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Page 1 of 3 Murashige, Laura , i. , t~.._~,. L From: J. C. Tyler III [jct3kona@hawaii.rr.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2005 3'13 PM To: County Council Tx Subject: My 5/18 Testimony Aloha Mr. Chairman and Members of the County Council, Per the request of Council Member Isbell, I submit the following summary comments for the referenced legislation being considered: Reso 83-05: I support in principle, but request you review (1) why Roadway Lot R-1 is being condemned if it is already required to be dedicated (perhaps to expedite its opening?), (b) to address residents concern, require a lower (15-25 mph) speed limit, and (3) why is a substandard roadway being contemplated for the portion of the connector over Lot A? (see PWIRC report 8). Reso 84-05: I support in principle, but, out of respect for the wishes of the residents who have testified before the Council numerous times (check the records) over 10 years on the specific ownership and safety concerns and previous representations by DPW, this connection should not be opened until (l) the safety and potential public liability issues have been addressed and mitigated to the community and your satisfaction, (a lower speed limit is required i.e 15-25 mph, (3) all ownership problems have been resolved, and at least two more (Ahiahi/Kauhale and Ili Ili/Kiekie) connectors have been opened. Bill 42 (Budget Part I): I request deferral: (1) In my opinion, there are too many new positions and too many of those arc requested for Hilo; sharpen the pencils and remember each new position creates a lifetime obligation by the taxpayers. (2) Look into the $1.5 million budgeted for a WH Traffic Building; if it is still planned to occupy a portion of the property on which the Kailua Fire Station is located, it must not be allowed to go there; ask the Traffic Services Chief and the Fire Chief to come in so you can question them about what this is and what impact it will have on traffic safety and the existing/future public safety facilities located there dig in to this, T believe this is a lot more than just a simple storage or staging area review the Financial Impact Statement. (3) Delete any operating expenses (equipment, salaries/wages benefits) earmarked for (a) a sort station, (b) solid waste long haul Crom Hilo to Puuanahulu LF, and (c) any related expenditures. (4) Inquire of Corporation Counsel if the Council staffing reorganization proposed in Com 124.44 requires any amendment(s) to the Charter. (5) Look into what, if any additional operating expenditures are included for the microwave system upgrade. (6) Review the expenditures that show increases in excess of 10-20%. Bi1143 (Budget Part II): I request deferral: (1) Remove the Sort Station and any related expenses thereto In the previous council term, this issue was debated over and over, with the majority agreeing with previous council policy that capital expenditures for waste reduction technology be borne by the company whose proposal is selected. The County has no experience or expertise in this field and, as a result, has no business in it, not to mention using the taxpayers monies to do so. If you think this is a new issue, review the very substantial record on this matter over the last 18 months. 'fhe report in this morning's West Hawaii Today indicating that development of a new WR"C RFP will take 1-3 years is unbelievable. Please don't let the wheel be Comm. No._ L~ Ref. To: Presea 5/18/2005 Raf. Uate M/!,Y ~=~(]()S