HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-09-06 Letter to HICOP Board re Helicopter ToursHarry Kim
Mayor
Wil Okabe
Managing Director
Barbara J. Kossow
Deputy Managing Director
County of Hawai i
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September 6, 2017
HICOP Board
c/o Bob Ernst
rcel@isp.com
Dear Mr. Ernst & HICOP Board:
RE: Helicopter Tours
In our meeting, I clearly indicated how I will proceed.
• Request a meeting with Helicopter Tour Industry to begin dialogue with industry.
• Request organization of a program by industry to address concerns.
• Plan working group meetings of community and industry to see if anything can be
addressed together.
Meeting of first two bullets have been completed and waiting for report.
I was not aware that at this time a definitive position was established by HICOP and
believed that the desire was to see if the whole issue and proposals can be discussed
to work out acceptable solutions. Your correspondence indicate otherwise. If I am
incorrect, please correct me.
I truly feel that at this time an effort should be made to address the problem by
coming together for open dialogue, regardless of past attempts. As you know, the
authority of this issue is with the FAA.
Sincerely
Harry Kim
Mayor
County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.