HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE FC 11/03/2009 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
20 Session
DATE:
November 3, 2009 (Tuesday)
PLACE:
Councilroom
nd
Ben Franklin Building, 2 Floor
333 Kilauea Ave.
Hilo, Hawai‘i
TIME:
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: 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.
Close file:
Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann,
Ikeda, Yoshimoto and Chair Onishi.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Naeole and Yagong.
Comm. 92.3: QUARTERLY 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.
Close file:
Ayes: Committee Members Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann,
Ikeda, Yoshimoto and Chair Onishi.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Enriques, Naeole and Yagong.
Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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Comm. 576: NOTICE OF ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND ANTICIPATION
NOTE, SERIES A, NUMBERED R-1 (in the principal amount of $5 million, bearing an
interest rate of 1.25 percent per annum payable at maturity; the note matures on
February 25, 2010)
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated October 9, 2009, transmitting the above
notice, pursuant to the authorizing ordinances.
Close file:
Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Greenwell, Hoffmann,
Ikeda, Yoshimoto and Chair Onishi.
Noes: Committee Member Ford.
Absent: Committee Members Naeole and Yagong.
Comm. 577: SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMARY OF INDEBTEDNESS OF THE COUNTY OF
HAWAI‘I 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, Hawai‘i
Revised Statutes.
Close file:
Ayes: Committee Members Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann,
Ikeda, Yoshimoto and Chair Onishi.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Enriques, Naeole and Yagong.
Comm. 588: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO
(Res. 261-09) AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I 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
Recommend adoption of Res. 261-09:
Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann,
Ikeda, Yoshimoto and Chair Onishi.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Naeole and Yagong.
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(Bill 164) 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 $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.
Recommends passage of Bill 164 on first reading:
Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann,
Ikeda, Yoshimoto and Chair Onishi.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Naeole and Yagong.
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
Recommends adoption of Res. 262-09:
Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann,
Ikeda, Yoshimoto and Chair Onishi.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Naeole and Yagong.
(Bill 165) 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 $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 Hawai‘i, as listed
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated October 21, 2009, transmitting the above
resolution and bill.
Recommends passage of Bill 165 on first reading:
Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann,
Ikeda, Yoshimoto and Chair Onishi.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Naeole and Yagong.
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Comm. 590: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 09-64, AS AMENDED, THE
(Bill 166) OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I 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 Hawai‘i County)
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated October 21, 2009, transmitting the above
bill.
Recommends passage of Bill 166 on first reading:
Ayes: Committee Members Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann,
Ikeda, Yoshimoto and Chair Onishi.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Enriques, Naeole and Yagong.
Comm. 591: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE MONETARY
(Res. 263-09) CONTRIBUTION FROM THE FIREMANS FUND INSURANCE COMPANY FOR
THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT; and
Recommends adoption of Res. 263-09:
Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann,
Ikeda, Yoshimoto and Chair Onishi.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Naeole and Yagong.
(Bill 167) 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 $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.
Recommends passage of Bill 167 on first reading:
Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann,
Ikeda, Yoshimoto and Chair Onishi.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Naeole and Yagong.
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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.
Recommends adoption of Res. 264-09:
Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann,
Ikeda, Yoshimoto and Chair Onishi.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Naeole and Yagong.
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 HAWAI‘I
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated October 20, 2009, transmitting the above
resolution.
Recommends adoption of Res. 266-09:
Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann,
Ikeda, Yoshimoto and Chair Onishi.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Naeole and Yagong.
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.)
Postponed to November 17, 2009:
Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Yoshimoto
and Chair Onishi.
Noes: Councilmember Greenwell.
Absent: Committee Members Naeole and Yagong.
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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.)
Recommends passage of Bill 161, as amended (to Draft 2), on first reading:
Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Greenwell, Hoffmann,
Ikeda, Yoshimoto and Chair Onishi.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Members Naeole and Yagong.
ADJOURNMENT
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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.
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