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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE FC 11/16/1999 1998-2000 atv.os „~k ~~V~u~> w t+.4 re :'p~~ l J ~~06~MP'p ~ !'1 ~'S HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL O° AGENDA ~ ` . , 24th Session ' G' COMMI'T'TEE ON FINANCE Aaron Chung, Chair Nancy Pisicchio, Vice Chair Leningrad Elarionoff, Member Julie Jacobson, Member Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd, Member Al Smith, Member Curtis Tyler, Member Dominic Yagong, Member James Y. Arakaki, Ex-Officio Member DATE: November 16, 1999 (Tuesday) PLACE: Councilroom PLACE: 10:30 a.m. CALL TO ORDER STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON COMM. 523 Comm. 523: NOMINATION OF CHARLES H. COPE TO THE HAWAII COUNTY FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated October 25, 1999, submitting the following name for confirmation to serve on the Hawaii County Fire Board of Appeals: Charles H. Cope of Kona, to replace Herbert T. Hayama of Hilo, whose term expired on December 31, 1998. Since 1981, Mr. Cope has been employed as a Fire Rescue Specialist with the Hawaii County Fire Department. He has no political party affiliation. If approved, he will serve a term to end on December 31, 2003. FC-24 Page 2 November 16, 1999 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA REFERRALS Comm. 55.017: TRANSFER OF FUNDS -OCTOBER 16 - 31, 1999 From Controller Dixie Kaetsu, dated November 1, 1999, transmitting a Report of Transfers Authorized showing transfers made from October 16-31, 1999, and copy of the approved transfer form. Comm. 518: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS (Res. 165-99) OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR AMULTI-YEAR LEASE OF A COPY MACHINE FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE, ACCOUNTS DIVISION From Finance Director Harry A. Takahashi, dated October 26, 1999, transmitting the above resolution. The present copier is over five years old; thus, requiring more repairs and having more down time. By leasing a new machine steep maintenance costs will be avoided. Comm. 524: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF (Res. 167-99) A DONATION OF RADIO EQUIPMENT FROM THE MAUI COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT TO THE HAWAII COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT From Fire Chief Edward Bumatay, dated October 28, 1999, transmitting the above resolution. The donation includes a Radio 911 system, a Radio Console MOTOROLA 911 System, a Radio Console MOTOROLA Centracom II, and a Station 911 Call Taker. The total value of the donated items is $141350.31. FC-24 Page 3 November 16, 1999 Comm. 525: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET, (Bill 165) AS AMENDED, BY APPROPRIATING AN ADDITIONAL $1,300 FOR THE ENERGY COORDINATOR PROGRAM; AND (Res. 168-99) RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII, DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM FOR AN ENERGY COORDINATOR PROGRAM From Finance Director Harry A. Takahashi, dated October 29, 1999, transmitting the above bill and resolution. The sum of $52,000 has already been appropriated. The continuation of the Energy Coordinator Program will further increase the efficiency of energy use in County facilities as well as advance the use of renewable energy resources on the Big Island. Comm. 526: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE (Res. 169-99) INCURRENCE OF INDEBTEDNESS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING THE EAST HAWAII POLICE DETENTION FACILITY From Finance Director Harry A. Takahashi, dated October 28, 1999, transmitting the above resolution. It is necessary for the County of Hawaii to raise a portion of the costs of construction by issuing its bonds in the principal amount of $1.5 million. The County intends to obtain assistance from the United States Department of Agriculture in the financing of such an undertaking. Comm. 527: RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS TO KAPIOLANI (Res. 170-99) MEDICAL CENTER, A QUALIFYING NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, TO PROVIDE SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES TO VICTIMS From Finance Director Harry A. Takahashi, dated October 29, 1999, transmitting the above resolution which transfers $40,826.25, the remaining balance from the YWCA of Hawaii Island, Sexual Assault Support Service, to the Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children. FC-24 Page 4 November 16, 1999 Comm. 529: HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (HSAC) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF OCTOBER 22, 1999 From Al Smith, Vice President, HSAC, dated November 3, 1999, transmitting highlights of the HSAC Executive Committee meeting of October 22, 1999. ACTION IS REQUESTED on the following: For its 2000 HSAC Legislative Package, 24 proposals, as listed, were referred to the counties for consideration. It is requested that the Hawaii County Council review each of these proposals and determine whether it merits inclusion in the 2000 HSAC Legislative Package. Comm. 532: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF HAWAII (Res. 171-99) TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM (DBED~ FOR A FILM PROMOTION GRANT From Finance Director Harry A. Takahashi, dated November 3, 1999, transmitting the above resolution. The grant is to promote film and television production on the Island of Hawaii. Comm. 533: RESOLUTION CREATING TWO (2) HOUSING AND (Res. 172-99) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (OHCD) SPECIALIST III POSITIONS TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM ASSISTING LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WITH RENT ASSISTANCE From Finance Director Harry A. Takahashi, dated November 3, 1999, transmitting the above resolution. The receipt of 300 vouchers for the current residents of Hilo Val Hala Apartments will generate sufficient administration funds for the two new positions to implement the program. Comm. 534: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING THE CAPITAL BUDGET, AS (Bill 169) AMENDED, APPROPRIATING $2,155,000 FOR VARIOUS PARKS AND RECREATION PROJECTS From Finance Director Harry A. Takahashi, dated November 3, 1999, transmitting the above bill for various Parks and Recreation improvement projects, as listed. FC-24 Page 5 November 16, 1999 NEW BUSINESS STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ADJOURNMENT The meeting place is accessible for persons with physical disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations to attend this meeting should ca11961-8245 by November 12, 1999. Persons using TDDs may call 961-8521. (Copies of this agenda and the communications are posted and filed at the County Clerk's Office, 25 Aupuni St., Hilo; the Office of the Mayor, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona; and the Kona Councilmembers' Office, 77-6399 Nalani St., Suite 104, Kailua-Kona. For further information, please call 961-8245. Those wishing to testify, please register with the County Clerk's staff prior to the convening of the meeting. If possible, submit fifteen (15) written copies of testimony to staff prior to the convening of the meeting.) GOVERNMENT ACCESS TELEVISION: Channel 9 (Hilo) and Channel 12 (Kona). The Public Works & Parks Committee and Finance Committee meetings can be seen on Tuesday, November 16 at 8:30 p.m. and Tuesday, November 23 at 8:30 p.m. The Human Services & Economic Development Committee and Planning Committee meetings can be seen on Thursday, November 18 at 8:30 p.m. and Thursday, November 25 at 8:30 p.m. All the above meetings will be aired on Sunday, November 28 at 9 a.m.