines
established by ordinance" and it continued to say...
Ms. Sumner -Mack: Established by ordinance against elected and appointed officers
and employees... excuse me...
Mr. Goodenow: Yes...please...turn on the mic.
Ms. Sumner -Mack: Have you found it now?
Mr. Goodenow: No...no...read it out for me please.
Ms. Sumner -Mack:
Receive and initiate complaints of violations of the code of
ethics...no..no..no...I'm sorry...consider if
appropriate...imposed...civil fines...imposing?
Mr. Goodenow: Impose civil fines...
Ms. Sumner -Mack: Consider and if appropriate...impose civil fines established by
ordinance against elected and appointed officers and employees
found by board to have violated the code of ethics...
Mr. Robinson: Where?
Mr. Goodenow:
This was what we approved at the December 12 meeting...so all I
did was drop off the end...half the sentence...so now it just will
read "Consider and, if appropriate, impose fines established by
ordinance." Deleting "against elected and appointed officers and
employees found by the board to have violated the code of
ethics"...and I think Mr. Yoshimoto comment was..."well if the
County...if the Council which has to enact the ordinance...wants
to put in employees...they can...if they don't want to...they don't
need to...it just seemed...more appropriate since all we are trying
to do with this charter amendment is...clarify that we do have the
power to impose civil fines to just chop that off...
Mr. Robinson: Oh so this is...this is "d" and this is "e" here...so is there
something...a, b, c, d considered...
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Mr. Goodenow: Right.
Mr. Robinson: Receive and initiate is...
Mr. Goodenow: That's now...that's "c"
Ms. Sumner -Mack: That's "c".
Mr. Goodenow: Sony...here's the actual...so I mean...that was...sorry Mr.
Wiseman...
Mr. Wiseman:
I have a concern...in reading J's...counsel's opinion on this
matter...in section two...administrative finds...these are...it refers
to a...a variety of categories of officials...
Mr. Yoshimoto: So Mr. Chairman...we haven't discussed that letter yet...we
should probably do that in executive session first...
Mr. Goodenow: Yeah....
Mr. Yoshimoto: And then if the board decides...
Mr. Goodenow: This was...just we already approved that well whether we need to
or not...let's request the Charter Commission to make this
change...
Mr. Wiseman: On the proposal...proposals subsection d...you're not defining any
employee...it's up to the...council...
Mr. Goodenow: Yes...
Mr. Wiseman: I see... okay.. .
Ms. Sumner -Mack: Also I just saw this letter when I came in here...so I'd appreciate
some time to read it before we discuss it...
Mr. Goodenow: That's not...for executive session.
Ms. Sumner -Mack: That's fine...I just want to be sure that we're not going...
Mr. Goodenow: No.
Ms. Sumner -Mack: Go ahead.
Mr. Goodenow: This is...so it's just changing what we already did by dropping that
off and then the penalty section seemed redundant...so we...I'm
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just not changing the penalty section...we had voted to put it "any
County officer who violates any provision of this article shall be
subject to a fine imposed by the board of ethics as proved for by
ordinance" that didn't include employees..."d" had employees...so
just to make it simple...and to the point we...I agree with Mr.
Yoshimoto...we should just...make "d" simple...not put
employees or...officers and leave section 14-6 the way it is in the
charter...so it's just...more simple version and I'm sorry it's a
little...convoluted because we've had a couple of meetings but I
would like a motion that...we...send this...that we recommend
this proposed charter amendment and submit it to the Charter
Commission.
Ms. Sumner -Mack: I'm sorry we're talking about section 14-6?
Mr. Goodenow: That's just gonna be the same so in the old version you're looking
at what we did before...it's not going to be changed...we're gonna
leave the original language in...under 6.
Mr. Wiseman: I need some clarification...
Mr. Goodenow: Sure.
Ms. Sumner -Mack: I'm confused.
Mr. Wiseman: Regarding ordinance...an ordinance is something that's in -acted
by the council...right.. .
Mr. Yoshimoto: Yes.
Mr. Wiseman: Okay...subject to an ordinance...
Mr. Goodenow: Right.
Mr. Wiseman: Right.
Mr. Goodenow: We got in our rules...just say we're going to fine you...
Mr. Wiseman: Right...of course.
Mr. Goodenow: It would have to come from the council...
Mr. Wiseman: Right.
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Mr. Robinson:
Well...I'll make a motion...I'll make a motion that we...amend
this proposed charter amendment to include this definition of "d"
which is abbreviated and that allows us to fine all...
Mr. Goodenow: Yeah.
Mr. Robinson: And that we then forward this to the Charter Commission...
Mr. Goodenow: Right.
Mr. Robinson: For consideration...hopefully adoption.
Mr. Goodenow: So...maybe it'd be clearer if you just...if you could move
that...we could call this exhibit "a" and attach it to the minutes...
Mr. Robinson: Okay and this be called exhibit "a" and attached to the minutes as
well...
Mr. Goodenow: And that's what we're approve and send...
Mr. Robinson: Approve...correct.
Mr. Goodenow: Okay...may I have a second or?
Mr. Wiseman: Are we discussing...the proposed amendments?
Mr. Goodenow: Yes...after we have a second I think we could discuss...
Mr. Wiseman: Are we talking about 14.6 to or...
Mr. Goodenow: Yes. If we could have a second we could move to discussion.
Ms. Sumner -Mack: Second.
Mr. Goodenow:
Alright it's been moved and seconded...discussion...so the motion
right is...instead of what we...what was in the packets right...we
were going to change 14-.6...because we're adding "d"...we're
shortening it...we're just gonna leave 14-.6 the way it is now with
no change.
Mr. Wiseman: So the 14.6...the underlined is not in the language?
Mr. Goodenow: Right...it will be what's in the existing code which would be the
stricken part on this old proposal...
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Ms. Sumner -Mack: So that short part is being kept and the underscored is being
eliminated...
Yep...okay.
Well no...
So again this leaves...defers to the council for specifics...
Mr. Wiseman:
Mr. Goodenow:
Mr. Wiseman:
Mr. Goodenow:
Ms. Sumner -Mack:
Mr. Goodenow:
Ms. Sumner -Mack:
Mr. Wiseman:
Ms. Sumner -Mack:
Mr. Wiseman:
Mr. Goodenow:
Mr. Yoshimoto:
Ms. Sumner -Mack:
Right...it's not changing anything in 14-6...the language of 14-6
in the charter currently is "The failure to comply with provisions of
Sections 14-2 to 14-4 inclusive, shall constitute a cause for
suspension, removal from office or employment, or other such
penalty as the council may prescribe by ordinance"..."Nothing
herein shall preclude any other remedy available against the officer
or employee of the County as provided by law"...now we were
gonna put in some language about...fines but we don't really have
to do that because it's in "d' under 14-5..so it seems simpler...
Okay.
Any other discussion...seeing none...
I had...may it's not appropriate to bring this up...but...in this
first...in 14-5...the preliminary paragraph...it doesn't...say...I
thought I had read somewhere that...there were some question
about how many people from one party affiliation could be on the
board...is that no longer applicable...
On the board...
On this board...on this board...
I was under the impression I had declared that I'm not a member
any party...I recall.
It's a different section that applies to all boards and commissions
not just our board...
Right so that's 13-4...generally for boards and commissions
there's provisions that...talks about that...let's see...no more than
the bare majority of the members shall belong to same political
party... as that what...
I think so...yes.
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Mr. Yoshimoto:
Ms. Sumner -Mack:
Mr. Goodenow:
Mr. Wiseman:
Ms. Sumner -Mack:
Mr. Yoshimoto:
Mr. Goodenow:
Ms. Sumner -Mack:
Mr. Wiseman:
Mr. Yoshimoto:
Mr. Goodenow:
Yeah...so that's a different section...right...
Okay...because I changed my party...official party affiliation to be
sure that...we wouldn't be overloaded in my...to have too many
on my...anyway...but I was never asked...in my application and
the process I was never asked for my party affiliation...
Mr. Wiseman.
As I recall for sure...was either in this board of ethics...a previous
application I made to the ethics commission for the State...I had to
declare that I was not a member...an active member of any
party...it didn't ask if I'm...you know what party I'm on...I mean
I grew up...I never got out of bed thinking I'm Democrat...I'm
Republican...I'm Independent...I'm this or that...I'm left...I'm
right...you know these things didn't exist in my growing up
so...but anyway...I hadn't declared that I was not..
Oh....
So we need to stay on topic...Mr. Chair...
Sorry...I mean...let's...right...not really our Kuleana at this
point...any other discussion regarding the motion to send what's
been marked as exhibit "a" to the Charter Commission and
recommend the amendment...
But this is relevant discussion because this is defined...maybe it's
already defined...as...now there seems to be some...some
difference of what we went through in applying that he had to
declare that he was not a member of a political party and I was
never asked for my political affiliation...so what's...what's the
story here...I mean it...
In fact I declined...solicitation of being a delegate to a party
here...because of this...
Okay...well Mr. Chairman...this...for whatever it's worth...we
need to stick to the agenda...we can discuss the other portion of
the charter maybe at different time...but.. .
Right...technically that section is not in the ethics code...it is a
general provision relating to all boards and commissions so I can
see what Mr. Yoshimoto is saying...we can always...if you want
to bring up any other amendments or changes to the charter...you
can send a communication and we'll agendize it...
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Ms. Sumner -Mack: Well I just would like clarification because you
know...but...please go ahead... sorry.. .
Mr. Goodenow: No...no...
Mr. Yoshimoto: Well...no...that's good...
Mr. Goodenow: Okay.
Mr. Yoshimoto: We'll have that discussion...
Mr. Goodenow: Any further discussion...on this proposed...the motion to what's
before us...seeing none all in favor say aye...any
opposed...motion carries four to zero and I thank you all for your
patience on that as it had changed...okay we are now back to...I
believe that concludes...eight at this time...so now we'll go back
to seven.
Motion and Vote: Mr. Robinson motion that we...amend this proposed charter
amendment to include this definition of "d" which is abbreviated and that allows us to fine
all. All members voted aye.
10:24 a.m. The Board returned to regular agenda item 7.
9. DISCUSSION REGARDING CHANGES TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS
MONTHLY MEETING SCHEDULE. (11:52 a.m.)
Mr. Goodenow:
Ms. Sumner -Mack:
My understanding is that we voted to suspend the rules wherever
necessary and already picked dates for the rest of the year... so we
could actually take this off our agenda for next time unless....
I was going to suggest that we change it to earlier...any earlier
number and...I was going to suggest we change it to an earlier
number so it's part of the public thing and we just announce the
date for the next meeting...if that's acceptable...instead of saying
we have to discuss it...just announcement it so...you know it's in
the minutes...
Mr. Robinson: Yeah.
Mr. Goodenow: Yeah...
Mr. Robinson: Announce the date of the next meeting.
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Mr. Goodenow:
Ms. Sumner -Mack:
Mr. Goodenow:
Mr. Yoshimoto:
Ms. Hirayama:
Mr. Yoshimoto:
Mr. Goodenow:
Mr. Yoshimoto:
Mr. Goodenow:
Mr. Robinson:
Mr. Goodenow:
Mr. Robinson:
Mr. Goodenow:
Well that's what we can move a date of the next meeting...move it
before executive session I guess...I mean it will be on the written
agenda...
I just don't know who comes up with the agenda and I just thought
how...wondered how difficult it would be to change the
order...just so it happens without having to discuss it...
Well the reason we had to discuss it was every time we selected
the next meeting...if it wasn't the second Wednesday...we'd have
to suspend the rules...but we've already done that for the whole
year...
Right...and.. .
There's only date up to June...June 10...that was the last one that
you guys did at the last meeting.
And part of the rational of having the announcement at the end of
the agenda is because it's at that point that you know what you
need to do...in other words sometimes depending on what you do
during the meeting...you may want to modify or change that
date...
Make it earlier...
But if you want to do it at the beginning that's fine just knowing
that...that's you know you're locked in...which is okay to...so
that's fine if you want to do that...
Right and I suppose it even...for example...March 11 we might
want to have changed it based on the meeting so I guess we should
leave the discussion in as well just in case...
So our new member will be here next time?
Yes...
And who is that new member?
Well they haven't been confirmed yet but...we have inside
information by Ms. Sumner -Mack about this person....it could
come under announcements I guess...
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10. ANNOUNCEMENTS (11:54 a.m.)
Mr., Goodenow:
Ms. Sumner -Mack:
Mr. Goodenow:
Mr. Yoshimoto:
Mr. Goodenow:
Mr. Yoshimoto:
Mr. Goodenow:
Mr. Yoshimoto:
Mr. Goodenow:
Mr. Robinson:
Mr. Yoshimoto:
Ms. Sumner -Mack:
Mr. Goodenow:
Mr. Robinson:
Mr. Goodenow:
Let's move on to announcements...who is the new person....
I can't announce it...I haven't been told officially...I just
guessed...J has to announce it if anybody does...I don't want to
speak out of turn on the record...
J can you give us an update on replacement for Ku...
The replacement...went thru the Committees last week...so that
person is still being subject to confirmation by the Council so it
hasn't been confirmed yet so I don't...I'm not comfortable in
announcing it because it's not a done deal yet...
Right...
But it is public knowledge as far as who...
Who the nominee is...
Yes who the nominee is right so I...
So who's the nominee....
Who is proposed to the County Council as a nominee...can we do
it that way...
Yes.
My understanding is that is Larry Heintz...Dr. Larry
Heintz...former professor of Philosophy and Ethics at the
University of Hawai`i at Hilo...
Great...maybe we'll have a full board next time...
That would be great...
Alright seeing any other announcements...the next meeting is
scheduled for March 11, 10 a.m. at the County Building where we
are and in the Council Chambers...any other announcements
anyone would like to make...
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11. ADJOURNMENT (11:56 a.m.)
Mr. Goodenow: Seeing none....may I have a motion to adjourn...
Mr. Robinson: Motion to adjourn.
Mr. Goodenow: Second anyone?
Ms. Sumner -Mack: I'll second it...
Mr. Goodenow:
It's been moved and seconded...all in favor please say aye...any
opposed...hearing none motion carries four to zero...meeting is
adjourned.
Motion and Vote: Mr. Robinson moved to adjourn. Ms. Sumner -Mack seconded. All
members voted aye.
Respectfully submitted:
Maria Pagala, Secretary
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