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DONALD [KEDA
K. ANGEL PILAGO BOB JACOBSON
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ORDER OF BUSINESS ^~a
Hawaii County Council
333 K7lauea Avenue
(Ben Franklin Building)
Second Floor, Council Room
Hilo, Hawaii
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
9:00 a.m.
INVOCATION Father Edgar Brillandes of St. Joseph Church
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES December 20, 2006, and January 4, 2007
(Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.)
Serving the Interests of the People ojOur Island
Hawaii County is an Equa[ Opportunity Provides and Employer.
Hawaii County Council-8 Page 2 March 21, 2007
MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE
9:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM TAE PUBLIC ON COMMUNICATIONS AND ORDER OF
RESOLUTIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 246: PROCESSING REQUESTS FOR THE RELEASE AND EXPENDITURE OF
CONTINGENCY RELIEF MONIES
From Corporation Counsel Lincoln S. T. Ashida, dated March 6, 2007, requesting
to discuss with the Council a more efficient system of processing requests for the
release and expenditure of contingency relief monies.
Waived: FC
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 82-07: Commits to Funding the Cost Items Awarded to the Hawaii Fire Fighters
Association (HFFA) by Arbitration, Affecting Fire Fighters in Bargaining Unit 11
for the Contract Period July 1, 2007 Through June 30, 2011. {Funds would be used
to cover the cost items awazded by the arbitration panel to resolve the impasse
between the employers and HFFA, which include across-the-boazd increases, step
movements, dinner meal allowance increase, uniform maintenance allowance
increase, night shift differential increase, and a second pair of station boots. }
Re: Comm. 195
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-65
Res. 84-07: Authorizes the Abandonment and Quitclaim of the County of Hawai`i's Interest in
Road Parcels "A," "B," "C," "D," "E," and "F," Situate at Kapua, District of South
Kona, County and State of Hawaii to Adjoining Property Owner Kapua Orchard
Estates, LLC. {Portions of the Old Mamalahoa Highway are no longer used by the
public based on the current alignment of the present Mamalahoa Highway. }
Re: Comm. 212
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Negative: PWIRC-12
Hawaii County Council-8 Page 3 March 21, 2007
Res. 92-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $1,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services -Contingency
Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation Transfer to
Capital Project Fund-General (To be allotted to Park Improvement Projects -
Council District 3). Discretionary funds from District 3 would be used to cover the
remaining balance of the Waiakea-Uka Park Comfort Station project.}
Re: Comm. 228
Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto
Waived: FC
Res. 100-07: Appoints Evan R. Shirley to the Congresswoman Patsy T. Mink Commission.
{Mr. Shirley served as the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Hawai`i's
first full-time Executive Director and Legal Counsel from 1972 to 1975 and
continues to be an active member of the Hawaii Chapter.}
Re: Comm. 240
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Waived: PWIRC
9:30 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON BII.LS FOR ORDINANCES (FHiST
READING)
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIIiST READING)
Bill 55 Provides for the Establishmen of the Kailua Village Business Improvement District
(Drafr 2): No. 1. {Provides for and fina ces supplemental services and improvements in
Kailua Village, pursuant to Ha ai`i County Code Chapter 35, Article 2,
Section 35-11.}
Re: Comm. 183.3
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago
Approve: FC-67
Bill 58: Amends Ordinance No. 06-79, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007. {Increases revenues in Transfer
from General Fund ($10,000); appropriates same to Traffic Division Equipment
(Matching Funds for two Smart Signs for Paniolo Drive). Funds would be used
towards the purchase of two Smart Signs to help control speeding on Paniolo Drive
in Waikoloa Village.}
Re: Comm. 190
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-64
Hawaii County Council-8 Page 4 March 21, 2007
Bill 59: Amends Chapter 24, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), Relating to
Vehicles and Traffic. {Allows the Public Works Duector to reduce the existing
25 miles per hour maximum speed limit in five-mile-per-hour increments to a
minimum of 15 miles per hour for any subdivision being developed under
Chapter 23 of the Hawaii County Code.}
Re: Comm. 191
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Approve: PWIRC-11
Bill 64: Amends Ordinance No. 06-79, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007. {Increases revenues in State
Grants -Used Oil Collection ($2,500); appropriates same to Used Oil Collection.
Funds would be used for a used motor oil program and for conducting education
and outreach on that program.}
Re: Comm. 205
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-66
Bil 171: Amends Ordinance No. 06-79, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007. {Increases revenues in Transfer
from General Fund ($25,000); appropriates same to Golf Cowse Equipment [Two
Tru Turf Roll & Slice ("Rollers")]. Funds would be used towards the purchase of
two Tru Turf Roll & Slice ("Rollers") for the maintenance of the Hilo Municipal
Golf Course. }
Re: Comm. 243
Intr. by: Mr. Higa
Waived: FC
Bill 72: Amends 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
PARKS AND RECREATION: Kamehameha Pazk Comfort Station -Private
[$250,000] ($380,000) and Kamehameha Park Comfort Station -County ($40,000);
funds shall be provided from Fair Shaze Assessment Contributions ($130,000) and
General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other
Sources ($40,000). Additional funds would be used to construct a new comfort
station at Kamehameha Park.}
Re: Comm. 244
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Waived: FC
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
Hawaii County Council-8 Page 5 March 21, 2007
Bill 73: Amends 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
FINANCE: Earthquake Damages - FEMA ($1,200,000); funds shall be provided
from Federal Grants Receivable ($1,200,000). Funds would be used for repair work
for damages resulting from the October 15, 2006, earthquake.}
Re: Comm. 245
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Waived: FC
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
10:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND
OR FINAL READING)
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 12: Amends Ordinance No. 06-80, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. {Increases an
appropriation to PUBLIC WORKS: Land Acquisition for Public Works Facilities
[$100,000] $1,000,000; appropriation increase shall be provided from General
Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources
($900,000). Additional funds would be used to acquire properties as requested by
the landowners who have not been able to utilize their property due to the pond
created by the County/State of Hawaii (runoff generated by the State Mohouli
Housing Project) and would like to be properly compensated for their loss.}
Re: Comm. 38
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Postponed: February 22, 2007
1S1 Reading: Mazch 9, 2007
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
Bill 24: Amends the State Land Use Boundaries Maps for the County of Hawaii by
Changing the District Classification From the Agricultural to the Urban District at
Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 2-2-56:23 (approx.
2.649 acres). {Glenn T. Nakamura, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 86
Intr. by: Mc Pilago
ls` Reading: March 9, 2007
Hawaii County Council-8 Page 6 March 21, 2007
Bill 25: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning
Code) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), by Changing the District
Classification From Agricultural - 3 Acres (A-3a) to Residential and Agricultural -
.5 Acre (RA-.Sa) at Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key
2-2-56:23 (approx. 2.649 acres). {Glenn T. Nakamura, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 86
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago
1~` Reading: March 9, 2007
Bill 30: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning
Code) of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), by Changing the District
Classification From Limited Industrial - 20,000 Squaze Feet (ML-20) to
Industrial-Commercial Mixed Use - 20,000 Square Feet (MCX-20) at Waiakea,
South Hilo, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key 2-2-35:47 (approx. 21,050 square
feet). {Clark Realty Corporation, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 104
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago
ls` Reading: March 9, 2007
Bill 34 Amends Ordinance No. 06-80, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
(Draft 2): Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. {Increases
PUBLIC WORKS: Laiopua Connector Road Project [$7,600,000] ($10,000,000);
funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -
Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($2,400,000). Funds would be used to extend
Keanalehu Drive approximately 1,700 feet and Manawalea Street approximately
3,800 feet to the intersection of both roads providing another link between
Kealakehe Schools and residents of Laiopua}
Re: Comm. 125.1
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Postponed: February 22, 2007
ls' Reading: March 9, 2007
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
Bill 36: Amends 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
PUBLIC WORKS: Traffic Safety and Efficiency Study ($350,000); funds shall be
provided from Highway Fund -Fund Balance ($350,000). Funds would be used to
assist the Public Works Department lay the foundation for developing an overall
strategy to effectively operate their transportation roadways for the next
20-30 years.}
Re: Comm. 130
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Postponed: February 22, 2007
ls` Reading: Mazch 9, 2007
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
Hawaii County Council-8 Page 7 March 21, 2007
Bill 39: Amends 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
MANAGEMENT: West Hawaii Emergency Shelter -County Match ($500,000)
and West Hawaii Emergency Shelter -State Grant ($500,000), for a total of
$1,000,000; funds shall be provided from Transfer from General Fund ($500,000)
and State Grants Receivable ($500,000), for a total of $1,000,000. Funds would be
used towards the planning, design, and construction costs of the West Hawaii
Emergency Shelter.}
Re: Comm. 13 ]
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Postponed: February 22, 2007
ls` Reading: March 9, 2007
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
Bi1140: Amends Ordinance No. 06-80, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Yeaz July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. {Adds
FINANCE: Earthquake Damages -County Share ($5,000,000); funds shall be
provided from Transfer from General Fund ($5,000,000). Funds would be used
towards any and all costs relating to the October 15, 2006, earthquake. }
Re: Comm. 131
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Postponed: February 22, 2007
1 s` Reading: March 9, 2007
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
Bill 41: Amends Ordinance No. 06-80, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Yeaz July 2006 to June 30, 2007. {Adds FIRE:
Kapoho Communications Radio Site and Tower Replacement ($755,000); funds
shall be provided from Transfer from General Fund ($755,000). Funds would be
used towards the development of a facility to house radio equipment to utilize an
existing tower in partnership with HELCO enabling County agencies radio
communication in the Puna azea.}
Re: Comm. 131
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Postponed: February 22, 2007
1 s` Reading: Mazch 9, 2007
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
Hawaii County Council-8 Page 8 March 21, 2007
Bill 44: Planning Director Initiated Amends Section 25-8-2 (North and South Kona District
Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawaii County Code 1983
(2005 Edition), by Changing the District Classification From Agricultural - 1 Acre
(A-la) to Open (O) at Pu`uanahulu, North Kona, Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map
Key 7-1-5:9 and 7-1-7:44-47 (approx. 182.946 acres).
Re: Comm. 156
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago
151 Reading: March 9, 2007
Bill 45: Authorizes the Mayor of the County of Hawaii to Enter Into an Intergovernmental
Agreement for a State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund Loan for
Wastewater Public Improvement Projects; and Authorizes the Issuance of
$6,747,000 General Obligation Bonds of the County of Hawaii for the Purpose of
Financing Qualified Wastewater Public Improvements of the County of Hawaii.
{An application will be submitted for a State Water Pollution Control Revolving
Fund Loan (SRF loan) to the Director of the Department of Health to finance the
construction of the wastewater projects listed in "Exhibit A."}
Re: Comm. 169
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
151 Reading: March 9, 2007
Bill 46: Amends 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
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: North Kona Sewer -County ($466,000)
and North Kona Sewer -State Revolving Funds ($3,104,000); funds shall be
provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance
and/or Other Sources ($466,000) and State Revolving Funds ($3,104,000).
Installation of the Sewer Infrastructure is required to allow planned development of
the North Kona azea.}
Re: Comm. 169
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
ls` Reading: March 9, 2007
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
Hawaii County Council-8 Page 9 Mazch 21, 2007
Bill 47: Amends 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
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: North Kona Effluent Reuse Upgrade -
County ($546,000) and North Kona Effluent Reuse Upgrade -State Revolving
Funds ($3,643,000); funds shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds,
Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($546,000) and State
Revolving Funds ($3,643,000). Installation of the Reuse Water Infrastructure is
required to allow future use of treated wastewater from the Kealakehe Wastewater
Treatment Plant for ircigation in lieu of curcent disposal into a seepage pit.}
Re: Comm. 169
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
ls` Reading: March 9, 2007
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
Bill 48: Amends Ordinance No. 06-80, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 to June 3Q 2007. {Increases
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: Honoka`a Large Capacity Cesspool
Replacement [$600,000] 1 200 000; fund increase shall be provided from General
Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources
($600,000). Fund increase is due to the additional complexity involved in the
design of a Wastewater Treatment Plant and would include property surveying,
installation of roadway access, as well as utility infrastructure (water, electricity,
telephone). }
Re: Comm. 170
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
ls` Reading: Mazch 9, 2007
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
Bill 49: Amends Ordinance No. 06-8Q, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. {Adds
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant
Aeration Upgrade ($300,000); funds shall be provided from General Obligation
Bonds, Capital Projects Fund -Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($300,000).
Funds would be used to upgrade the Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant
Aeration system.}
Re: Comm. 171
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
151 Reading: March 9, 2007
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai`i County Charter
Hawaii County Council-8 Page 10 March 21, 2007
Bill 50: Amends Chapter 2, Article 25, Section 2-139 and Section 2-140 of the Hawaii
County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), as Amended, Administration, Relating to
Appropriation of Funds to Nonprofit Organizations. {Establishes procedures for the
awarding of grants to nonprofit organizations from other sources, including the
Council's district contingency relief account. }
Re: Comm. 174
Intr. by: Ms. Naeole
151 Reading: March 9, 2007
Bill 52 Amends Chapters 23 (Subdivision Control Code) and 25 (Zoning Code), Hawaii
(Draft 3): County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), Relating to Stormwater
Management. {Requires that most new development have onsite drainage of
rainwater into drywells or other methods that infiltrate stormwater into the ground.}
Re: Comm. 178.4
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago
1 s` Reading: Mazch 9, 2007
Bill 53: Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (1995 Edition), Vehicles and
Traffic, Relating to Temporary Changes in Traffic Controls to Effectuate Traffic
Code Amendments. {Allows the Public Works Director to extend the period of
temporary traffic control for an additional 90 days without obtaining an extension
from the County Council.}
Re: Comm. 180
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
ls` Reading: Mazch 9, 2007
Bill 63 Amends Chapter 15, Article 7, Section 15-62, Hawaii County Code 1983
(Draft 2): (2005 Edition) Relating to Membership and Tenure of the Veterans Advisory
Committee. {Adds Camp Tarawa Detachment #1255 of the Marine Corps League
to the Veterans Advisory Committee, as well as changes made by
Ordinance 06-159, which adds the Korean War Veterans Organization and three
at-large members to the Veterans Advisory Committee.}
Re: Comm. 202.2
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
15` Reading: March 9, 2007
Hawaii County Council-8 Page 11 March 21, 2007
Bill 65: Amends Ordinance No. 06-79, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007. {Increases revenues in Wireless
Enhanced 911 System ($50,000); appropriates same to Wireless Enhanced 911
System. Funds would be used to lease, purchase, or maintain all necessary
equipment, including hazdwaze, softwaze, and database provisioning required to
provide technical functionality for Wireless Enhanced 911 Services.}
Re: Comm. 206
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
15` Reading: March 9, 2007
Bill 156 Amends Chapter 11 (Housing), Article 1, Section 11-4(d), Hawai`i County Code
(Draft 2) 1983 (2005 Edition), to Include Affordable Housing Requirements for Industrial
(2004-2006): Pazk Developments. {Requires industrial pazk developments, consisting of multiple
individual enterprises which cumulatively generate over 100 employees on a
fulltime equivalent basis, to earn one affordable housing credit for every four
fulltime equivalent jobs created.}
Re: Comm. 200.4
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
ls' Reading: Mazch 9, 2007
Postponed: November 9 and December 7, 2005
Bill 345 Planning Director Initiated Amends Chapter 25, Article 1, Subsection 25-1-5(b), of
(Draft 4) the Zoning Code, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended),
(2004-2006): Relating to the Definition of Family and Group Living Facility, and Amending
Chapter 25, Article 2, Section 25-2-61, Applicability; Use Permit Required.
Re: Comm. 67.62
Intr. by: Ms. Ford
Approve: PC-128
Postponed: December 20, 2006
1 s' Reading: January 4, 2007 (Note: Pursuant to
Council Rule No. 12-9(b), due to the tie
vote of 4-ayes, 4-noes, and 1-absent &
excused, this matter was placed on the
January 19, 2007, agenda)
Committed to
Planning Committee: Februazy 7, 2007
1 s' Reading: March 9, 2007
REPORTS
FINANCIAL Monthly Financial Status Report from the Department of Finance for the
REPORT: Month Ending October 31, 2006.
Hawaii County Council-8 Page 12 March 21, 2007
PC-19 Recommends approval of the nomination of Ms. Kim Tavares (Council
(Comm. 203): District 6) to the Board of Appeals.
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regazding the following cases, pursuant to
Section 92-5(a)(4), Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, for the purpose of consulting with the
Corporation Counsel and/or its attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Council's powers, duties,
privileges, immunities and liabilities, including the cun•ent status of the litigation. A 2/3 vote pursuant to
HRS Section 92-4 and Rule 12 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an
executive meeting.
Comm. 138: COUNTY OF HAWAII V. ROBERT NIGEL RICHARDS, ET. AL. CIV.
NO. OS-1-015K
From Corporation Counsel Lincoln S. T. Ashida, dated January 25, 2007.
Postponed: March 9, 2007
;and
Comm. 138.1: From Corporation Counsel Lincoln S. T. Ashida, dated March 9, 2007, requesting
this matter be deferred to the Mazch 215` Council meeting.
Comm. 225: CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY/PAMELA CUARISMA
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Harry P. Freitas, dated Mazch 7, 2007.
Comm. 227: CLAIM AGAINST THE COUNTY/GEICO INSURANCE ON BEHALF OF
KAUKA CASE
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Harry P. Freitas, dated Mazch 7, 2007.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda
items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21, 2007
COUNCIL PUBLIC 5:00 p.m. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
HEARING RE 333 Kilauea Avenue
OPERATING AND Ben Franklin Building
CAPITAL BUDGETS Second Floor
(E. HAWAII)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28, 2007
FINANCE COMMITTEE 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
SPECIAL MEETING 333 Kilauea Avenue
(DEPARTMENTAL AND Ben Franklin Building
PROGRAM REVIEWS OF Second Floor
BUDGETS)
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THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2007
FINANCE COMMITTEE 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
SPECIAL MEETING 333 Kilauea Avenue
(DEPARTMENTAL AND Ben Franklin Building
PROGRAM REVIEWS OF Second Floor
BUDGETS)
FRIDAY. MARCH 30, 2007
FINANCE COMMITTEE 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
SPECIAL MEETING 333 Kilauea Avenue
(DEPARTMENTAL AND Ben Franklin Building
PROGRAM REVIEWS OF Second Floor
BUDGETS)
TUESDAY, APRIL 3.2007
COMMITTEES TBA SHERATON KEAUHOU
BAY RESORT & SPA
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4, 2007
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. SHERATON KEAUHOU
BAY RESORT & SPA
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