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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 08/26/2008 2006-2008 ACTIONS NSY OF h1 Dominic Yagong Brenda Ford, Member Chair Stacy K. Higa, Member Pete Hoffmann, Member Donald Ikeda, Member Bob Jacobson E of Emily L Naeole, Member Vice Chair K. Angel Pilago, Member J Yoshimoto, Member HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON FINANCE 41st Session DATE: August 26, 2008 (Tuesday) PLACE: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa 78-128 Ehukai Street Kailua-Kona, Hawaii TIME: 12:30 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 THE AGENDA REFERRALS Comm. 10:30: FINAL REPORT - RETIRED AND SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM GRANT Close file From Executive on Aging Alan Parker, dated August 4, 2008, transmitting the above report. Ayes: Committee Members Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yoshimoto and Chair Yagong. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Higa. Comm. 10.31: FINAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008 - CHILD SUPPORT Close file ENFORCEMENT AGENCY GRANT From Corporation Counsel Lincoln Ashida, dated July 30, 2008, transmitting the above report. Ayes: Committee Members Ford, Higa, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yoshimoto and Chair Yagong. Noes: None. Absent: None. Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer FC-41 Page 2 August 26, 2008 Comm. 10:32: FINAL REPORT - KUPUNA CARE SERVICES, ACT 262 FUNDS GRANT Close file From Executive on Aging Alan Parker, dated July 30, 2008, transmitting the above report. Ayes: Committee Members Ford, Higa, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yoshimoto and Chair Yagong. Noes: None. Absent: None. Comm. 20.33: TRANSFER OF FUNDS - JULY 16 - 31, 2008 Close file From Controller Deanna Sako, dated August 4, 2008, transmitting a Report of Transfers Authorized showing transfers made from July 16 through July 31, 2008. Ayes: Committee Members Ford, Higa, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yoshimoto and Chair Yagong. Noes: None. Absent: None. Comm. 303.5: FOURTH QUARTER REPORT - CLAIMS/CASES (APRIL - JUNE 2008) Close file FY 2007-08 From Deputy Corporation Counsel Joseph K. Kamelamela, dated August 6, 2008, transmitting the above report, pursuant to Section 2-9 of the Hawaii County Code. Ayes: Committee Members Ford, Higa, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yoshimoto and Chair Yagong. Noes: None. Absent: None. Comm. 1375: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY (Res. 723-08) DONATION OF $1,008.36 TO THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT (donated by the Discovery Harbour Volunteer Fire Fighters for the purchase of a portable foam system, "Pro/pak") From Finance Director William Takaba, dated August 6, 2008, transmitting the above resolution. Recommends adoption of Res. 723-08. Ayes: Committee Members Ford, Higa, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yoshimoto and Chair Yagong. Noes: None. Absent: None. FC-41 Page 3 August 26, 2008 Comm. 1382: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 08-79, AS AMENDED, (Bill 345) RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2008 TO JUNE 30, 2009 (by appropriating an additional $250,000 to the Capital Improvement Budget for the Parks and Recreation, Kahuku Community and Senior Center project) From Finance Director William Takaba, dated August 8, 2008, transmitting the above bill. Recommends passage of Bill 345 on first reading. Ayes: Committee Members Ford, Higa, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yoshimoto and Chair Yagong. Noes: None. Absent: None. Comm. 1383: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 08-79, AS AMENDED, (Bill 346) RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2008 TO JUNE 30, 2009 (by appropriating an additional $1 million to the Capital Improvement Budget for the Parks and Recreation, Hazardous Materials Mitigation-Islandwide project) From Finance Director William Takaba, dated August 8, 2008, transmitting the above bill. Recommends passage of Bill 346 on first reading. Ayes: Committee Members Ford, Higa, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yoshimoto and Chair Yagong. Noes: None. Absent: None. Comm. 1384: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 08-79, AS AMENDED, (Bill 347) RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2008 TO JUNE 30, 2009 (by appropriating an additional $500,000 to the Capital Improvement Budget for the Parks and Recreation, Removal/Removal and Replacement of Hazardous Facilities project) From Finance Director William Takaba, dated August 8, 2008, transmitting the above bill. Recommends passage of Bill 347 on first reading. Ayes: Committee Members Ford, Higa, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yoshimoto and Chair Yagong. Noes: None. Absent: None. FC-41 Page 4 August 26, 2008 Comm. 1385: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 08-78, AS AMENDED, THE (Bill 348) OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2009 {appropriates $250,000 to the Kona Flood Studies Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) accountl From Finance Director William Takaba, dated August 6, 2008, transmitting the above bill. (Note: A Cooperating Technical Partners Memorandum of Agreement exists between FEMA and the County of Hawaii, as authorized by Resolution No. 11-03, and further amended by Resolution No. 148-04, which enabled the County to formalize its collaboration with FEMA in the flood hazard identification and mapping processes.) Recommends passage of Bill 348 on first reading. Ayes: Committee Members Ford, Higa, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago and Chair Yagong. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Yoshimoto. Comm. 1387: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 08-79, AS AMENDED, (Bill 349) RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2008 TO JUNE 30, 2009 (by appropriating an additional $1,978,000 to the Capital Improvement Budget for the Public Works, Hawaii County Building Improvements project) From Finance Director William Takaba, dated August 14, 2008, transmitting the above bill. Recommends passage of Bill 349 on first reading. Ayes: Committee Members Ford, Higa, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago and Chair Yagong. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Yoshimoto. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Comm. 1326: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 7, SECTIONS 19-53, (Bill 323) 19-58.1 AND 19-58.2, HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO REAL PROPERTY TAXES-NONSPECULATIVE USE (This would phase out the Nonspeculative Residential Use program. Attached exhibits showing program comparisons.) From Councilmember J Yoshimoto, dated July 3, 2008, transmitting the above bill. Postponed to the Finance Committee meeting scheduled for September 23, 2008. Ayes: Committee Members Ford, Higa, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yoshimoto and Chair Yagong. Noes: None. Absent: None. FC-41 Page 5 August 26, 2008 1326.1: From Councilmember J Yoshimoto, dated August 13, 2008, transmitting a proposed amendment to Bill 323. ADJOURNMENT The meeting is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8245 by August 21, 2008. TTY users may use Relay Service 711-961-8245 to contact our office. 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. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes (hereinafter "HRS") § 92-3.5, the Hawaii County Council will be conducting this Committee meeting via videoconference. Councilmembers will be present at the following locations: County Councilroom - Ben Franklin Tower, 2"d Floor, 333 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, HI 96720 Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa, 78-128 Ehukai Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Videoconferencing is available at the following locations until 4:30 p.m., or later in the event public witness testimony has not been completed: • Hilo Councilroom at the Ben Franklin Building, Second Floor; and • Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center. Videoconferencing from the Pahoa Neighborhood Facility will not be available. If audio stream between Kona and Hilo 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, September 2 and 9, 2008, at 6:30 p.m.; and Saturday, September 6, 2008, at 10:30 a.m.