HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE GOEAC 2023/10/17 (2022-2024) ACTIONS CINDY EVANS �tY o�H MICHELLE M. GALIMBA
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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 GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
19'h Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
West Hawaii Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
October 17, 2023
3:00 p.m.
Notice is Hereby Given that the Hawaii County Council will be conducting this meeting via interactive
conference technology (ICT)pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §92-3.5. Council Members will be
participating via ICT at the:
• Hilo Council Chambers, Hawaii County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401
Members of the public may also attend from this location.
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CALL TO ORDER—4:45 p.m.
ROLL CALL
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
Pursuant to HRS § 92-3, oral testimony may be provided entirely at the beginning of the meeting, or
immediately preceding the agenda item being opened for deliberation by the committee.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 10.5: HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES' JULY 19, 2023, EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
From Council Member Heather L. Kimball, dated September 21, 2023.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Evans —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
Comm. 514: APPOINTMENT OF PERSEAS VANEBO TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION
From Mayor Mitchell D. Roth, dated September 21, 2023.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Evans —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
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ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 310-23: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
JUDICIARY, STATE OF HAWAII
Establishes the terms and conditions of use and responsibilities between the
Department of Finance-Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division and Judiciary
to allow the County access to internal eCourt Kokua.
Reference: Comm.533
Intr. by: Ms. Evans (B/R)
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kierkiewicz, Kimball,
Lee Loy, Villegas, and Chair Evans —8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Galimba— 1.
Excused: None.
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 539: HUI MALAMA HONOKOHAU V. COUNTY OF HAWAII; CIVIL NO. 23-00393
From Council Member Holeka Goro Inaba, dated October 6, 2023, requesting a
discussion in executive session with Corporation Council Elizabeth Strance
regarding the above-entitled matter.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Inaba, Kagiwada,
Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder, Kimball,
Villegas, and Chair Evans —6.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Galimba, Kierkiewicz,
and Lee Loy —3.
Excused: None.
The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matters,pursuant to
Section 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of consulting with Council's attorney on questions and issues
pertaining to the Council's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. 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.
ADJOURNMENT—6:22 p.m.
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