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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 05/16/2011 2010-2012 ACTIONS Brenda Ford Fred Blas, Member Pete Hoffmann, ChairMember Donald Ikeda, Member Dennis “Fresh” Onishi, Member Dominic YagongK. Angel Pilago, Member Brittany Smart Vice ChairMember , J Yoshimoto, Member HAWAI‘I COUNTY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON FINANCE th 10 Session DATE: May 16, 2011 (Monday) PLACE: Council Chambers Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni St. Hilo, Hawai‘i TIME: 9:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) CALL TO ORDER – 9:00 a.m. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA REFERRALS Comm. 6.7: TRANSFER OF FUNDS – APRIL 16 - APRIL 30, 2011 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated May 3, 2011, transmitting a Report of Transfers Authorized showing transfers made from April 16 through April 30, 2011. Close file. Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford. Noes: None. Absent: None. Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer FC-10 Page 2 May 16, 2011 Comm. 96.5: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED – MARCH 16 - MARCH 31, 2011 (SECOND REPORT) From Finance Director Nancy E. Crawford, dated April 27, 2011, transmitting a second Report of Change Orders Authorized for the period of March 16, 2011 to March 31, 2011, pursuant to Ordinance 11-2. Three additional change orders executed during that period were inadvertently omitted and are included in this second report. Close file. Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford. Noes: None. Absent: None. Comm. 96.6: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED – APRIL 1, 2011 - APRIL 15, 2011 From Finance Director Nancy E. Crawford, dated April 27, 2011, transmitting a Report of Change Orders Authorized for the period of April 1, 2011 to April 15, 2011, pursuant to Ordinance 11-2. Close file. Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford. Noes: None. Absent: None. Comm. 191: APPOINTMENT OF GLEN HISASHIMA TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I BOARD OF ETHICS From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated April 20, 2011, requesting confirmation of the appointment of Glen Hisashima to the Board of Ethics. Recommends confirmation of the appointment of Glen Hisashima to the County of Hawai‘i Board of Ethics. Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford. Noes: None. Absent: None. FC-10 Page 3 May 16, 2011 Comm. 192: REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATION REPORT FOR TAX YEAR 2011-2012 From Finance Director Nancy E. Crawford, dated April 21, 2011, transmitting the Real Property Assessment Report pursuant to Chapter 19, §19-90(d), Hawai‘i County Code. The total value of net taxable real property is $24,406,104,551, which represents a 4.36 percent decrease compared to the previous tax year. Also included is the Council District Certification Report for Tax Year 2011-2012, which breaks the information down along the council district boundaries. Close file. Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford. Noes: None. Absent: None. Comm. 195: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT MAYOR WILLIAM P. KENOI AUTHORIZE (Res. 71-11)THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO NEGOTIATIONS FOR ACQUISITION OF TAX MAP KEY NO. (3) 1-3-08:POR. 034, COMPRISING 26.782 ACRES OF LAND KNOWN AS POHOIKI BAY, SITUATED IN THE DISTRICT OF PUNA From Council Member Fred Blas, dated April 29, 2011. Pohoiki Bay was identified by the Public Access Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission as Priority Number 1 for acquisition in its 2010 Report and Priority List due to its historically significant canoe landing site, the preservation of cultural and burial sites, and significant stands of Milo and Kamani trees. Recommends adoption of Res. 71-11. Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford. Noes: None. Absent: None. FC-10 Page 4 May 16, 2011 Comm. 202: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A (Res. 75-11) SPORTS UTILITY VEHICLE FROM THE UNITED STATES MARSHALS SERVICE FOR USE IN JOINT LAW ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated May 4, 2011. The donation is valued at $22,900.74. The Joint Law Enforcement Operations Task Force, which will be utilizing the vehicle, has a mission to investigate and apprehend local, state and federal fugitives in order to improve public safety and reduce violent crimes. Recommends adoption of Res. 75-11. Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Smart Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford. Noes: None. Absent: None. Comm. 205: A RESOLUTION REQUESTING A REVIEW AND POTENTIAL REFORM OF THE (Res. 76-11) COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I’S REAL PROPERTY TAX STRUCTURE From Councilmember Pete Hoffmann, dated May 4, 2011. The resolution urges the Mayor to allocate funds from the 2011-2012 Operating Budget to contract with an outside consultant to conduct a comprehensive review of the County’s real property tax structure. Recommends acceptance of the above report. Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Smart, Yagong and Chair Ford. Noes: Committee Members Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago and Yoshimoto. Absent: None. (Note: Mr. Blas and Ms. Smart voted “kanalua” twice. Mr. Ikeda voted “kanalua,” then “no.” Mr. Yagong voted “kanalua,” then “aye.”) ADJOURNMENT– 10:57 a.m. The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for May 11, 2011 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-10 Page 5 May 16, 2011 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, West Hawai‘i Civic Center, 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A ;  Waimea Council Office, Holomua Center, 64-1067 Māmalahoa 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 copies for distribution. Public testimony may also be submitted prior to the meeting (1) by mail to the County Clerk’s Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni St., Hilo, Hawai‘i, Please 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us. submit separate testimony for each item. Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 52: Finance and Environmental Management Committee meetings - Tuesdays, May 24 and 31, 2011 at 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Human Services, Social Services and Public Safety; and Public Works and Parks and Recreation Committee meetings - Thursdays, May 26 and June 2, 2011 at 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. All four Committee meetings - Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. These airtimes are subject to preemption by broadcasts from the State Legislature. These airtimes are subject to change by Na Leo ‘O Hawai‘i. Please check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the Na Leo ‘O Hawai‘i website at http://www.naleo.tv/schedule.