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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 04/21/2008 2006-2008Dominic Yagong Chair Bob Jacobson Vice Chair HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON FINANCF, Brenda Ford, Member Stacy K. Higa, Member Pete Floffmann, Member Donald Ikeda, Member Emily I. Naeole, Member K. Angel Pilago, Member J Yoshimoto, Member 34`n Session ~j~ b c ~"~ ' ~ ~i' " F, - , DATE: April 21, 2008 (Monday) _ ~ PLACE: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~ '~ 78-128 Ehukai Street f ~ ~ Kailua-Kona, Hawaii °J '•..' TIME: 1:30 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 UNFINISHED BUSINESS UNFINISHED BUSINESS Comm. 1062: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL, (Res. 551-08) YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MUI..TI-YEAR CONTRACT FOR AWASTE-TO-ENERGY FACILITY (to contract for private services of a provider to design, build and operate aWaste= Fo-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. Held over for Public Hearings -March 11, 2008 Comm. 1039: AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY (Bi11252) OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YF,AR JULY 1, 2008 "LO JUNF. 30, 2009 From Mayor Harry Kim, dated February 29, 2008, transmitting for consideration the proposed Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii far the Fiscal Year July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009. This balanced budget includes estimated revenues and appropriations of $398,258,830 and includes the operations of eleven of the County's special funds as well as the general fund. 'T'his budget is 6.3 percent more than the current year's budget. It reflects a 12.2 percent increase in real property tax revenues due to an increase in values and change in tax rates. Postponed: Apri13, 2008 Serving the Inleres(s of the People of Our Island Hawaii County is an Equa! Opportunity Provider and Employer FC-34 Page 2 April 21, 2008 Comm. 1039.1: From Finance Director William Takaba, dated February 29, 2008, transmitting a booklet containing the reports entitled Six Month Progress Report on Program Objectives for FY 2007-08 and Final Status Report on Program Objectives for FY 2006-07. Postponed: April 3, 2008 Comm. 1040: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING (Bill 253) THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2008 TO JUNE 30, 2009 (the Capital Improvement Projects Budget for Fiscal Year 2008-2009) From Mayor Harry Kim, dated February 29, 2008, transmitting for consideration the proposed Capital Budget (CIP) for FY 2008-09, and the Capital Program for the next six years from Fiscal Year 2008-09 to 2013-14, consisting of 68 projects requiring a total appropriation of $134,976,000, of which $15,686,000 is Federal Grants Receivable, $4,450,000 is State Grants Receivable, and, $15,037,000 is County-financed through State Revolving Fund (SRF) loans. Postponed: April 3, 2008 STATEMENT FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA REFERRALS Comm. 20.25: TRANSFER OF FUNDS - MARCH 16 - 31, 2008 From Controller Deanna Sako, dated April 9, 2008, transmitting Report of Transfers made from March 16 through March 31, 2008. Comm. 301.4: QUARTERLY REALLOCATION REPORT - THIRD QUARTER, JANUARY THROUGH MARCH 2008 OF THE 2007-2008 FISCAL YEAR From Deputy Director of Human Resources Ronald K. Takahashi, dated April 7, 2008, transmitting the above report. Comm. 303.4: THIRD QUARTER REPORT - CLAIMS/CASES (JANUARY - MARCH 2008) FY 2007-08 From Deputy Corporation Counsel Joseph K. Kamelamela, dated April 8, 2008, transmitting the above report, pursuant to Section 2-9 of the Hawaii County Code. Comm. 1139: APPOINTMENT OF JUDY AH CHIN TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII PENSION BOARD From Mayor Harry Kim, dated March 31, 2008, requesting confirmation of the above appointment. FC-34 Page 3 April 21, 2008 Comm. 1146: SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMARY OF INDEBTEDNESS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII AS OF MARCH 31, 2008 (as required for the closing of the $147,000 USDA funded Andrade Camp waterline improvement loan on April 28, 2008) From Finance Director William Takaba, dated April 8, 2008, transmitting the above report. Concurrence to the supplemental summary of the Chairman of the Finance Committee and the Corporation Counsel are also attached. Comm. 1151: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO (Res. 605-08) AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR THE EVIDENCE SPECIALIST PILOT PROGRAM GRANT FOR THE HAWAII COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT (to increase the quality of crime scene investigations and to enhance current law enforcement capabilities); and (Bill 279) 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 $100,892 to the Evidence Specialist Pilot Program account, to be used to fund two evidence specialist positions and towards training, travel, uniforms, and equipment) From Finance Director William Takaba, dated April 4, 2008, transmitting the above resolution and bill. Comm. 1152: RESOLUTION CREATING A LEGAL ASSISTANT 11 (TEMPORARY) POSITION (Res. 606-08) FOR THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY (to coordinate law enforcement efforts by streamlining the flow of communication and information shared between public safety and health agencies) From Finance Director William Takaba, dated April 7, 2008, transmitting the above resolution. Comm. 1154: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 07-82, AS AMENDED, THE (Bill 281) OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2008 [increases revenues of $106,438 in the Basic EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) Training, Other Current Expenses account] From Finance Director William Takaba, dated April 4, 2008, transmitting the above bill. Comm. 1155: RESOLUTION CREATING A CLERK III POSITION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF (Res. 607-08) PUBLIC WORKS (a position to be in the Administration Division in Hilo to assist in establishing, researching, compiling and maintaining bridge inspections) From Finance Director William Takaba, dated April 7, 2008, transmitting the above resolution. FC-34 Page 4 April 21, 2008 Comm. 1166: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO (Res. 616-08) NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF THE PA`O`O AHUPUA`A PARCEL IN NORTH KOHALA, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 42, HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED) (2007 Annual Report from the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission cited as top priority the purchase of the Pa`o`o property, Tax Map Key 5-7-01:05, in North Kohala) From Council Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated April 7, 2008, transmitting the above resolution. Comm. 1167: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A PAY PLAN FOR PERSON EMPLOYED BY THE (Bill 284) COUNTY OTHER THAN THOSE WHOSE PAY IS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, DESIGNATING PAYROLL PERIODS, PAY DAYS, PRESCRIBING REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO OFFICIAL FIDELITY BONDS, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 07-76 AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO, SAID ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE SALARY ORDINANCE OF 2008 [amends Sections 3(A), 3(B), and 7.061 From Finance Director William Takaba, dated April 10, 2008, transmitting the above bill. Comm. 1168: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION (Bill 285) BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF VARIOUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE COUNTY; FIXING THE FORM, DENOMINATIONS, AND CERTAIN OTHER DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS AND PROVIDING THE SALE THEREOF; AND AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE BONDS (authorizes the issuance of up to $112 million in general obligation bonds for the County of Hawaii to be used for a variety of capital improvement projects that are currently under way) From Finance Director William Takaba, dated April 9, 2008, transmitting the above bill. ADJOURNMENT The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8245 by April 16, 2008. Persons using TDI)s 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/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-34 Page 5 April 21, 2008 Videoconferencing 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. 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 counciltestimon ya,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. Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 52: All Committee meetings - Tuesdays, April 29 & May 6, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.