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;0:1E• A. '. : -_Page_.,I 3 ff* ,, SAS: B. Proposal of Okudara & Associates to Perform Legislative Affairs Function Mr. Okudara recommends getting involved in crafting legislation much earlier this summer and involving broader support, especially county administrators so they can explain to the legislature why the legislation is needed. Since it will be the second year of the biennium session, Mr. Okudara recommends taking this year's legislative items and make them better by adding more research and securing more supporters. Mr. Okudara submitted proposal which asks for the same amount of money for his contract next year as was provided this year. C. Communication (3/25/2021) from HSAC Secretary Kimball requesting approval of the following related to the HSAC Annual Conference: i. To designate Heather Kimball, HSAC Secretary, and Jennifer Kagiwada, Legislative Assistant, as signatories on the HSAC Conference Checking Account, and ii. Request for $5,000 seed moneys for conference planning purposes. Motion to approve passed with four ayes, no objections. D. Communication (4/6/2021) from HSAC Secretary Kimball requesting a discussion on the pros and cons of acquiring Board Insurance. Motion to defer Item D to next meeting. Passed with no objections. E. Communication (4/6/2021) from HSAC Secretary Kimball requesting a discussion regarding the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) funds and strategies for supporting draw down of revenues to support front-line work at the county level. CM Kimball highlighted this "once in a lifetime"opportunity for an infusion offederal funds and urged HSAC to create a strategy that elevates counties to a position of strength and solidarity in the decision making process regarding directing the funds. Mr. Okudara relayed that the state legislature already divided a lot of the ARPA funds to various programs. Motion to defer to next meeting passed with no objections. F. Communication (4/20/2021) from HSAC Treasurer Waters transmitting for consideration the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Operating Budget: i. Option A— $206,433 Total Expenses; $36,351 Balance. (Includes a consultant for administrative/executive director function with a corresponding one-time $40,000 dues assessment paid by Honolulu for this position) ii. Option B — $172,433 Total Expenses; $70,351 Balance. (Excludes consultant for administrative/executive director function and corresponding one-time funding).