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PETE HOFFMANN OJN<V OF M1~, BRENDA FORD
Chair & Presiding Officer STACY K. HIGA
DONALD IKEDA
K. ANGEL PILAGO BOB JACOBSON
Vice Chair +i` EMILY L NAEOLE
,TE OF'NF'~
DOMINIC YAGONG
J YOSHIMOTO
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai `i
Hawai `i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai `i 96720
44th Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Council
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa
78-128 Ehukai Street
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
8:30 a.m.
INVOCATION Pastor Keith Elliot of Kona Church of God
CALL TO ORDER 8:31 a. Ill.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.)
Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island
Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE
8:30 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON COMMUNICATIONS AND ORDER OF
RESOLUTIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 1381: NOMINATION OF MR. LESTER KIMURA (COUNCIL DISTRICT 9) TO THE
LIQUOR COMMISSION
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated August 11, 2008, requesting approval of the above
nomination.
APPROVED THE NOMINATION OF NIR. I'INIURA TO THE LIQUOR
COMMISSION
Comm. 1390: NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACo) PRESCRIPTION
DISCOUNT DRUG PROGRAM
From Council Member Bob Jacobson, dated August 6, 2008, stating that the official
roll out date for this program in this County will be on September 1, 2008, and
requests to make a formal announcement.
FILED
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 706-08 Rededicates the Monument for Alexander Joy Cartwright, Jr., the Father of Modern
(Draft 2): Day Baseball, and the Person Who was Influential in Promoting Baseball in Hilo
and the Hawaiian Islands. {Replaces the missing plaque, produces additional
plaques as appropriate, and rededicates the monument located at the Francis Wong
Stadium in celebration of "Cartwright Day".}; and PSPRC-18.
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Higa- Ikeda- Jacobson- Nacolc_ Pilago_
Yagon(-,_ Yoshimoto_ and Chair Hoffmann - 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Res. 711-08: Creates a Caregiver Information and Assistance Specialist Position and a Data
Processing Clerk Position for the Hawaii County Office of Aging. {These
positions, funded by Federal monies, will enable the Office of Aging's Aging and
Disability Resource Center to provide valuable information and assistance services
to older adults and caregivers.}; and FC-305.
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Nlcmbcrs Ford_ Higa_ Ikeda, Jacobson- Nacolc_ Pilago_
Y'agong_ Yoshimoto_ and Chair Hoffmann - c>
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
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Res. 712-08: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $31,834.34 out and from Healthy Aging Partnership
(Nutrition Program); credits same to Healthy Aging Partnership (Office of Aging).
The Office of Aging contracted with the County's Nutrition Program to implement
EnhanceFitness, an evidence-based program, at two nutrition sites; however, this
program was terminated. These unspent funds would be used to contract with
another aging service provider organization.}; and FC-306.
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Nlcmbcrs Ford_ Higa_ Ikcda_ Jacobson_ Nacolc_ Pilago_
Yagong_ Yoshimoto_ and Chair Hoffmann - c>
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Res. 713-08: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the United
States of America, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for the FY 2008 Assistance to Firefighters
Grant for the Hawaii Fire Department. {Funds would be used to establish a
Firefighter Health and Wellness program involving an extensive individual medical
assessment and monitoring program, an education and training program, and the
provision of exercise and health assessment equipment.); and FC-307.
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Nlcmbcrs Ford_ Higa_ Ikcda_ Jacobson_ Nacolc_ Pilago_
Yagong_ Yoshimoto_ and Chair Hoffmann - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Res. 714-08: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the State of
Hawaii Department of Health, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for the Sexual Violence
Prevention and Planning Process Grant. {Funds would be used to convene a Big
Island group of sexual violence prevention stakeholders to provide input to the
statewide Sexual Violence Prevention and Planning committee.}; and FC-309.
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Higa_ Ikcda_ Jacobson. Nacolc_ Pilago_
Yagong_ Yoshimoto_ and Cliair Hoffmann - Q.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
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Res. 715-08: Authorizes the Receipt and Expenditure of State Funding Appropriated by the State
Legislature Pursuant to Act 213, Session Laws of Hawaii 2007, for Community
Anti-Drug Efforts on the Island of Hawaii. {Funds would be used to provide
grants to community organizations and grassroots groups to undertake projects that
promote drag prevention awareness and education.}; and FC-314.
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Higa_ Ikcda_ Jacobson. Nacolc_ Pilago_
Yagong_ Yoshimoto_ and Cliair Hoffi»anu - Q.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Res. 716-08: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the State of
Hawaii Department of Health, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for the Balanced
Transportation Coordinator Position Grant. {Funds would be used to create a
Balanced Transportation Coordinator position, which would initiate, coordinate, and
develop a county-wide program/plan to ensure bicycle, pedestrian, and non-
motorized modes of transportation are incorporated into the County's infrastructure
along with transit as well as serve as the lead and liaison in the Planning Department
representing multi-modal interests.}; and FC-316.
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Higa_ Ikcda_ Jacobson_ Nacolc_ Pilago_
Yagong_ Yoshimoto_ and Chair Hoffmann - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Res. 717-08: Encourages the State of Hawaii Board of Land and Natural Resources and the
Department of Water Supply to Expedite Commencement of Repairs to Reservoir 1
and Reservoir 2 Located in the District of South Kohala. {Both reservoirs sustained
damage following the October 15, 2006, earthquake which resulted in Reservoir 1
operating at half capacity and Reservoir 2 completely drained and left empty.}; and
PWIRC-91
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Higa_ Ikeda- Jacobson_ Nacolc_ Pilago_
Yagong. Yoshimoto_ and Chair Hoffmann - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
and
Comm. 1367.1: From Council Member K. Angel Pilago, dated August 18, 2008, requesting that the
Department of Water Supply be allowed to do a follow-up presentation detailing the
status of the condition and repairs relating to Reservoirs 1 and 2.
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Res. 724-08: Authorizes the Exemption of Certain Code Requirements, Pursuant to
Sections 20114-38 and 201H-44 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes for the Proposed
Kaloko Housing Program in Kailua-Kona. {The Office of Housing and Community
Development wishes to construct a comprehensive program for homeless families
on County-owned land in Kailua-Kona, identified as Tax Map Key 3/7-3-009: 055.}
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Higa_ 11,cda_ Jacobson. Nacolc_ Pilago_
Yagoug_ Yoshimoto_ and Cliair Hoffmann - Q.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
ElCLSED: Nonc.
9:45 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST
READING)
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 327: Amends Chapter 14, Article 1, Section 14-2(a) and Chapter 15, Article 8,
Section 15-68.1, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended),
Relating to the Old Kona Airport Park. {Adds the Old Kona Airport Park to the
parks and recreational facilities schedule. Adds the Park's picnic pavilions and
events pavilion excluding the runway and areas surrounding the runway, Pawai Bay,
and the park area at the end of the runway to the list of areas requiring permits for
intoxicating liquor between specified hours.}; and PSPRC-17.
PASSED 1'' READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Higa_ 11,cda_ Jacobson. Nacolc_ Pilago_
Yagong_ Yoshimoto_ and Cliair Hoffmann - Q.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
ENCLSED: Nonc.
Bill 333: Adopts the County of Hawaii Kona Community Development Plan (CDP). {The
planning area for the Kona CDP encompasses the judicial districts of North and
South Kona. 1: and PC-90
ANIENDED TO DRAFT 2 & PASSED 1'' READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Higa_ 11:cda_ Jacobson. Nacolc_ Pilago_
Yagong_ Yoshimoto_ and Cliair Hoffmann - Q.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EICLSED: Nonc.
and
Comm. 1349.4: From Planning Director Christopher J. Yuen, dated August 18, 2008, transmitting
proposed amendments to Bill 333 relating to Sections 4.1 (Transportation) and 4.4
(Cultural Resources).
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Bill 334: Amends Chapter 24, of the Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as
Amended), Relating to Vehicles and Traffic. {Amends Chapter 24, Article 10,
Division 2, Section 24-264, Schedule 12 (Stop intersections), paragraph (g) Puna,
by adding "entering Ka`ohe Homestead Road from Cemetery Road" as a designated
"stop intersection".}_ and PWIRC-90.
PASSED l'" READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Higa_ Ikcda_ Jacobson. Nacolc- Pilago_
Yagoug_ Yoshimoto_ and Cliair Hoffmann - Q.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Bill 336: Amends Ordinance No. 08-78, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants - Assistance to Firefighters ($424,963); appropriates same to
Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) 2008 - Health and Wellness Program.}; and
FC-308.
PASSED 1 ~ ' READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Higa_ Ikeda- Jacobson- Nacolc_ Pilago_
Yagong_ Yoshimoto_ and Chair Hoffmann - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Bill 337: Amends Ordinance No. 08-78, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants - Sexual Violence Prevention and Planning ($8,000); appropriates
same to Sexual Violence Prevention and Planning.}; and FC-310.
PASSED 1 ~ ' READING:
A)'ES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Higa_ Ikcda_ Jacobson- Nacolc_ Pilago_
Yagong. Yoshimoto_ and Chair Hoffmann - c>
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Bill 338: Amends Ordinance No. 08-78, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants - Community Oriented Policing Program - Police ($116,400);
appropriates same to Community Oriented Policing Program - Police. Funds would
be used to purchase equipment and to train officers to better assist the Department
in its current "war" against the ice epidemic.}; and FC-311.
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Higa_ Ikcda_ Jacobson. Nacolc_ Pilago_
)'agong_ Yoshimoto_ and Chair Hoffmann - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
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Bill 339: Amends Ordinance No. 08-78, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants - Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) Standby Pay ($6,000);
appropriates same to SAFE Standby Pay. Funds would be used to compensate the
SAFE nurses who are on standby status and waiting to conduct an examination on
victims of sexual assault.}: and FC-312.
PASSED 1'' READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Higa- Ikeda- Jacobson- Nacolc_ Pilago_
Yagong. Yoshimoto_ and Chair Hoffmann - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Bill 340: Amends Ordinance No. 08-78, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants - Law Enforcement Investigations Standby Pay ($19,600);
appropriates same to Law Enforcement Investigations Standby Pay. Funds would
be used to compensate the Police Department's Juvenile Aid Section Detectives
who are on standby status, ensuring prompt responses to victim(s) and the crime
scene.}: and FC-313.
PASSED 1'" READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Higa_ Ikcda_ Jacobson- Nacolc_ Pdago_
)'agong_ Yoshimoto_ and Chair Hoffmann - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Bill 341: Amends Ordinance No. 08-78, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009. {Appropriates revenues in
Healing Our Island ($200,000); appropriates same to Healing Our Island.}; and
FC-315.
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Higa_ Ikcda_ Jacobson. Nacolc_ Pilago_
Yagong_ Yoshimoto_ and Cliair Hoffmann - Q.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Bill 342: Amends Ordinance No. 08-78, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009. {Appropriates revenues in State
Grants - Balanced Transportation Coordinator ($72,138); appropriates same to
Balanced Transportation Coordinator.}; and FC-317.
PASSED 1'' READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Higa_ Ikeda- Jacobson. Nacolc_ Pilago_
Yagoug_ Yoshimoto_ and Cliair Hoffmann - Q.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
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Bill 350: Amends Chapter 19, Article 1 (Administration), Section 19-2, of the Hawaii
County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), Relating to Definitions. {New
definitions were added via Ordinance No. 07-107, relating to affordable rental
housing classification; however, they were inadvertently omitted with the passage of
Ordinance No. 08-93, which established a new article relating to tax credits. This
reinserts the omitted definitions.)
PASSED 1 ~ ' READING:
AYES: Council Nlcmbcrs Ford_ Higa_ 11<cda. Jacobson- Nacolc- Pilago_
Yagong- Yoshimoto_ and Chair Hoffmann - t>
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
11 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL
READING), REPORTS, AND REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
(NOTE: COUNCIL WILL TAKEA ONE-HOUR LUNCHBREAK CLOSE TO THE NOONHOUR.)
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 292 Amends Ordinance No. 93-36 Which Reclassified Lands from Agricultural -
(Draft 4): 20 Acres (A-20a), Agricultural - 10 Acres (A-10a), and Agricultural - 3 Acres
(A-3a) to Residential and Agricultural - 1 Acre (RA-la) at Kukuau 1st, South Hilo,
Hawaii, Covered by Tax Map Key: 2-4-8: Portions of 14 and 26; Request:
Amendment to Change of Zone Ordinance No. 93-36. {Hilo Hillside Corporation,
Applicant. }
PASSED c FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Higa_ 11:cda_ Jacobson. Nacolc_ Pilago_
Yagong_ Yoshimoto_ and Cliair Hoffmann - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Bill 318 Adopts the County of Hawaii Puna Community Development Plan (CDP). {The
(Draft 4): planning area for the Puna CDP encompasses the judicial district of Puna and the
Volcano Census Designated Place that includes the Volcano Golf Course
Subdivision in the District of Ka`u. }
PASSED c FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Jacobson- Nacolc_ Pilago_ Yagong_ and
Cliair Hoffmann - 6.
NOES: Council Nlcmbcrs Higa_ Ikcda_ and Yoshimoto -
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
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Bill 325: Amends Chapter 21, Article 5, Section 21-37 of the Hawaii County Code 1983
(2005 Edition, as Amended) Relating to the Sewer Connection Loan Program.
{Adds "Honoka`a" to the list of connection sites authorized to participate in the
Sewer Loan Connection Program. }
PASSED 2'''A_ FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Higa_ Ikcda_ Jacobson_ Nacolc_ Pilago_
)'agon(,_ )'oshimoto_ and Chair Hoffmann - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Bill 326 Amends Chapter 20, Hawaii County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended) by
(Draft 2): Adding a New Article 5 Pertaining to Plastic Bag Reduction. {Chapter 20, Relating
to Refuse, adds a new Article 5 which prohibits the use of plastic shopping bags by
County businesses; encourages the use of environmentally preferable alternatives
(such as recyclable paper bags or reusable bags); provides for penalties of fines up
to $1,000 and/or up to 200 hours community service, as well as removal of all
plastic bags; and requires the director of Environmental Management to adopt
administrative rules to implement the article within one hundred eighty days of its
effective date. }
PASSED FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Jacobson_ Nacolc_ Pilago_ and
Chair Hoffmann -
NOES: Council Mcmbcrs Higa_ Ikcda_ and Yoshimoto -
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Council Mcmbcr)'agong - I.
Bill 328: Amends Ordinance No. 08-78, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009. {Appropriates revenues in
Contribution from Private Source ($101,500); appropriates same to Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) Settlement-Private (funding for a Supplemental
Environmental Project at the old closed Kailua-Kona landfill to combat the
underground fire that has continued since the early 1990's).)
PASSED 2"& FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Higa_ Ikeda- Jacobson_ Nacolc_ Pilago_
Yagong_ Yoshimoto_ and Chair Hoffmann - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
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Bill 329: Amends Ordinance No. 08-78, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009. {Appropriates revenues in Fund
Balance from Previous Year ($593,663); appropriates same to the following:
Geothermal Finance-Other Current Expense ($13,413), Geothermal Public Works-
Other Current Expense ($24,000), Geothermal Mass Transit-Other Current Expense
($116,250), Geothermal Mass Transit-Equipment ($380,000), and Geothermal Parks
and Recreation-Other Current Expense ($60,000), for a total of $593,663. A
number of items have been requested for Lower Puna (utilizing the Geothermal
Relocation and Community Benefits Fund), which include the following: Pahoa
Council Office lease, 12 new street lights in Puna Makai, bus driver contract(s) and
the purchase of two 33-passenger buses to service Council District 5, and security
guard contract(s) for the Pahoa Community Center.)
PASSED 2"" & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Mcnibcrs Ford_ Higa_ Ikeda- Jacobson- Nacolc- Pilago_
Yagong. Yoshimoto_ and Chair Hoffmann - 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
Bill 343: Amends Ordinance No. 08-78, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawaii for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2009. {Appropriates revenues in
Federal Grants-Underage Drinking Prevention Initiatives ($25,500); appropriates
same to Underage Drinking Prevention Initiatives.)
PASSED 2"& FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Mcmbcrs Ford_ Higa_ Ikeda- Jacobson- Nacolc_ Pilago_
Yagong. Yoshimoto_ and Chair Hoffmann - 9.
NOES: Nonc.
ABSENT: Nonc.
EXCUSED: Nonc.
REPORTS
FC-304 Recommends approval of the nomination of Ms. Diane Gentry (Council District 5)
(Comm. 1357): to the Board of Ethics.
APPROVED
PC-91 Recommends approval of the nomination of Mr. Frederic G. Housel (Council
(Comm. 1353): District 8) to the Planning Commission.
APPROVED
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the following matter, pursuant to Section
92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of consulting with Council's attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the
Council's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. A 2/3 vote pursuant to HRS Section 92-4
and Rule 11 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting.
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Comm. 1391: COLE V. NAEOLE - CIVIL NO. 08-1-0175 AND BOARD OF ETHICS CASE
NO. 2007-4
From Corporation Counsel Lincoln S. T. Ashida_ dated August 18. 2008.
CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda
items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes (hereinafter "FIRS") § 92-3.5, the Hawaii
County Council will be conducting its August 27, 2008, meeting via videoconference. Council Members will be
present at the following locations:
County Council Room - 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; Waimea will be available until 4:30 p.m., or later in the
event public witness testimony has not been completed:
• Hilo Council Room at the Ben Franklin Building, Second Floor; and
• Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center.
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