HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-06-20 PL-INT-2025-010803 Geometrician Associates, LLC - Category PL.5 DeVera, Ashley
From: rterry@hawaii.rr.com
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2025 8:05 AM
To: Planning Internet Mail
Subject: Geometrician Associates Response to Providers of Professional Service,
Botany/Wildlife and Community Planning-Environmental Planning-EA-EIS
Attachments: ProfServGeom2CountyElS 25-26.pdf; ProfServGeom2County Botany-Wildlife
25-26.pdf; Resume Geometrician 2025.pdf
RON TERRY, PH.D., PRINCIPAL
Geometrician Associates
GEO
METRIC IAN
Integrating Geographic Science and Planning
(808) 969-7090
10 Hina Street
Hilo HI 96720
geometrician
ASSOCIATES , L L C
integrating geographic science and planning
phone: (808) 969-7090 10 Hina Street Hilo Hawaii 96720 rterry@hawaii.rr.com geometricianassociates.com
June 20,2025
Jeffrey Darrow,Director
Hawaii County Planning Department
planning@hawaiicounty.gov
Dear Mr. Darrow:
This letter is to request to be placed on the County of Hawaii's list of Providers of Professional Services in the
field of(PL.5) Community Planning Environmental Planning/EA/EIS)for the fiscal year 2025-2026. Please
see the attached resume for required information. For quick reference,please refer to the following:
Name of firm: Geometrician Associates LLC(ph. 969-7090)
Principal place of business: Island of Hawai'i
Location of all its offices: 10 Hina Street,Hilo HI 96720
Age of firm: 33 years
Average number of employees,past 5 yrs: 1
Education and training: [See resume]
Names and phone number of five clients:
Bruce Meyers, Okahara&Associates, 961-5527 Tanya Rubenstein,DLNR 587-0027
Ken Kawahara,Akinaka& Associates, 836-1900 William L.Moore Planning, 987-7336
Kurt Inaba, County DWS, 936-7704 Allan Simeon,DPW Engineer, 961-8324
Experience in Recent Projects:
EA for Keaau High School Swimming Pool (DOE)in prep.
EAs (4) for Hilo Medical Center 2020-2024
EA for Kapapala Koa Canoe Management Area Plan(DLNR) 2024
EAs (27)for Single Family Residences in Conservation District(2000-2023)
EA for Upolu Well and Agricultural Park(Department of Agriculture) (2022)
EAs (2)for Kolekole Gulch Park and Magic Sands Beach Parks (County P&R)2020
EA for Alii Culvert Replacement(County DPW)2018
EAs (3)for Kauai Bridge Project(Kauai DPW)2017-19
EA for Hanapepe-Eleele Water System Improvements(Kauai DWS)2017
EIS (343/NEPA) for Saddle Road Extension(Hawaii DOT and FHWA)2017
EA for Kuawa Street New Sports Fields(P&R)2016
EA for Kekaha Kai State Park Phase II (DLNR-State Parks)2015
EA for Piihonua Reservoir/Transmission Line (DWS)2015
EA for Kapiolani Street Extension (County of Hawaii DPW)2012
EA for Ka`u Forest Reserve Management Plan(DLNR)2012
EAs(2)for UH Hilo Student Housing and Water Well projects (UH)2011
NEPA SEIS for Saddle Road (HDOT-FHWA)2010
EA for Hilo Bayfront Trails Project(County R&D)2010
EA for Villages 1,4& 5 of La`i`opua(DHHL)2007
Thank you for your consideration of my firm.
Ron Terry,Principal, Geometrician Associates, rterry@hawaii.rr.com
geometrician
ASSOCIATES , LLC
integrating geographic science and planning
phone: (808) 969-7090 10 Hina Street Hilo Hawaii 96720 rterry@hawaii.rr.com geometricianassociates.com
June 20,2025
Jeffrey Darrow,Director
Hawaii County Planning Department
planning@hawaiicounty.gov
Dear Mr. Darrow:
This letter is to request to be placed on the County of Hawaii's list of Providers of Professional Services in PL.2: Botany
(Botanical or Floral Survey) and PL.13 Wildlife Biology (Fauna Survey)for the fiscal year 2025-2026. Please see the
attached resume for required information. For quick reference,please refer to the following:
Name of firm: Geometrician Associates LLC(ph. 808-969-7090)
Principal place of business: Island of Hawai'i
Location of all its offices: 10 Hina Street,Hilo HI 96720
Age of firm: 32 years
Average number of employees,past 5 yrs: 1
Education and training: [See resume]
Names and phone number (808) of five clients:
Bruce Meyers, Okahara& Associates, 961-5527 Tanya Rubenstein,DLNR 587-0027
Ken Kawahara,Akinaka& Associates, 836-1900 William L.Moore Planning, 987-7336
Kurt Inaba, County DWS, 936-7704 Allan Simeon,DPW Engineer, 961-8324
Experience in Recent Projects:
Biological Report for Volcano School of Arts and Sciences Spec. Permit 2025
Biological Reports for Environet/U.S. Army Corps,Lalamilo (10)2013-23
Flora and Pueo Surveys(2) 'Ewa, Oahu(DHHL and Stanford Carr) 2023
Flora and Fauna Surveys(2)Waianuenue and Waimaauau Bridges(DPW)2022-23
Botany Surveys Honoapiilani Highway,Maui (PBR and MDPW)2023
Hawaiian Hawk Surveys (2)Noho&Laupahoehoe Culverts(DPW)2020-23
Flora-Fauna Studies(7)for Hawaii County PONC lands(P&R)2014-21
Flora-Fauna Studies for Shipman Lands Change of Zone (WH Shipman)2019
Biological Studies for 6200 Cross-Island Line (HELCO)2018
Biological Report for DHHL South Point Lands 2018
Biological Report for DHHL Honomu Lands(DHHL)2018
Wetlands Investigations for Saddle Road(Okahara/DOT/FHWA)2009-10
Lai`opua Endangered Species Preserve Management Plan(DHHL) 2009
Biological Survey,Mena State Park,Kauai (PBR Hawaii and DLNR)2009
Botanical and Wetlands Studies(2) for Maku`u Offsite Water System and Keaukaha(DHHL)2004
Thank you for your consideration of my firm.
Peik
Ron Terry,Principal, Geometrician Associates, rterry@hawaii.rr.com
GEOMETRICIAN ASSOCIATES, LLC
Integrating Geographic Science and Planning
MAIL: 10 Hina Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720
PHONE: 808-969-7090
e-mail: rterry@hawaii.rr.com
PERSONNEL:
Ron Terry, Ph.D. Principal Environmental Assessment, Biological Survey
Arlene Terry, A.A. Staff Clerical
ASSOCIATED CONTRACTORS:
Patrick Hart, Ph.D. Botany and Ornithology
ASM Affiliates, Inc. Archaeology and Cultural Studies
Layne Yoshida, B.A. Botany
Jen Lawson, B.S. Botany
CONSULTING SPECIALTIES:
Environmental Preparation of NEPA & State Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact
Analysis: Statements, Conservation District Use Permits, Special Management Area Permits, and Other
Government Permit-Related Impact Documents. Primary Research in Biology, Wetlands,
Geology, and Historical Documents, Visual Impact Assessment
RECENT CLIENTS:
Okahara and Associates, Inc. Federal Highway Administration
CH2M Hill Honolulu Board of Water Supply
Ormat Inc. KAI Hawaii
Kamehameha Schools URS Corp.
Hawaii County Public Works Department W.H. Shipman Ltd.
GSI Pacific, Inc. Belt Collins
Akinaka and Associates, Inc. Hawaii County Parks & Rec. Department
Parker Ranch Hawaii County Office of Housing
Hawaii State Parks Division Battelle
Lanihau Properties, LLC Kauai Department of Water Supply
Hawaii Division of Forestry &Wildlife R.M. Towill Corporation
Hawaii Electric Light Hawaii County Dept. of Env. Management
Hilo Medical Center Aloha Green, Inc.
Cades Schutte Fleming &Wright Sunstone Realty Partners
Stantec Cardno
Taylor Guitars Nathan Myhrvold
SELECTED PROJECTS:
➢ Environmental Assessment (EA) for Haihai Affordable Housing (Hawaii OHCD in prep.)
➢ EA for Kea'au High School Swimming Pool (DOE in prep.)
➢ NEPA EAs (2) for Food Basket and Child & Family Service (HUD 2025)
➢ EA and NEPA Compliance for Lalamilo 10 MG Reservoir (Hawaii DWS 2021-5)
➢ EAs (25) for Single Family Residences in Conservation District (Private 2000-2025)
➢ EA for Kona Hospital Wastewater System (DOH-KCH 2024)
➢ EA for Kapapala Koa Canoe Forest Management Area (DLNR 2024)
➢ EA for Hilo Medical Center Medical Office Building (HMC 2022)
➢ EA for Upolu Well and Agricultural Park (Department of Agriculture, 2022)
➢ EA for Honalo Marshalling Yard Park (Department of Agriculture 2022)
➢ EA for Hale Ola 0 Mohouli Affordable Housing Project (Hawaii OHCD 2021)
➢ EAs (2) for Kolekole Gulch Park and Magic Sands Beach Parks (Hawaii P&R 2020/2021)
➢ EA for Lalamilo 10 MG Reservoir (Hawaii DWS 2021)
➢ EA for HMC Oncology and Rural Telehealth Center (DOH-HMC 2020)
➢ EA for Kaloko Affordable Housing (Hawaii OHCD 2019)
➢ EA for Kohala Shoreline Development (Private 2019)
➢ Biological Surveys for UXO Assessment/Removal (GSI Pacific and U.S. Army Corps, 2013-19)
➢ Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Saddle Road Extension (NEPA) (FHWA, 2017)
➢ Biological Surveys for Hawaii Electric Cross-Island Transmission Line (HELCO 2018)
➢ EA for An Drive Bridge Replacement ( Hawaii DPW, 2017)
➢ EA for Hanapepe-Eleele Water System Improvements (Kauai DOW 2017)
➢ EA for Palila Forest Discovery Trail (State DLNR 2016)
➢ EA for Puuopae Bridge Replacement (Kauai DPW 2016)
➢ EA for Kukuihaele County Park Improvements (Hawaii P&R 2016)
➢ EA for Kuawa Street Sports Fields (Hawaii P&R 2016)
➢ EA for Non-Potable Water System at Honokaia (DHHL 2016)
➢ EA for Honaunau Rodeo Arena Improvements (Hawaii P&R 2016)
➢ EA for Napu`u Water Inc. Solar Facility (Private 2015)
➢ EA for Kekaha Kai State Park Phase !! Improvements (DLNR 2015)
➢ EA for Piihonua Reservoir and Transmission Waterline (DWS 2014)
➢ EA for Kapahi Bridge, Kauai (Kauai DPW 2014)
➢ EA for An Drive Shoulder Improvements, Kona (Hawaii DPW 2014)
➢ EA for Ka`ohe Fire Diptanks (DLNR 2013)
➢ EA for Ka`u Forest Reserve Management Plan (DLNR 2012)
➢ EA for Kapiolani Street Extension (Hawaii DPW 2012)
➢ South Hilo Landfill Feasibility Analysis (with SAIC) (Hawaii DEM 2012)
➢ EA for UH Hilo Water Well (UH 201 1)
➢ EA for Monk Seal Rehabilitation Facility (NOAA 201 1)
➢ EA for UH Hilo Student Housing (UH 201 1)
➢ NEPA Supplemental EIS for Saddle Road Improvements (FHWA 2010)
➢ EA for Pu'ukapu Hybrid Water System (DHHL 2009)
➢ EA for Palani Well No. 1 (Hawaii DWS 2009)
➢ EA for Big Island Carbon (Private 2009)
➢ EA for Kaloko Transitional Housing Project Unit (Hawaii OHCD 2009)
➢ NEPA EA for Village 2 of La`i`opua Housing (DHHL 2009)
➢ EA for Upgrades to Hawaii County Recycling/Convenience Centers (Hawaii DEM 2009)
➢ EA for Additions to Hawaii County Baseyards (Hawaii DPW 2009)
➢ Special Management Area Permit, Lahaina Civic Center Water Improvements (Maui P&R 2009)
➢ Endangered Species Plant Preserve Management Plan, Kealakehe (DHHL 2008)
➢ EA for Kona View Estates Subdivision (Private 2008)
➢ EA for Puako Emergency Road (Private 2008)
➢ EA for Amy Greenwell Garden Visitor Center (Private 2008)
➢ EIS for County Ocean View Recycling/Convenience Center (Hawaii DEM 2008)
➢ EA for Hakalau Forest NWR Kona Forest Unit (NEPA) (USFWS 2008)
➢ EA for Villages I, 4 & 5 of La`i`opua Housing (DHHL 2007)
➢ EA for County Purchase of Rice Property, Waipio (Hawaii Finance 2007)
➢ EA for Waikoloa Emergency Road (Hawaii DPW 2007)
➢ EA for County Reed's Bay Beach Park Improvements (Hawaii P&R 2007)
➢ Botanical Study for Sale of County Lands, Paauilo (Hawaii Finance 2006)
➢ NEPA EA for ARC of Hilo Facilities Expansion (Private 2006)
➢ EA for South Hilo Sanitary Landfill Expansion (Hawaii DEM 2005)
➢ EA for Pohoiki Bypass (Hawaii DPW 2005)
➢ EA for County La'aloa Street Extension (Hawaii DPW, 2004)
➢ EA for State Kahikinui Forest Restoration, Maui (DLNR 2004)
➢ Environmental Report, Keauhou Mauka Lands (Kamehameha School 2004)
➢ Botanical and Wetlands Study for Maku`u Hawaiian Homes Offsite Water System (DHHL 2004)
➢ EIS for County East Hawaii Regional Sort Station (Hawaii DEM 2004)
➢ NEPA EA for Housing, Kapolei, Oahu (DHHL 2003)
➢ EA for Kulani Correctional Facility Wastewater (DPS 2003)
➢ NEPA EIS for Puainako Extension (FHWA/Hawai`i DPW 2000)
➢ NEPA EA for Mohouli Road Extension (FHAW/Hawai`i DPW 2000)
➢ NEPA EA for Kawailani Street Improvements (FHWA/Hawai`i DPW 2000)
BIOGRAPHY:
Ron Terry, Ph.D., earned a B.A. in Geography in 1980 from the University of Hawaii at Hilo. Supported by
a National Science Foundation grant, he received a Ph.D. from Louisiana State University, also in Geography, in
1988. He was Assistant Professor of Geography at the University of Hawaii at Hilo from 1987-1992. During
his professorship he began his consulting business, and started full-time consulting in 1992. He remained an
Affiliate Professor at UH-Hilo and continues to occasionally lecture. He has been active on various State
boards and commissions related to environmental science, including the Marine and Coastal Zone Management
Advocacy Council (MACZAC), to which he was appointed by Governor Cayetano in 2000 and served on till
2008; the Mauna Kea Management Board, to which he was appointed for two terms from 2004-2012; and the
State's Environmental Council, (2016-2024) to which he was appointed in February 2016 by Governor David
Ige and where he helped lead revision of the State's EIS Administrative Rules. Terry has also served on the
UH-Hilo Chancellor's Advisory Council and Chancellor Selection Committee, as well as the boards of the
award-winning journal Environment Hawaii, the Nahelehele Dry Forest Working Group, and Hilo Bayfront
Trails, Inc., of which he is co-founder.
COMMUNITY PRO-BONO PROJECTS:
An important component of Geometrician Associates' work is pro bono projects, including the following:
➢ Prepared Forest Stewardship Grant for Ha`ola, Inc., (Panaewa Hawaiian Home Lands Community
Association), 1998
➢ Special Permit for Edith Kanakaole Cultural Learning Center, Keaukaha, 2000
➢ Assisted Kua 0 Ka La Charter School in obtaining permits, 2002
➢ Assisted Hawaiian farmers in Hamakua to confirm farming rights in Conservation District, 2006
➢ Conducted EA for Kamoleao Laulima Community Resource Center Incubator Kitchen, 2009
➢ Prepared SMA Permit Application for creation of Kaipalaoa Bayfront Park, 2012
➢ Prepared Biological Assessment for Na Kalae Wa'a Property, North Kohala, 2015
➢ Prepared SMA Assessment for Ka `Umeke Kaeo Charter School Relocation, 2019
➢ Prepared Section 7 Endangered Species Act Consultation for Hilo Bayfront Trails Phase 2, 2022
➢ Assisted Ka `Umeke Kaeo Charter School with SMA Permits and Land Use Legal Proceedings, 2025