tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post8649644559788622388..comments2023-10-17T04:51:08.765-10:00Comments on KauaiEclectic: Musings: Abuse Backstory 1Joan Conrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-49186438107458069592013-05-22T20:56:09.035-10:002013-05-22T20:56:09.035-10:00Did the permitting department put together all of ...Did the permitting department put together all of the applicant's applications? Then write a separate report to the planning commission advising them to grant irrevocable TVR permits?<br /><br />What the hell is going on in there - this all sounds highly unethical.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-56075916343955192462013-05-22T20:44:51.714-10:002013-05-22T20:44:51.714-10:00I remember that and I thought to myself why the he...I remember that and I thought to myself why the hell was mike writing his app when Ian and Imai just got booted. Mr Fehring was lost and confused like he got caught cheating and didn't know what was written on his app.<br /><br /><br />Then I remembered that mike is a son of a retired Kauai Judge so I realized then what was really going on.<br /><br /><br />The Syndicates (GOBAG families) on Kauai know that there is no oversight watching them so they can do as they please but they don't know that big brother is keeping tabs on them.<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-44748673920516460642013-05-22T20:01:12.851-10:002013-05-22T20:01:12.851-10:00He said "that wording was not mine, that word...He said "that wording was not mine, that wording was put together by the planning department." He also said, "I didn't write the application." <br /><br />So yes, I should have phrased it, "Remember when Bruce Fehring admitted he didn't write his application and Mike Laureta admitted he had?"<br /><br />Btw, thanks for finding that spot again on the tape. Looking at it reminded me again of what a sham this whole thing is, and how Mr. Fehring is a part of it.<br /><br />Joan Conrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-60956690958615129042013-05-22T19:55:14.318-10:002013-05-22T19:55:14.318-10:00unless EACH applicant was afforded the SAME assist...unless EACH applicant was afforded the SAME assistance in preparing their application - it is FRAUD.<br /><br />Period.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-86303146858828612152013-05-22T18:43:57.433-10:002013-05-22T18:43:57.433-10:00Wait a second...I'm calling a foul here.
Yo...Wait a second...I'm calling a foul here. <br /><br />You seriously stand by what you wrote??- "Bruce Fehring admitted to the Planning Commission that planner Mike Laureta had actually written his TVR application for him"??? <br /><br />Here is a link to the webcast meeting <br />http://kauai.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&clip_id=305&meta_id=12652<br /><br />Fast forward to 04:38:00. The Planning commission is asking Mike about the section of his application that stated the TVR will not significantly affect the property value. Fehring seems confused and asks whether the commissioner is reading from a section that he (Fehring) wrote. Fehring NEVER says that Laureta wrote the application for him. Rather, its Laureta and Dahilig that state that they assist applicants with completing the paperwork. <br /><br />Quite frankly, it's clear that Fehring doesn't remember that section of the application. That doesn't mean he "admitted that planner Mike Laureta had actually written his TVR application for him". That, Ms. Conrow, is simply a lie - a review of the public record reveals that Fehring made no such admission.<br /><br />Why lie anyway Joan? If you're mad about the planning department helping people with their TVR applications, then just say that. Why target Mr. Fehring specifically and make such a false and defamatory statement? Especially when, after viewing the meeting, Fehring seems like a nice guy that doesn't even come close to exhibiting the entitlementmentality that you so despise in TVR owners and their attorneys. He was trying his best to answer the commissioners' questions and comply with the process that was in place.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-82497723228098403452013-05-22T16:58:14.397-10:002013-05-22T16:58:14.397-10:00Bruce, you may well have used a template in your a...Bruce, you may well have used a template in your application, but I stand by what I wrote. I linked to my original post on this topic, where I reported, after watching the webcast of the meeting:<br />http://kauaieclectic.blogspot.com/2011/07/musings-doling-out-rewards-redux.html<br /><br /><br /><i>[C]ounty planner Mike Laureta prepared Bruce Fehring’s TVR application. This came up quite by accident, when Commissioner Caven Raco was asking Bruce about his unsubstantiated assertion that getting approval for his Hale Kai Kalani TVR, which rents for an average of $1,300 per week, would not significantly increase his property values. Bruce was clueless, prompting Caven to ask, “Did you write this application?”<br /><br />Uh, no. Bruce then outed Mike, who was stumbling through an explanation — “certain sections have to be refined to meet your certain situations” and “there are custom sections here that he wrote” — when planning director Michael Dahilig smoothly intervened: “The department assisted Mr. Fehring in writing this application.”</i><br />Joan Conrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-23242202028029188722013-05-21T08:26:07.249-10:002013-05-21T08:26:07.249-10:00as long as the exact same information was provided...as long as the exact same information was provided to each TVR applicant - then no problem - so the question is was this 'template' provided to each applicant?<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-70248405101458006602013-05-21T07:54:19.335-10:002013-05-21T07:54:19.335-10:00When I had to apply for a special use permit, I wa...When I had to apply for a special use permit, I was assigned a planner from the Planning Department who provided a list of the information which should be included in my application. I believe it common practice that other applicants are afforded similar lists depending upon the exact use they are applying for. <br /><br />Some applicants use the lists themselves to work up an application, while others hire an attorney to do that. Certainly the hired attorney is made aware of what must be in the application, and doesn't just "wing it".<br /><br />Regardless, after the application is submitted and during a hearing, the Planning Department makes a recommendation to the Planning Commission as to whether they recommend the application being accepted or rejected, and for what reasons. Then the Planning Commission makes its decision independently. Sometimes they agree with the Planning Department's recommendation, and sometimes they do not.<br /><br />Nothing about this seems unethical to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-87111961571335043242013-05-21T06:03:24.973-10:002013-05-21T06:03:24.973-10:00was this template for a use permit application pub...was this template for a use permit application published and provided to each and every applicant on the county's website or just to selected individuals?<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-24248320113618085562013-05-20T21:43:03.432-10:002013-05-20T21:43:03.432-10:00It is not typical that a planner provide a templat...It is not typical that a planner provide a template for use for an application.<br /><br />That is unethical.<br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-5844386521254919002013-05-20T19:59:55.406-10:002013-05-20T19:59:55.406-10:00Hi Joan. This is Bruce Fehring. With all due respe...Hi Joan. This is Bruce Fehring. With all due respect, You have made an error. In your blog, you claim that I "admitted to the Planning Commission that planner Mike Laureta had actually written is (my) TVR application for him (me)". Please take the time to review the tape of that meeting. I said no such thing. In my innocence, what I said, and what happened, was that Mike had provided me and others, to my understanding, with a template of a typical application. It was my understanding that part of a planners job description was to assist those who were preparing an application, especially those who were hard-pressed to afford the services of an expensive attorney. Professionals like attorneys and Realtors use templates every day in their work, inserting the appropriate specific information which differs on a case-to-case basis. Mike Laureta did NOT write my application. I did, utilizing a template provided by Mike, and inserting all the appropriate specific information, photos, etc. which were pertinent to only my application.<br /><br />For the record, I like Mike Laureta very much as as person, and have respect for his work ethic, but I have never bought him a beer or provided him with any other incentive to do me any special favors.<br /><br />Thank you for allowing the opportunity to correct the record. Bruce Fehringnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-91272972656878564732013-05-20T10:24:21.638-10:002013-05-20T10:24:21.638-10:00Kaipo and Dickie are out. Now, we have to get Ber...Kaipo and Dickie are out. Now, we have to get Bernard "Sing Me Another Song" out. He is not only aware of what's going on he's complicit by not doing anything about it. This stinks of corruption. It's beyond incompetence which is rampant within the county ranks. Al C. is a lackie and is likely proteting his butt as well as the mayor's. Jay can't have it both ways. He's trying to be liked by both sides (corrupt vs. above-the-table). Keep at it, Joan. I hope you continue with more of the DPW. I'd like to hear from Ernie on that. My guess is the administration (Bernard, Gary, Beth) are doing their best to shut him down. Of course, the union is doing their best to hide the abuse and corruption. "Just keep paying your dues, boys. We 'got your back."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-62758958308268444322013-05-20T06:17:51.848-10:002013-05-20T06:17:51.848-10:00Mel for Mayor and Shay for County Attorney.Mel for Mayor and Shay for County Attorney.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-2454844360436030952013-05-20T06:12:05.415-10:002013-05-20T06:12:05.415-10:00Bernard, He's in deep with all the $$$$$ come ...Bernard, He's in deep with all the $$$$$ come his way. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-68210709186980320702013-05-20T06:10:44.326-10:002013-05-20T06:10:44.326-10:00This whole mess is due to Bernard being in over hi...This whole mess is due to Bernard being in over his head. I mean he has no idea how to run the county. Hired his friends, great, make them friggin do their job, otherwise, Bernard should go.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-64426420007909007542013-05-19T22:58:54.588-10:002013-05-19T22:58:54.588-10:00SEND THEM ALL TO PRISON!SEND THEM ALL TO PRISON!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-31355447276012832842013-05-19T21:59:35.559-10:002013-05-19T21:59:35.559-10:00There are no ethics in the permitting department. ...There are no ethics in the permitting department. This entire administration has no ethics, half of them can't even spell it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-87363703824452480532013-05-19T20:24:25.857-10:002013-05-19T20:24:25.857-10:00Bernard controls Al so requiring review would give...Bernard controls Al so requiring review would give Bernard veto power before a vote. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-24321543185789175672013-05-19T19:40:59.185-10:002013-05-19T19:40:59.185-10:00Illegal Vacation rentals are a problem on Oahu. Illegal Vacation rentals are a problem on Oahu. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-84433809318189706992013-05-19T18:12:54.990-10:002013-05-19T18:12:54.990-10:00Excellent evidence of his confusion between being ...Excellent evidence of his confusion between being a civil servant and being hired as a consultant to represent his client - probably because of his extensive experience before becoming the one who actually signs off on all of the major deception oh, development here in the county.<br /><br />Great, another winner thanks Bernard!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-17608557455929925072013-05-19T17:53:34.933-10:002013-05-19T17:53:34.933-10:00If you watch the 5/14/13 Planning Commission meeti...<br />If you watch the 5/14/13 Planning Commission meeting on commercializing Ag land at Common Ground, you can see Mike say "I will check with my client" (Chris Jabe) for acceptable conditions. I guess the the moonlighting continues.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-78234495115485095422013-05-19T16:55:06.056-10:002013-05-19T16:55:06.056-10:00Maui regulates them:
http://mauinow.com/2012/05/3...Maui regulates them:<br /><br />http://mauinow.com/2012/05/30/new-short-term-rentals-law-explained/<br /><br />Here's their law:<br />http://www.co.maui.hi.us/documents/24/98/518/Ord%203941.PDFAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-67111411383974181862013-05-19T16:40:12.228-10:002013-05-19T16:40:12.228-10:00Remember folks Kauai is the only County even tryin...Remember folks Kauai is the only County even trying to regulate TVR'sAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-91834461996159554132013-05-19T16:13:50.502-10:002013-05-19T16:13:50.502-10:00Thanks for the back story...its almost if not as d...Thanks for the back story...its almost if not as disgusting as the front story. Looks like everyone is too busy trying to stonewall and cover their asses. I didn't remember that Al was one of the trio that visited Dickie. Yes he should be recusing himself but when does anyone in the County do the ethical thing. And we do know that it is Bernard behind the scenes directing all his minions so the question is who and what is he protecting? That's what I'd really like to know. County politics just makes me want to barf! No one wonder voters have such apathy...sadly that is what keeps these idiots in office. The same old fools vote in the same old fools while the rest are too fed up to give a shit. Politicians count on public indifference in order to push through their agendas and that my friends is the only reason to get involved. Jay who is normally a stickler about "process" could've easily sent the resolution for review by the CA. Conveniently he feigns surprise that it wasn't and defers. He's another one covering his okole because all of the councilmembers that voted for the tvr bill in 2008 and 2010 look pretty damn stupid right now. Make shame!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-32211755712943206502013-05-19T15:35:58.018-10:002013-05-19T15:35:58.018-10:00Oh poor thing he has do his job, the one we pay hi...Oh poor thing he has do his job, the one we pay him for like the rest of the leeches sucking on the flesh of the taxpayers in both of those departments. <br /><br />"I know the inspectors" that makes me sick to know that you have to hire a contractor that has a friend (relative or otherwise) on the inside.<br /><br />How about those who draw the plans who work for the county - another cause of nausea among the public.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com