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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 09/06/2006 2004-2006 ~tv,or Virginia Isbell ,~'••~~`'.'~''•tr,~ James Y. Arakaki, Member Chair Stacy Higa, Member ~0 ~ Pete Hoffmann, Member Fred C. Holschuh, M.D., Member Gary Safarik 't•~%~~ Donald Ikeda, Member Vice Chair Bob Jacobson, Member K. Angel Pilago, Member is-~ HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON FINANCE c J r,~ 42"" Session ' r' DATE: September 6, 2006 (Wednesday) PLACE: Councilroom, Hilo TIME: 10:30 a.m. (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) CALL TO ORDER STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA REFERRALS Comm. 24.35: TRANSFER OF FUNDS -AUGUST 1 - 15, 2006 From Controller Deanna Sako, dated August 16, 2006, transmitting two Reports of Transfers Authorized showing transfers made from August 1, 2006 through August 15, 2006. The first report shows transfers relating to the fiscal year ended June 30, 2006, and the second relates to the current fiscal year. Copies of the approved transfer forms are attached for reference. Comm. 1020: TABULAR SUMMARY OF BONDED INDEBTEDNESS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII AS OF JUNE 30, 2006 From Finance Director William Takaba, dated August 9, 2006, transmitting the above document with supporting schedules, pursuant to Section 47C, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Concurrence by the Chairman of the Finance Committee and the Corporation Counsel are attached. Hawai `i Counry !s an Equa! Opportunity Provider and Employer FC-42 Page 2 September 6, 2006 Comm. 1032: A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING/APPROPRIATING AN APPROPRIATION (Res. 437-06) OUT AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT(S) AND CREDITING SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT(S) (transfers $50,000 from the Clerk Council Services -Contingency Relief account to the Department of Environmental Management for a Kapoho Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Feasibility Studyl; and (Bill 327) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 06-80, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2006 TO JUNE 30, 2007 (adds the Kapoho Wastewater Treatment Plant Facility Feasibility Studv nroiect for $250,000) From Councilmember Gazy Safarik, dated August 22, 2006, transmitting the above resolution and bill, which transfers discretionary funds from District 5. The funds will be used to supplement funding for a study on the feasibility of constructing a wastewater treatment facility serving Kapoho Vacationland Estates and Farm Lots, Kapoho Beach Lots and public restrooms at the Wai O Pae Marine Life Conversation District within Kapoho Vacationland Estates. This appropriation will be administered by the Department of Environmental Management. Comm. 1032.1: From Larry L. Leach, President of Kapoho Beach Community Association, dated August 18, 2006. Comm. 1032.2: From Eric Schott, President of Kapoho Kai Water Association, dated August 18, 2006. Comm. 1038: RESOLUTION CREATING A BUSINESS MANAGER POSITION, A (Res. 440-06) CONTRACTS TECHNICIAN POSITION, AND A CLERK III POSITION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT; and (Bi11330) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO.06-79, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2007 {appropriates $117,192 to the Department of Environmental Management's Salaries & Wages ($104,922), Other Current Expenses 03,270), and Ec~uiyment ($9,000) accounts} From Finance Director William Takaba, dated August 22, 2006, transmitting the above resolution and bill. The three new positions include a Business Manager to provide common oversight for all of the Business Services Section's functions and to help to establish new policies and procedures as well as to improve and keep exiting policies current; and a Contracts Technician and a Clerk III to improve the timeliness and efficiency of drafting and processing the department's contracts. Funding for these positions and related costs will come from the increase in administrative charges derived from the Sewer, Solid Waste and Vehicle Disposal Special Funds. FC-42 Page 3 September 6, 2006 Comm. 1039: RESOLUTION CREATING AN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES ASSISTANT (Res. 441-06) POSITION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT'S SOLID WASTE DIVISION From Finance Director William Takaba, dated August 22, 2006, transmitting the above resolution. The recent Legislative Auditor's audit identified insufficient staff to prepare the numerous contracts for transfer station enhancements and recycling efforts. This new position is needed to provide clerical and other assistance to the Solid Waste Division Chief, Engineering, and special programs staff. It will augment the current staff and will primarily be responsible for reducing issues that were identified in the audit. Comm. 1040: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 06-79, AS AMENDED, THE (Bill 331) OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2007 (appropriates $20,000 to the Department of Liquor Control's public programs account From Finance Director William Takaba, dated August 22, transmitting the above bill. These funds will be used to conduct programs for the public which promote compliances to liquor laws. These will include educational programs, youth programs, enforcement training, and promoting responsible drinking and driving. Comm. 1041: RESOLUTION CREATING A CIVIL ENGINEER IV POSITION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS From Finance Director William Takaba, dated August 22, 2006, transmitting the above resolution. This position is essential to achieve the departmental goal of providing improvements to County roads, flood control and public service facilities to support the public's transportation and safety needs in a timely manner. The purpose of this position is to increase the Department of Public Works' ability to deliver Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects and design services for its Highway Maintenance, Traffic, and Building Divisions since there is an anticipated steady source of CIP funding combined with Fuel Tax revenues to back future proposed projects. ADJOURNMENT The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations to attend this meeting should call 961-8245 by September 1, 2006. Persons using TDDs may ca11961-8521. Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda 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; the Kona Councilmembers' Office, Kailua Trade Center, 75-5706 Hanama Place, Suite 109, Kailua-Kona; and at the Waimea Council Members' Office at the Holomua Center, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5, Waimea, Hawaii 96743. For further information, please call 961-8245. FC-42 Page 4 September 6, 2006 Videoconferencing is available at the following locations: • Kona Council Office at the Kailua Trade Center; and • Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center. If for technical reasons the video connection cannot be made and/or is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. Submitting Testimony: Those wishing to testify in person or by videoconference must register with the County Clerk's staff. Those testifying in person and submitting written testimony at the Hilo meeting should bring seventeen (17) copies of the testimony for distribution. Those testifying from the Kona or Waimea Council Office should bring one copy of the testimony. Testimony may also be submitted (1) by mail to the County Clerk's Office in Hilo at the above address, (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912, or (3) by e-mail to counciltcstimony(a,co.Hawai`i.hi.us. Please submit a separate testimouy for each item. Copies will be distributed at the meeting when transmitted in a timely manner. All oral and written testimony will be made a part of the public record. Notice to Lobbyists: If you aze a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawaii County Clerk within five days of becoming a lobbyist. {Article ] 5, Section 2-91.3(6), Hawaii County Code} A lobbyist means "any individual engaged for pay or other consideration who spends more than five hours in any month or $275 in any six-month period for the purpose of attempting to influence legislative or administrative action by communicating or urging others to communicate with public officials." {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(a)(6), Hawaii County Code} Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office of the County Clerk-Council, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720. VIEWING OF MEETINGS ON GOVERNMENT ACCESS TELEVISION - Channe152 (Hilo/Kona) Human Services and Economic Development Committee and Finance Committee meetings -Tuesdays, September 12 & 19, 2006, at 8:30 p.m.; and Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations Committee meeting -Thursdays, September 14 & 21, 2006, at 8:30 p.m.; and all Committee meetings -Sunday, September 24, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. Published: Hawaii Tribune Herald and West Hawaii Today -August 31, 2006 vv w Virginia Isbell ,p!''~'~"^-''~k4 James Y. Arakaki, Member Chair Stacy Higa, Member Pete Hoffmann, Member Fred C. Holschuh, M.D., Member Gary Safarik Donald Ikeda, Member Vice Chair Bob Jacobson, Member K. Angel Pilago, Member 42"d Session P` ' CJ? ADDENDUM L, N C~. HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON FINANCE - J Wednesday, September 6, 2006 Councilroom, Hilo 10:30 a.m. REFERRALS Comm. 1023: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 06-79, AS AMENDED, (Bill 325) THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2007 (by appropriating an additional $9,335 into the Rural fire Assistance account) From Finance Director William Takaba, dated August 9, 2006, transmitting the above bill. The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, through its Rural Fire Assistance Grant program, is providing an additional $9,335 to the Hawaii Ocean View Volunteer Fire Department, a subsidiazy of the Hawaii County Fire Department. The grant funds will be used to enhance fire protection capabilities of rural fire districts by providing fire suppression tools and equipment. Published: Hawaii Tribune Herald and West Hawaii Today -August 31, 2006 Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer