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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE FC 03/11/2008 2006-2008 MZV Os M1 Dominic Yagong •ti,, Brenda Ford, Member JrB~ Chair ~ Stacy K. Higa, Member Pete Hoffmann, Member ~ Donald Ikeda, Member Bob Jacobson f"•'~~'~''"~ Emily 1. Naeole, Member Vice Chair K. Angel Pilago, Member J Yoshimoto, Member HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON FINANCE ~ 30`h Session ~ 1 ANNOTATED ~c ~ rnE cry _ DATE: March 11, 2008 (Tuesday) - :r~ PLACE: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa 3 78-128 Ehukai Street co ~ ~ Kailua-Kona, Hawaii o TIME: 1:00 p.m. ~ CO (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. 20.22: TRANSFER OF FUNDS -FEBRUARY 1 - 15, 2008 From Controller Deanna Sako, dated February 20, 2008, transmitting Report of'fransfers made from February 1 through February 15, 2008. Comm. 303.3: SECOND QUARTER REPORT -CLAIMS/CASES (OCTOBER -DECEMBER 2007) FY 2007-08 From Deputy Corporation Counsel Joseph K. Kamelamela, dated February 7, 2008, transmitting the above report, pursuant to Section 2-9 of the Hawaii County Code. Comm. 1030: REAPPOINTMENT OF TRICIA MALANKA TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII BOARD OF ETHICS From Mayor Harry Kim, dated February 11, 2008, requesting confirmation of the above reappointment. Comm. 1052: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL (Res. 547-08) YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR AMULTI-YEAR LEASE OF A COPY MACHINE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK-ELECTION DIVISION (a five-year lease agreement with an approximate cost of $228.37 per month) From Council Chairman Pete Hoffmann, dated February 26, 2008, transmitting the above resolution. Serving the Interests oflhe People of Our island Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer FC-30 Page 2 March 11, 2008 Comm. 1062: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL (Res. 551-08) YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR AMULTI-YEAR CONTRACT FOR AWASTE-TO-ENERGY FACILITY (to contract for private services of a provider to design, build and operate aWaste-To-Energy facility as an alternative method of disposing Solid Waste handled by the Hilo Landfill) From Finance Director William Takaba, dated February 27, 2008, transmitting the above resolution. Comm. 1062.1: From Council Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated February 29, 2008, requesting time to discuss whether Councilmembers would rather form an Ad Hoc Committee, or, convene public hearings regarding the proposed contract for the Waste-To-Energy facility to be built close to the Hilo Landfill. Comm. 1063: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE COUN"fY OF HAWAII TO (Res. 552-08) ENTER INTO AN INTER-GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO PROVIDE LIMITED ASSISTANCE FOR REAL PROPERTY MAPPING (a six month intergovernmental agreement for the Hawaii County Real Property Tax Division staff to provide abstracting services to Maui County) From Finance Director William Takaba, dated February 26, 2008, transmitting the above resolution. Comm. 1065: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO (Res. 554-08) AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY, PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR THE HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM (for the Office of Housing and Community Development's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Family Self-Sufficiency and Homeownership Option pro rams); and (Bi11260) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 07-82, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2008 (appropriates $50,000 to the Homeownership Program account within the County Housing Revolving_Fund) From Finance Director William Takaba, dated February 26, 2008, transmitting the above resolution and bill. Comm. 1066: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO (Res. 555-08) AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR THE FY 2007 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT FOR THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT; and (Bi11261) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 07-82, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2008 (appropriates $244,560 to the Assistance to Firefighters account, to be used to acquire video confercncing equipment for 18 different locations on the island) From Finance Director William Takaba, dated February 25, 2008, transmitting the above resolution and bill. FC-30 Page 3 March 11, 2008 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Comm. 1001: A RESOLUTION APPROVING A RESIDENTIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR (Res. 528-08) QUALIFIED COUNTY OF HAWAII EMPLOYEES (to serve as a recruitment tool to assist departments and agencies in attracting and retaining_public employees) From Councilmember Emily Naeole, dated February 5, 2008, transmitting the above resolution. Postponed: February 20, 2008 (Note: There is a pending motion duly made by Mr. Hoffmann and seconded by Ms. Naeole to close tle on Comm. 1001 and recommend adoption of Res. 528-08.) Comm. 1007: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 07-83, AS AMENDED, RELATING (Bi11240) TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2007 TO JUNE 30, 2008 (adds the Department of Public Works, Mamalahoa Bypass Mitigation Measures proiect for $500,000 to the Capital Budget) From Finance Director William Takaba, dated February 4, 2008, transmitting the above bill. Postponed: February 20,2008 (Note: There is a pending motion duly made by Mr. Hoffmann and seconded by Mr. Jacobson to close tle on Comm. 1007 and recommend passage of Bi11240.) ADJOURNMENT The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8245 by March 6, 2008. Persons using TDDs may ca11961-8521. Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Council-Clerk web page at http://co.hawaii.hi.us/council/agendas and actions.htm, the County Clerk's Office, 333 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo; the Office of the Mayor, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona; the Kona Council Office, Kailua Trade Center, 75-5706 Hanama Place, Suite 109, Kailua-Kona; and the Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5, Waimea. For further information, please call 961-8245. FC-30 Page 4 March 11, 2008 Videoconferencin~ is available at the following locations: • Hilo Councilroom at the Ben Franklin Building, Second Floor; and • Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center. If audio stream is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated. Videoconferencing from the Pahoa Neighborhood Facility will not be available. In the event of an unanticipated emergency situation, including but not limited to: severe adverse weather conditions, road closures, or natural disasters, the Hawaii County Council and its Committees may conduct its meetings via videoconferencepurcuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §92-3.5. If that occurs, individual Councilmembers maybe at either the meeting site or one of the videoconference sites. If audio connection is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated. Submitting Testimony: Those wishing to testify in person must register with the County Clerk's staff. Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fifteen (15) copies for distribution. Testimony may also be submitted (1) by mail to the County Clerk's Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni St, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to counciLtestimonvCa co.hawaii. hi. us. Please submit separate testimony for each item. For testimony received via e-mail or fax, 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. Viewine of Meetings on Government Access Television -Channel 52: Channel 52: All Committee meetings -Tuesdays, March 18 & 25, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. ~tV Oi N, Dominic Yagong ~P'•,w Brenda Ford, Memfier Idiq; Chair Stacy K. Higa, Member Pete Hoffmann, Member •;r , Donald Ikeda, Member Bob Jacobson o~'~"°"~ Emily I. Naeole, Member Vice Chair K. Angel Pilago, Member J Yoshimoto, Member HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON FINANCE 30`" Session m ~ O~ s z. 1-I? DATE: March 11, 2008 (Tuesday) = cn PLACE: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa 78-128 Ehukai Street ~ Kailua-Kona, Hawaii L'-r, 3 i' i ca f-i o TIME: 1:00 p.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. 20.22: TRANSFER OF FUNDS -FEBRUARY 1 - 15, 2008 From Controller Deanna Sako, dated February 20, 2008, transmitting Report of Transfers made from February 1 through February 15, 2008. Comm. 303.3: SECOND QUARTER REPORT -CLAIMS/CASES (OCTOBER -DECEMBER 2007) FY 2007-08 From Deputy Corporation Counsel Joseph K. Kamelamela, dated February 7, 2008, transmitting the above report, pursuant to Section 2-9 of the Hawaii County Code. Comm. 1030: REAPPOINTMENT OF TRICIA MALANKA TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII BOARD OF ETHICS From Mayor Harry Kim, dated February 11, 2008, requesting confirmation of the above reappointment. Comm. 1052: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL (Res. 547-08) YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR AMULTI-YEAR LEASE OF A COPY MACHINE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK-ELECTION DIVISION (a five-year lease agreement with an aooroximate cost of $228.37 ner month) From Council Chairman Pete Hoffrnann, dated February 26, 2008, transmitting the above resolution. Serving the lnteresls of the People of Our Island Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer FC-30 Page 2 March 11, 2008 Comm. 1062: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL (Res. 551-08) YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR AMULTI-YEAR CONTRACT FOR AWASTE-TO-ENERGY FACILITY (to contract for private services of a provider to design, build and operate aWaste-To-Energy facility as an alternative method of disposing of Solid Waste handled by the Hilo Landfill) From Finance Director William Takaba, dated February 27, 2008, transmitting the above resolution. Comm. 1062.1: From Council Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated February 29, 2008, requesting time to discuss whether Councilmembers would rather form an Ad Hoc Committee or convene public hearings regarding the proposed contract for the Waste-To-Energy facility to be built close to the Hilo Landfill. Comm. 1063: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO (Res. 552-08) ENTER INTO AN INTER-GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF MAUI TO PROVIDE LIMITED ASSISTANCE FOR REAL PROPERTY MAPPING (a six month intergovernmental agreement for the Hawaii County Real Property Tax Division staff to provide abstracting services to Maui Countvl From Finance Director William Takaba, dated February 26, 2008, transmitting the above resolution. Comm. 1065: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO (Res. 554-08) AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY, PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR THE HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM (for the Office of Housing and Community Development's Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Family Self-Sufficiency and Homeownership Option programs); and (Bi11260) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 07-82, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2008 (appropriates $50,000 to the Homeownership Program account within the County Housin¢ Revolvin~Fund) From Finance Director William Takaba, dated February 26, 2008, transmitting the above resolution and bill. Comm. 1066: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO (Res. 555-08) AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR THE FY 2007 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT FOR THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT; and (Bill 261) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 07-82, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2008 (appropriates $244,560 to the Assistance to Firefighters account, to be used to acquire video conferencing equipment for 18 different locations on the island) From Finance Director William Takaba, dated February 25, 2008, transmitting the above resolution and bill. FC-30 Page 3 March 11, 2008 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Comm. 1001: A RESOLUTION APPROVING A RESIDENTIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR (Res. 528-08) QUALIFIED COUNTY OF HAWAII EMPLOYEES (to serve as a recruitment tool to assist departments and agencies in attracting and retaining_public employees) From Councilmember Emily Naeole, dated February 5, 2008, transmitting the above resolution. Postponed: February 20, 2008 Comm. 1007: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 07-83, AS AMENDED, RELATING (Bi11240) TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2007 TO JUNE 30, 2008 (adds the Department of Public Works, Mamalahoa Bypass Mitigation Measures project for $500,000 to the Capital Budget) From Finance Director William Takaba, dated February 4, 2008, transmitting the above bill. Postponed: February 20, 2008 ADJOURNMENT The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8245 by March 6, 2008. Persons using TDDs may call 961-8521. Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Council-Clerk web page at http://co.hawaii.hi.us/council/a eg ndas_and_actious.htm, the County Clerk's Office, 333 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo; the Office of the Mayor, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona; the Kona Council Office, Kailua Trade Center, 75-5706 Hanama Place, Suite 109, Kailua-Kona; and the Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5, Waimea. For further information, please call 961-8245. Videoconferencin~ is available at the following locations: • Hilo Councilroom at the Ben Franklin Building, Second Floor; and • Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center. If audio stream is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated. Videoconferencing from the Pahoa Neighborhood Facility will not be available. In the event of an unanticipated emergency situation, including but not limited to: severe adverse weather conditions, road closures, or natural disasters, the Hawaii County Council and its Committees may conduct its meetings via videoconference pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §92-3.5. If that occurs, individual Councilmembers may be at either the meeting site or one of the videoconference sites. If audio connection is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated. FC-30 Page 4 March 11, 2008 Submitting Testimony: Those wishing to testify in person must register with the County Clerk's staff. Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fifteen (15) copies for distribution. Testimony may also be submitted (1) by mail to the County Clerk's Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni St., Hilo, Hawaii, 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to counciltestimony~aco.hawaii.hi.us. Please submit separate testimony for each item. For testimony received via e-mail or fax, 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. Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television -Channel 52: Channel 52: All Committee meetings -Tuesdays, March 18 & 25, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.