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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 08/04/2009 2008-2010J YOSHIMOTO Chnir ~G Presid(ng Officer 19'x' Session COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai `i Huwui `i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Huwai `i 96720 GUY ENRIQUES BRENDA FORD KELLY GREENWELL PETE HOFFMANN DONALDIKEDA EMILY L NAEOLE DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI DOMINIC YAGONG rv 0 ,_~ ^~~ L : r,:'1 r- _ `r~ N ~.. ORDER OF BUSINESS ~ -_' co - SPECIAL MCETING OF THE HAWAI`1 COUNTY COUNCIL ~--' 333 Kilauea Avenue ~` (Ben Franklin Building) Second Floor, Council Room Hilo, Hawaii Tuesday, August 4, 2009 8:00 a.m. INVOCATION CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OP MINUTES Reverend Tag Taggart of Center for Spiritual Living ('Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawnl `i County is mi Egual Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawaii County Council-19 Page 2 August 4, 2009 MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE 8:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 217-09: Reverts the Council Vice Chair, Committee Chairs, and Committee Vice Chairs Back to Their Assignments Before the Adoption of Resolutions No. 200-09 and 201-09. {Resolution Nos. 200-09 and 201-09 were adopted on June 16, 2009, which changed the Council Vice Chair and Committee Chair/Vice Chair assignments, respectively. Following its adoption, a lawsuit was filed against the Hawaii County Council alleging that the Council violated the Sunshine Law and further alleges that the reorganization and all post-reorganization actions by the Council are invalid. This measure rescinds Resolution Nos. 200-09 and 201-09 and will allow the Council to move forward with its business while the lawsuit is pending. } Re: Comm. 454 Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) REPORTS REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION A 2/3 vote pursuant to HRS Section 92-4 and Rule 10 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting. OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation "By Request" on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should ca11961-8255 by July 31, 2009. Relay users please ca11711(961-8255) 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 ca11961-8255. Public Attendance Via Videoconference is available at the following locations unti14:30 p.m., or later in the event public witness testimony has not been completed: Kona Council Office, Kailua Trade Center, 75-5706 Hanama Place, Suite 109, Kailua-Kona; and Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center, 64-1067 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 5. Hawaii County Council-19 Page 3 August 4, 2009 If for technical or other unanticipated circumstances the video connection cannot be made and/or is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. 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 Street, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to counciltestimon ~ a,co.hawaii.hi.us. Please submit separate testimony for each item. Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television -Channel 52: Wednesday's, August 12 and 19, 2009, at 6 p.m.; Friday's, August 14 and 21, 2009, at 12 p.m.; and Sunday's, August 16 and 23, 2009, at 9 a.m. These airtimes are subject to preemption by broadcasts from the State Legislature. UPCOMING MEETINGS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2009 COUNCIL 9:00 AM. TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2009 COMMITTEES TBA WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2009 COUNCIL 9:00 AM. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO 333 Kilauea Avenue Ben Franklin Building Second Floor SHERATON KEAUHOU BAY RESORT & SPA SHERATON KEAUHOU BAY RESORT & SPA