STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3563

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 776, 777, 778

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirtieth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2020

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Water and Land, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 776, 777, and 778, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Kane'ohe Bay Regional Council

 

G.M. No. 776

CEDRIC BERTELMANN,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020;

 

G.M. No. 777

CEDRIC BERTELMANN,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024; and

 

G.M. No. 778

FREDERICK REPPUN,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Cedric Bertelmann and Frederick Reppun for service on the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council.

 

CEDRIC BERTELMANN

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment and reappointment of Cedric Bertelmann from the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Aha Moku Advisory Committee, Koolaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club, and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Cedric Bertelmann's professional experience, background, and desire to serve his community qualify him for appointment and reappointment to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council as a voting member representing the Kaneohe Bay Recreational Boating Association.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Bertelmann has been a fishing vessel owner and captain for over eighteen years.  Mr. Bertelmann also has served on the Honolulu Fire Department's All-Hazards Incident Management Team since 2014.  As the current Logistics Section Chief of the All-Hazards Incident Management Team, Mr. Bertelmann manages and oversees the deployment of fire fighters during natural disasters, pre-planned events, and large-scale events.  Your Committee further notes that Mr. Bertelmann is an active member with the canoe clubs of Kaneohe, Heeia State Park, and other nonprofit organizations benefitting Kaneohe Bay.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Bertelmann's leadership and experience in recreational, subsistence, and commercial fishing will enhance the effectiveness of the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Cedric Bertelmann be appointed and reappointed to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council based on his background, knowledge, and desire to contribute to the community.

 

FREDERICK REPPUN

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Frederick Reppun from the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Aha Moku Advisory Committee, University of Hawaii System, Heeia National Estuarine Research Reserve, Koolaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club, KEY Project, and one individual.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Frederick Reppun's background and desire to serve his community qualify him to be appointed to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council.  Mr. Reppun is currently a faculty member at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology and coordinates the education programs of the Heeia National Estuarine Research Reserve.  Mr. Reppun has earned a master's degree in environmental science with a specialization in agroecosystem science from Ohio State University and bachelor's degree in environmental science and public policy from Harvard University.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Reppun's technical experience and knowledge in the latest scientific research in adaptive management will enhance the effectiveness of the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Frederick Reppun be appointed to the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council based on his knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Water and Land that are 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 Water and Land,

 

 

 

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KAIALI'I KAHELE, Chair