HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE FC 2021/06/01 (2020-2022) ACTIONS MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER <+es a� AARON S. Y. CHUNG
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ChaMAILE MEDEIROS DAVID
Chair and Presiding Officer
HOLEKA GORO INABA
ASHLEY L.KIERKIEWICZ
HEATHER L.KIMBALL SUSAN L.K.LEE LOY
Vice Chan
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REBECCA VILLEGAS
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i, 96720
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
12'h Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
June 1, 2021
9:30 a.m.
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FC-12 June 1,2021
CALL TO ORDER—9:31 a.m.
ROLL CALL
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 30.10: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: APRIL 16—30, 2021
From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated May 10, 2021.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and
Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
Comm. 31.12: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: APRIL 16—30, 2021
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated May 5, 2021, transmitting the above report
pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-12.3.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and
Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
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Comm. 267: DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION'S EVALUATION OF
APPLICATIONS FOR 2020 STEWARDSHIP GRANTS FOR COUNTY LANDS
ACQUIRED THROUGH THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL
RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND
From Parks and Recreation Director Maurice C. Messina, dated May 7, 2021,presenting
recommendations on five applications from qualified nonprofit organizations for funding
to maintain certain parcels acquired through the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural
Resources Preservation Fund:
• Cave Conservancy of Hawaii (Kahuku Coastal Property)
Funds requested: $15,005
• Ho`omalu Ka`u(Kahua Olohu)
Funds requested: $31,415
• Na Mamo O Kawa(Kawa`a/Kawa`a Bay)
Funds requested: $182,085
• National Parks Arts Foundation (Various lands in the Ka`u district)
Funds requested: $35,000
• P6h5h5 I Ka Lani (Waipi`o Valley Lookout)
Funds requested: $70,000
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and
Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 134-21: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A BRONZE STATUE
OF A MYTHOLOGICAL FISHERMAN TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII
The statue, valued at$10,000, was donated by Henry Bianchini, and will be located at
the recreational area commonly known as "Isles."
Reference: Comm. 268
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
(Vote on Res. 134-21 is on the next page.)
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RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Inaba,
Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Lee Loy, Villegas, and
Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Richards — 1.
Excused: None.
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