HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP PWPC 033 05/06/1997 1996-1998 REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
DATE: May 6, 1997 RE: COMM. NO. 249
PLACE: Councilroom
TIME: 8:05 a m.
Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Public Works and Parks, to which was referred Communication No. 249
and attached Resolution No. 70, reports as follows:
The purpose of Resolution No. 70 is to authorize the County to acquire private property to
establish permanent easements for the Paukaa sewer system. This resolution authorizes the
Corporation Counsel to initiate eminent domain proceedings, pursuant to Chapter 101, Hawaii
Revised Statutes, to take, acquire, and condemn certain private properties necessary for
permanent easement purposes and for temporary construction purposes. Resolution No. 70 also
authorizes the Corporation Counsel to negotiate settlement terms during the eminent domain
proceedings.
Communication No. 249 is a letter from Corporation Counsel Richard D. Wurdeman dated
April 8, 1997, which transmits Resolution No. 70 for the Council's review and consideration.
Your Committee was informed by Committee Chair Yagong that Ed Johnston, President of the
Paukaa Community Association, had notified him that affected property owners had not received
official notice of this proposed action. Peter Boucher, Wastewater Division Chief, confirmed
that official notice was not given due to administrative oversight.
Committee Chair Yagong reported to Your Committee that Mr. Johnston had no objections to
referring this matter to the Council, as the community's concerns could be addressed at that
time. Consequently, although concern was expressed about this oversight, Your Committee
believes that community concerns, if any, can be addressed during the required two readings
before the Council, and believes that this matter should be advanced onto the Council agenda.
Public Works and Parks Committee Report
Communication No. 249/Resolution No. 70
Page Two
Committee Chair Yagong recommended that in the future, affected property owners should be
notified prior to the initiation of such actions.
After consideration of all of the circumstances, Your Committee reports that it is in accord with
the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 70 end recommends its passage on first reading.
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