Hawaii County Youth Commission will meet May 8.
Here is the agenda provided by the commission:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN of the following matters to be considered by the Youth Commission of the County of Hawai'i in accordance with the provisions of sections 92-3.7 and 92-7, Hawai'i Revised Statutes (HRS) and Hawai'i County Charter, Section 5-3.1. through Section 5-3.4.
ONLINE/ZOOM: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1618141275?pwd=enNCWENHcDgxK305UDVJNTNzeHVTQT09
NOTICE REGARDING INTERACTIVE CONFERENCE TECHNOLOGY (ICT): Youth Commission members and members of the public may participate in this meeting via the Zoom interactive video conference platform. A meeting held by interactive conference technology shall be automatically recessed for up to thirty (30) minutes to restore communication when audiovisual communication cannot be maintained with all members participating in the meeting or with the "in-person" location identified in this agenda.
The meeting may reconvene when either audiovisual communication is restored, or audio-only communication is established after an unsuccessful attempt to restore audiovisual communication. If it is not possible to reconvene the meeting as provided in this section within thirty (30) minutes after an interruption
to communication, the meeting shall be automatically terminated.
1. CALL TO ORDER, QUORUM
Commissioners attending the meeting from private locations shall advise if any person is with them (except for the names of minors).
2. CHAIRPERSON ANNOUNCEMENTS
The chairperson will make statements regarding Zoom protocol and general civility for public meetings.
3. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC/PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Interested persons who want to provide oral testimony on any agenda item may do so now, or at the time the specific agenda item is called. Public testimony may be limited to three (3) minutes in length per agenda item.
4. APPROVAL OF THE APRIL 17, 2024, REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
5. OLD BUSINESS
a. Reconsideration of Youth Commission Meeting Times (May through November)
i. Proposed meeting time for reconsideration, discussion, and approval is 5:00-7:00 p.m.
b. Selection of Adult Advisors to the Commission
i. Commission staff have posted the online application for adult advisors. The Commission may discuss and approve submitted applications at this meeting'.
1. Discussion and vote on Alanna Barber's application
ii. Executive Session: The Commission anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matter, pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4), HRS, for the purpose of consulting with the Commission's attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. A 2/4 vote pursuant to Section 92-4, HRS, is necessary to hold an executive meeting.
c. Updates
i. Priority Updates
1. Mental Health (Commissioners Evangelista will provide an update)
a. Continued presentation from 4/17/24 meeting on mental health and resources.
2. Food Sovereignty (Commissioners Turner and Konanui-Tucker will provide an update)
3. Native Plant Restoration (Commission Rudo will provide an update)
ii. Press Secretary Updates
1. Website Update (https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/our-county/youth-commission) 2. Social Media
3. Commission Introduction Video
iii. County Council Updates by Commissioner-Councilmember Jenn Kagiwada
6. NEW BUSINESS
a. Discussion on Hawai'i County Sustainability Summit Youth Congress
i. Summary/Recap from Youth Congress Attendees
ii. Discussion and vote on resolution that the Youth Congress passed
b. Discussion and Vote on Creating Community Town Hall with Youth Commissioners
c. Discussion of Budget
i. Mileage Reimbursements
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Next Youth Commission Meeting is June 12, 2024 in Hilo (Location TBD)
b. Any Other Announcements, Including Events of Interest for Youth Commissioners
8. ADJOURNMENT
Submitting Written or Oral Testimony:. Pursuant to § 92-3, HRS, interested persons who want to provide oral testimony may do so either at the time the committee takes public statements on the agenda, or at the time the specific agenda item is called. Please note that public testimony may be limited to three (3) minutes in length per agenda item. Those wishing to testify in person should register with the Commission Secretary at the in-person location at the meeting. Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring 16 copies for distribution. Testimony may be submitted by (1) mail to Youth Commission c/o Office of the Mayor, 25 Aupuni St., Suite 2603, Hilo, HI 96720; or (2) by email to Alexy.Katko@hawaiicounty.gov, Official.EPGEE@gmail.com, and Kylamariehawaii@gmail.com. In order for the Commissioners to timely receive written testimony and to be in compliance with Chapter 92, HRS, any interested person who wants to submit written testimony should submit his/her/their written testimony, which shall be received by the Commission, by SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2024. Please note that submitting testimony AFTER this deadline may result in the commissioners not receiving your written testimony until May 8, 2024, at 3:00 pm (HST). Please submit separate testimony for each item. Timely written testimony will be distributed to the Commissioners by May 6, 2024, by 3:00 p.m. All oral and written testimony will be public record.
Notice to Lobbyists: If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawai'i County Clerk within five days of becoming a lobbyist (Article 15, Section 2-91.3(b), Hawai'i County Code). A lobbyist means "any individual engaged for pay or other consideration who spends more than five hours in any month or $275 in any six-month period for the purpose of attempting to influence legislative or administrative action by communicating or urging others to communicate with public officials." (Article 15, Section 2- 91.3(a) (6), Hawai'i County Code) Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office of the County Clerk, 25 Aupuni St., Room 1402, Hilo.
Board Packet: Pursuant to HRS § 92-7.5, the board packet provided to members of this Commission for this meeting is available for public inspection 48 hours before the meeting date, during regular business hours at the Hilo Office of the Mayor, 25 Aupuni St., Suite 2603, Hilo, and at the Kona office of the Mayor, West Hawai'i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy., Kailua-Kona.
NOTE: The in-person location for this meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities. If y require an accommodation or auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact Alexy Katko at alexy.katko@hawaiicounty.gov (808) 961-8020 as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this Agenda is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.
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