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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE FC 02/06/1997 1996-1998 3rd SESSION AGENDA COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Aaron Chung, Chair John Ray, Vice Chair _ Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd, Member John Santangelo, Member - Al Smith, Member Curtis Tyler, Member Dominic Yagong, Member James Y. Arakaki, Ex-Officio Member v2 Y' DATE: February 6, 1997 (Thursday) PLACE: Councilroom TIME: 10:30 a.m. CALL TO ORDER STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON COMMS. 114 and 125 Comm. 114: APPOINTMENT TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION - RAYMOND G. C'ARVALHO I I From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated January 8, 1997, submitting for confirmation the following appointment to the Hawaii County Liquor Commission: Mr. Raymond G. Carvalho, II, of Puna and a 49-year resident of Hawaii who, since 1980, has been the owner of Carvalho's Plumbing Service. He has no party affiliation. If confirmed, Mr. Carvalho will replace Eleanor J. G. Morita of Puna, whose term expired on December 31, 1996, and will serve a term which ends on December 31, 2001. Comm. 125: APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS - WARREN P. CHONG From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated January 27, 1997, submitting for confirmation the following appointment to the Hawaii County Board of Ethics: Mr. Warren P. Chong, of Kona who, since 1989, has been the field representative of the Hawaii Carpenters Union. He is a registered Democrat. If confirmed, Mr. Chong will replace Stephen G. Bess of Waimea, whose term expired on December 31, 1996. He will serve a term to end December 31, 2001. FC-3 Page 2 February 6, 1997 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA REFERRALS Comm. 4.4: TRANSFER OF FUNDS - JANUARY 1 - 15, 1997 From Controller Dixie Kaetsu, dated January 21, 1997, transmitting a Report of Transfers Authorized showing transfers made from January 1 through January 15, 1997, and copies of the approved transfer forms. Comm. 105: ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20, OF THE HAWAII COUNTY (Bill 36) CODE 1983 (1995 EDITION), RELATING TO REFUSE (COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE TIPPING FEES) From Chief Engineer Donna Fay K. Kiyosaki, dated January 13, 1997, transmitting the above bill. The proposed changes will make the late charge fees more reasonable and will also be a benefit to the County in terms of being able to program the charges automatically into the billing system. Comm. 109: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE LEASING OF COUNTY LANDS FOR (Res. 29) AGRICULTURAL AND TIMBER USES BY SEALED BIDS OR NEGOTIATIONS From Finance Director Harry A. Takahashi, dated January 15, 1997, transmitting the above resolution. Attaches list of lands which the County desires to lease (Exhibit A). States his department held a public informational meeting on January 9, 1997 at the Paauilo Gym to discuss the use of the land acquired from Hamakua Sugar Company and that the attendees were in favor of a lease up to five years rather than a month-to-month permit. Comm. 119: AMENDMENT TO THE CAPITAL BUDGET TO INCLUDE THE KONA (Bill 38) ROAD IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE II PROJECT FOR $6 MILLION, WHICH INCLUDES RESURFACING OF PORTIONS OF ALII DRIVE AND PALANI ROAD AND SIGHT DISTANCE IMPROVEMENTS ON A GFrTION OF MAMALAHOA HIGHWAY From Finance Director Harry A. Takahashi, dated January 17, 1997, transmitting the above bill. Comm. 120: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A THREE-WAY (Res. 32) GATED WATER MANIFOLD APPLIANCE FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FROM CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES From Fire Chief Nelson M. Tsuji, dated January 24, 1997, transmitting the above resolution. The value of this donation is $915.00. The acceptance of this three-way gated water manifold appliance will increase the firefighting ability of the Fire Department. FC-3 Page 3 February 6, 1997 Comm. 100: APPOINTMENT OF HARRY TAKAHASHI AS FINANCE DIRECTOR FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated January 14, 1997, submitting for confirmation the appointment of Harry Takahashi as Finance Director for the County of Hawaii. Mr. Takahashi has extensive experience in Hawaii County government and has served as Finance Director for the past three-and-a-half years. Comm. 101: APPOINTMENT OF NELSON TSUJI AS CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated January 14, 1997, submitting for confirmation the appointment of Nelson Tsuji as Chief of the Fire Department for the County of Hawaii. Mr. Tsuji has extensive experience with the Fire Department and has served as Fire Chief for the past four years. Comm. 102: APPOINTMENT OF RICHARD WURDEMAN AS CORPORATION COUNSEL FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated January 14, 1997, submitting for confirmation the appointment of Richard Wurdeman as Corporation Counsel for the County of Hawaii. Mr. Wurdeman is a licensed attorney who has served as Corporation Counsel for the past four years. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Comm. 87: AMENDMENT TO THE CAPITAL BUDGET TO INCLUDE THE PAUKA'A (Bill 31) COMMUNITY COLLECTOR SEWER ($2,500,000) AND THE WAIAKEA (Bill 32) HOUSELOT COLLECTOR SEWER, PHASE II ($6,900,000) PROJECTS; AND AN ORDINANCE BILL AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $9,400,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE PROJECTS From Director of Finance Harry A. Takahashi, dated January 8, 1997, transmitting the above bills. Bill 32 would authorize issuance of the general obligation bonds for the purpose of securing the payment of a loan by the State Revolving Fund (SRF). FC-3 Page 4 February 7, 1997 NEW BUSINESS/STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC/ADJOURNMENT (Anyone having a mobility, visual or hearing impairment which might require special assistance in attending this meeting is asked to call 961-8245 by February 4, 1997) (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.) PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION: Channel 4 (Hilo) - The Public Works & Parks Committee and Finance Committee meetings can be seen on Thursday, February 6, 1997 at 8:30 p.m. and Thursday, February 13, 1997 at 8:30 p.m. The Human Services and Economic Development Committee and Planning Committee meetings will be aired on Tuesday, February 11, 1997 at 9:00 p.m. All Committee meetings can be seen on Sunday, February 16, 1997 at 9:00 a.m. Channel 12 (Kona) - The Public Works & Parks Committee, Finance Committee, Human Services & Economic Development Committee and Planning Committee meetings can be seen on Friday, February 7, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. The Public Works & Parks Committee and Finance Committee meetings will be shown on Wednesday, February 12, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. The Human Services and Economic Development Committee and Planning Committee meetings will air on Friday, February 14, 1997 at 6:00 p.m. All Committee meetings will be shown on Sunday, February 9, 1997 at 9:00 a.m.