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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE FC 12/16/2008 2008-2010 ACTIONS JNSV ec h1~y Dominic Yagong o°,• Guy Enriques, Member Chair Brenda Ford, Member Kelly Greenwell, Member o--- Pete Hoffmann Member Donald Ikeda Emily L Naeole, Member Vice Chair Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, Member J Yoshimoto, Member HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON FINANCE 1st Session DATE: December 16, 2008 (Tuesday) PLACE: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa 78-128 Ehukai Street Kailua-Kona, Hawaii TIME: 8:30 a.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. 4: FIRST QUARTER REPORT - CLAIMS/CASES (JULY - SEPTEMBER 2008) Close file FY 2008-09 From Deputy Corporation Counsel Joseph K. Kamelamela, dated December 4, 2008, transmitting the above report, pursuant to Section 2-9 of the Hawaii County Code. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Naeole, Onishi, Yoshimoto and Vice Chair Ikeda. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Yagong. Comm. 18: SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMARY OF INDEBTEDNESS OF THE COUNTY OF Close file HAWAII AS OF NOVEMBER 30, 2008 From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated December 2, 2008, transmitting the above document with supporting schedules, pursuant to Section 47C-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Naeole, Onishi, Yoshimoto and Vice Chair Ikeda. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Yagong. Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer FC-I Page 2 December 16, 2008 Comm. 22: FINAL REPORT - AGGRESSIVE DRIVING PROJECT GRANT Close file From Acting Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira, dated November 7, 2008, transmitting the above report, pursuant to Ord. 08-78. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Naeole, Onishi, Yoshimoto and Vice Chair Ikeda. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Yagong. Comm. 22.1: FINAL REPORT - DATA GRANT Close file From Acting Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira, dated November 7, 2008, transmitting the above report, pursuant to Ord. 08-78. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Naeole, Onishi, Yoshimoto and Vice Chair Ikeda. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Yagong. Comm. 22.2: FINAL REPORT - HCPD (HAWAI`I COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT) SPEED Close file ENFORCEMENT GRANT From Acting Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira, dated November 7, 2008, transmitting the above report, pursuant to Ord. 08-78. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Naeole, Onishi, Yoshimoto and Vice Chair Ikeda. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Yagong. Comm. 22.3: FINAL REPORT - SEATBELT ENFORCEMENT GRANT Close file From Acting Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira, dated November 7, 2008, transmitting the above report, pursuant to Ord. 08-78. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Naeole, Onishi, Yoshimoto and Vice Chair Ikeda. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Yagong. Comm. 22.4: FINAL REPORT - CIOT (CLICK IT OR TICKET) BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT Close file GRANT From Acting Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira, dated November 7, 2008, transmitting the above report, pursuant to Ord. 08-78. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Naeole, Onishi, Yoshimoto and Vice Chair Ikeda. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Yagong. FC-I Page 3 December 16, 2008 Comm. 22.5: FINAL REPORT - ROADBLOCK PROGRAM GRANT Close file From Acting Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira, dated November 7, 2008, transmitting the above report, pursuant to Ord. 08-78. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Naeole, Onishi, Yoshimoto and Vice Chair Ikeda. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Yagong. Comm. 22.6: FINAL REPORT - TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION GRANT Close file From Acting Police Chief Paul K. Ferreira, dated November 7, 2008, transmitting the above report, pursuant to Ord. 08-78. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Naeole, Onishi, Yoshimoto and Vice Chair Ikeda. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Yagong. Comm. 24: TRANSFER OF FUNDS - NOVEMBER 1 - 15, 2008 Close file From Finance Deputy Director Deanna Sako, dated December 1, 2008, transmitting a Report of Transfers Authorized showing transfers made from November 1 through November 15, 2008. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Naeole, Onishi, Yoshimoto and Vice Chair Ikeda. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Yagong. Comm. 24.1: TRANSFER OF FUNDS - NOVEMBER 16 - 30, 2008 Close file From Finance Deputy Director Deanna Sako, dated December 1, 2008, transmitting a Report of Transfers Authorized showing transfers made from November 16 through November 30, 2008. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Naeole, Onishi, Yoshimoto and Vice Chair Ikeda. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Yagong. FC-1 Page 4 December 16, 2008 Comm. 25: TWO MONETARY DONATIONS, TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION FOR PRIMATE ENRICHMENT AT THE PANA`EWA RAINFOREST ZOO & GARDENS (donated by Mr. Jason Takeya, Native FM 95.9, and Ms. Elisa Young, Hotdog On A Stick; $83.71 each, totaling $167.42) From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated December 2, 2008, requesting the Council's approval of the above donations. Recommends the acceptance of the above donations. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Naeole, Onishi, Yoshimoto and Vice Chair Ikeda. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Yagong. Comm. 28: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 08-78, AS AMENDED, THE (Bill 6) OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2009 (appropriates Geothermal Relocation and Community Benefits funds of $23,014 to the Department of Parks and Recreation's Aquatics Division, Miscellaneous Equipment account; these funds will be used to fund lockers and benches for the Pahoa Pool locker rooms) From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated December 2, 2008, transmitting the above bill. Recommends passage of Bill 6 on first reading. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Naeole, Onishi, Yoshimoto and Vice Chair Ikeda. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Yagong. Comm. 29: RESOLUTION CREATING A WATER SAFETY OFFICER II POSITION FOR (Res. 16-09) THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT (a full-time position will provide a more attractive employment opportunity and improve recruitment efforts, and facilitate better scheduling and coverage in the Kona District) From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated December 3, 2008, transmitting the above resolution. Recommends adoption of Res. 16-09. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Naeole, Onishi, Yoshimoto and Vice Chair Ikeda. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Yagong. FC-1 Page 5 December 16, 2008 Comm. 30: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATION (Res. 17-09): OF TWO (2) RUFFNECK BASKETBALL SYSTEMS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (to be used at the Na`alehu basketball courts, donated by Ka`u Ho`olaule`a Ltd; total estimated value of $2,618) From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated December 2, 2008, transmitting the above resolution. Recommends adoption of Res. 17-09. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Naeole, Onishi, Yoshimoto and Vice Chair Ikeda. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Yagong. Comm. 31: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A (Res. 18-09) DESK FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (for use in the Administration's office, donated by Mr. Clifton Gibo of Finishing Touches Interiors; total estimated value of $1,200) From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated December 2, 2008, transmitting the above resolution. Recommends adoption of Res. 18-09. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Naeole, Onishi, Yoshimoto and Vice Chair Ikeda. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Yagong. Comm. 32: RESOLUTION ABOLISHING AN ABSTRACT ASSISTANT III POSITION (Res. 19-09) AND CREATING A CLERK II WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE'S VEHICLE AND LICENSING DIVISION (VRL) (to effect a temporary transfer which occurred in March 2008; the vacant Abstract III position was no longer needed, and the Clerk II position in VRL Division will allow for a more efficient workflow and delivery of services as the division continues to evolve) From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated December 3, 2008, transmitting the above resolution. Recommends adoption of Res. 19-09. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Naeole, Onishi, Yoshimoto and Vice Chair Ikeda. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Yagong. FC-1 Page 6 December 16, 2008 Comm. 33: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 08-79, AS AMENDED, (Bill 7) RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2008 TO JUNE 30, 2009 (adds the Department of Public Works, Bridge Repairs - Islandwide Project for $2,500,000 to the Capital Budget) From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated December 2, 2008, transmitting the above bill. Recommends passage of Bill 7 on first reading. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Naeole, Onishi, Yoshimoto and Vice Chair Ikeda. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Yagong. ADJOURNMENT The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8245 by December 11, 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. 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 for technical or other unanticipated circumstances the video connection cannot be made and/or is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. 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 the audio stream is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated. FC-1 Page 7 December 16, 2008 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. Copies will be distributed at the meeting only if they are received before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting. All oral and written testimony will be made a part of the public record. Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 52 - Finance and Environmental Management Committee meetings - Tuesdays, December 23 and 30, 2008 at 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Public Works & Intergovernmental Relations and Planning Committee meetings - Thursdays, December 25, 2008 and January 1, 2009 at 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. and all four Committee meetings - Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. These airtimes are subject to preemption by broadcasts from the State Legislature.