STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3665

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 859, 860, 861, 862, 863

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Twenty-Eighth State Legislature

Regular Session of 2016

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 859, 860, 861, 862, and 863, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Contractors License Board

 

G.M. No. 859

PETER LEE,

for a term to expire 06-30-2019;

 

G.M. No. 860

TYRUS KAGAWA,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020;

 

G.M. No. 861

LESLIE ISEMOTO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2018;

 

G.M. No. 862

KENT MATSUZAKI,

for a term to expire 06-30-2020; and

 

G.M. No. 863

JOHN POLISCHECK, JR.,

for a term to expire 06-30-2019,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee has reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by the nominees and finds Peter Lee, Tyrus Kagawa, Leslie Isemoto, Kent Matsuzaki, and John Polischeck, Jr., to possess the requisite qualifications to be nominated to the Contractors License Board.

 

PETER LEE

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Peter H.M. Lee from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Hawaii Construction Alliance; Hawaii Operating Engineers Industry Stabilization Fund; General Contractors Association of Hawaii; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 1186; Operating Engineers Local 3; International Union of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council 50; Pacific Resource Partnership; Commercial Roofing & Waterproofing Hawaii, Inc.; Genba Hawaii, Inc.; Laborers' International Union of North American Local 368; Rons Construction Corporation; Ralph S. Inouye Co., Ltd.; SSFM International, Inc.; Pat Lee & Associates, LLC; Building Industry Association of Hawaii; Hawaii Laborers-Employers Cooperation and Education Trust; and seven individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Lee's background, experience, and proven leadership on the Contractors License Board qualify him to be nominated for reappointment to the Contractors License Board as a public member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Lee has worked in the construction industry for over twenty years and is currently the Construction Compliance Officer for the Hawaii Laborers-Employers Cooperation and Education Trust and a Director with the Hawaii Procurement Institute.  Mr. Lee's diverse professional background also includes prior experience as a project engineer, project manager, and market and compliance researcher, which has enabled him to gain familiarity with all aspects of the construction industry.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Lee has been a member of the Contractors License Board since July 2011 and is the Chairperson of the Board's Legislative Committee, and his understanding of the procurement process, construction industry, and licensing procedures continues to enhance the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Lee be reappointed to the Contractors License Board based on his knowledge, background, and commitment to public service.

 

TYRUS KAGAWA

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Tyrus Kagawa from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Commercial Roofing & Waterproofing Hawaii, Inc.; Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Hawaii; and Subcontractors Association of Hawaii.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Kagawa's knowledge, background, and proven leadership on the Contactors License Board qualify him to be nominated for reappointment to the Contractors License Board as a specialty contractor member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Kagawa has been in the construction industry for thirty-five years and has an extensive background on a variety of large construction projects, including commercial buildings, condominiums, hotels, hospitals, and industrial piping projects.  Mr. Kagawa is currently the Vice‑President of Oahu Plumbing and Sheet Metal, Ltd., is licensed in Hawaii as a contractor, plumber, and engineer, and holds specialty contractor classifications in boiler, hot water heating, and steam fitting; plumbing; and ventilating and air conditioning.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Kagawa has been a member of the Contractors License Board since July 2012 and is the Chairperson of the Board's Rules Committee, and his diverse background and prior membership on the Board of Electricians and Plumbers continue to enhance the discussions of the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Kagawa be reappointed to the Contractors License Board based on his background, experience, and dedication to public service.

 

LESLIE ISEMOTO

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Leslie Isemoto from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Hawaii Laborers-Employers Cooperation and Education Trust; Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce; Hawaii Island Contractors' Association; Contractors Association of Kauai, Board of Directors; Hawaii Construction Alliance; General Contractors Association of Hawaii; Pacific Resource Partnership; A.P. Water Supply, Inc.; Water Resources International, Inc.; Allied Machinery Corporation; Takamine Construction, Inc.; Genba Hawaii, Inc.; Kalama Evans Construction, LLC; Loeffler Construction, Inc.; KTA Super Stores; Laborers' International Union of North American Local 368; Building Industry Association of Hawaii; Hawaii Operating Engineers Industry Stabilization Fund; Ralph S. Inouye Co., Ltd.; Johansen Contracting, Inc.; and five individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Isemoto's background, experience, and commitment to public service qualify him to be nominated for appointment to the Contractors License Board as a general contractor member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Isemoto has more than thirty years' experience in the construction industry, holds general engineering and general building contractor licenses, and is the President and Responsible Managing Employee for Isemoto Contracting Co., Ltd., in Hilo, Hawaii.  Mr. Isemoto is extremely active in his profession and his community, including serving as past President of the Hawaii Island Contractors' Association; member of the Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce, Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and General Contractors Association of Hawaii; past Chairperson of the Waiakea Settlement YMCA; and former member and Vice Chairperson of the Contractors License Board.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Isemoto has served as an interim member of the Contractors License Board since January 2016 and has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members, and therefore recommends that Mr. Isemoto be appointed to the Contractors License Board based on his knowledge, experience, and dedication to serving the community.

 

KENT MATSUZAKI

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Kent Matsuzaki from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Hawaii; Ralph S. Inouye Co., Ltd.; and Subcontractors Association of Hawaii.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Matsuzaki's background, knowledge, and prior experience on the Contractors License Board qualify him to be reappointed to the Contractors License Board as a specialty contractor member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Matsuzaki has been involved in the construction industry for over thirty years and has experience in all aspects of contracting, including estimating, project management, field supervision, and financial budgeting.  Mr. Matsuzaki is also a mechanical engineer; is the President and Responsible Managing Employee of Economy Plumbing and Sheet Metal, Inc.; is the Managing Member of Island Wide A/C Service, LLC; and holds specialty contractor classifications in boiler, hot water heating, and steam fitting; plumbing; and ventilating and air conditioning.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Matsuzaki has been a member of the Contractors License Board since July 2012 and his extensive experience in the construction industry and mechanical engineering background will continue to enhance the effectiveness of the Board.  Your Committee therefore recommends that Mr. Matsuzaki be reappointed to the Contractors License Board based on his knowledge, experience, and commitment to public service.

 

JOHN POLISCHECK, JR.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of John Polischeck, Jr., from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; General Contractors Association of Hawaii; Bank of Hawaii; Hawaii PV Coalition; Commercial Roofing and Waterproofing Hawaii, Inc.; and two individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Polischeck's knowledge, background, and proven leadership on the Contractors License Board qualify him to be reappointed to the Contractors License Board as a general contractor member.  Your Committee notes that Mr. Polischeck has more than thirty years' experience in the construction industry, holds general engineering and general building contractor licenses, and is the President and Co-Owner of American Piping and Boiler Co., a large heavy industrial general contractor company in Kapolei, Oahu, where he is directly involved with all aspects of company operations, including estimating, financing, negotiations, field operations, and equipment rental.  Your Committee finds that Mr. Polischeck has been a member of the Contractors License Board since July 2011, currently serves and the Board's Vice Chairperson, and also volunteers to attend meetings of the Board's Applications and Rules Committee.  Your Committee further finds that Mr. Polischeck's extensive industry experience and leadership abilities continue to enhance the effectiveness of Board discussions and therefore recommends that Mr. Polischeck be reappointed to the Contractors License Board based on his background, experience, and dedication to public service.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health 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 Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health,

 

 

 

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ROSALYN H. BAKER, Chair