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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 10/14/1997 1996-1998 23rd SESSION AGENDA COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Aaron Chung, Chair John Ray, Vice Chair - Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd, Member John Santangelo, Member C7 Al Smith, Member ~ n Curtis Tyler, Member Dominic Yagong, Member _ James Y. Arakaki, Ea-Officio Member DATE: October 14, 1997 (Tuesday) - PLACE: Councilroom ' TIME: 10:30 a.m. ' CALL TO ORDER STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA REFERRALS Comm. 492: AMENDMENT TO OPERATING BUDGET - PLANNING DEPARTMENT'S (Bill 143) RFntJEST TO UTILIZE FUNDS FROM THE GEOTHERMAL ASSET FUND From Finance Director Harry A. Takahashi, dated September 8, 1997, transmitting the above bill. The funds will be utilized to 1) supplement the consultant services contract to assist the Planning Commission in the review of claims and 2) for payment of claims to people whom the Planning Commission finds have been adversely impacted by activities authorized or unauthorized by GRP No. 2., and to authorize payment for community approved geothermal impact mitigation projects within the Puna District. Comm. 513: RESOLUTION INCREASING TIME ELEMENT FOR BUILDING AND (Res. 165) GROUNDS HELPER (POSITION NO. 2066) FROM A 2/5T TEMPORARY TO FULL-TIME TEMPORARY - DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION From Finance Director Harry A. Takahashi, dated September 19, 1997, transmitting the above resolution. This change would enable the Parks Maintenance Division to utilize this position islandwide without interrupting the work day or work week, whenever the need arises. FC-23 Page 2 October 14, 1997 COmm. 514: ORDINANCE BILL TO ADD THE HILO ROAD IMPROVEMENTS (Bill 146) PROJECT AND THE KONA ROAD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO THE CAPITAL BUDGET ($240.000) From Finance Director Harry A. Takahashi, dated September 22, 1997, transmitting the above bill. The Hilo Road Improvements project ($120,000) includes construction of concrete retaining walls and installation of metal guardrails on Kinoole, Haihai and Komohana Streets. The Kona Road Improvements project ($120,000) includes widening and resurfacing of portions of Mamalahoa Highway from Palani Road to Halekii Street. Comm. 520: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO ENTER (Res. 166) INTO AGREEMENT EOA REF. NO. HA-IIIA-98-3(N) WITH THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE ON AGING, STATE OF HAWAII, FOR OLDER AMERICAN ACT FUNDS FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING From William Takaba, Executive on Aging, Office of Aging, dated September 19, 1997, transmitting the above resolution which authorizes the Council Chair to sign the contract on behalf of the Council and copies of the subject contract. Comm. 521: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF HAWAII COUNTY CODE (Bill 147) 1983 (1995 EDITION) BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING TO THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH AND ITS ABILITY TO CONTRACT FOR SFRVICES From Council Chair James Arakaki, dated September 18, 1997, transmitting the above bill which authorizes the Council Chair, not the Mayor, to sign contracts falling within the scope of the legislative program. FC-23 Page 3 October 14, 1997 Comm. 522: HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (HSAC) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 26, 1997 From Al Smith, Secretary-Treasurer, HSAC, dated October 2, 1997, submitting highlights of the Executive Committee meeting of September 26, 1997. Actions are requested on the following: 1. Proposals for the 1998 HSAC Legislative Package. Items suggested were Privatization, Tort Reform, Transient Accommodation Taz and the Indemnification of the Counties when issuing building permits on Hawaiian Home Lands. ACTION REQUESTED: Submit proposals for the 1998 Legislative Package by October 31, 1997. 2. Proposed 1998 HSAC Legislative Program Policy Statement. ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of the Policy Statement by the Hawaii County Council. NEW BUSINESS/STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC/ADJOURNMENT The meeting place is accessible for persons with physical disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations to attend this meeting should call 961-8245 for information by October 10, 1997. Persons using TDDs may call 961-8521. (Copies of this agenda and all communications are posted and filed at the County Clerk's Office in Hilo and the Office of the Mayor, Kailua-Kona. For further information, please call 961-8245. Those wishing to testify, please register with the County Clerk's staff prior to the convening of the meeting. If possible, submit fifteen (15) written copies of testimony to staff prior to the convening of the meeting.) GOVERNMENT ACCESS TELEVISION: Channel 4 (Hilo) and Channel 12 (Kona) - The Public Works & Parks Committee and Finance Committee meetings can be seen on Tuesday, October 14 at 8:30 p.m. and Tuesday, October 21 at 8:30 p.m. The Planning Committee meeting can be seen on Thursday, October 16 at 8:30 p.m. and on Thursday, October 23 at 8:30 p.m. All the above meetings will be aired on Sunday, October 26 at 9 a.m.