STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1028

Honolulu, Hawaii

, 2005

RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 294, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, 302

 

 

Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Third State Legislature

Regular Session of 2005

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 294, 296, 297, 298, 299, 300, 301, and 302, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:

Wireless Enhanced 911 Board

G.M. No. 294

PAUL K. FERREIRA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2008;

G.M. No. 296

ROY K. IREI,

for a term to expire 06-30-2006;

G.M. No. 297

JOHN PETER JAEGER,

for a term to expire 12-31-2005;

G.M. No. 298

JOEL K. MATSUNAGA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2008;

G.M. No. 299

MILTON M. MATSUOKA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2008;

G.M. No. 300

RICHIE NAKASHIMA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2007;

 

 

G.M. No. 301

DEXTER TAKASHIMA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2008; and

G.M. No. 302

JEFF YAMANE,

for a term to expire 12-31-2005,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee received testimony in support of PAUL K. FERREIRA from the Corporation Counsel for the County of Hawaii and the Fire Chief for the County of Hawaii.

Major Ferreira is a twenty-three year veteran of the Hawaii Police Department. Major Ferreira supervises the Human Resources Section of the Hawaii Police Department, which includes the Personnel, Training, Community Relations/Research, and Development and Safety units. Major Ferreira ensures that all classifications, transactions, recruitment, and personnel programs conform to civil service law. Major Ferreira also plans, directs, and coordinates all departmental training programs. In light of his extensive law enforcement background, Major Ferreira is intimately familiar with the emergency 911 system and responding to calls for assistance.

Your Committee received testimony in support of ROY K. IREI from one individual.

Mr. Irei earned a B.B.A. in accounting from the University of Hawaii in 1981. Mr. Irei has served as the Site Development Manager for T-Mobile USA since 2000 and is responsible for managing and supervising the Leasing, Zoning, and Construction departments for T-Mobile USA's Hawaii office. In addition to his management duties, Mr. Irei is also knowledgeable in the installation of duplexors, combiners, edge radios, and cabling. Mr. Irei is also experienced with operational call routing. Mr. Irei will bring important technical knowledge and expertise to Wireless Enhanced 911 Board.

Your Committee received testimony in support of JOHN PETER JAEGER from Nextel Partners, Inc, and the Yamamoto Law Group.

Mr. Jaeger earned a B.S. degree from Southern Illinois University in Radio and Television. Mr. Jaeger is a Certified Technician from the National Association of Business and Education Radio and also has a FCC General Class license. Mr. Jaeger has twenty years of experience in the telecommunications industry and since 2001 has worked as the Technical Operations Manager for Nextel Hawaii where he is responsible for the development and deployment of Nextel Partners' wireless communication network, including the deployment of 911 services, in Hawaii. Mr. Jaeger's experience and familiarity with wireless communication networks will provide important technical and practical knowledge to the operations of the Wireless Enhanced 911 Board.

Your Committee received testimony in support of JOEL K. MATSUNAGA from the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, Goodwill Industries of Hawaii, Enterprise Honolulu, and one individual.

Mr. Matsunaga earned a Bachelor and Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of Hawaii. Since 1979, Mr. Matsunaga worked for then GTE and now Verizon Hawaii in various capacities and gained valuable experience and understanding with respect to the policies and operations of the wireless enhanced 911 services. In addition, Mr. Matsunaga served on the Wireless Enhanced 911 Working Group that was responsible for the establishment of the Wireless Enhanced 911 Board. Mr. Matsunaga's background with Hawaii's largest telecommunication provider will bring a unique perspective and knowledge to the operations of the Wireless Enhanced 911 Board.

Captain MILTON M. MATSUOKA has served in the Maui Police Department for twenty-three years. Captain Matsuoka is presently the commander of the Molokai District, which includes the Molokai Communication Center. Captain Matsuoka is familiar and experienced with emergency service communication systems, the global positioning system, and training personnel in the use and implementation of emergency telecommunications related technologies. Captain Matsuoka's law enforcement background and experience with emergency service communication systems on the outer islands makes him qualified to serve on the Wireless Enhanced 911 Board.

Assistant Chief RICHIE NAKASHIMA is a twenty-nine year veteran of the Maui Police Department and currently oversees the Support Services Bureau that includes the Plans and Training, Communication, Community Relations, Technical Services, and Information Technology sections. The Communication section is responsible for dispatching and coordinating the activities of Maui Police Department, the Maui Fire Department, Emergency Medical Service, and personnel assigned to the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Haleakala National Park, and State Harbors. Assistant Chief Nakashima's experience and leadership with respect to overseeing Maui County's emergency communication system makes him qualified to serve on the Wireless Enhanced 911 Board.

Your Committee received testimony in support of DEXTER TAKASHIMA from the Mayor of Kauai and two individuals.

Mr. Takashima has thirty-one years of experience in the telecommunications and defense electronics industries. Mr. Takashima earned a B.S. degree in Business and Economics from Pacific University. Presently, Mr. Takashima is the Public Safety Telecommunications Administrator for the Kauai Police Department and performs both administrative and professional technical work in planning, programming, directing, coordinating, maintaining, and overseeing the operations of Kauai's island-wide telecommunication systems. Mr. Takashima also evaluates operational needs and directs the design, installation, and implementation of various telecommunication systems for state and county agencies. Mr. Takashima has also developed training programs to keep pace with ongoing advancements in telecommunication technology to effectively integrate these technologies into existing systems.

Your Committee received testimony in support of JEFF YAMANE from two individuals.

Mr. Yamane earned an Electronics Engineering degree from the Electronics Institute and currently works as the Director of Network Services for Cingular Wireless. Mr. Yamane is responsible for the technical operations, including the implementation of the E911 services, for Cingular Wireless. Mr. Yamane's experience in technical operations and planning will provide a wireless industry perspective to the Wireless Enhanced 911 Board with respect to operational issues facing wireless carriers.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs,

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COLLEEN HANABUSA, Chair