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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 10/20/2009 2008-2010 ACTIONS Dennis "Fresh" Onishi Guy Enriques, Member Brenda Ford, ChairMember Kelly Greenwell, Member Pete Hoffmann, Member Donald IkedaEmily I. Naeole, Member Dominic Yagong Vice ChairMember , J Yoshimoto, Member HAWAI‘I COUNTY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON FINANCE th 19 Session DATE: October 20, 2009 (Tuesday) PLACE: Councilroom nd Ben Franklin Building, 2 Floor 333 Kilauea Ave. Hilo, Hawai‘i TIME: 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: 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. Close file: Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Vice Chair Ikeda. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Naeole and Onishi. 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 Comm. 563: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 09-65, AS AMENDED, (Bill 158) RELATING TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2009 TO JUNE 30, 2010 (adds the Public Works, Kaumana 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. Recommends passage of Bill 158 on first reading: Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Vice Chair Ikeda. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Naeole and Onishi. Comm. 564: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO (Res. 250-09) 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 Recommends adoption of Res. 250-09: Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Vice Chair Ikeda. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Naeole and Onishi. (Bill 159) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 09-64, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I 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. Recommends passage of Bill 159 on first reading: Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Vice Chair Ikeda. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Naeole and Onishi. FC-19 Page 3 October 20, 2009 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. Recommends adoption of Res. 251-09: Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Vice Chair Ikeda. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Naeole and Onishi. 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. Postponed to November 3, 2009: Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Vice Chair Ikeda. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Naeole and Onishi. 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. Close file: Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Vice Chair Ikeda. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Naeole and Onishi. FC-19 Page 4 October 20, 2009 Comm. 570: AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION (Bill 160) BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I 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. Recommends passage of Bill 160 on first reading: Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Vice Chair Ikeda. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Naeole and Onishi. 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. Postponed to November 3, 2009: Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Vice Chair Ikeda. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Naeole and Onishi. 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. Recommends adoption of Res. 254-09: Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Vice Chair Ikeda. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Naeole and Onishi. FC-19 Page 5 October 20, 2009 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. Recommends adoption of Res. 255-09: Ayes: Committee Members Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann Yagong, and Vice Chair Ikeda. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Enriques, Naeole, Onishi and Yoshimoto. 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.) Recommends adoption of Res. 216-09: Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ikeda, Naeole, Yoshimoto and Chair Onishi. Noes: Committee Members Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann and Yagong. Absent: None. 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 October 15, 2009 this meeting should call 961-8245 by . Relay users please call 711-961-8245 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 call 961-8245. FC-19 Page 6 October 20, 2009 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. fourteen (14) Submitting Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to copies for distribution. Testimony may also be submitted the meeting (1) by mail to the County Clerk’s Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni St., Hilo, Hawai‘i, 96720; (2) by Please submit separate facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us. 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.