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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 04/21/2009 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 9'h Session DATE: April 21, 2009 (Tuesday) PLACE: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa 78-128 Ehukai Street Kailua-Kona, Hawaii TIME: 11:00 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. 4.2: THIRD QUARTER REPORT - CLAIMS/CASES (JANUARY - MARCH 2009) Close file FY 2008-09 From Deputy Corporation Counsel Joseph K. Kamelamela, dated April 1, 2009, transmitting the above report, pursuant to Section 2-9 of the Hawaii County Code. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole, Onishi, Yoshimoto and Chair Yagong. Noes: None. Absent: None. Comm. 24.8: TRANSFER OF FUNDS - MARCH 16 - 31, 2009 Close file From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated April 2, 2009, transmitting a Report of Transfers Authorized showing transfers made from March 16 through March 31, 2009. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole, Onishi, 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-9 Page 2 April 21, 2009 Comm. 255: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A (Res. 104-09) MULTI-YEAR LEASE EXTENSION AGREEMENT WITH GRACE BASQUE FOR THE KONA ELDERLY ACTIVITIES OFFICE (an extension for four years, continuing with the current lease rent of $48,000 per year, which includes the cost of common area maintenance; the existing lease expires on June 30, 2009) From Finance Director Nancy E. Crawford, dated April 6, 2009, transmitting the above resolution. Recommends adoption of Res. 104-09. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole, Onishi, Yoshimoto and Chair Yagong. Noes: None. Absent: None. Comm. 257: A RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 296-07, WHICH (Res. 105-09) PRIORITIZED LANDS TO BE ACQUIRED PURSUANT TO HAWAII CODE SECTION 2-218, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED) {the prioritized list is as follows: 1) Kawa`a/Kawa`a Bay; 2) Pa`o`o Ahupua`a parcel; 3) Honolulu Landing parcel; 4) Wai`ele parcel; and 5) Puapua`a properties} From County Clerk Kenneth G. Goodenow, dated April 8, 2009, transmitting the above resolution. Postponed to Finance Committee meeting scheduled for May 5, 2009. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole, Onishi, Yoshimoto and Chair Yagong. Noes: None. Absent: None. Comm. 258: A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY TO ENTER INTO (Res. 106-09) NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE IMMEDIATE PURCHASE OF OPEN SPACE PROPERTY CURRENTLY FOR SALE AND WHOSE OWNERS ARE WILLING TO SELL TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII USING THE TWO PERCENT (2%) OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION FUND (directs the Hawaii County Finance Director to immediately begin negotiations to purchase the Pa`o`o, Puapua`a and Kaiholena parcels, respectively, as these properties have been nominated on the purchase priority lists of the Hawaii County Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission in the 2006, 2007 or 2008 reports) From Councilmember Pete Hoffmann, dated April 7, 2009, transmitting the above resolution. Postponed to Finance Committee meeting scheduled for May 5, 2009. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole, Onishi, Yoshimoto and Chair Yagong. Noes: None. Absent: None. FC-9 Page 3 April 21, 2009 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Comm. 151: AN ORDINANCE TO ESTABLISH AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE (Bill 36) COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2009 TO JUNE 30, 2010 From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated February 27, 2009, transmitting for consideration the proposed Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010. This balanced budget includes estimated revenues and appropriations of $386,279,510 and includes the operations of eleven of the County's special funds as well as the general fund. This budget is 4.2 percent less than the current year's budget, and does not include an increase in property taxes. (Note: There is a pending motion made by Ms. Ford and duly seconded by Ms. Naeole to forward Bill 36 (Comm. 151) to Council with no amendments or recommendations and close file on all related communications.) Forwarded Bill 36 (Comm. 151) to Council with no amendments or recommendations. Ayes: Committee Members Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole, Onishi, Yoshimoto and Chair Yagong. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Enriques. Comm. 151.1: From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated February 27, 2009, transmitting a Close file booklet containing the reports entitled Six Month Progress Report on Program Objectives for FY 2008-09 and Final Status Report on Program Objectives for FY 2007-08. Postponed: April 1, 2009 Ayes: Committee Members Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole, Onishi, Yoshimoto and Chair Yagong. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Enriques. FC-9 Page 4 April 21, 2009 Comm. 152: AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING (Bill 37) THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2009 TO JUNE 30, 2010 (the Capital Improvement Projects Budget for Fiscal Year 2009-2010) From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated February 27, 2009, transmitting for consideration the proposed Capital Budget (CIP) for FY 2009-10, and the Capital Improvements Program for the next six years from Fiscal Year 2009-10 to 2014-15, consisting of 46 projects requiring a total appropriation of $161,882,000, of which approximately $140,172,000 is intended to be funded in whole or part by bonds and $21,710,000 to be funded from Federal Grants Receivable. Postponed: April 1, 2009 (Note: There is a pending motion made by Ms. Naeole and duly seconded by Ms. Ford to forward Bill 37 (Comm. 152) to Council with no amendments or recommendations.) Forwarded Bill 37 (Comm. 152) to Council with no amendments or recommendations. Ayes: Committee Members Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole, Onishi, Yoshimoto and Chair Yagong. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Enriques. Comm. 222: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE 4, DIVISION 1, (Bill 57) SECTION 18-90, SUBSECTION (H), HAWAII COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION (changes the Hele-On bus K6kua Zone from a free program to $1.00 per ride, and extends the K6kua Zone Program until June 30, 2010) From Councilmember Dominic Yagong, dated March 16, 2009, transmitting the above bill. Postponed: April 7, 2009 (Note: There is a pending motion made by Ms. Naeole and duly seconded by Ms. Ford to close file on Comm. 222 and recommend passage of Bill 57 on first reading.) Postponed to Finance Committee meeting scheduled for May 19, 2009. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole, Onishi, Yoshimoto and Chair Yagong. Noes: None. Absent: None. FC-9 Page 5 April 21, 2009 ADJOURNMENT The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8245 by April 16, 2009. 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. 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: • Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa, 78-128 Ehukai Street, Kona; and • County Councilroom, Ben Franklin Tower, 2nd Floor, 333 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo. Public Attendance Via Videoconferencing is available at the locations above and at the Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5 until 4:30 p.m., or later in the event public witness testimony has not been completed. 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 submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fourteen (14) copies for distribution. Testimony may also be submitted before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting (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 counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us. Please submit separate testimony for each item. 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