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DOMINIC YAGONG
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawaii
Hawai `i Counry Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
50`" Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii -
Monday, December 2, 2002
10:00 a.m.
INVOCATION Reverend Charles Kahawai of Ke Kilohana O ka Malamalama
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.)
Hawaii County Council-50 Page 2 December 2, 2002
PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, COMMUNICATIONS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT AND EXPRESSIONS
OF CONDOLENCE
Comm. 820: PROPOSED 2003 HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (HSAC)
LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE
From I~SAC President J. Curtis Tyler, 111, dated November 15, 2002, requests the
approval of the proposed 2003 HSAC Legislative Package, as proposed by the HSAC
Executive Committee on October 1 1, 2002. These two measures are as follows; (1) A
bill to amend Chapter 46, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to limit the counties' liability from
tort liability arising from skate park activities on county-owned or-controlled
properties; and (2) A bill to amend Sections 520-1 and 520-2, Hawaii Revised
Statutes, to extend to the counties the limitation of liability currently afforded to
private landowners who make their land and water areas available to the public for
recreational activities. (Submits copies of these bills with accompanying position
statements as well as a copy of the HSAC Executive Committee meeting minutes dated
October 1 1, 2002.)
Waived: PWIRC
STATEMENTS FROM TI-IE PUBLIC ON ITEMS LISTED ON TIIE ORDER OF BUSINESS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 266-02: Extends the Council's gratitude to Council Member Julie Jacobson for her service to
the County of Hawaii.
Re: Comm. 817
Intr. by: All Members
Waived: FC
Res. 267-02: Extends the Council's gratitude to Council Member Nancy Pisicchio for her service to
the County of Hawaii.
Re: Comm. 818
Intr. by: All Members
Waived: FC
Res. 268-02: Extends the Council's gratitude to Council Member Dominic Yagong for his service to
the County of Hawaii.
Re: Comm. 819
Intr. by: All Members
Waived: FC
Hawaii County Council-50 Page 3 December 2, 2002
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
ORDER OF TIIE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
REPORTS
FC Rept. 297 Recommends the confirmation of the re-appointments of Karen T. Maedo and
(C-804): Neil Brazier to the Hawaii County Fire Commission.
FC Rept. 298 Recommends the confirmation of Florence "Betsy" M. Mitchell and Paul M. de Silva
(C-805): to the Hawaii County Police Commission.
PEMC Recommends the approval of the nominations of Charles R. Mayes and Gilbert P.
Rept. 22 Sampaia to the Hawaii County Veterans Advisory Committee.
(C-806):
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
(The purpose of the meeting is to consult with Corporation Counsel relating to matters involving
potential County liability, as authorized by Sections 92-4 and 92-5, HRS. Note: 2/3 Vote -Pursuant to §92-4,
NRS, and Rule 12 of Rules of Procedure of the County Council.)
Comm. 816: STANLEY KOGA VS. COUNTY OF HAWAI'1, CIVIL NO. 02-1-0086
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Harry P. Freitas, dated November 18, 2002.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions
on agenda items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2002
COUNCIL NEW 3:00 p.m. COUNCILROOM
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2002
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCILROOM
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2002
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. KING KAMEHAMEHA'S
KONA BEACH HOTEL
CONFERENCE ROOM 4
Hawaii County Council-50 Page 4 December 2, 2002
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
ADJOURNMENT
(Note: B/R, as listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Councilmember has agreed to introduce
legislation "By Request" and on behalf of the requesting party; however, it does not necessarily signify their
support of or opposition to the proposal.)
The meeting place is accessible for persons with physical disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations
to attend this meeting should call 961-8255 by November 27, 2002. Persons using TDDs may call 961-8521.
Those desiring to speak on matters listed on the Order of Business must register at the County Clerk"s Office
prior to the convening of the meeting. Copies may be viewed at the Hawai` i County Services Office at 75-5706
Kuakini Highway, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740; at the Office of the County Clerk at 25 Aupuni Street,
Hilo, Hawaii 96720; and the County Council's Kona Branch Office at 77-6399 Nalani Street, Suite 104,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740.
Government Access Television: Channel 52 (Hilo and Kona) Wednesday. December I I, 2002, at 6 p.m.;
Sunday, December 15, 2002, at 10:30 a.m.; and Wednesday, December 18, 2002, at 6 p.m.