HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2021-04-21 2020-2022 SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL Hawaii County Clerk 04/15/2021 10:54:19 AM
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Chair&Presiding Officer MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER�?•'��;"'� '•�,�
ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ
AARON S.Y.CHUNG HEATHER L.KIMBALL
Vice Chair
SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY
f''dF'N►''� HERBERT M."TIM"RICHARDS,III
REBECCA VILLEGAS
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
11� Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
April 21, 2021
11:00 a.m.
Pursuant to Governor Ige's most recent proclamation, in order to minimize
physical contact and maximize social distancing, this meeting will
not be open to the public.
Oral Public Testimony: The public may provide oral testimony via Zoom. To register to testify,
please email jeanette.aiello(a�hawaiicount�gov or call (808) 961-8255 no later than 12:00 noon on
Tuesday,April 20, 2021.
Written Testimony: The Council encourages the public to submit thoughts, comments, and input via
written testimony. To ensure timely delivery to Council Members prior to the meeting, written
testimony must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon on Tuesday,April 20, 2021, by: (1) email to
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time of receipt, will be made a part of the permanent record. Please submit separate testimony for
each item.
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Hawaii County Council-11 April 21, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 16: REQUESTS THE FORMATION OF AN AD HOC COMMITTEE TO APPOINT
A NEW COUNTY AUDITOR
From Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, dated November 17, 2020,
requesting the formation of an ad hoc committee to review applications, conduct
interviews, and score applicants in order to identify a list of candidates who will
advance to a round of interviews and final decision by the County Council.
Waived: GOREDC
Postponed: December 23, 2020, and April 7, 2021
(Note: There is a motion by Ms. Kierkiewicz, seconded by Ms. Lee Loy, to
close file on Comm. 16.)
; and
Comm. 16.1: From Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, dated March 30, 2021, transmitting
a report of the ad hoc committee's findings and recommendations.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 98-21: APPOINTS THE COUNTY AUDITOR PURSUANT TO SECTION 3-18 OF
THE HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER(2020)
Appoints the County Auditor to serve a six-year term, effective June 1, 2021.
Reference: Comm. 208
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
Waived: GOREDC
and
Comm. 208.1: From Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, dated April 14, 2021, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Res. 98-21, which would appoint Mr. Tyler Benner as
County Auditor.
; and
Comm. 208.2: From Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, dated April 14, 2021, transmitting a
proposed amendment to Res. 98-21, which would appoint Mr. John Cashmon as
County Auditor.
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Hawaii County Council-11 April 21, 2021
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to reconsideration 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.
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possible, preferably by April 19, 2021. If a response is received after April 19, 2021, we will try to
obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but we cannot guarantee that the request will be
fulfilled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or
electronic copy.
Council Members may also be present at the Hilo Council Chambers, Hawaii County Building,
25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401.
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on Council Records to navigate to current agendas. For copies of the agenda(s) or questions, please
contact Council Services at 961-8255.
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(url)to videotestimon a,hawaiicouno�.gov before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the
meeting. The email shall indicate the appropriate Committee or Council meeting, the meeting date,
agenda item (communication, bill, resolution, or report number), and number of testifiers on the video
submittal. Each video submittal shall be limited to a single agenda item. Video submittals may
contain up to three individual testifiers and shall each be up to three minutes in length. Video testimony
will not be played during the meeting; however, it will be distributed to Council Members prior to the
meeting. The Office of the County Clerk reserves the right to refuse testimony containing inappropriate
content or that is not in compliance with Council Rule 13 (Public Statements and Testimony).
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