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COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai`i, 96720
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
30'h Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii
March 5, 2024
2:30 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER—3:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
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immediately preceding the agenda item being opened for deliberation by the committee.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 12.26: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: JANUARY 16 —31, 2024
From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated February 13, 2024.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Villegas,
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 436-24: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH
AND DEVELOPMENT
Authorizes the County to enter into a three-year employment contract for an
Early Childhood Resource Associate to assist with expanding access to
affordable and high-quality childcare and education.
Reference: Comm. 726
Intr. by: Mr. Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder(B/R)
Postponed: February 20, 2024
(Note: There is a motion by Ms. Lee Loy, seconded by Ms. Galimba to
recommend adoption of Resolution 436-24.)
(Vote on Res. 436-24 is on the next page.)
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RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Kagiwada,
Kimball, Villegas, and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—6.
Noes: Committee Members Inaba and Kierkiewicz—2.
Absent: Committee Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 443-24: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH
THE UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY FOR A WATER QUALITY
STUDY OF THE LOWER PUNA REGION
Allocates $428,000 from the County Geothermal Relocation and Community
Benefits Fund to conduct a study on the potential effects geothermal energy
production may have on potable water sources and the near-ocean environment.
Reference: Comm. 744
Intr. by: Ms. Kierkiewicz
RECOMMENDED ADOPTION:
Ayes: Committee Members Evans, Galimba, Inaba,
Kagiwada, Kierkiewicz, Kimball, Villegas,
and Chair Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Lee Loy — 1.
Excused: None.
ADJOURNMENT—4:33 p.m.
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