HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-04-25 Redistricting Commission AgendaChairman
Vice Chair
1 sr Session
OPENING REMARKS
2011
HAWAII COUNTY
REDISTRICTING COMMISSION
MEETING AGENDA
1:30 p.m., April 25, 2011
Council Chambers
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Council Chair, Dominic Yagong
Mayor, William P. Kenoi
INTRODUCTION AND SWEARING IN OF COMMISSIONERS
VALERIE POINDEXTER
JEFFREY MELROSE
JOHN "MIKE" MIDDLESWORTH
PATRICK KAHAWAIOLAA
RENE SIRACUSA
LINDA UGALDE
DRU KANUHA
CRAIG `BO" KAHUI
JOSEPH CARVALHO
Valerie Poindexter (District 1) ,Jeffrey Melrose (District 2)
John "Mike" Middlesworth (District 3) Patrick Kahawaiolaa (District 4)
Rene Siracusa (District 5) Linda Ugalde (District 6)
Dru Mamo Kanuha (District 7) Craig `Bo " Kahui (District 8)
Joseph Carvalho (District 9)
ROLL CALL
NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Chairperson
Vice Chair
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
(Testimony will be taken only on items on the agenda and will be limited to three minutes per item.)
Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
2011 Redistricting Commission - I" Page 2 April 25, 2011
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
COMMUNICATIONS
COMM. 1: SUPPORT STAFF FOR 2011 REDISTRICTING COMMISSION
From County Clerk Jamae K. K. Kawauchi, dated April 18, 2011,
identifying Redistricting Commission staff, support personnel, and
description of respective roles.
COMM. 2: BUDGET FOR 2011 REDISTRICTING COMMISSION
From County Clerk Jamae K. K. Kawauchi, dated April 18, 2011,
describing the Redistricting Commission Budget.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1. Adoption of the Rules of Procedure
2. State Office of Elections —"Redistricting 101"
Power point presentation by David Rosenbrock.
3. County of Hawaii - Office of the Corporation Counsel
a. Presentation on Sunshine Law, Ethics, and Financial Disclosure.
b. Presentation on Laws governing Redistricting Commission.
c. Redistricting Commission Timeline and Deadlines.
4. Meetings
Discussion on location, frequency and time of day for Commission meetings.
REPORTS
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
2011 Redistricting Commission - I" Page 3 April 25, 2011
The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special
accommodations for this meeting should call 323 -4264 by April 21, 2011. Relay users please
call 711 - 323 -4264 to contact our office.
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes § 92 -3.5, the Hawaii County
Redistricting Commission will be conducting its April 25, 2011 meeting via videoconference.
Public Attendance via Videoconference: Videoconferencing is available at the following
locations:
Kona Council Office, West Hawaii Civic Center, 74 -5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Waimea Council Office, Holomua Center, 64 -1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5
If for technical or other unanticipated circumstances the video connection cannot be made and /or
is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue.
Submitting Testimony: Those wishing to testify in person must register with the Commission
Secretary. Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fourteen (14) copies
for distribution. Testimony may also be submitted: (1) by mail to Karen Eoff, County Council
Office, West Hawaii Civic Center Building A, 74 -5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway,
Kailua -Kona Hawaii 96740; (2) by facsimile to (808) 329 -4786; or (3) by e -mail to
keoff @co.hawaii.hi.us. Please submit separate testimony for each item. Copies will be
distributed at the meeting only if they are received before 12:00 noon on the business day
prior to the meeting. All oral and written testimony will be made a part of the public record