Hawaii County Youth Commission met June 12.
Here is the agenda provided by the commission:
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 MAY 8, 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. Discussion on 988 Campaign
2. Food Sovereignty (Commissioners Turner and Konanui-Tucker will provide an update)
3. Native Plant Restoration (Commission Rudo will provide an update)
a. Discussion on Native Plant Beautification Project
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. Election of Commission Sergeant-at-Arms
b. Discussion and Vote on Creating Community Town Hall with Youth Commissioners
7. ANNOUNCEMENTS
a. Next Youth Commission Meeting is August 14, 2024 in Hilo (Location TBD)
b. Any Other Announcements, Including Events of Interest for Youth Commissioners
8. ADJOURNMENT
https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/our-county/county-calendar