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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 03/28/2011 2010-2012 SPECIAL MEETING DOMINIC YAGONG �,�"`• -O`"'w� FRED BLAS Chairperson and Presiding Officer .y y�%ti. BRENDA FORD DONALD IKEDA PETE HOFFMANN DENNIS"FRESH"ONISHI Vice Chair �i �:''�` K. ANGEL PILAGO �r..-- '� BRITTANY SMART J YOSHIMOTO COUNTY COUNCIL County ofHawai'i Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 r N I lrh Session v y ORDER OF BUSINESS SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii Monday, March 28, 2011 8:00 a.m. INVOCATION Minister Earl Ikeda of Puna Hongwanji Mission CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) Hawai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawaii County Council-11 Page 2 March 28,2011 MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT,AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE 8:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS APPROVAL OF MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 131.1: SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER THE DISSOLUTION OF THE BUDGET AD HOC COMMITTEE;AND A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING MAYOR KENOPS EFFORTS TO OBTAIN DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING From Council Chairperson Dominic Yagong, dated March 21, 2011, stating that pursuant to the Rules of Procedure and Organization of the Council of the County of Hawai`i, Rule 2.2, Special Meetings, is scheduling a Special Meeting of the Hawaii County Council on March 28, 2011, at 8 a.m.,to consider the above matters; and Comm. 131.2: From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated March 21, 2011, stating that on February 15, 2011,the Committee on Finance passed Communication 83 to establish a Budget Ad Hoc Committee. States that the discussion will be regarding the cancellation of this Committee. ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 48-11: SUPPORTS MAYOR WILLIAM P. KENOI IN HIS EFFORTS TO OBTAIN DISASTER RELIEF FUNDING FROM STATE AND FEDERAL SOURCES TO ASSIST THE COUNTY OF HAWAII IN ITS RECOVERY FROM THE MARCH 11, 2011, TSUNAMI On March 10, 2011, Acting Mayor William Takaba proclaimed and declared a state of emergency for the County of Hawaii, and on March 13, 2011, Governor Neil Abercrombie proclaimed disaster areas for the purpose of authorizing expenditure of State monies for speedy and efficient relief damages, losses, and suffering resulting from the disaster. States that the Council supports the efforts of Mayor Kenoi in conveying a message of urgency to Governor Abercrombie concerning tsunami damages sustained by the County of Hawaii. Re: Comm. 139 Intr. by: Mr. Pilago Waived: GRC BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) REPORTS Hawaii County Council-11 Page 3 March 28,2011 REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION A 2/3 vote pursuant to HRS Section 92-4 and Rule 10 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting. OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS ADJOURNMENT Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation`By Request" on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8255 by March 23, 2011. Relay users please call 711(961-8255)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 961-8255. Public Attendance via Videoconference is available at the following locations: • Kona Council Office at the West Hawaii Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A 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. Public 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 Aupum Street, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720; (2)by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or(3)by e-mail to counciltestimon v a,co.hawaii.hi.us. Please submit separate testimony for each item. Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television- Channel 52: Wednesdays, April 6th at 5:30 p.m. and 13th at 6 p.m. (to follow the Council's April 6th meeting); Fridays, April Stn at 12 p.m. and 15th at 12 p.m. (to follow the Council's April 6th meeting); and Sundays, April IOth at 9 a.m. and 17th at 9 a.m. (to follow the Council's April 6th meeting). (These airtimes are subject to preemption by broadcasts from the State Legislature, and are subject to change by Na Leo `O Hawaii. Please check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the Na Leo `O Hawaii website at http://www.naleo.ty/schedule.) Hawaii County Council-11 Page 4 March 28,2011 UPCOMING MEETINGS MONDAY, MARCH 28, 2011 SPECIAL MEETING OF 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM—HILO THE FINANCE 25 Aupuni Street COMMITTEE TUESDAY, MARCH 29, 2011 SPECIAL MEETING OF 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM—HILO THE FINANCE 25 Aupuni Street COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 2011 SPECIAL MEETING OF 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM—HILO THE FINANCE 25 Aupuni Street COMMITTEE TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2011 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM—HILO 25 Aupuni Street WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2011 COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM—HILO 25 Aupuni Street