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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 11/03/2009 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 20th Session l""-...) c:.-:'.>> c=.a c..;:;) (") <:::::) 2n C":l .....,-..,. z~ -i ....,/j'..... n'~ N . ' I, ~-. --. ,-"' , -.J -11 --. :D <<' , ::3 ., ~ ~ ;~- -,' r-'> j I 1 ).... :'1'1 ...... C:; ~~:~' 0 W'Z) November 3,2009 (Tuesday) Councilroom Ben Franklin Building, 2nd Floor 333 KTIauea Ave. Hilo, Hawai'i 10:45 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. 24.16: Comm. 92.3: Comm. 576: TRANSFER OF FUNDS - OCTOBER 1 THROUGH 15. 2009 From Deputy Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated October 21,2009, transmitting a Report of Transfers Authorized showing transfers made from October 1 through October 15,2009. QUARTERL Y REALLOCATION REPORT - FIRST QUARTER (JULY THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2009) OF THE 2009-2010 FISCAL YEAR From Director of Human Resources Michael R. Ben, dated October 20,2009, transmitting the above report. NOTICE OF ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ANTICIPATION NOTE, SERIES A, NUMBERED R-l (in the principal amount of $5 million, bearing an interest rate of 1.25 percent per annum payable at maturity; the note matures on Februarv 25. 2010) From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated October 9, 2009, transmitting the above notice, pursuant to the authorizing ordinances. Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer FC-20 Page 2 November 3, 2009 Comm. 577: SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMARY OF INDEBTEDNESS OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII AS OF OCTOBER 15, 2009 From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated October 8, 2009, transmitting the above document with supporting schedules, pursuant to Section 47C-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes. Comm. 588: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO (Res. 261-09) AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND TOURISM, PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, TO DEVELOP A MASTER PLAN FOR THE NORTH KOHALA AGRICULTURAL PROCESSING FACILITY; and (Bill 164) 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 $20,000 in the Federal Grants - North Kohala Agricultural Processing Facility Grant Account; and appropriates same to the Department of Research and Development, North Kohala Agricultural Processing Facility Grant Account; these funds will be used to develop a master plan for the facility, which will serve the community by enabling farmers to process taro into poi and their vegetables into value added products) From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated October 21, 2009, transmitting the above resolution and bill. Comm. 589: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A (Res. 262-09) AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PURSUANT TO HRS 46-7, FOR THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION GRANT PROJECT; and (Bill 165) 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 $737,800 in the Federal Grants - Energy Efficiency and Conservation Grant Account; and appropriates same to the Department of Research and Development, Energy Efficiency and Conservation Grant Account; these funds will be used to implement four energy efficiency activities for the County of Hawaii, as listed From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated October 21, 2009, transmitting the above resolution and bill. FC-20 Page 3 November 3, 2009 Comm. 590: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 09-64, AS AMENDED, THE (Bill 166) OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2010 (appropriates revenues of $71,300 in the Federal Grants - FEMA DFIRM Grant Account; and appropriates same to the Department of Public Works, FEMA DFIRM Grant Account; these funds will pay for necessary equipment and reimburse the County Data Systems' Graphic Information System Division for preparing the revised riverine portions of the FEMA preliminary Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps for Hawaii County) From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated October 21, 2009, transmitting the above bill. Comm. 591: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE MONETARY (Res. 263-09) CONTRIBUTION FROM THE FIREMANS FUND INSURANCE COMPANY FOR THE HAWAII FIRE DEPARTMENT; and (Bill 167) 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 $6,792 in the Contribution from Private Source Account; and appropriates same to the Fire Department, Fireman's Fund Grant Account; these funds will used to purchase video teleconferencing equipment for fire stations, upgraded portable fire extinguisher training equipment, a public address system and building materials for training props) From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated October 20, 2009, transmitting the above resolution and bill. Comm. 592: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY (Res. 264-09) DONATION OF $5,000 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION (from the Target Corporation, to be used to support activities/projects at the Kekuaokalani Gym-Park Complex) From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated October 21, 2009, transmitting the above resolution. Comm. 594: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO DISPOSE OF (Res. 266-09) REAL PROPERTIES, TAX MAP KEYS (3)5-4-002-008 (TANK SITE) AND (3)5-4-003-016 (CHLORINATOR SITE), TO THE WATER BOARD OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAII From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated October 20, 2009, transmitting the above resolution. FC-20 Page 4 November 3, 2009 UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 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: October 20, 2009 (Note: There is a pending motion made by Mr. Greenwell and duly seconded by Ms. Ford to close file on Comm. 566 and recommend adoption of Res. 252-09.) 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: October 20, 2009 (Note: There is a pending motion made by Mr. Hoffmann and duly seconded by Ms. Ford to close file on Comm. 571 and recommend passage of Bill 161 on first reading.) ADJOURNMENT The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8245 by October 29, 2009. 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-20 Page 5 November 3, 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. 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: Human Services & Economic Development and Finance Committee meetings - Tuesdays, November 10 and 17, 2009 at 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Public Works & Intergovernmental Relations, Public Safety and Parks & Recreation, and Planning Committee meetings - Thursdays, November 12 and 19, 2009 at 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.; and all five Committee meetings - Saturday, November 14, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. These airtimes are subject to preemption by broadcasts from the State Legislature.