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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 10/20/2009 2008-2010 Dennis "Fresh" Onishi Chair Donald Ikeda Vice Chair DATE: PLACE: TIME: Guy Enriques, Member Brenda Ford, Member Kelly Greenwell, Member Pete Hoffmann, Member Emily I. Naeole, Member Dominic Yagong Member J Yoshimoto, Member HAW AI'I COUNTY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON FINANCE 19th Session l""o..) = c::> ...-) ~ 8Q C=> C? :IJ I,...,......~ -l Z\-'~ ...... r-r~ -..:"' t ' . ......' W ~o!"*";"" . . " " --;;", lO ',- I:) ......... :::3 >",. .....,.....1'" .} ; r i"'" t--'; -' .. '- C:l 0 October 20, 2009 (Tuesday) Councilroom Ben Franklin Building, 2nd Floor 333 Knauea Ave. Hilo, Hawai'i 9:30 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. 4.4: Comm. 563: (Bill 158) Comm.564: (Res. 250-09) FIRST QUARTER REPORT OF CLAIMS/CASES - JULY THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009; FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 From Deputy Corporation Counsel Joseph K. Kamelamela, dated October 2,2009, transmitting the above report, pursuant to Section 2-9 of the Hawai'i County Code. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 09-65, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1,2009 TO JUNE 30, 2010 (adds the Public Works, Kaiimana Drive Flood Protection project for $191,000 to the Capital Budget; this project will develop flood protection structures along the Wailuku-Alenaio Watershed) From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated October 1, 2009, transmitting the above bill. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE MA YOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI'I DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR A JOB ACCESS AND REVERSE COMMUTE GRANT; and (Note: Bill 159, also related to Comm. 564, continues on the next page.) Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer FC-19 Page 2 October 20, 2009 (Bill 159) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 09-64, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2010 (appropriates revenues of $312,716 in the Federal Grants - Job Access and Reverse Commute account; and appropriates same to the Mass Transit Agency, Job Access and Reverse Commute account. These funds will be used to provide increased transportation service for working commuters and those seeking employment) From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated October 1, 2009, transmitting the above resolution and bill. Comm. 565: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO (Res. 251-09) AN INTER-GOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU, PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR REAL PROPERTY TAX SUPPORT SERVICES; AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR (a cost-sharing agreement to provide support services such as development and maintenance of an appraisal and building classification manual; training and technical support for valuation methodology; and technical support for standards, procedures and reports, including any non-appraisal manuals, relating to system-wide quality controls) From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated October 1, 2009, transmitting the above resolution. Comm. 566: A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING/APPROPRIATING AN APPROPRIATION OUT (Res. 252-09) AND FROM THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT(S) AND CREDITING SAME TO A DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT(S) {transfers revenues of $69,500 out and from the Geothermal Other Current Expenses account; and credits same to the following Geothermal Parks and Recreation accounts: Equipment ($64,000) for security guard services at Pohoiki Park, and Other Current Expenses ($5,500) for a pool vacuum at Pahoa Pool} From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated October 1, 2009, transmitting the above resolution. Comm. 569: LIMITED SCOPE PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE HIGHWAY FUND From Legislative Auditor Colleen Schrandt, dated October 7, 2009, transmitting the above audit for the Council's review. Comm. 570: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION (Bill 160) BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COSTS OF VARIOUS IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY; FIXING THE FORM, DENOMINATIONS, AND CERTAIN OTHER DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR SALE TO THE PUBLIC; AND AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF OTHER ACTIONS RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE BONDS (principle amount not to exceed $31 million) From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated October 7, 2009, transmitting the above bill. FC-19 Page 3 October 20, 2009 Comm. 571: AN ORDNANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 08-106, AS AMENDED BY (Bill 161) ORDINANCE NOS. 09-92 AND 09-92A, PERTAINING TO THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING VARIOUS PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS DESCRIBED THEREIN (amends Exhibit A, Draft 3, to Exhibit A, Draft 4, to adjust funding for various projects based on actual needs that differ from the original estimates in the bond ordinance and subsequent amendment) From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated October 6, 2009, transmitting the above bill. Comm. 573: A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE AMERICAN REINVESTMENT AND (Res. 254-09) RECOVERY ACT (requests the Council understand and pursue ARRA funding) From Councilmember Kelly Greenwell, dated October 8, 2009, transmitting the above resolution. Comm. 574: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COUNTY COUNCIL TO PURSUE FEDERAL (Res. 255-09) FUNDING FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE OLD KONA DUMP From Councilmember Kelly Greenwell, dated October 8, 2009, transmitting the above resolution. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Comm. 452: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF CERTAIN FORMER HAMAKUA (Res. 216-09) SUGAR COMPANY, INC. LANDS NOW UNDER COUNTY OWNERSHIP (for lands located in Pa`auilo, by auction, land exchange by negotiation and short-term lease by auction, sealed bids or negotiation) From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated July 23, 2009, transmitting the above resolution. Postponed: August 4, 2009 Postponed: August 18, 2009 (Note: There is a pending motion made by Ms. Naeole and duly seconded by Mr. Onishi to close file on Comm. 452 and recommend adoption of Res. 216-09.) Comm. 452.1 From Councilmember Dominic Yagong, dated August 3, 2009, submitting proposed amendments to Res. 216-09, as listed. ADJOURNMENT The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8245 by October 15, 2009. Relay users please call 711-961-8245 to contact our office. FC-19 Page 4 October 20, 2009 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. Public Attendance Via Videoconference is available at the following locations until 4:30 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. 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 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. Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 52: Food & Energy Sustainability and Finance Committee meetings - Tuesdays, October 27 and November 3, 2009 at 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Public Works & Intergovernmental Relations, Planning, and Public Safety & Parks and Recreation Committee meetings - Thursdays, October 29 and November 5, 2009 at 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.; and all five Committee meetings - Saturday, October 31, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. These airtimes are subject to preemption by broadcasts from the State Legislature.