2011-03-31 Water Board Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

clarification needed as to this rate hike. Because I'm not technically opposed to any rate hikes to service the people, but I am, definitely, if what I see is a... the biggest part of the standby cost, would be to pay for pumping, that HELCO would be the biggest beneficiary of So that's why I'm here, to find that clarification. CHAIRPERSON MUKAL• Okay. Unfortunately, in a public hearing format, we cannot answer questions. MR. KAHAWAIOLA`A: Yeah, that's my next thing... If I put it in writing, give it to this Board, will I be able to get a response? I didn't hear anything. All I heard was written testimony... I didn't come prepared with written testimony. But if I can do one, I just need to know the time frame to make that written report. CHAIRPERSON MUKAI: By all means, please send us a written request. MR. KAHAWAIOLA`A: What kind of time frame do I have to do it? The next 10 days? Five days? CHAIRPERSON MUKAI: Well, we don't meet until... We have another Public Hearing, in Kona tomorrow night. We don't vote on it until our next meeting, which is April 26th. What I would do is send your inquiry to the Department, and the Department will respond at a very quick... MR. KAHAWAIOLA`A: If I get it in before April 26... CHAIRPERSON MUKAI: Oh, I'm sure, if the Department gets it whatever day, you'll get a response. MR. KAHAWAIOLA`A: I would appreciate that. CHAIRPERSON MUKAL Right on. Thanks, Patrick. Thanks for coming. Is there any other testimony from the public at this time? Okay. At this time, I would like to entertain a Motion that this Public Hearing be closed. MR. KANESHIRO: So move. MR. TANIGUCHI: Second. CHAIRPERSON: Any discussion? Hearing none, call for the question? All those in favor say "aye." (All ayes.) Opposed, nay? Hearing is closed. Thank you. (Public Hearing closed at 6:12 p.m.) Senior Clerk- Stenographer Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification ofpolicies or procedures to participate in this Water Board Meeting should contact Doreen Jollimore, Secretary, at 961 -8050 as soon as possible, but no later than five days before the scheduled meeting. The Department of Water Supply is an Equal Opportunity provider and employer. Notice to Lobbvists: If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawai `i County Clerk within five days of becoming a lobbyist. (Article 15, Section 2- 91.3(b), Hawai `i County Code) A lobbyist means "any individual engaged for pay or other consideration who spends more than five hours in any month or $275 in any six -month period for the purpose ofattempting to influence legislative or administrative action by communicating or urging others to communicate with public officials. " (Article 15, Section 2- 91.3(a)(6), Hawaii County Code) Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office of the County Clerk - Council, Hilo, Hawai `i. MINUTES Page 3 of 5 3 -30 -11 Minutes of Public Hearing on Water Rates - -Hilo