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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-02-11 Merit Appeals Board MinutesREGULAR SESSION Merit Appeals Board Hilo Council Chambers Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401 Hilo, Hawaii February 11, 2022 (Friday) Call to Order (Item 1) The regular meeting of the Merit Appeals Board, County of Hawaii, was called to order at 10:02 a.m. by Chair Gabriella M. Cabanas, at the Hilo Council Chambers, Hawaii County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401, Hilo, Hawaii, on Friday, February 11, 2022. Roll Call — Present Ms. Gabriella M. Cabanas, Chair Mr. Mel Ventura, Vice -Chair Ms. Kate De Soto, Member Mr. Charles Kunz, Member Ms. Gay Mathews, Member Also Present Mr. J Yoshimoto, Assistant Corporation Counsel, Office of the Corporation Counsel Mr. Waylen L. K. Leopoldino, Acting Director, Human Resources Department Mr. Mitchell D. Roth, Mayor, County of Hawaii Ms. Amanda Furman, Deputy Attorney General, State Office of the Attorney General (via Zoom) Mr. Cyrus Johnasen, Public Information Officer, Office of the Mayor Ms. Glynis Yamada, Secretary -Reporter, Human Resources Department Mr. Relley Araceley, Council Services Coordinator, Office of the County Clerk Ms. Nancy Cook -Lauer, Reporter, West Hawaii Today Pursuant to Governor David Ige's Emergency Proclamation Related to Sunshine Law In - Person Meetings dated December 29, 2021, the requirement to have at least one in-person meeting location has been suspended through February 28, 2022. This meeting will be held through a combination of the board members being physically present at the meeting location and members of the public participating by interactive video conference through ZOOM. Only persons that are present for the particular item on the agenda will be allowed in the meeting room. Each person at the meeting location will be required to wear a face mask and maintain six feet physical distance from any other person as required by law. Merit Appeals Board Call to Order (Item 1) February 11, 2022 CHR. CABANAS: Good morning, everyone. The Merit Appeals Board ismeeting is called to order on this day, February 11, 2022, at 10:02 a.m. We have quorum today, all five Board members are present. I'm Gabriella Cabanas, Chair of the Merit Appeals Board. Along with me in the Hilo Council Chambers of the Hawaii County Building at 25 Aupuni Street in Hilo, Hawaii, are the following Board members: Vice -Chair, Mr. Mel Ventura, Ms. Kate De Soto, Ms. Gay Mathews, and Mr. Charlie Kunz. Good morning, Board members. MR. KUNZ: Good morning. CHR. CABANAS: Also with us in the Council Chambers are our Assistant Corporation Counsel, J Yoshimoto. Good morning, J. MR. YOSHIMOTO: Good morning, Board members. CHR. CABANAS: Our Secretary -Reporter, Glynis Yamada. Good morning, Glynis. MS. YAMADA: Good morning. CHR. CABANAS: Our Acting Director of Human Resources, Waylen Leopoldino. Good morning, Waylen. MR. LEOPOLDINO: Good morning. CHR. CABANAS: And we also have Relley Aracely from the Office of the County Clerk, who is staffing the computer equipment to ensure we have Zoom capability. Sitting in from Oahu, our Deputy Attorney General, via Zoom, is Amanda Furman. Good morning, Amanda. MS. FURMAN: Good morning. CHR. CABANAS: And we also have from West Hawaii Today, Journalist Nancy Cook -Lauer. Good morning, Nancy. Addendum to Agenda (Item 2) CHR. CABANAS: There is no addendum to the agenda. Page 2 Merit Appeals Board Statements from the Public (Item 3) CHR. CABANAS: And no "Statements from the Public." Approval of Minutes (Item 4) CHR. CABANAS: There are no "Approval of Minutes." Communications (Item 5) CHR. CABANAS: And no "Communications" for the Board to consider. February 11, 2022 Also, coming into the Council Chambers, that we just see—good morning—is Mayor Mitch Roth and his Executive Assistant, Cyrus Johnasen. Good morning, Cyrus. Thank you for coming to today's meeting. Unfinished Business (Item 6) CHR. CABANAS: We are now on Number 6, the "Unfinished Business." 6A) Selection Of The New Director Of Human Resources, County Of Hawaii. At The Merit Appeals Board Meeting Held On February 2, 2022, The Board Concluded Its Interview, Application Review, And Discussion Regarding The Selection Of The New Director Of The Department Of Human Resources. The Board Will Announce Its Selection At Its Meeting Today, February 11, 2022; Executive Session: The Merit Appeals Board Anticipates Convening An Executive Meeting Regarding The Above Matter, Pursuant To Section 92-5(a)(4), For The Purpose Of Consulting With The Board's Attorney On Questions And Issues Pertaining To The Board's Powers, Duties, Privileges, Immunities, And Liabilities, And Section 92-5(a)(2) To Consider The Hire Of A County Officer Where Consideration Of Matters Affecting Privacy Will Be Involved. A 2/3 Vote Pursuant To Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92-4 Is Necessary To Hold An Executive Meeting CHR. CABANAS: At this time, Board members, do I have a motion for the Board to enter into executive session to discuss the selection of the new Director of Human Resources for the County of Hawaii. MR. KUNZ: So moved. MS. MATHEWS: Second. CHR. CABANAS: Thank you. Any discussion? Okay. So, the motion is for us to go into the executive session to discuss the selection of the new Director of Human Resources for the County of Hawaii. I'll start with a rollcall vote, starting with our Vice -Chair, Mr. Mel Ventura. Page 3 Merit Appeals Board MR. VENTURA: Aye. CHR. CABANAS: Ms. De Soto. MS. DE SOTO: Aye. CHR. CABANAS: Ms. Mathews. MS. MATHEWS: Aye. CHR. CABANAS: Mr. Kunz. MR. KUNZ: Aye. CHR. CABANAS: Ms. Cabanas—aye. February 11, 2022 Five ayes for the Board to go into executive session, which we will do now. So, our secretary - reporter will secure the rooms for the Board to discuss the selection of the new Director of Human Resources. It will be just a few minutesI'm assuming. RECESS: The Chair called for a recess at 10:06 a.m. to convene executive session. RECONVENE: The meeting reconvened at 10:17 a.m. in open session. CHR. CABANAS: Okay. Good morning, everyone, The Merit Appeals Board is back in open session on February 11, 2022, at 10:17 a.m. Present in the Hilo Council Chambers of the Hawaii County Building, at 25 Aupuni Street, are the following Merit Appeals Board members: I am Gabriella Cabanas, Chair, of the Merit Appeals Board; Mr. Mel Ventura, Vice -Chair; Ms. Kate De Soto, Ms. Gay Mathews, and Mr. Charlie Kunz. Also present are our Assistant Corporation Counsel J. Yoshimoto, our Secretary -Reporter Glynis Yamada, Acting Director of Human Resources Waylen Leopoldino, Mayor Mitch Roth, Executive Assistant Cyrus Johnasen, and Relley Aracely from the Office of the County Clerk who is staffing the computer equipment to ensure we have Zoom capability. Also appearing via Zoom from Oahu is Ms. Amanda Furman our Deputy Attorney General and from the West Hawaii Today, our news reporter Nancy Cook -Lauer. I want to greet all of you on this important occasion. I also want to acknowledge the staff from the Department of Human Resources they are waiting outside of the Hilo Council Chambers of the Hawaii County Building. Good morning, staff members of the Department of Human Resources from all of us in the Hilo Council Chambers. Page 4 Merit Appeals Board February 11, 2022 6A) Selection Of The New Director Of Human Resources, County Of Hawaii. At The Merit Appeals Board Meeting Held On February 2, 2022, The Board Concluded Its Interview, Application Review, And Discussion Regarding The Selection Of The New Director Of The Department Of Human Resources. The Board Will Announce Its Selection At Its Meeting Today, February 11, 2022; Executive Session: The Merit Appeals Board Anticipates Convening An Executive Meeting Regarding The Above Matter, Pursuant To Section 92-5(a)(4), For The Purpose Of Consulting With The Board's Attorney On Questions And Issues Pertaining To The Board's Powers, Duties, Privileges, Immunities, And Liabilities, And Section 92-5(a)(2) To Consider The Hire Of A County Officer Where Consideration Of Matters Affecting Privacy Will Be Involved. A 2/3 Vote Pursuant To Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92-4 Is Necessary To Hold An Executive Meeting CHR. CABANAS: At this time, I would like to entertain a motion from the Board members for the selection of the new Director of Human Resources for the County of Hawaii. MS. MATHEWS: I move that the that Waylen Leopoldino be appointed as our new Director of Human Resources, effective February 16th. CHR. CABANAS: Is there a second? MR. VENTURA: Second. CHR. CABANAS: Any discussion? Okay. So, we will start with a rollcall vote. The motion is to approve Mr. Waylen Leopoldino as our new Director of Human Resources, effective February 16, 2022. Starting with Mr. Ventura. MR. VENTURA: Aye. CHR. CABANAS: Ms. De Soto. MS. DE SOTO: Aye. CHR. CABANAS: Ms. Gay Mathews. MS. MATHEWS: Aye. CHR. CABANAS: Mr. Kunz. MR. KUNZ: Aye. CHR. CABANAS: Ms. Cabanas—aye. Page 5 Merit Appeals Board February 11, 2022 There are five ayes. The motion has been carried. Waylen Leopoldino, we are very pleased to announce that you are the new Director of the Department of Human Resources, effective February 16'', 2022. Waylen, are you accepting the Merit Appeals job offer as the new Director of Human Resources for the County of Hawaii? MR. LEOPOLDINO: I humbly accept. CHR. CABANAS: Thank you very much. We have a letter that all five Board members signed and I want to read it to you. So: Dear Mr. Leopoldino. This is to confirm your appointment as the new Director of Human Resources for the County of Hawaii, effective February 16, 2022. The Salary Commission has set the annual salary for the director's position at $128,628.00. The Merit Appeals Board extends our congratulations to you as you move forward in the administration of the Human Resources Program for the County of Hawaii. At this time Ms. De Soto will present a lei to you with best wishes from all five Board members and everyone present here in the Council Chambers and the staff from the Department of Human Resources on your new journey as the Director of Human Resources, effective February 16, 2022. (At this time, Ms. De Soto presented Mr. Leopoldino with a lei). CHR. CABANAS: We will have more picture taking after the meeting, Waylen. The Oath of Office will be administered to you at the Department of Human Resources on February 16'h which is next Wednesday—at 8 a.m. in the Department of Human Resources. And I will be there to administer the Oath to you. Okay. At this time, I'd like to open up the floor to our Board members, if they want to express any congratulatory remarks to you, this would be the time. So, we'll start with Mr. Ventura. MR. VENTURA: Waylen, congratulations and welcome to your new role as the Director of Human Resources of this great County of Hawaii. And I look forward to working with you and whatever support I can be in my role as a Board member—feel free to let me know whatever it is. Aloha. CHR. CABANAS: Thank you, Mel. Ms. De Soto. MS. DE SOTO: Yes, congratulations, Waylen. We are very excited to have you on board as our new Director of Human Resources. And I am looking forward to seeing how you continue to lead our County in the capacity that you'll be in. Thank you. Page 6 Merit Appeals Board February 11, 2022 CHR. CABANAS: Thank you, Kate. Ms. Mathews. MS. MATHEWS: So, ditto—everything else they said. Congratulations. I'm very excited about the support. It shows that we made the right decision even though we had no question about it at all. And I am—I also am looking forward to working with you. CHR. CABANAS: Thank you, Gay. Mr. Kunz. MR. KUNZ: Waylen, congratulations. I know we have some history together. I had a lot of big things for you when you used to work for me big plans. But you proved, I think, to your merit in many, many ways. You used to come into my office with your notepad ready to give me suggestions on how—ideas that you had on how you wanted to proceed. And I absolutely loved that you are like that. And I think you showed us in this interview process that you have a lot of great ideas moving forward and we all look forward seeing them come to fruition. And I, too, like everyone else, will lend our support—my support, however I can. Congratulations. CHR. CABANAS: Now, for me. Waylen, I mean, you and I have worked together for quite a while and I'm very proud of you. You've worked really hard to get to where you are. I know this was your long-term goal—you told me way back that someday you would like to be the director and I know if you've worked hard—and you've done with the support of the staff. And so, at this point, I just want to wish you my very best. Much success to you and your HR team. This is really a historic day for the department and for you in your professional career. I wish you a long and happy journey. I know there will be challenges—with HR there's so many different issues that come up sometimes unexpectedly, but I wish you and the staff of the Department of Human Resources much success. Congratulations, Waylen, on your appointment. Before I ask you to provide some comments, I'd like to ask Mayor Mitch RothMayor, would you like to address Mr. Leopoldino and the staff of the department? Oh, Waylen, you can come back to the dais yeah. (At this time, Mr. Mitchell D. Roth, Mayor, County of Hawaii, came forward.) MR. ROTH: First off, before I congratulate WaylenI'd like to congratulate the Merit Appeals Board for making a very, very good pick. As Mayor, I didn't feel it was—it would be right for me to influence your decision by giving you comments before and I figured you'd look for the best people out there and you'd interview and you'd come up with that decision. I had complete faith that you would make a great pick. Page 7 Merit Appeals Board February 11, 2022 And Waylen has been in the "Acting" position now for several months. And the advice that he's been giving and the job that he's been doing over thereI believe has been superb. And wein Administration—County have really relied on Waylen for a lot of key decisions and so far he's just done a great job. So, with that, Waylen, I am so happy to be here congratulating you in this position. It feels like you've been here for most of my Administration already—and now, this is just really making it official. We have a lot of work to do. So I just want to say thank you so much and look forward to working more with you in the future. MR. LEOPOLDINO: Thank you, Mayor. MR. ROTH: Thank you. CHR. CABANAS: Thank you, Mayor. Thank you so much. At this time, Waylen, would you like to say a couple words to the Board and to your staff? MR. LEOPOLDINO: I would have to say, "yes." I am extremely humbled by the selection and the opportunity to serve as Director of Human Resources. We've met numerous times before today and I think you all understand my position in protecting and upholding the merit system—and that is my priority going forward. When I committed to that on my first day at HR and being appointed as Acting Director of Human Resources on July I`—and I'm going to continue that work. I'm going to continue to ensure we provide fair, consistent, honest opinions in supporting our departments and in supporting this Administration. And I will work hard to make each and every one of you proud of your selection. And I, too, look forward to working with each and every one of you. And I will value all of your expertise and your input and your feedback as we move forward. And I also want to thank my staff. As I said, this is very humbling for me not only professionally but personally. My family wanted to be here but I didn't know what the outcome was going to be so they were they are supporting me from afar. So But my secondary family, my work family, is here behind me—like they've always been as I've mentioned to you all. So you get to see it first-hand. So, I'm very grateful, I'm very appreciative—and I'm looking forward to moving forward continuing our hard work and making the County of Hawaii a great place to come and work for—as I had mentioned before. So, again, thank you very much. I appreciate it. And we're going to get back to work. Thank you so much. CHR. CABANAS: You're very welcome, Waylen. And so, for the Oath of Office next Wednesday, please invite your family and your close friends—where we have to still ensure Page 8 Merit Appeals Board February 11, 2022 safety protocol. I'm sure it all can be worked out so that they can partake and witness the momentous occasion as you take the office Oath of Office at 8 a.m. on February 16''. MR. LEOPOLDINO: Thank you, I will. I have one more thank you I need to send out to the Mayor. The Mayor has been absolutely supportive of me and very open and gracious about all the decisions we had to make—and, at many times, they were not easy decisions. So, I am grateful to Mayor Roth for all the support and I'm looking forward to working closely with his Administration. So, thank you, Mayor. CHR. CABANAS: Thank you, Waylen. And thank you, Mayor and Cyrus, for coming today. And thank you to the staff of the Department of Human Resources for showing your support to your new director. And I'm sure that all of you will work collaboratively together for the betterment of the County of Hawaii and a superb Human Resources program. So, thank you so much. MR. LEOPOLDINO: Thank you. CHR. CABANAS: Have a great weekend, enjoy the Superbowl, and Happy Valentine's Day to everybody. We're going to call for a very short recess. I know, Ms. Furman, if you could wait just for a few minutes. We just want to take a few pictures and then we will come back to the agenda for "Unfinished Business" and that is 6B. And so, we will just recess at 10:30 a.m. for a few minutes. RECESS: The Chair called for a recess at 10:30 a.m. RECONVENE: The meeting reconvened at 10:35 a.m. CHR. CABANAS: Okay. Good morning, everyone. The Merit Appeals Board is back in open session at 10:35 a.m. And we are now on "Unfinished Business" 6B. 6B) Communication No. 21-02.06, From Amanda Furman, Deputy Attorney General, Office Of The State Attorney General, Transmitting The Findings Of Fact, Conclusions Of Law (FOF COL) And Order Concerning Communication No. 21-02. Based On The Foregoing FOF COL, The Merit Appeals Board Orders That The Instant Appeal, Shall, And Is Hereby Dismissed With Prejudice For Lack Of Subject Matter Jurisdiction Board Action Required: Approval Of FOF COL (And Filing Of All Related Communications); And Communication No. 21-02, Received On April 30, 2021, Appealing A Recruitment And Examination, And Employment Action (Failure To Provide A Fair And Transparent Process For The Selection Of The Fire Chief) By The Fire Commission; And Communication No. 21-02.01, Received On June 8, 2021, Regarding County's (Hereinafter Referred To As "Appellee") Memorandum Regarding The Merit Appeals Board's Lack Of Jurisdiction; Certificate Of Service; And Communication No. 21-02.02, Received On June 22, 2021, Regarding A Letter From The Appellee, Notifying The Board That The Page 9 Merit Appeals Board February 11, 2022 Memorandum Filed On June 8, 2021, (Reference Comm. No. 21-02.01) Was Inadvertently Not Sent To The Appellant); And Communication No. 21-02.03, Received On June 23, 2021, Regarding A Letter From The Appellant, Notifying The Board That The Appellant Did Not Receive The Memorandum From The Appellee By The June 9, 2021, Deadline And Requested Additional Time To Submit Their Responsive Brief. (Note: The Board Granted The Appellant's Request For A Continuance Via A Letter Dated July 6, 2021, Sent By Certified Mail To Both Parties.); And Communication No. 21-02.04, Received On July 6, 2021, Regarding Appellant's Position Statement On Whether The Merit Appeals Board Has Jurisdiction In This Appeal; Exhibits "A" – `B"; Certificate Of Service; And Communication No. 21-02.05, Received On July 8, 2021, Regarding Appellee's Reply Memorandum Regarding The Merit Appeals Board's Lack Of Jurisdiction; Certificate Of Service; Executive Session: The Merit Appeals Board Anticipates Convening One Or More Executive Meetings Regarding The Above Matters, Pursuant To HRS Sections 92-4, 92-5(a)(2) And 92-5(a)(4), For The Purpose Evaluating An Officer Or Employee Of The County Of Hawaii, Where The Consideration Of Matters Affecting Privacy Will Be Involved And Consulting With The Board's Attorney On Questions And Issues Pertaining To The Board's Powers, Duties, Privileges, Immunities, And Liabilities. A 2/3 Vote Pursuant To HRS Section 92-4 Is Necessary To Hold An Executive Meeting CHR. CABANAS: At this time, Board members, is there a motion for the Board to enter into executive session so that we can discuss this matter with our deputy attorney general and the matter is referencing the communication—all the communications that I just read. MS. MATHEWS: So moved. CHR. CABANAS: Any second? MR. VENTURA: Second. CHR. CABANAS: Any discussion? If not, we will start with the rollcall vote for the Board to go into executive session to discuss Communication number 21-02.06 and all the other communications that are listed below on the agenda. Starting with a rollcall vote, Mr. Ventura. MR. VENTURA: Aye. CHR. CABANAS: Ms. De Soto. MS. DE SOTO: Aye. CHR. CABANAS: Ms. Mathews. MS. MATHEWS: Aye. CHR. CABANAS: Mr. Kunz. Page 10 Merit Appeals Board February 11, 2022 MR. KUNZ: Aye. CHR. CABANAS: Ms. Cabanas—aye. We have four ayes—motion carried for the Board to enter into executive session at 10:38 a.m. Pardon me? MS. MATHEWS: You said "four." CHR. CABANAS: Oh, I'm sorry, five votes—five, yeahI said four. Five votes for the Board to enter into executive session at 10:38 a.m. on February 11, 2022, to discuss Communication number 21-02.06 and all the other communications listed below that on the agenda. RECESS: The Chair called for a recess at 10:38 a.m. to convene executive session. RECONVENE: The meeting reconvened at 10:43 a.m. in open session. 6B) Communication No. 21-02.06, From Amanda Furman, Deputy Attorney General, Office Of The State Attorney General, Transmitting The Findings Of Fact, Conclusions Of Law (FOF COL) And Order Concerning Communication No. 21-02. Based On The Foregoing FOF COL, The Merit Appeals Board Orders That The Instant Appeal, Shall, And Is Hereby Dismissed With Prejudice For Lack Of Subject Matter Jurisdiction Board Action Required: Approval Of FOF COL (And Filing Of All Related Communications); And Communication No. 21-02, Received On April 30, 2021, Appealing A Recruitment And Examination, And Employment Action (Failure To Provide A Fair And Transparent Process For The Selection Of The Fire Chief) By The Fire Commission; And Communication No. 21-02.01, Received On June 8, 2021, Regarding County's (Hereinafter Referred To As "Appellee") Memorandum Regarding The Merit Appeals Board's Lack Of Jurisdiction; Certificate Of Service; And Communication No. 21-02.02, Received On June 22, 2021, Regarding A Letter From The Appellee, Notifying The Board That The Memorandum Filed On June 8, 2021, (Reference Comm. No. 21-02.01) Was Inadvertently Not Sent To The Appellant); And Communication No. 21-02.03, Received On June 23, 2021, Regarding A Letter From The Appellant, Notifying The Board That The Appellant Did Not Receive The Memorandum From The Appellee By The June 9, 2021, Deadline And Requested Additional Time To Submit Their Responsive Brief. (Note: The Board Granted The Appellant's Request For A Continuance Via A Letter Dated July 6, 2021, Sent By Certified Mail To Both Parties.); And Communication No. 21-02.04, Received On July 6, 2021, Regarding Appellant's Position Statement On Whether The Merit Appeals Board Has Jurisdiction In This Appeal; Exhibits "A" – `B"; Certificate Of Service; And Communication No. 21-02.05, Received On July 8, 2021, Regarding Appellee's Reply Memorandum Regarding The Merit Appeals Board's Lack Of Jurisdiction; Certificate Of Service; Executive Session: The Merit Appeals Board Anticipates Convening One Or More Executive Meetings Regarding The Above Matters, Pursuant To HRS Sections 92-4, 92-5(a)(2) And 92-5(a)(4), For The Purpose Evaluating An Officer Or Employee Of The County Of Hawaii, Where The Consideration Of Matters Affecting Privacy Will Be Page 11 Merit Appeals Board February 11, 2022 Involved And Consulting With The Board's Attorney On Questions And Issues Pertaining To The Board's Powers, Duties, Privileges, Immunities, And Liabilities. A 2/3 Vote Pursuant To HRS Section 92-4 Is Necessary To Hold An Executive Meeting CHR. CABANAS: Okay. The Merit Appeals Board is back in open session on February 11', 2022, at 10:43 a.m. We are now on "Unfinished Business" 6B. May I have a motion for the approval of the Findings of Fact and Conclusion of Law and the filing of all the related communications that are listed on the agenda for 6B. MR. KUNZ: So moved. CHR. CABANAS: Second? MS. MATHEWS: Second. CHR. CABANAS: Thank you. Any discussion, Board members? If not, we will start with the rollcall vote to approve the Findings of Fact and Conclusion of Law and the filing of all related communications pertaining to Communication No. 21-02.06 and all of the other communication numbers listed on the agenda for 6B. Rollcall vote staring with Mr. Ventura. MR. VENTURA: Aye. CHR. CABANAS: Ms. De Soto. MS. DE SOTO: Aye. CHR. CABANAS: Ms. Mathews. MS. MATHEWS: Aye. CHR. CABANAS: Mr. Kunz. MR. KUNZ: Aye. CHR. CABANAS: Ms. Cabanas—aye. Five ayes. Motion carried to approve the Findings of Fact and Conclusion of Law and the filing of all related communication pertaining to Communication number 21-02.06. Thank you, Amanda, have a great weekend. MS. FURMAN: Thank you. You, too. Page 12 Merit Appeals Board Director's Report (Item 7) February 11, 2022 CHR. CABANAS: We are now on Number 7. There is no "Director's Report" on the agenda. Schedule Next Meeting Date (Item 8) CHR. CABANAS: Number 8, scheduling the next meeting date. I think Glynis polled all of the Board members. We were tentatively looking at March 28, 2022, in the Hilo Council Chambers of the Hawaii County Building. Is the start 10 a.m. workable for everyone? MR. KUNZ: I'm afraid I might be having a conflict on the 28'. CHR. CABANAS: Oh, okay. MR. KUNZ: I apologize. And this just came up a couple of days ago. I may not be in the State. CHR. CABANAS: Available. MR. KUNZ: Yeah. CHR. CABANAS: So, Glynis will check the calendar. Shall we just take little pause for a minute at 10:46 a.m. RECESS: The Chair called for a recess at 10:46 a.m. RECONVENE: The meeting reconvened at 10:49 a.m. CHR. CABANAS: Okay. So, we are back in open session at 10:49 a.m. After polling all of the Board members and checking everyone's availability and the availability of the Hilo Council Chambers, the next meeting date that we're looking at is March 10'', 2022, at 11:30 a.m. Do I have a motion for us to—do I need a motion for that, J? Do I need a motion to schedule the meeting day? I can set it? Okay. So March 10h is the date at 11:30 a.m. for our next meeting. Adiournment (Item 9) CHR. CABANAS: At this time I'll entertain a motion for adjournment. MS. DE SOTO: So moved. CHR. CABANAS: Second? Page 13 Merit Appeals Board February 11, 2022 MR. VENTURA: Second. CHR. CABANAS: Thank you. Any discussion? If not, the motion made is to adjourn today's meeting at 11:50 a.m.-10:50 a.m. Yeah, what did I say—oh, 10:50—yeah, I'm sorry, 10:50 a.m. So starting with a rollcall vote to adjourn today's meeting, Mr. Ventura. MR. VENTURA: Aye. CHR. CABANAS: Ms. De Soto. MS. DE SOTO: Aye. CHR. CABANAS: Ms. Mathews. MS. MATHEWS: Aye. CHR. CABANAS: Mr. Kunz. MR. KUNZ: Aye. CHR. CABANAS: Ms. Cabanas—aye. Five ayes. The meeting is adjourned at 10:51 a.m. Respectfully submitted, CCL Glyn Ya . i a, Secretary-Reporter APPROVED: / Gt,{A 14,14_. c t,L /1I1 • lYPya vt G 4r" Gabriella M. Cabanas, Chair Merit Appeals Board Page 14