Commission to hear petition to dissolve Koolauloa Neighborhood Board
Two important items, among other things, are on today’s agenda at the neighborhood level at Honolulu Hale.
Honolulu’s Neighborhood Board Commission will be hearing a petition to dissolve the Koolauloa Neighborhood Board because of alleged corruption.
The Commission is also considering extending a Neighborhood Board member’s term from two years to four years, a move the City says will save $210,000.
Neighborhood Board Commission meeting
Monday, January 24 at 6:00 p.m.
Honolulu Hale, Council Committee Room, 2nd Floor
530 South King St.
The complete agenda follows below:
REGULAR COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA
Monday, January 24, 2011
Honolulu Hale, Council Committee Room, 2nd Floor
530 South King Street, Honolulu
6:00 p.m.
Rules of Speaking: Anyone wishing to speak is asked to raise their hand, and when recognized by the Chair, to address comments to the Chair. Speakers are encouraged to keep their comments under 3 minutes, and those giving reports are urged to keep their reports under 3 minutes. Please silence all electronic devices.
Note: The Commission may take action on any agenda item. As required by the State Sunshine Law (HRS 92), specific issues not noted on this agenda cannot be voted on, unless added to the agenda.
I. CALL TO ORDER – Roll Call
II. CITY MONTHLY REPORTS (Limited to 3 minutes each)
A. Acting Executive Secretary – Baybee Hufana-Ablan
1) Report of Request for Reviews
a) Makiki Neighborhood Board
b) North Shore Neighborhood Board
c) Downtown Neighborhood Board
2) Update on Revised Guidebook
III. PUBLIC CONCERNS (Limited to 3 minutes each)
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Special Meeting: December 15, 2010
B. Executive Session – Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 92-4 & 92-5(a)(4) & (8) for the purpose of consulting with the Neighborhood Commission’s Legal Counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the Commission’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities and liabilities in relation to the review and approval of Executive Session minutes.
1. Executive Session Minutes: December 15, 2010
V. COMMISSION BUSINESS
A. Petition to dissolve the Koolauloa Neighborhood Board
B. Adoption of proposed amendments to the Neighborhood Plan:
2-11-104: Moves section to Chapter 20 and renumber.
2-14-101 (a): Defines who may administer the oath of office to a board member.
2-14-101 (c): Changes 30 day deadline to 60.
2-14-101 (d): Creates extension process for those unable to take the oath of office within 60 days due to extraordinary circumstances, health issues, or military service.
2-14-102 (c): Add section which allows the Commission to extend Neighborhood Board member terms by one two-year term.
2-14-103 (a): Designates chair pro-tem to be member who recently served as an officer of the board.
2-14-104 (d): Deletes word “meeting,” allowing appointments to occur after meeting is called to order.
2-14-109 (c): Requires special meeting agendas to be filed seven days prior to the meeting.
2-14-111 (b): Requires agendas to be filed seven days prior to the meeting and for the NCO to receive it in an acceptable electronic format.
2-14-114 (d) (e): Deletes sections in conflict with State law.
2-14-119: Deletes section in conflict with State law.
2-14-124 (g): Requires Committees to file copies of minutes with NCO.
2-17-202 (b): Adds ‘active’ to designation of pre-registered voters.
2-17-202 (e): Allows Commission to determine what methods voter registration form may be filed with the NCO.
2-17-209 (e): Moves section to 2-17-208 (e)
2-17-309 (b): Changes the date when election results must be released from “on” to “no later than.”
2-18-101: Deletes section and renumbers remaining sections accordingly.
2-18-201 (b): Allows the Commission to appoint the Executive Secretary as a hearings officer.
2-18-202 (d) (8): Changes deadline to issue written decision from 15 to 45 calendar days.
2-18-203 (d) (7): Allows the Commission to issue sanctions against someone filing frivolous complaints.
2-18-203 (d) (10): Specifies process for a hearings officer to conduct any hearing.
2-20-102 thru 2-20-105: Inserts section 2-11-104 and renumbers accordingly.
C. Olelo T.V. Broadcast schedule
D. Possible Special Meeting in February – Selection of Date
VI. REPORTS (Limited to 3 minutes each)
A. Training Committee
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. The next Regular Commission meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 28, 2011 at Honolulu Hale, Council Meeting Room, at 7:00 p.m.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
A mailing list is maintained for interested persons and agencies to receive Neighborhood Commission agendas and minutes. Additions, deletions and corrections to the list may be directed to the Neighborhood Commission Office, 530 South King Street, Room 406, Honolulu, HI 96813; Telephone (808) 768-3710 or Fax (808) 768-3711; Agendas and minutes are also available at www.honolulu.gov/nco. Individuals wishing to attend any meeting with questions about accommodations for a physical disability or special need should call 768-3710 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., at least 24-hours before the scheduled meeting.