HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 12/01/2008 2008-2010 NEWBILLY KENOI
Clmirperson Pro-Tem
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COUNTY COUNCIL
GUY ENRIQUL'S
BRENDA FORD
KELLY GREENWELL
PETE HOFFMANN
DONALDIKEDA
EMILY L NAEOLE
DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI
DOMINIC YAGONG
J YOSHIMOTO
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawaii County Council
333 Kilauea Avenue
(Ben Franklin Building)
Second Floor, Council Room
Hilo, Hawaii
Monday, December I, 2008
3:00 p.m.
INVOCA"f10N
CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Minister Earl Ikeda of Honpa Hongwanji Mission
(Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.)
Hawaii Coun[y is an Egttal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE ORDER OF BUSINESS
APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY CLERK
APPOINTMENT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE
REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE
ROLL CALL
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 1-09: Designates the Council Chair.
Re: Comm. 1
Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto
Res. 2-09: Designates the Council Vice Chair.
Re: Comm. 1
Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto
Res. 3-09: Appoints the County Clerk.
Re: Comm. 1
Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto
Res. 4-09: Adopts New Rules of Procedure and Organization of the Council of the County of
Hawaii.
Re: Comm. 1
Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto
;and
Comm. 1.1: From Council Member J Yoshimoto, dated November 24, 2008, outlining revisions
that have been made to the Rules of Procedure and Organization of the Council.
Res. 5-09: Appoints Members of the Committee on Finance and Designates the Chair and
Vice Chair Thereof.
Re: Comm. 1
Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto
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Res. 6-09: Appoints Members of the Committee on Planning and Designates the Chair and
Vice Chair Thereof.
Re: Comm. 1
Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto
Res. 7-09: Appoints Members of the Committee on Public Works and Intergovernmental
Relations and Designates the Chair and Vice Chair Thereof.
Re: Comm. 1
Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto
Res. 8-09: Appoints Members of the Committee on Human Services and Economic Development
and Designates the Chair and Vice Chair Thereof.
Re: Comm. 1
Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto
Res. 9-09: Appoints Members of the Committee on Public Safety and Parks and Recreation and
Designates the Chair and Vice Chair Thereof.
Re: Comm. 1
Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto
Res. 10-09: Appoints Members of the Committee on Food and Energy Sustainability and
Designates the Chair and Vice Chair Thereof.
Re: Comm. 1
Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto
Res. 11-09: Appoints Members of the Committee on Environmental Management and Designates
the Chair and Vice Chair Thereof.
Re: Comm. 1
Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto
Res. 12-09: Appoints the Hawaii County Council Representative and Alternate Representative to
the Executive Committee of the Hawaii State Association of Counties (HSAC).
Re: Comm. 1
Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto
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PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, AND COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 1.2: APPOINTMENT OF DEPUTY COUNTY CLERK
From County Clerk-Elect Kenneth G. Goodenow, dated November 24, 2008.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
REPORTS
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
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.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT
Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to
introduce legislation "By Request" on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or
opposition to the proposal.
The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this
meeting should ca11961-8255 by November 28, 2008. TTY users may use Relay Service (711)(961-8255) to
contact our office.
The agenda is available on the County Council-Clerk web page at
http://co.hawaii.hi.us/council/agendas_and_actions.htm. Copies of the agenda and items listed on the agenda are
available at 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 ca11961-8255.
Videoconferencin~ is available at the following locations unti14:30 p.m., or later in the event public witness
testimony has not been completed:
• Kona Council Office at the Kailua Trade Center; and
• Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center.
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If for technical or other unanticipated reasons the video connection cannot be made and/or is disrupted, the
scheduled meeting will continue.
• 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 Council
Members maybe at either the meeting site or one of the videoconference sites. If the audio stream 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 fourteen (14) 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 ~ a,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:
Wednesday's, December 10 and 17, 2008, to follow the viewing of the December 1, 2008, Council meeting which
is scheduled to start at 6 p.m.; Friday's, December 12 and 19, 2008, to follow the viewing of the December 1,
2008, Council meeting which is scheduled to start at 12 p.m.; and Sunday's, December 14 and 21, 2008, to follow
the viewing of the December 1, 2008, Council meeting which is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. (Note: These
airtimes are subject to preemption by broadcasts from the State Legislature.)
UPCOMING MEETINGS
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2008
COMMITTEES TBA SHERATON KEAUHOU
BAY RESORT & SPA
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2008
COUNCIL TBA SHERATON KEAUHOU
BAY RESORT & SPA