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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-12-14 Game Management Advisory Commission Agenda Abraham Antonio Mitchell D. Roth Chair Mayor Stanley Mendes Vice Chair Lee E. Lord Kean Umeda Managing Director Leomana Turalde Brian Ley Robert H. Command Grayson Hashida Deputy Managing Director Cortney Okumura George Donev County of Hawai‘i Game Management Advisory Commission 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603  Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720  (808) 961-8211  Fax (808) 961-6553 KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy., Bldg C  Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740 (808) 323-4444  Fax (808) 323-4440 AGENDA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVIEN of the following matters to be considered by the Game Management Advisory Commission of the County of Hawai’i in accordance with the provisions of Chapters 91 and 92, Hawai’i Revised Statutes, Section 6- 7.5(a) of the Charter of the County of Hawai’i, and the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. Pursuant to Governor Ige’s proclamation, in order to minimize physical contact and maximize social distancing, this meeting will be conducted via Zoom. DATE: Tuesday, December 14, 2021, TIME: 6:00 to 8:00 PM PLACE: This meeting will be held by interactive video conference through Zoom. The public may provide oral testimony at the meeting by calling into the Zoom meeting. To register for access to the Zoom meeting please provide your email to Barbara.Kossow@hawaiicounty.gov no later than 4:30 PM, on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: (6:00pm) 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 16, 2021 3. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS:  Statements from the public will be taken throughout the meeting. 4. PRESENTATIONS: a. Jerome Nickerson, District Manager of the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation of Hawai’i Island will give us an update on issues related to the Kona Pier. County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. b. Peter Simmons, secretary of the Hawai’i Forest Industry Association will share forest management, concerns, and proposals. c. Sydney Singer, Environmental Anthropologist and book author, will share alternative viewpoints in forest management. 5. OLD BUSINESS: a. Update on the County GMAC letter requesting the County Planning Department to pursue the development of the Kaupakuea public access into the Hilo Forest Reserve. 6. NEW BUSINESS: a. Recognition of Stanley Mendes, for his faithful and excellent service as a GMAC commissioner and vice-chair. b. Elections – GMAC Chair and Vice-Chair. c. GMAC meeting schedule for 2022 year. d. Meeting ideas to place on agenda for 2022 year. e. October 19, 2022, “Out Doors Day” planning. f. Vote on shooting range development legislative bill. 7. ANNOUNCEMENTS: a. Brian Ley will provide an update on the 2021 bird hunting season. 8. COMMISSIONERS REPORT BY DISTRICT: 9. COMMITTEE REPORTS: 10. ADJOURNMENT: (8:00 pm) Executive Session: The Game Management Advisory Commission anticipates it may convene in one or more executive sessions regarding the above matters listed on the agenda, pursuant to HRS Sections 92-4 and 92-5 (a)(4), for the purpose of consulting with the Board’s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Commission’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. A 2/3 vote pursuant to HRS Section 92-4 is necessary to hold an executive session. County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Anyone wishing to discuss an item that does not appear on the agenda should call the commission secretary at 323-4444 or email Barbara.Kossow@hawaiicounty.gov to have the subject placed on the next available agenda. Game Management Advisory Commission members only may be present at the Hawai’i County Building, Office of the Mayor’s Conference Room, 25 Aupuni, Hilo, HI 96720, and the West Hawaiʻi Civic Center, Mayor’s Conference Room, 74-5044 Ane nd Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg. C, 2 Floor, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service, other reasonable modification, or language interpretation to access this meeting please contact the Office of the Mayor at 323-4444 as soon as possible, but no later than five (5) working days prior to the meeting date, to arrange for accommodations. If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawaiʻi County Clerk within five days of becoming a lobbyist. {Article15, Section 2- 91.3(b), Hawaiʻi County Code. “A lobbyist is any individual who is engaged for pay or other consideration who spends more than five hours in any month or $275 in any six- month period for the purpose of attempting to influence legislative or administrative action by communicating or urging others to communicate with public officials.” ABRAHAM ANTONIO CHAIRPERSON GAME MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMISSION County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.