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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 05/05/2009 2008-2010 ACTIONS Dominic Yagong Guy Enriques, Member Brenda Ford, ChairMember Kelly Greenwell, Member Pete Hoffmann, Member Donald IkedaEmily I. Naeole, Member Dennis “Fresh” Onishi Vice ChairMember , J Yoshimoto, Member HAWAI‘I COUNTY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON FINANCE th 10 Session DATE: May 5, 2009 (Tuesday) PLACE: Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa 78-128 Ehukai Street Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i TIME: 3:30 p.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. 281: PRESENTATION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE ON THE MONTHLY Close file BUDGET STATUS REPORT From Councilmember Brenda Ford, dated April 23, requesting 15 minutes for the above presentation. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole, Onishi, Yoshimoto and Chair Yagong. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Greenwell. Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer FC-10 Page 2 May 5, 2009 Comm. 282: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER (Res. 126-09) FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR ONE HUNDRED (100) MOBILE DATA TERMINAL FOR THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT (for police officers’ immediate access to the data base to check warrants, Temporary Restraining Orders, and prior arrest information) From Finance Director Nancy E. Crawford, dated April 23, 2009, transmitting the above resolution. Recommends adoption of Res. 126-09. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole, Onishi, Yoshimoto and Chair Yagong. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Greenwell. Comm. 283: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24, ARTICLE 4 OF THE HAWAI‘I (Bill 71) COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION AS AMENDED), VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, RELATING TO FEES (to change the calculation of penalties for payment of vehicle weight tax from 10 percent of the amount due to flat fees of $8 for vehicles taxed at the passenger car rate and $20 for vehicles taxed at the commercial rate) From Finance Director Nancy E. Crawford, dated April 23, 2009, transmitting the above bill. Recommends passage of Bill 71 on first reading. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole, Yoshimoto and Chair Yagong. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Greenwell and Onishi. Comm. 284: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 18, ARTICLES 1 AND 2, OF THE (Bill 72) HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO COMMON CARRIERS, TAXICABS AND SCHOOL BUSES (adds a definition for “director of finance” to Section 18 because other sections of the chapter now use that term, and Section 18-38 is amended to replace the term “serial” with the correct term “permit,” referring number on the taxi permit; and to remove the requirement that the driver’s home address be displayed, by replacing that with the taxi company name) From Finance Director Nancy E. Crawford, dated April 23, 2009, transmitting the above bill. Recommends passage of Bill 72 on first reading. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole, Onishi, Yoshimoto and Chair Yagong. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Greenwell. FC-10 Page 3 May 5, 2009 Comm. 288: A RESOLUTION FOR THE COUNTY COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY OF (Res. 128-09) HAWAI‘I TO INITIATE A FURLOUGH FOR ALL NON-BARGAINED-FOR, NON-UNION EMPLOYEES FOR ONE DAY OR MORE PER MONTH IN THE INTEREST OF BALANCING THE BUDGET, AND PROVIDING LEADERSHIP IN MANAGEMENT (authorizes one day or more per month furloughs for appointed employees in the Legislative Branch) From Councilmember Brenda J. Ford, dated April 23, 2009, transmitting the above resolution. Res. 128-09 as amended, withdrawn. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole, Onishi and Yoshimoto. Noes: Chair Yagong. Absent: Committee Member Greenwell. Comm. 289: A RESOLUTION TO REQUIRE THE MAYOR OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I (Res. 129-09) TO INITIATE A FURLOUGH FOR ALL NON-BARGAINED-FOR, NON-UNION EMPLOYEES FOR ONE DAY PER MONTH IN THE INTEREST OF BALANCING THE BUDGET, AND PROVIDING LEADERSHIP IN MANAGEMENT {authorizes one day per month furloughs for appointed employees in the Executive Branch (Administration)} From Councilmember Brenda J. Ford, dated April 23, 2009, transmitting the above resolution. Res. 129-09 withdrawn by introducer. FC-10 Page 4 May 5, 2009 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Comm. 194: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A PAY PLAN FOR PERSONS EMPLOYED BY (Bill 50) THE COUNTY OTHER THAN THOSE WHOSE PAY IS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, DESIGNATING PAYROLL PERIODS, PAY DAYS, PRESCRIBING REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO OFFICIAL FIDELITY BONDS, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 08-85 AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO, SAID ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE SALARY ORDINANCE OF 2009 (amends Sections 3(B), 7.01 relating to pay grades and titles in the County Clerk’s office; and 7.02(b) and 7.06 relating to titles in the Office of Housing and Community Development) From Finance Director Nancy E. Crawford, dated March 2, 2009, transmitting the above bill. (Note: There is a pending motion made by Mr. Onishi and duly seconded by Ms. Naeole to close file on Comm. 194 and all related communications and recommend passage of Bill 50 on first reading.) Recommends passage of Bill 50 on first reading. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ikeda, Naeole, Onishi and Yoshimoto. Noes: Committee Members Ford, Hoffmann and Chair Yagong. Absent: Committee Member Greenwell. Comm. 194.1: From County Clerk Kenneth G. Goodenow, dated March 25, 2009. Close file Postponed: March 17, 2009 Postponed: April 7, 2009 FC-10 Page 5 May 5, 2009 Comm. 257: A RESOLUTION TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 296-07, WHICH (Res. 105-09) PRIORITIZED LANDS TO BE ACQUIRED PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I CODE SECTION 2-218, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED) {the prioritized list is as follows: 1) Kawa‘a/Kawa‘a Bay; 2) Pa‘o‘o Ahupua‘a parcel; 3) Honolulu Landing parcel; 4) Wai‘ele parcel; and 5) Puapua‘a properties} From County Clerk Kenneth G. Goodenow, dated April 8, 2009, transmitting the above resolution. (Note: There is a pending motion made by Ms. Naeole and duly seconded by Mr. Hoffmann to close file on Comm. 257 and recommend adoption on Res. 105-09.) Recommends adoption of Res. 105-09. Ayes: Committee Members Enriques, Ford, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Naeole, Onishi, Yoshimoto and Chair Yagong. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Greenwell. Comm. 257.1: From Councilmember Brenda J. Ford, dated April 20, 2009. Close file Postponed: April 21, 2009 Comm. 258: A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COUNTY TO ENTER INTO (Res. 106-09) NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE IMMEDIATE PURCHASE OF OPEN SPACE PROPERTY CURRENTLY FOR SALE AND WHOSE OWNERS ARE WILLING TO SELL TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I USING THE TWO PERCENT (2%) OPEN SPACE PRESERVATION FUND (directs the Hawai‘i County Finance Director to immediately begin negotiations to purchase the Pa‘o‘o, Puapua‘a and Kaiholena parcels, respectively, as these properties have been nominated on the purchase priority lists of the Hawai‘i County Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission in the 2006, 2007 or 2008 reports) From Councilmember Pete Hoffmann, dated April 7, 2009, transmitting the above resolution. (Note: There is a pending motion made by Mr. Hoffmann and duly seconded by Mr. Onishi to close file on Comm. 258 and recommend adoption on Res. 106-09.) Forwarded Res. 106-09 to Council with a negative recommendation. Ayes: Committee Members Ford, Hoffmann and Chair Yagong. Noes: Committee Members Enriques, Ikeda, Naeole, Onishi and Yoshimoto. Absent: Committee Member Greenwell. FC-10 Page 6 May 5, 2009 Comm. 258.1: From Councilmember Pete Hoffmann, dated April 14, 2009. Close file Postponed: April 21, 2009 ADJOURNMENT The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations April 30, 2009 for this meeting should call 961-8245 by . TTY users may use Relay Service 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. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (hereinafter “HRS”) §92-3.5, the Hawai‘i County Council will be conducting this Committee meeting via videoconference. Councilmembers will be present at the following locations:  Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort & Spa, 78-128 Ehukai Street, Kona; and nd  County Councilroom, Ben Franklin Tower, 2 Floor, 333 Kīlauea Avenue, Hilo. Public Attendance Via Videoconferencing is available at the locations above and at the Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center, 64-1067 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite 5 until 4:30 p.m., or later in the event public witness testimony has not been completed. If audio stream between Kona and Hilo is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated. fourteen (14) Submitting Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring before 12:00 noon on the business day prior copies for distribution. Testimony may also be submitted to the meeting (1) by mail to the County Clerk’s Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni St., Hilo, Hawai‘i, 96720; Please submit (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us. separate testimony for each item. Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 52: Human Services & Economic Development, Environmental Management, and Public Works & Intergovernmental Relations Committee meetings -Tuesdays, May 12 and 19, 2009 at 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; and Planning, Food & Energy Sustainability, and Finance Committee meetings - Thursdays, May 14 and 21, 2009 at 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.; and all six Committee meetings - Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. These airtimes are subject to preemption by broadcasts from the State Legislature.