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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 09/16/1997 1996-1998 21st SESSION G;~ AGENDA ~ `n ~ COMMITTEE ON FINANCE G_r~ Aaron Chung, Chair - John Ray, Vice Chair c 1 Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd, Member G~ ' John Santangelo, Member Al Smith, Member _ Curtis Tyler, Member Dominic Yagong, Member James Y. Arakaki, Ex-Officio Member DATE: September 16, 1997 (Tuesday) PLACE: Councilroom TIME: 10:30 a.m. CALL TO ORDER STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA REFERRALS COmm. 4.19: TRANSFER OF FUNDS AUGUST 16 - AUGUST 31, 1997 From Controller Dixie Kaetsu, dated September 2, 1997, transmitting a Report of Transfers made from August 16 through August 31, 1997, and copies of the approved transfer forms. The report lists transfers for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997. Comm. 462: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION (Res. 150) OF REAL PROPERTY FROM BARBARA STONE - (PUNA) SAX MAP KEY NO (3) ~.-1-116-00 (51,972 SQUARE FEET) From Corporation Counsel Richard D. Wurdeman, dated August 21, 1997, transmitting the above resolution. Comm. 463: ORDINANCE BILL TO INITIATE A CHARTER AMENDMENT OF THE (Bill 130) HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER (1991), AS AMENDED, ARTICLE III, SECTION 3-4, RELATING TO THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH, COUNTY COUNCIL (REGARDING COUNCIL VACANCIES) From Council Chair James Y. Arakaki, dated August 26, 1997, transmitting the above bill, which is proposed as a housekeeping measure. Comm. 464: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY OF HAWAII TO ENTER (Res. 151) INTO AGREEMENT NO. D-6089-7-00-81-55-H, LBR 111-003, WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS, STATE OF HAWAII, PURSUANT TO HRS SECTION 46-8, WHEREBY THE STATE OF HAWAII PROVIDES FUNDS TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAII OFFICE OF AGING TO MAINTAIN PROGRAMS RELEVANT TO SHE NEEDS OF THE ELDERLY From Executive on Aging William Takaba, dated August 20, 1997, transmitting the above resolution. FC-21 Page 2 September 16, 1997 Comm. 465: ORDINANCE BILL REAPPROPRIATING LAPSED INCREMENT IV FUEL (Bill 131) TAX DISTRICT APPROPRIATIONS From Director of Finance Harry A. Takahashi, dated August 25, 1997, transmitting the above bill. Because the original amounts were established by formula and to maintain equity, lapsed district funds would be reappropriated back to the respective districts, as follows: Circle Island $ 598,880.82 Puna 1,986.07 South Hilo 610,223.71 North Hilo 82,400.00 Hamakua 5,972.63 North Kohala 632.08 South Kohala 17,570.56 North Kona 198,133.81 South Kona 96,087.05 Ka'u 216,987?61 Total $1,828,874.34 Comm. 466: ORDINANCE BILL AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 97-82, THE (Bill 132) CAPITAL BUDGET, WHICH PROPOSES AN ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION OF $350,000 FOR COOPER CENTER'S COVERED Qi1TDOOR MULTIPURPQSE COijRT (VOLCANO) From Mayor Stephen K. Yamashiro, dated August 29, 1997, transmitting the above bill. Also transmits the Project Data Sheet and schematic drawings for the project. Comm. 471: HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (HSAC) EXECUTIVE QQNIlvIITTEE NIEETINC OF AUGUST 22. 1997 From Al Smith, Secretary-Treasurer, HSAC, dated August 26, 1997, submitting highlights of the E$ecutive Committee meeting of August 22, 1997. Actions are requested on the following: 1. Honolulu Council Resolution 97-255, urging the Governor and the four counties of the State to collectively establish a statewide uniform alcohol and substance abuse testing policy. (See attached resolution.) ~,,~TION REQUESTED: Support of Honolulu Council Resolution 97-255, by the Hawaii County Council. 2. Proposed interim amendments to the HSAC bylaws and policies dividing the duties of the Secretary-Treasurer into two separate offices and, also, eliminating the office of HSAC Second Vice President. (See attached proposal.) ACTIQN REQUESTED: Support of the proposals by the Hawaii County Council. FC-21 Page 3 September 16, 1997 Comm. 476: ORDINANCE BILL TO REDIRECT PROJECTS FOR DISTRICTS 4, 7 (Bill 136) AND 8 WHICH WERE TRANSFERRED TO THE CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND IN RESOLUTION 113-97 From FC Chair Aaron Chung, dated September 3, 1997, transmitting the above bill. The projects are as follows: Projects for District 7: PATH (Bridge) $31,500 Kona Veterans Cemetery 10,000 Projects for District 8: Kona Veterans Cemetery $10,000 Kona Skateboard Park 10,000 Kona Horseshoe Pits 3,600 Kona Roller Hockey Rink 10,000 Kona Airport Park Bleachers 10,000 The list of District 4 projects will be submitted directly to the Deparment of Parks and Recreation. District 4 Park Improvements will total $60,000. Comm. 346.12: INVESTIGATIVE REPORT REGARDING THE ALLEGED IMPROPRIETIES IN THE RECENT FIRE DEPARTMENT PLACEMENT EXAM FOR FIRE E UIPMENT OPERATOR Copy of memo to Fire Chief Nelson fisuji, from Director of Personnel Michael R. Ben, dated August 25, 1997, transmitting the above report. Comm. 477: PROPOSED ORDINANCE BILL TO INITIATE A CHARTER AMENDMENT OF THE HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER (1991 EDITION), AS AMENDED, BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER PLACING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT UNDER A FIRE COMMISSION AND REPEALING ARTICLE VI, CHA~~ER ~ RELATIN~TQ THE FIRE DEPARTMENT Copy of a letter to Fire Chief Nelson Tsuji, from FC Chair Aaron Chung, dated September 3, 1997, transmitting for information and comments the above proposed ordinance bill. Comm. 477.01: Copy of a letter to Robert Bailey, Hawaii Fire Fighters Association, from FC Chair Aaron Chung, dated September 3, 1997, transmitting for information and comments a proposed bill for an ordinance to initiate a Charter amendment of the Hawaii County Charter (1991 Edition), as amended, by adding a new chapter placing the Fire Department under a Fire Commission and repealing Article VI, Chapter 4, relating to the Fire Department. FC-21 Page 4 September 16, 1997 Comm. 478: PROPOSED ORDINANCE BILL TO INITIATE A CHARTER AMENDMENT BY ADDING NEW SECTIONS UNDER ARTICLE VII, CHAPTER 2, HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER (1991 EDITION), AS AMENDED, RELATING TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT Copy of a letter to Police Chief Wayne Carvalho, from FC Chair Aaron Chung, dated September 3, 1997, transmitting for information and comments the above proposed ordinance bill. The proposed amendments add sections regarding the Statement of Hiring Policy and Political Activities Prohibited. Comm. 478.01: Copy of a letter to Sharon Scheele, Chair, Hawaii County Police Commission, from FC Chair Aaron Chung, dated September 3, 1997, transmitting a copy of a draft bill for an ordinance initiating a charter amendment of the Hawaii County Charter (1991 Edition), as amended, relating to the Police Department. Comm. 479: ORDINANCE BILL TO INITIATE A CHARTER AMENDMENT OF THE (Bill 137) HAWAII COUNTY CHARTER (1991 EDITION), AS AMENDED, CREATING A PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION TO HAVE OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT From Council Member Bobby Jean Leithead-Todd, dated September 3, 1997, transmitting the above bill. Comm. 469.01: REQUESfi TO HAVE COMM. 469 - LETTER FROM HAWAII ISLAND BED AND BREAKFAST (B&B) ASSOCIATION REGARDING THE RECLASSIFICATION OF B&B OPERATIONS TO HOTEL AND RESORT - REFERRED TO FC" S 9/16/97 MEETING From Council Member Joe Reynolds, dated September 4, 1997, requesting that Comm. 469 from Piper McKern, Hawaii Island B&B Association, dated August 22, 1997, commenting on the recent decision of the Finance Department-Real Property fiaz Division, to reclassify bed and breakfast operations from the "Homeowner" class to "Hotel and Resort," be considered by the Finance Committee on September 16, 1997. FC-21 Page 5 September 16, 1997 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 September 11, 1997. Persons using TDDs may call 961-8521. (Copies of this agenda and the 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) and Channel 12 (Kona) - The Public Works & Parks Committee and Finance Committee meetings can be seen on Tuesday, September 16 at 8:30 p.m. and Tuesday, September 23 at 8:30 p.m. The Human Services & Economic Development Committee meeting can be seen on Thursday, September 18 at 8:30 p.m. and Thursday, September 25 at 8:30 p.m. All Committee meetings can be seen on Sunday, September 28 at 9 a.m.