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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 04/01/2015 2014-2016DRU MAMO KANUHA Chair and Presiding Officer VALERIE T. POINDEXTER lice Chair 91" Session AARON S. Y. CHUNG MAILE "MEDEIROS" DAVID KAREN EOFF GREGGORILAGAN DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI DANNY PALEKA MARGARET WILLE COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai `i Hawai `i County Building 25 Aupuni Street ry Hilo, Hawai `i 96720 '° ORDER OF BUSINESS �� rn _� Hawaii County Building o 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii April 1, 2015 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) INVOCATION CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Reverend Tag Taggart of the Center for Spiritual Living Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawaii County Council -9 April 1, 2015 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE Boy Scouts of Presentation of a Certificate of Merit Sponsored by Council Member America — Eagle Aaron S. Y. Chung recognizing Thaddeus Levi O'Connell for his achievement in Scout: earning the Boy Scouts of America's highest rank of Eagle Scout. Reference: Comm. 184 Honoka`a High Presentation of Certificates of Merit Sponsored by Council Member School's Girls Valerie T. Poindexter recognizing the Honoka`a High School's Girls Basketball Basketball Team: Team for winning the Big Island Interscholastic Federation (B.LLF.) tournament and claiming their second consecutive B.LLF. Division II Championship title. Reference: Comm. 216 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (9:30 A.M.) (NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR.) APPROVAL OF MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 210: REQUESTS THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF TWO HAND -HELD FINGERPRINTING DEVICES, WITH A VALUE OF $600 EACH From Finance Director Deanna S. Sako, dated March 12, 2015. Donated by Lori A. Kaneshiro, Criminal ID Supervisor, State of Hawaii Department of the Attorney General Hawaii Criminal Justice Data Center, for use by the Police Department. Waived: FC Comm. 215: NOMINATION OF JULIETTE "JULIE" M. TULANG TO THE MERIT APPEALS BOARD From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated March 19, 2015, submitting for the Council's review and confirmation the above nomination. Waived: FC Page 2 Hawaii County Council -9 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS April 1, 2015 Res. 104 -15: AUTHORIZES THE ABANDONMENT AND SALE OF THAT CERTAIN PARCEL, TAX MAP KEY: 2 -1- 009:037 SITUATED AT WAIAKEA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAII, TO HOKU KAI BIOFUELS_ LLC The County of Hawaii owns the above remnant parcel, which encompasses approximately 733 square feet near the Hilo Wharf and contains a portion of the fuel pipeline, vault, and valve system, running from the State's Department of Harbors to the State's Department of Transportation. The parcel is a risk to the County should fuel from the pipeline, vault, or valve system leak. Authorizes the Finance Director to dispose of this parcel to Hoku Kai Biofuels, LLC without recourse to public auction. Reference: Comm. 168 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Approve: FC -13 Res. 107 -15: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF LOT E (ROAD), BEING A PORTION OF TAX MAP KEYS: 6- 2- 001:075 (POR) AND 6- 2- 015:041 SITUATE AT OULI, SOUTH KOHALA, ISLAND OF HAWAII, FROM HALE WAILANI PARTNERS LP AND HAWAII ISLAND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Dedicates Lot E, including all subdivision improvements thereon, for roadway purposes. Reference: Comm. 173 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Approve: PWPRC -6 Res. 113 -15: TRANSFERS /APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE KAILAPA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION FOR BUILDING SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS TO CONSTRUCT A COMMUNITY PAVILION Transfers /appropriates $20,000 out and from the Clerk- Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits the same to the Department of Research and Development, Hawaii County Resource Center, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Kailapa Community Association). Reference: Comm. 179 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Page 3 Hawaii County Council -9 April 1, 2015 Res. 114 -15: TRANSFERS /APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF THE FUTURE FOR THE 2015 HOKUPA`A YOUTH SUPPORT FORUM Transfers /appropriates $2,500 out and from the Clerk- Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 7); and credits the same to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Kona Prosecuting Attorney Other Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Friends of the Future). Funds would be used for the 2015 Forum to be held on April 28, 2015, at the Hilton Waikoloa Village. Reference: Comm. 180 Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha Res. 115 -15: TRANSFERS /APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR WAIPIO VALLEY EDUCATIONAL BROCHURES Transfers /appropriates $2,000 out and from the Clerk- Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits the same to the Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks and Recreation Administration Other Current Expenses, Printing account (Waipio Valley Educational Brochures). Funds would be used to pay for costs associated with printing the brochures. Reference: Comm. 187 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Res. 116 -15: AUTHORIZES THE ACQUISITION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN, TAX MAP KEY: 2 -4- 057:028 (PORTION), SITUATED AT WAIAKEA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAII, FOR THE KAPI`OLANI STREET EXTENSION PROJECT Authorizes the acquisition of a Temporary Construction Easement for construction and grading purposes over a portion of the property as delineated in Exhibit 1 to construct a roadway extension of Kapi`olani Street to Mohouli Street. Reference: Comm. 191 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Note: First of two required readings, Section 101 -13, Hawaii Revised Statutes Page 4 Hawaii County Council -9 April 1, 2015 Res. 117 -15: AUTHORIZES THE ACQUISITION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN, TAX MAP KEY: 2 -4- 057:024 (PORTION), SITUATED AT WAIAKEA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAII, FOR THE KAPI`OLANI STREET EXTENSION PROJECT Authorizes the acquisition of Lot A -2 (containing an area of 156 square feet) as delineated in Exhibit 2 and the acquisition of a Temporary Construction Easement for construction and grading purposes over a portion of the property as delineated in Exhibit 3 to construct a roadway extension of Kapi`olani Street to Mohouli Street. Reference: Comm. 192 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Note: First of two required readings, Section 101 -13, Hawaii Revised Statutes Res. 118 -15: AUTHORIZES THE ACQUISITION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN, TAX MAP KEY: 2- 4- 015:029 (PORTION), SITUATED AT WAIAKEA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAII, FOR THE KAWAILANI STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Authorizes the acquisition of Parcel 9 of Lot 96 (containing an area of 3,204 square feet) as delineated in Exhibit 1 and a temporary construction right -of -entry as delineated in Exhibit 2 for construction and grading improvements to Kawailani Street, from `Iwalani to Pohakulani Streets. Reference: Comm. 193 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Note: First of two required readings, Section 101 -13, Hawaii Revised Statutes Res. 119 -15: AUTHORIZES THE ACQUISITION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN, TAX MAP KEY: 2 -5- 044:026 (PORTION) FORMERLY KNOWN AS 2 -5- 044:001 (PORTION), SITUATED AT KAUMANA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAII, FOR THE PUAINAKO STREET EXTENSION PROJECT Authorizes the acquisition of Parcel 31 -C as delineated in Exhibit 2 relating to construction improvements to the Puainako Street extension. Reference: Comm. 194 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Note: First of two required readings, Section 101 -13, Hawaii Revised Statutes Page 5 Hawaii County Council -9 April 1, 2015 Res. 120 -15: AUTHORIZES THE ACQUISITION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN, TAX MAP KEY: 2 -5- 045:019 (PORTION), SITUATED AT KAUMANA, DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAII, FOR THE PUAINAKO STREET EXTENSION PROJECT Authorizes the acquisition of Parcel 30 -A as delineated in Exhibit 2 relating to construction improvements to the Puainako Street extension. Reference: Comm. 195 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Note: First of two required readings, Section 101 -13, Hawaii Revised Statutes Res. 122 -15: TRANSFERS /APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO KOKOLULU FARM AND CANCER RETREATS, INC. Transfers /appropriates $2,500 out and from the Clerk- Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 9); and credits the same to the Department of Research and Development, Hawaii County Resource Center, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Kokolulu Farm & Cancer Retreats, Inc.). Funds would be used to pay for a three -day workshop open to the community at no charge. Reference: Comm. 197 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Res. 123 -15: TRANSFERS /APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE FOOD BASKET, INC., TO PAY FOR WAREHOUSE IMPROVEMENTS AND EQUIPMENT AT NA KAHUA HALE O ULUWINI Transfers /appropriates $5,000 out and from the Clerk- Council Services — Contingency Relief account (Council District 8); and credits the same to the Office of Housing and Community Development, Transfer to Housing Fund, Miscellaneous Charges account (The Food Basket, Inc.). Reference: Comm. 198 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Page 6 Hawaii County Council -9 April 1, 2015 Res. 124 -15: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI -YEAR LEASE FOR ONE DIGITAL MULTI - FUNCTION COPIER FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five -year lease agreement at an approximate cost of $210 per month. Reference: Comm. 202 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 125 -15: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI -YEAR LEASE FOR ONE STEAM CLEANER PRESSURE WASH TRUCK FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five -year lease agreement at an estimated cost of $1,500 per month. The truck would be used at the Pu`uanahulu landfill to clean heavy equipment. Reference: Comm. 203 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 130 -15: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF EQUIPMENT FROM FORTINET Donation of a FAP -221C wireless access point and a 60D Foritgate network router /switch by Fortinet to the Information Technology Department with a combined value of $2,000. Reference: Comm. 211 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Page 7 Hawaii County Council -9 April 1, 2015 Res. 131 -15: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46 -7, FOR THE HAWAII ISLAND SAFE PROGRAM CONTINUATION GRANT TO THE HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT Provides $51,525 from the State's Department of the Attorney General's Crime Prevention and Justice Assistance Division to the Police Department to pay for costs associated with improving the Department's response and victim services in cases involving crimes against women. Reference: Comm. 212 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Res. 132 -15: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII WINDWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46 -7, TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR THE WATER SAFETY OFFICERS IN THE PERSONAL WATERCRAFT RESCUE OPERATOR The agreement would provide 200 hours of training to six participants for a total cost of $23,250. Reference: Comm. 214 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 26: AMENDS SECTION 25 -8 -33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL — 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS -10) TO NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL — 10,000 SQUARE FEET (CN -10) AT WAIAKEA HOUSE LOTS, SOUTH HILO, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2 -2- 036:042. (Applicant: Lance Moe) (Area: Approx. 22,500 square feet) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to construct an approximately 3,150 square -foot, single -story medical facility for the landowner, Chedhold, LLC. Reference: Comm. 132 Intr. by: Mr. Eagan Approve: PC -16 Page 8 Hawaii County Council -9 April 1, 2015 Bill 34: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14 -81, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30. 2015 Increases revenues in the Federal Grants — State Homeland Security Program FY14 account ($185,000); and appropriates the same to the State Homeland Security Program FY14 account. Funds would be used to purchase specialized equipment to enhance the capability of state and county agencies to prevent and respond to incidents of terrorism and other hazards. Reference: Comm. 204 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Bill 36: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14 -81, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2015 Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants — SAFE Program account ($51,525); and appropriates the same to the SAFE Program account. Funds would be used to pay for costs associated with improving the Police Department's response and victim services in cases involving crimes against women. Reference: Comm. 212 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Waived: FC Page 9 Hawaii County Council -9 April 1, 2015 ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 282: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 3, SECTION 25 -3 -2, ARTICLE 4, (2012 -2014) SECTION 25 -4 -59.2, AND ARTICLE 7 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SPECIAL DISTRICT TO BE KNOWN AS THE PAHOA VILLAGE DESIGN (PVD) DISTRICT TO INCLUDE ADOPTED DESIGN GUIDELINES AND A DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE, AND PROVIDING AN EXCEPTION TO OFF - STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS FOR SAID SPECIAL DISTRICT (Planning Director Initiated) The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this amendment to the Zoning Code, which provides a process for community review of project applications and plan, and to provide distinct requirements for Off - Street Parking and Loading in the proposed PVD District. Reference: Comm. 1027 Intr. by: Mr. Kern (B /R) First Reading: March 4, 2015 Postponed: March 18, 2015 (Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Hagan and duly seconded by Mr. Paleka to approve Bill 282.) Bill 283: AMENDS CHAPTER 25, ARTICLE 2, DIVISION 7 AND ARTICLE 6, (2012 -2014) DIVISION 1 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS PROPOSED WITHIN A SPECIAL DISTRICT (Planning Director Initiated) The Windward and Leeward Planning Commissions forward their favorable recommendation for this amendment to the Zoning Code, which would create a process within the Zoning Code that requires the Planning Director to review and consult with a local design review committee for certain land use permit applications situated within a special district to promote consistency with applicable adopted design guidelines and /or standards. Reference: Comm. 1028 Intr. by: Mr. Kern (B /R) First Reading: March 4, 2015 Postponed: March 18, 2015 (Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Hagan and duly seconded by Mr. Paleka to approve Bill 283.) Page 10 Hawaii County Council -9 April 1, 2015 Bill 291: AMENDS CHAPTER 3 OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2012 -2014) (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO REGULATION OF SIGNS IN THE PAHOA VILLAGE DESIGN DISTRICT Sets forth the requirements and procedures for obtaining a permit for signage within the Pahoa Village Design District. Also establishes the review process for sign permit applications. Reference: Comm. 1044 Intr. by: Mr. Kern (B /R) First Reading: March 4, 2015 Postponed: March 18, 2015 (Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Hagan and duly seconded by Mr. Paleka to approve Bill 291.) Bill 25: AMENDS SECTION 25 -8 -11 (LALAMILO- PUUKAPU ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8, CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM AGRICULTURAL — ONE ACRE (A -la) TO SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL — 20,000 SQUARE FEET (RS -20) AT WAIMEA HOMESTEADS, SOUTH KOHALA, HAWAII, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 6 -5- 011:030. (Applicants: Robert Hind III and Margaret Hind) (Area: 0.813 acre) The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for this change of zone, which would allow the applicants to create a parcel that would be given to their daughter to build a residence. Reference: Comm. 123 Intr. by: Mr. Eagan First Reading: March 18, 2015 Bill 27: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14 -81, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30. 2015 Increases revenues in the Real Property Tax Sale Cost & Expense account ($200,000); and appropriates the same to the Real Property Tax Sale Cost & Expense account. Funds would be used to accommodate a third real property tax foreclosure tax sale in Fiscal Year 2014 -2015. Reference: Comm. 136 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: March 18, 2015 Page 11 Hawaii County Council -9 April 1, 2015 Bill 30: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14 -82, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1. 2014_ TO JUNE 30. 2015 Adds the Parks and Recreation Pana`ewa Zoo and Gardens project for $136,294.07 to the Capital Budget. Funds for the project shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund - Fund Balance and /or Other Sources. Funds would be used to purchase equipment to complete the children's playground at the zoo. Reference: Comm. 166 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: March 18, 2015 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10 -6(e), Hawaii County Charter Bill 31: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14 -82, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2014, TO JUNE 30, 2015 Adds the Parks and Recreation Hilo Bayfront Trails - Federal project for $345,743 to the Capital Budget. Funds for the project shall be provided from Federal Grants Receivable. Funds would be used to construct a paved multi- purpose path along Hilo Bayfront. Reference: Comm. 170 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff First Reading: March 18, 2015 Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership to amend, pursuant to Section 10 -6(e), Hawaii County Charter REPORTS FC -12 NOMINATION OF RENE SIRACUSA TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN (Comm. 153): SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated February 18, 2015, submitting for the Council's review and confirmation the above nomination. PC -14 NOMINATION OF DIANE M. KANEALII TO THE SOUTH KOHALA (Comm. 164): COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated February 23, 2015, submitting for the Council's review and confirmation the above nomination. Page 12 Hawaii County Council -9 April 1, 2015 PC -15 NOMINATION OF GEORGE H. ROBERTSON TO THE SOUTH KOHALA (Comm. 164): COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated February 23, 2015, submitting for the Council's review and confirmation the above nomination. PSMTC -1 (Comm. 155) PSMTC -2 (Comm. 156) NOMINATION OF GERALDINE M. GIFFIN TO THE LIQUOR CONTROL ADJUDICATION BOARD From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated February 18, 2015, submitting for the Council's review and confirmation the above nomination. NOMINATION OF SHELBY K. NAHALE -A TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated February 18, 2015, submitting for the Council's review and confirmation the above nomination. PSMTC -3 NOMINATION OF PEGGY K. HILTON TO THE POLICE COMMISSION (Comm. 157): From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated February 18, 2015, submitting for the Council's review and confirmation the above nomination. EMC -2 NOMINATION OF LUANA A. NEFF TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL (Comm. 154): MANAGEMENT COMMISSION From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated February 18, 2015, submitting for the Council's review and confirmation the above nomination. Financial Report: Monthly Budget Status Report for the Month Ended August 31, 2014, from the Department of Finance. Financial Report: Monthly Budget Status Report for the Month Ended September 30, 2014, from the Department of Finance. Financial Report: Monthly Budget Status Report for the Month Ended October 31, 2014, from the Department of Finance. REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92 -4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 10 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting. Page 13 Hawaii County Council -9 April 1, 2015 OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT Note: B /R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation `By Request" on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. The meeting places are accessible for persons with disabilities. 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WEST HAWAII CIVIC CENTER 74 -5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Building A WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2015 SPECIAL MEETING OF 9:00 A.M THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2015 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE 9:00 A.M FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015 9:00 A.M COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 25 Aupuni Street Page 15