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Harry Kim C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D.
Mayor
Executive on Aging
HAWAII COUNTY OFFICE OF AGING
-3872
Phone (808) 961-8600 Fax (808) 961-8603 Email: hcoa@hawaiiantel.net
-5044 Ane Keohoklole Highway, Kailua-
Phone (808) 323-4390 Fax (808) 323-4398
Minutes
February 7, 2018
1:00 pm at
MEMBERS PRESENT: Susan Shirachi; Laura Tabosa, Sam Nagasawa, Joshua Pratt;
Linda Gonzales, Norita Delima, Monica Haro-Bade
ABSENT: Pamela Punihaole Excused, Jean Hartley Absent
OTHERS PRESENT AND GUESTS: J Yoshimoto;Deputy Corp Council, Chris Cholas
(representing Disability Rights Hawaii), Alisa Mitchener (County of Hawaii Parks and
Recreation), Karen Riedel (Aloha Independent Living Hawaii), Julie Rawlings (County of
Hawaii Human Resources), Stacey Kapeliela.
INTRODUCTIONS
Laura Tobosa called the meeting to order at 12:55 pm.
Laura Tobosa had everyone introduce themselves.
Norita Delima reported that she had been on the County of Maui, Commission on
Persons with Disabilities.
New County of Hawaii Equal Opportunity Officer Julie Rawlins was present in her new
role with the County.
SELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS
Susan Shirachi was voted as Chair
Joshua Pratt was voted as Vice Chair
Monica Haro-Bade was voted as Secretary
DISCUSSIONS REGARDING TOPICS FOR THE NEXT AGENDA
Alisa Mitchener suggested forming Sub Committees.
Joshua Pratt wanted to talk about Kona transportation for people with disabilities.
Sam Nagasawa wanted to c-Committee
of Parks and Rec, with beach.
Joshua Pratt also mentioned discussion about parking permit violations. Susan
Shirachi suggested to have a subcommittee on violations of persons parking in disabled
parking stalls, and exploring methods for citizens to be deputized to issue parking
citations. Alisa Mitchener indicated that this had been attempted in the past with the
County.
Karen Riedel suggested to have an Emergency Preparedness discussion. It was
mentioned by the audience that the shelters during times of disasters are the
responsibility of the County Parks and Recreation Department to open their facilities for
public access during these times of crisis.
Susan Shirachi suggested a committee on the issue of the challenge of homelessness
of persons with mental health disabilities.
J Yoshimoto suggested that the committee revise the by-laws. He also provided
general guidance on how an item is brought forth from the Sub-Committee to the
Committee of the whole for discussion and vote.
Monica Haro-Bade requested that the issue of rural living in relation to elderly safety
and wellbeing be discussed.
MEETING UPDATE AND RECOMMENDATIONS
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Kalen Koga was going to look into having the next meeting on March 14 in Kona.
West Hawaii Civic Center is ADA compliant and accessible.
Karen Riedel mentioned in consideration to the public and the committee members,
that the committee meetings not be cancelled last minute, unless extenuating
circumstances occur.
It was suggested that the meetings, either rotate between Kona and Hilo, or if it is held
in Hilo, that members in Kona can participate via Polycom (using the Kona County
Council Room). Meeting coordination and access features should consider that
participants may need disability accommodations to equally participate in the committee
meetings.
It was also suggested that this committee having a mailing list for those who wish to
receive written agenda notices.
To have a smoother running meeting, it was suggested that the committee members
become more acquainted with the purpose of the committee, and with getting to know
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their strengths and interests to help the committee move forward on its charge (as
determined by the County by-laws).
ADJOURNMENT
Susan Shirachi called the meeting to a close at 2:27 pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Kalen Koga
Transcriber
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