VOTING MEMBERSJOSH GREENDAWN CHANG
DEPARTMENT OF LAND & NATURALRESOURCESGOVERNOR OF HAWAIISYLVIA LUKESHARON HURDHAWAII DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

LIEUTENANT GOVERNORKATHLEEN HO, D.Env
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHANIA WIECZOREK, Ph.D.
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘IHAWAII INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL
1151 PUNCHBOWL ST, #325
HONOLULU, HAWAII 96813

MARY ALICE EVANS
BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT &TOURISM
EDWIN SNIFFENDEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONAPPROVED MEETING NOTESforHawaiʻi Invasive Species CouncilJune 13, 2023; 1:00 PMHawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources, Board Room (Rm 132)
1151 Punchbowl St, Honolulu, HI, 96813
Per Hawaii Sunshine Law guidelines, this meeting was hybrid with attendees participating
virtually through a Zoom link provided by HISC Support Staff or through the HISC YouTube
channel or in-person at the DLNR Board Room in the Kalanimoku Building in Honolulu, HI.
Council members, legislative representatives, and HISC Resources Working Group members
were provided with a Zoom link. Members of the public were able to view the meeting throughthe HISC YouTube Channel. A recording of the meeting can be found here:
https://youtu.be/AznHvYVS6K0
MEETING NOTES
1. Call to Order• Chair Chang called the hybrid meeting to order at 1:10pm.
2. Introductions
List of Attendees:• Council Voting Members:•••

Dawn Chang, Co-Chair (Department of Land and Natural Resouces); Sharon
Hurd, Co-Chair [Hawai'i Department of Agriculture (HDOA)]; Tammy Lee(Department of Transportation; Mary Alice Evans (Department of Business,Economic Development and Tourism); Kathleen Ho (Hawai’i Department ofHealth);
Legislative Non-Voting Members:• Representative Lisa Marten (District 51); Representative Nicole Lowen (District7); Representative Luke Evslin (District 16); Senator Lynn DeCoite (District 7);
Meg Turner and Jhanavi Pomerantz on behalf of Mike Senator Gabbard (District21).

Support staff:

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Chelsea Arnott (HISC), Darcy Oishi (HDOA), Dave Smith (Forestry andWildlife); Rob Hauff (Forestry and Wildlife); Eizabeth Speith (HISC),
Chuck Chimera (HISC), Jack Reef (HISC);
Other Participants: Christy Martin (CGAPS);
Other Attendees: Laurie Buchanan MoMISC, one unidentified member of publicin person

3. Approval of minutes from August 17, 2022 & October 20, 2022
• HISC approved the minutes from both August 17, 2022 and October 20, 2022. A
Motion of approval was put forth by Member Evans and seconded by Member Hofor each item. No opposition.
4. Voting Council Members Introductions• The members of the Committee, voting and non-voting members, introduced
themselves and highlighted important issues to consider:• Dawn Chang••••••••

1. Prior to her current position, she had worked on the Biosecurity Plan andis excited to continue working on the Plan as a Council Member. CoChair Chang emphasized that prevention is a key strategy in managing
invasive species.

Sharon Hurd
1. HISC serves such an important purpose in invasive species,
including biosecurity
Tammy Lee
1. Wants to be part of solution and take training to ID species.
Important to address biofouling;
Mary Alice Evans
1. Currently part of the Office of Planning and Sustainable
Development which has supported HISC as best as possible;
Kathleen Ho
1. HISC has been part of protecting public health, suppressing vector
borne diseases, grant funding, expertise in vector control. Member
Ho is happy to collaborate with HISC and work on climate change
and potential future vector born illnesses;
Senator DeCoite
1. Raised concerns regarding Axis Deer and invasive pests. Excited
to work with colleagues to fund Biosecurity measures. There areopportunities to learn Best Practices from South Africa.
Rep Lisa Marten
1. Work with constituents to address invasive species such as
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle (CRB), Coqui Frogs. Work withHawai’i Ant Lab. Prevention as important as it only gets morecostly if the problem continues;
Rep Lowen:
1. There are important and difficult issues to address including Little Fire
Ant and Rapid ‘Ō’hia Death;
Rep Evslin – D-16 Kaua’i:•

1. Numerous issues to be concerned with on Kaua’i including newly
discovered CRB, feral cats, mosquitos impacting akikiki and how theforest is silent; andMeg Turner on behalf of Senator Gabbard District 21 highlighted the Senator’schairmanship of the Ag/Environment Committee and that he has been part ofHISC since its formation.

5. Submittal 1: Review of previously adopted recommendations and resolutions thatare relevant to future actions taken by the Council.
• Chelsea Arnott presented the item detailing the purpose of HISC and previous
Resolutions adopted by the Council.
• Laurie Buchanan form Molokai Invasive Species Council inquired about thepurpose of the document. Chelsea Arnott responded that this item is to make thenew Council aware of previous Resolutions, and that members can approve
potential amendments if desired. In addition, HISC is taking action to delegateauthority to HISC staff to advocate for matters formally supported by HISC;• Senator DeCoit inquired as to the rules regarding the submittal testimony fromstaff and how to differentiate “personal” testimony versus “professional” during
public meetings;• Chair Chang clarified that any formal DLNR testimony comes through theChair’s offices, but that any staff has the ability to submit testimony on a personallevel;• Recommendations:• The Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council (HISC):
1. Delegates authority for HISC Support Staff to review previously adopted•resolutions and present those to the Council that need amending and/or
other updates at a future Council meeting as needed; and2. Agrees to the authority granted to the HISC Support Staff in the January
27, 2021 Submittal: “Requesting Council approval to delegate to HISC
Support Program staff the authority to track legislative measures, provide
in the Council’s name written and/or oral testimony, and provide
comments in legislative hearings, and requesting that the Council
delegates to the HISC Program Support Staff the authority to draft andprovide in the Council’s name written and/or oral comments on
documents relevant to invasive species and released by other entities forinput.”
HISC moved to Approve the item. Motion to Approve from Evans, seconded by Ho. NoOpposition.

6. Presentation: Revitalizing Action on the 2017-2027 Hawaiʻi Interagency BiosecurityPlan• Chelsea Arnott, Darcy Oishi, and Christy Martin co-presented on this item whichsummarized the history of invasive species, need for action to address problems,and current status of the Hawai’i Interagency Biosecurity Plan.
• Presentation retitled "Requesting support and engagement to conduct an update ofthe actions outlined in the 2017-2017 Hawai’i Interagency Biosecurity Plan.”
7. Submittal 2: Requesting support and engagement to conduct an update of theactions outlined in the 2017-2027 Hawaiʻi Interagency Biosecurity Plan•••••••••Senator DeCoite asked if HDOA had competitive salaries for its staff(entomologists) as invasive species cannot be solved if quality people are leaving
for better opportunities, jobs should be fun. Specific plans need to be presented tolegislators. Additionally, pictures are helpful when describing the issues;
Co-Chair Hurd responded salaries are important but that it also takes more thanmoney to retain workers. The “FarmBill” may be an opportunity;
Dawn Chang said DLNR can tailor their “duties description” to attract local residents andrecruit Hawaiian applicants who are already invested in “protecting and enhancing”
natural areas;
Lisa Marten mentioned that certain jobs can be filled by training existing staff, such as
DLNR’s DOCARE program;
Co-Chair Hurd referenced that dog handlers are an important job classification topotentially be developed;
Public Comment:• Laurie Buchannon MoMISC: She works with community at the Post-Borderlevel. Discussed the job recruiting practices of the tourism industry. Supportiveof this item’s Recommendations. MoMISC needs Bio-Security help on Molokai.

The Recommendations of staff are set forth below:• The Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council (HISC):
1. Direct HISC Program Support staff to work with relevant agencies
and stakeholders to update the Interagency Biosecurity Plan toreflect current needs and prioritize actions across the remaining
plan’s timeline.
2. Commit and direct staff at their respective agencies to participate
in this planning process by providing their time and expertise inrelated meetings and requests for information and input to meet theproposed eight-month timeline for this project.
HISC approved the item with an amendment (additional action) for staff todevelop a Bio-Security legislative package of priority items for the 2023
legislative session and report to HISC in November;
A Motion of approval was made by Member Evans and seconded by Member Ho.
No opposition.

8. Public Comments• None.
9. Adjournment• Chair Chang adjourned the meeting at 3:10pm.