tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post5191696818818344281..comments2023-10-17T04:51:08.765-10:00Comments on KauaiEclectic: Musings: Been WonderingJoan Conrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-67464912361356925502011-07-22T15:24:37.690-10:002011-07-22T15:24:37.690-10:00Interesting article, PBN
http://www.bizjournals.c...Interesting article, PBN<br /><br />http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/blog/2011/07/market-grows-for-short-term-vacation.html?ed=2011-07-22&s=article_du&ana=e_du_pubAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-89107925081135975852011-07-21T21:56:41.815-10:002011-07-21T21:56:41.815-10:00yes, that's it follow the blinking lights...mu...yes, that's it follow the blinking lights...much more interesting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-61406659644837815072011-07-21T08:15:00.670-10:002011-07-21T08:15:00.670-10:00Sounds like drones!!!Sounds like drones!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-40752823731571672172011-07-21T08:07:55.425-10:002011-07-21T08:07:55.425-10:00We Americans provide $$$ to our military to obtain...We Americans provide $$$ to our military to obtain sophisticated killing machines - the less visible and less audible weapons are the best kind, of course! Note to Joan: "stealth."<br /><br />What better testing ground than an<br />island away from many city folks up and about all hours with their state-of-the-art videocams?<br /><br />Does anybody know what really goes on @ PMRF? Or for that matter, when does our Mayor do mayoring? In between all those "feel good" events? Just wondering...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-33417183536761844352011-07-21T07:12:47.981-10:002011-07-21T07:12:47.981-10:00It happened both times right about sunset, and it ...It happened both times right about sunset, and it was so odd, because two of them came from off the water, but made absolutely no sound and there was no sense of the air disturbance in regular choppers, even when they were right next to me, and they were traveling very fast and very low, as in level with the bluff's edge. And then they did a U-turn and headed south, with one going over land and the other heading back out over the water. They had no lights, even as darkness was growing. I figured it was military, but what were they doing? And what kind of craft were they using?Joan Conrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-11436904639191600212011-07-21T05:46:26.078-10:002011-07-21T05:46:26.078-10:00Joan - were the copters you saw by Anahola at nigh...Joan - were the copters you saw by Anahola at night or day? Likely possibilites are anti-MJ surviellance (day) or military tests (night).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-85395444786053615112011-07-20T12:38:05.186-10:002011-07-20T12:38:05.186-10:00"yes, but an evaluation process had to be dev..."yes, but an evaluation process had to be developed first"<br /><br />there is no evaluation process, already? REALLY?<br /><br />Planning Director / Executive Director /<br />Director / Owner / CEO / President<br /><br />The employment level of Planning Director, Executive Director, Director, Owner, CEO, or President, is the top management level specializing in planning issues. Within a private sector planning firm or a nonprofit, the Executive Director directs all operations of the organization and reports to a Board of Directors. The Planning Director of a local, county or state government directs planning initiatives and typically reports to a Town/City Manager. Planning Directors are often given a significant degree of flexibility in accomplishing their tasks.<br /><br />Typical Functions<br /><br /> Oversees the recruitment, employment, evaluation, and release of staff and contract personnel.<br /> Supervises all organization staff, either directly or indirectly through senior staff<br /> Develops organization-wide or department-wide goals, objectives, policies and procedures<br /> Prepares division/department/organization operations budget<br /> Ensures that the Board of Trustees is kept fully informed on the condition of the agency and about any trends, events, or emerging issues of significance to the agency's success<br /> Report events and activities to senior management and elected and appointed officials<br /> Represents the organization on regional/local boards<br /> Implements General Plan or other planning projects<br /> Reviews all departmental reports and presentations<br /> Evaluates planning-related legislation and applicability to department projects<br /> Evaluates proposals to local governments for organization's planning consulting services<br /> Attends substantial number of evening and weekend meetings <br /><br />Typical Knowledge<br /><br /> Considerable knowledge of the theory, principles and techniques of the planning profession and development process<br /> Considerable knowledge of federal, state and local laws, ordinances and codes pertaining to a wide variety of planning topics<br /> Considerable knowledge of principles of personnel management, including supervision, training and performance evaluation<br /> Considerable knowledge of the methods and techniques of research and analysis<br /> Considerable knowledge of the principles of budgeting and finance<br /> Knowledge of real estate terminology, laws, practices, principles, and regulations<br /> Knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office, Internet applications, and GIS <br /><br />Typical Skills<br /><br /> Effective and persuasive leadership comfortable with all levels of staff, public and others<br /> Proven management skills and ability to manage day-to-day operations<br /> Strong written and oral communication skills, including the editing, oversight or preparation of technical reports, and the presentation of information to government entities and various committees<br /> Strong interpersonal and public relations skills to work effectively with various officials, staff, citizens and other customers<br /> Strong organizational skills<br /> Ability to understand and manage high-profile, sensitive or controversial political situations<br /> Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills<br /> Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment within general policy guidelines <br /><br />Minimum Qualifications<br /><br />This position level requires a master's degree in urban planning, public administration or a related field and a minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible planning experience. Generally, four years of experience must be in a supervisory capacity. AICP Certification is required, or ability to obtain certification within one year. Preference may be given to applicants possessing qualifications above the minimum.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-33942527650625940082011-07-20T12:21:35.629-10:002011-07-20T12:21:35.629-10:00Planning - last bastion of corruption on Kauai.
Th...Planning - last bastion of corruption on Kauai.<br />They're not pro-development or anti development.<br />They are pro-"friend", and anti-"outsider". Law is immaterial. <br />That simple.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-63065778923233852062011-07-20T11:36:12.825-10:002011-07-20T11:36:12.825-10:00What these Planning Commissioners and County Counc...What these Planning Commissioners and County Council and Mayor must realize is that are a representative of a political subdivision of the State and nothing should deviate from State mandates through the HRS.<br /><br />Not that I agree with most of what the State does but these little shrimps on County levels need to reminded to perform accordingly or get out.<br />Thereʻs a lot of very competent individuals that could replace them but seems like they want us (peons) to believe they are the only pool of candidates that can get the job done.<br /><br />I beg to differ.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-46509203479836462612011-07-20T08:47:33.748-10:002011-07-20T08:47:33.748-10:00Dahilig tends to support developers e.g., letting ...Dahilig tends to support developers e.g., letting helicopters in on pristine forests, changing Kilauea light industrial in support of ag to commercial, and support of illegal TVR's. He should be ousted for not following the General Plan; he is NOT the right person for this job. <br /><br />Little lychee and mango because of rains at the inappropriate times. :(<br /><br />Thanks for all your reporting Joan!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com