HomeMy WebLinkAbout9-21-2016 minutes William P. Kenoi .,�.�� . C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D.
Mayor Executive on Aging
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HAWAII COUNTY OFFICE OF AGING
Aging and Disability Resource Center, 1055 Kino'ole Street,Suite 101,Hilo,Hawai'i 96720-3872
Phone(808)961-8600 Fax(808)961-8603 Email:hcoa@hawaiiantel.net
West Hawai`i Civic Center,74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway,Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i 96740
Phone(808)323-4390 Fax(808)323-4398
Mayor's Committee on People with Disabilities
Minutes
September 21, 2016
The County of Hawaii Mayor's Committee on People with Disabilities met at 10.00 a.m.
at the Aging and Disability Resource Center at 1055 Kino`ole Street, Hilo, Hawaii. The
meeting was chaired by Laura Tobosa.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Laura Tobosa, Chair; Pauline Aughe, Vice Chair; Susan
Shirachi, Sam Nagasawa, Pamela Punihaole.
ABSENT: Joshua Pratt (Excused). Richard Dinges (Excused)
OTHERS PRESENT AND GUESTS: Teri Spinola-Campbell, ADA Coordinator; Alisa
Mitchener Parks & Recreation, Ilihia Gionson, Kauila Haumea, Gail Yoshishige, Dr.
Kimo Alameda
CALL TO ORDER
Laura Tobosa called the meeting to order at 10:09 a.m.
Certificate Presentation to Warren Lee
Teri Spinola-Campbell shared some accomplishments done by Warren Lee.
Dr. Kimo Alameda also shared kind words of appreciation on everything that Warren
Lee has done to help the community.
Ilihia Gionson presented a certificate to Warren Lee on behalf of the people of the
County of Hawaii, and the Mayor's Committee on People with Disabilities.
Warren Lee shared a few words.
Laura Tobosa asked if everyone could please introduce themselves.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC (Agenda Items)
No Statements
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE August 17, 2016 MEETING
Susan Shirachi moves to approve meeting minutes
Sam Nagasawa seconds.
Everyone is in favor of approving minutes.
Minutes approved.
Unfinished Business
L. Tobosa asked the committee if there are any suggestions on Richard Dinges letter to
the mayor.
Pauline Aughe suggested to change "Handi-Van routes to Paratransit routes" because
Handi-van is supposed to move to Oahu.
P. Aughe made a motion to approve the letter.
S. Nagasawa seconds.
Motion passes.
Report on the Recreation Ad Hoc Committee.
S. Nagasawa read her report (See attachment) and asked if everyone could take a
moment of silence to remember James Souza who was a previous board member.
L. Tobosa also mentioned Buddy Kamoku also passed away.
REPORT OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI'l EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICER AND
ADA COORDINATOR, TERI SPINOLA-CAMPBELL
Teri Spinola-Campbell read her report (See attachment)
REPORT FROM COUNTY OF HAWAII RECREATION SPECIALIST, ALISA
MITCHENER
Alisa Mitchener read her report (See attachment)
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
A Mitchener mentioned there will be a workshop on clarification of service animals
taking place on November 10, 2016 (See attachment)
S. Nagasawa also made an announcement that Aloha Independent now has a
Facebook page for the agency.
P. Aughe made an announcement that Oct 6th is the East Hawaii Legislative Forum at
Aunty Sally's from 3:00-7:00 p.m.
Pam Punihaole mentioned that the White Cane Walk in West Hawaii is on Oct 14th at
10:15 am. Meet at Hale Halawai, walk north on Alii Dr at 10:30 and back.
NEXT MEETING
Kalen Koga mentioned that the room is reserved for October 19, 2016.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned 11:13 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Kalen Koga
Transcriber
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