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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE FC 01/05/1999 1998-2000 1st Session Af'I~Or ~i _ ~ ,+i w wr AGENDA COMMITTEE 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: January 5, 1999 (Tuesday) PLACE: Councilroom TIME: 10:30 a.m. CALL TO ORDER STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON COMMS. 13, 14, 15, 16, 42 AND 57 Comm. 13: APPOINTMENT TO THE COUNTY LIQUOR COMMISSION - EARL T. ECKART From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated December 2, 1998, submitting for confirmation the following appointment to the County Liquor Commission: Mr. Earl T. Eckart of Kona, to replace Tsuyoki Nakashima of Kona, whose term will expire on December 31, 1998. He has been a parent facilitator with the State Department of Education and states that he has no political party affiliation. If approved, Mr. Eckart will serve a term to end on December 31, 2003. FC-1 Page 2 January 5, 1999 Comm. 14: REAPPOINTMENT TO THE COUNTY FIRE BOARD OF APPEALS -HERBERT T. HAYAMA From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated December 1, 1998, submitting for confirmation the following reappointment to the County Fire Board of Appeals: Mr. Herbert T. Hayama, a lifetime resident of Hawaii who, since 1996, has been apart-time Housing and Community Specialist with the County of Hawaii Office of Housing. Prior to this, he had a 33-year career as an engineer with the County of Hawaii. He is not a member of any political party. If approved, Mr. Hayama will serve a term to end on December 31, 2003. Comm. 15: APPOINTMENTS TO THE HAWAII COUNTY TAX BOARD OF REVIEW - MA'ULILI DICKSON AND BRIAN NAKASHIMA From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated December 1, 1998, submitting for confirmation the following appointments to the Hawaii County Tax Board of Review: Mr. Ma'ulili W. G. Dickson of Kamuela. Since 1994 he has been the Executive Director with the Waimea YMCA. Mr. Dickson is a Democrat. If approved, he will replace Floyd Miguel of Hilo, whose term will expire on December 31, 1998 and will serve a term to end on December 31, 2003. Mr. Brian I. Nakashima of Kona. He recently retired as the principal of Konawaena High School (1993-1998). He is not affiliated with any political party. If approved, Mr. Nakashima will replace Mahina Maxey of Volcano and will serve a term to end December 31, 2001. Comm. 16: APPOINTMENT TO THE HAWAII COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION - CLARENCE SOUZA From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated December 4, 1998, submitting for confirmation the following appointment to the Hawaii County Civil Service Commission: FC-1 Page 3 January 5, 1999 Mr. Clazence Souza, a lifetime resident of Hawaii, to replace Barbara E. Dart of Kamuela. Prior to retiring, he was the Division Representative and Business Agent of the ILWU Local 142 (1981-1991) and the Industrial Relations Officer with the Hamakua Sugar Company (1992-1994). If approved, he will serve a term to end on December 31, 2003. Comm. 42: APPOINTMENT TO THE HAWAII COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION -DIANE B. KAHLER From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated December 14, 1998 submitting for confirmation the following appointment to the Hawaii County Civil Service Commission: Ms. Diane B. Kahler of Hilo to replace Ronald M. Okamura of Hilo, whose term will expire on December 31, 1998. Ms. Kahler is a 23-year resident of Hawaii and since 1988 has been with the Hawaii County Economic Opportunity Council and presently serves as its Deputy Director. She is a member of the Democratic Party. If approved, Ms. Kahler will serve a term to end on December 31, 2003. Comm. 57: APPOINTMENT TO THE HAWAII COUNTY EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMISSION - NORMAN W.O. LEE From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated December 16,1998, submitting for information the following appointment to the Hawaii County Emergency Medical Services Advisory Commission: Mr. Norman W. O. Yee of Hilo. Mr. Yee is presently retired and had previously worked for Hughes ACFT in Los Angeles as an electrical engineer. He will serve a term which will end on December 4, 2000. (Note: This appointment does not need Council confirmation.) FC-1 Page 4 January 5, 1999 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA Comm. 4.47: TRANSFER OF FUNDS -NOVEMBER 1-15, 1998 From Controller Dixie Kaetsu, dated November 17, 1998, transmitting a Report of Transfers Authorized showing transfers made from November 1- l5, 1998, and copies of the approved transfer forms. Comm. 1067.03: ALLEGED ILLEGAL PROPERTY TAX CONCESSIONS TO PRUDENTIAL TIMBER BY THE COUNTY'S TAX REVIEW BOARD From Henry A. Ross, dated November 27, 1998, regarding the above matter. Comm. 1071: HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (HSAC) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING -OCTOBER 23, 1998 From Al Smith, Vice President, HSAC, dated November 6, 1998, transmitting highlights of the HSAC Executive Committee meeting of October 23, 1998: ACTION IS REQUESTED on the following: 1. Consideration of a proposed resolution supporting the Western Governors Association and the National Association of Counties' "ENLIBRA" Policy regarding a balanced environmental concept for the new millennium; and 2. Consideration of a proposed resolution supporting the establishment of collaborative partnerships between the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) and the counties of the State of Hawaii. Comm. 5: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING THE CAPITAL BUDGET BY (Bill 2) ADDING THE WAIMEA SENIOR CENTER RENOVATIONS - - $50,000 From Finance Director Harry A. Takahashi, dated November 23, 1998, transmitting the above bill. The County is in the process of acquiring the former Waimea Courthouse site via an executive order from the State of Hawaii. The former Department of Human Services building is to be renovated to accommodate the nutrition program, presently situated in the Edith Yoshimatsu Senior Center. FC-1 Page 5 January 5, 1999 Comm. 6: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING THE CAPITAL BUDGET BY (Bill 3) ADDING THE SADDLE ROAD CLIMBING LANE-$3,300,000 From Finance Director Harry A. Takahashi, dated November 23, 1998, transmitting the above bill. This project is for the planning, designing and constructing of 3 miles of a new climbing lane between MP 24 and MP 28 to allow vehicles to safely pass slow moving vehicles without entering the oncoming traffic lane. Comm. 30: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A (Res. 11-98) MODIFIED 1983 SEAGRAVE PUMPER FROM THE NORTH KOHALA COAST VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY FOR USE IN THE NORTH AND SOUTH KOHALA DISTRICTS From Fire Chief Nelson M. Tsuji dated December 8, 1998, transmitting the above resolution. The donation is valued at $90,000.00. Comm. 53: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER (Res. 13-98) INTO MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENTS FOR VARIOUS TELEPHONE SERVICES From Finance Director Harry A. Takahashi, dated December 18, 1998, transmitting the above resolution. Comm. 55: TRANSFER OF FUNDS -DECEMBER 1-15, 1998 From Controller Dixie Kaetsu, dated December 18, 1998, transmitting a Report of Transfers Authorized showing transfers made from December 1-15, 1998, and copies of the approved transfer forms. Comm. 59: ORDINANCE BILL, AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET, (Bill 16): TO APPROPRIATE $13,565 TO CONDUCT DARE LEADERSHIP INSTITUTES, PARENTS PROGRAM AND DARE DAY ACTIVITIES; AND (Res. I5-98): RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, PURSUANT TO HRS 46-8, FOR A HAWAII DARE/DOE GRANT From Finance Director Harry A. Takahashi, dated December 18, 1998, transmitting the above bill and resolution. Funding also includes sending officers for training and provides instructional supplies and materials For classrooms. FC-1 Page 6 January 5, 1999 Comm. 60: ORDINANCE BILL, AMENDING THE CAPITAL BUDGET, (Bill 17); APPROPRIATING $90,000 FOR THE WAIAKEA STREAM BMP PROJECT From Finance Director Harry A. Takahashi, dated December 18, 1998, transmitting the above bill. The federally reimbursed project proposes to reduce pollutants in Wailoa Pond by stabilizing a section of Waiakea Stream and through education of residents within the drainage shed. Comm. 61: ORDINANCE BILL, AMENDING THE OPERATING BUDGET, (Bill 18) APPROPRIATING $49,264 FOR A GRANT RECEIVED FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ENTITLED "SEXUAL ASSAULT NURSE EXAMINER COORDINATOR' ;AND A (Res. 16-98): RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT FOR THIS GRANT From Finance Director Harry A. Takahashi, dated December 21, 1998, transmitting the above bill and resolution. 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 call 961-8245 by December 31, 1998. Persons using TDDs may ca11961-8521. (Copies of this agenda and all 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 the Finance Committee meetings can be seen on Tuesday, January 5 at 8;30 p.m. and Tuesday, January 12 at 8:30 p.m. The Planning Committee meetings can be seen on Thursday, January 7 at 8:30 p.m. and Thursday, January 14 at 8:30 p.m. All the above meetings will be aired on Sunday, January 17 at 9 a.m.