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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-04-07 Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes April 7, 2014 CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chairman Jon Olson called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. ROLL CALL Present: Jon Olson, Neal Herbert, Kenneth Obenski, Sonny Shimaoka, Alton Nosaka (absent) and Duane Hosaka, (absent,) Introduction of new commissioner Paul Maddox. William Brilhante, Deputy, Corporation Counsel Betty Alcover, Transportation Commission Secretary APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Shimaoka moved to approve the agenda, Commissioner Obenski seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF JANUARY 23, 2014 MINUTES Commissioner Shimaoka moved to approve the minutes, Commissioner Herbert seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. STATEMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: None PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: NEW BUSINESS Applications for New Certificates of Public Convenience John Breslin dba Kona Taxicab, LLC applied for two certificates. Mr. Breslin was not present, therefore, Commissioner Obenski moved to place Mr. Breslin at the bottom of the agenda and Commissioner Commissioner seconded the motion and it was carried unanimously. James Oxley dba Masako’s Taxi applied for one certificate. Commissioner Shimaoka moved to approve the application, Commissioner Herbert seconded the motion, and it was carried unanimously. Gilbert A. DelaCruz, Mr. D’s Taxi applied for one certificate. Commissioner Obenski moved to approve the application, Commissioner Shimaoka seconded the motion, and it was carried unanimously. Lilikoi Ohana LLC. dba Lilikoi Ohana Taxi applied for one certificate. Commissioner Shimaoka moved to approve the application, Commissioner Obenksi seconded the motion, and it was carried unanimously. Jonathan Rafol dba E.J. Taxi applied for one certificate. Commissioner Caldwell moved to approve the application, Commissioner Herbert seconded the motion, and it was carried unanimously. Rhoniel A. Arenas dba Kayden Taxi applied for one certificate. Commissioner Caldwell moved to approve the application, Commissioner Shimaoka seconded and it was carried unanimously. Big Island Limousine dba Gio’s Taxi applied for one certificate. Commissioner Olson moved to approve the application and it was carried unanimously. Christopher J. Leimbach dba CJ’s Taxi applied for one certificate. Commissioner Olson called for a vote, Commissioner Herbert voted no and the other Commissioners voted aye, and the application was approved. Constante Agudo dba C&C Taxi applied for one certificate. Commissioner Olson called for a vote and the application was approved unanimously. Robert P. Burdman dba Malia’s Taxi applied for one certificate. Commissioner Olson called for a vote and the application was approved unanimously. Angela R. Ogata dba Hilo Harry’s II – The Next Generation Taxi applied for three certificates. Ms. Alcover stated that Ms. Ogata is requesting the transferring of her mother’s three certificates to her name. She has a notarized letter from her mother stating that her mother would like her daughter, Angela, take over the business. Commissioner Olson called for a vote to approve the transfer of the three certificates and it was approved unanimously. Annette H. Restano dba Green Fairy Dust Taxi applied for one certificate. Commissioner Olson called for a vote to approve the application and it was approved unanimously. Remigio Dumayag dba R&A Taxi applied for one certificate. Commissioner Olson called for a vote to approve the application and it was approved unanimously. George Tadao dba Keoki’s Taxi applied for one certificate. Commissioner Olson called for a vote to approve the application and it was approved unanimously. Hearing on Revocation of the following Certificate of Public Convenience: CH400 – City Cab - Ms. Alcover stated she received a letter from the owner, John Chalabi, stating he no longer be operating his taxi business and would like to place his certificate on the agenda to be revoked. Commissioner Shimaoka moved to revoke CH400 and was seconded by Commissioner Obenski. CH463 – Estee Taxi. Ms. Alcover stated that Mr. Rafol was approved at the last meeing and had 30 days to turn in his paperwork. Mr. Rafol did not turned in his paperwork therefore his certificate is on the agenda to be revoked. Mrs. Rafol is present at today’s meeting asking that the license not be revoked. Commissioner Shimaoka moved to give an additional 30 days extension but reminded Ms. Rafol that the paperwork needed to be turned in to the transit office. Commissioner Herbert seconded the motion, and it was carried unanimously. TRANSIT ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: The Transit Agency will be working on improving the bus system by evaluating each route. This will include ridership, route times, and system maps. NEXT MEETING The next meeting date will be in August as some commissioners would not be available in July - date to be determined. ADJOURNMENT Meeting was adjourned by Vice-Chairman Olson at 12:00 p.m., Commissioner Shimaoka, seconded.