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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0111.085 2010-2012 . r Kurt Y. Sewake 48 Lauone Loop Wahiawa, HI 96786 808 - 622 -1330 manapuaboi(cr�hotmail.com June 23, 2011 (Late entry for May 18, 2011 Council Meeting) C am.... Dominic Yagong, Chairman " r And Members of the Hawaii County Council 25 Aupuni Street "ri Hilo, Hawaii 96720 counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us Subject: Save the Hawaii County Band. May 18, 2011 Hawaii County Council Testimony Re: Proposed Amendment to Bill 29, Draft 2 by Council Member Brenda Ford Comm. 111.22 Dear Chairman Yagong and Members of the Hawaii County Council: I am testifying in support of saving the Hawaii County Band. I understand that the Band is scheduled to be cut from the County budget. I understand that the Hawaii County and all of our State is going through financial hardships both in the private and public sector. However, I am asking that you use all of your experience and resources to save the Hawaii County Band. First, the Hawaii County Band is a living treasure and tradition. The Band was started in 1883 and has performed in the service of Hawaii for 127 years now. They have performed for the public, government officials, and dignitaries from all over the world. There are generations of family members who have proudly practiced and performed with this organization. I strongly believe that these generations of musicians do not just perform for money. They do it for the love of music, and pride in their community. This kind of love and pride cannot be bought with money. Second, the Band promotes the essence all Hawaii traditions, the "ALOHA Spirit:" "The 'ALOHA Spirit' is the coordination of mind and heart... it's within the individual — it brings you down to yourself. You must think and emote good feelings to others." by Kupuna Pilahi Paki Comm. No. 11 /• $s Ref. To Ref. Date JUL 5 2011 1 1, v Wherever the Hawaii County Band has performed, they have spread happiness, joy, harmony and good feelings to all. This is what makes them so unique and valuable, and not just another government program. Third, in times of financial hardships, it is common and frequent to hear: "Cut this..." "Cut that..." " Cut this program..." "Cut that program..." "We don't need this..." "We don't need that..." "This is not essential..." We are becoming more and more of a "Negative" and "Throw Away Society." This is negative thinking. These are quick and easy solutions to problems that can be solved by our elected government officials. Government then starts making public as to what is important and what is not. When we think and act with this attitude, we belittle programs are valuable both humanly and spiritually to people. I ask you to consider contemplating thoughts like: "How can we save this ?" "How can we save that ?" "This is essential." I ask you to take a positive mind -set and approach to this budgetary decision. Please save one of our most treasured and traditional institutions. Please save our "ALOHA Spirit." Please use all of your wisdom to save the budget for this very important group. I am very confident that you will save the Hawaii County Band. Thank you very much. Aloha, Kurt Y. Sewake Kurt Y. Sewake Retired DOE Teacher cc: People concerned for saving the Hawaii County Band 2 • • BRENDA J. FORD ;, �� Phone: (808) 323 -4277 Council Member = ' • Fax: (808) 329- 4786 District 7 - Central Kona • ..� y:`' E -Mail: bford @co.hawaii.hi.us HAWAII COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii West Hawaii Civic Center 74 -5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy. Kailua -Kona, Hawaii 96740 Memorandum No. 6 To: Dominic Yagong, Council Chair And Members of the County Council From: t Brenda J. Ford, Council Member v Date: May 9, 2011 Subject: Proposed Amendment to Bill 29, Draft 2 Below for your consideration is a proposed amendment to Bill 29, Draft 2, regarding the operating budget. This proposed amendment would increase Police Adm Div -Equip by $35,000, decrease the Hawai`i County Band by $262,089, decrease the West Hawai`i Band by $23,167 and increase the Post Employment Benefits (GASB 45 Provision) by $250,256. The following amendment affecting appropriation(s) to the revenue account(s) and expenditure account(s) are reflected below in Exhibit A. BF/lw Att. Comm. No. ///..Z Ref. To t 's — ---• -� Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island filtf ®f! Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer �� EXHIBIT A MEMORANDUM NO. 6 BAND /POLICE/GASB 45 Proposed Budget .Amendrnents 1 General Fund ' Revised ' 2011 -2012 Add/ 2011 -2012 Account No. Account Description Estimate (Reduce) Estimate Expenditures 010.201.5203.20 Police Adm Div -Equip 1 144,700 35,000 179,700 480 Police Adm Div - Equip, Misc. Equipment 1 144.700 35.000 179,700 5 - HANDHELD FM RADIOS & CHGRS 0 35,000 35,000 010.500.5 501.01 Hawai`i County Band S&W 258,014 (258,014) 0 011 Hawai'i County Band S &W, Regular S &W 227,514 (227,514) 0 1 - REGULAR S&W 227,514 (227,514) 0 021 Hawai`i County Band S &W, Overtime S &W 25,000 (25,000) 0 1 - OVERTIME 25,000 (25,000) 0 099 Miscellaneous S&W 5,500 (5,500) 0 1 - NIGHTSHIFT 5,500 (5.500) 0 010.500.5501.02 Hawai`i County Band OCE 4.075 (4,075) 0 102 Hawaii County Band Oce, Telephone 460 (460) 0 1 - TELEPHONE 460 (460) 0 109 Hawai'i County Band Oce, Equipment Repair 100 (100) 0 1 - PERCUSSION REPAIR 100 (100) 0 115 Hawaii County Band Oce, fvlisc. Contract S 1,400 (1,400) 0_ 11 -BUS TRANSPORTATION 1,400 (1,400) 0 [----- i 225 Hawaii County band Oce, Educ -Recr -Scent 1,075 (1,075) 0 1 - MUSIC ARRANGEMENT 1,075 (1,075) 0 227 Hawai`i County Band Oce, Computer & Ofc 200 (200) 0 1 - PRINTER SUPPLIES 150 (150) 0 2 - OFFICE SUPPLIES 50 (50) 0 341 Hawai'i County Band Oce, Misc. Charges 840 (840) 0 t 1 - SPECIAL PERFOMANCES 250 (250) 0 2 - TIMPANI HEADS 350 (350) 0 3 - BASS DR HEADS 240 (240) 0 010.500.5502.01 West Hawai'i Band 23,167 (23,167) 0 011 West Hawaii band S &W, Regualr S&W 23,167 (23,167) 0 1 - REGULAR S& W 23,167 - (23,167) 0 010901.5902.09 Post Employment Benefits 30,000 250.256 280,256 341 Post - employment Benefits, iMlisc. Charges 30,000 250,256 280,256 2 - GASB 45 PROVISION 0 250,256 250,256 Total Expenditure Adjustments 0 DOMINIC YAGONG FRED BLAS try Chairperson and Presiding Officer % - BRENDA FORD _, DONALD IKEDA PETE HOFFMANN - -__'' �` ' DENNIS "FRESH" ONISHI Vice Chair • ; K. ANGEL PILAGO • BRITTANY SMART J YOSHIMOTO COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai `1 Hawai `1 County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai `i 96720 17 Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawaii County Council 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai`i Wednesday, May 18, 2011 9:00 a.m. INVOCATION Kahu Wendell Davis of Kamehameha Schools (Hawai`i Campus) CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Note: Please tum cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawaii County Council -17 May 18, 2011 MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE 9:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (NOTE: COUNCIL WILL TAKEA LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR) APPROVAL OF MINUTES COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 29: ESTABLISHES AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2011 TO JUNE 30, 2012 Proposed $366,128,670 Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii. Re: Comm. 111 Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B/R) Approve: FC -53 ; and Comm. 111.3: From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated May 5, 2011, transmitting Bill 29, Draft 2. Draft 2 proposes numerous amendments to the previously submitted budget for FY 2011 -2012. A narrative summary of the amendments is attached to Communication 111.3 (available to the public). Bill 29, Draft 2, revises revenues and expenditures for accounts proposed in Draft 1 as follows: General Fund (total adjustment +$1,597,642); Highway Fund (total adjustment - $385,875); Sewer Fund (total adjustment - $52,709); Vehicle Disposal Fund (total adjustment - $7,696); Solid Waste Fund (total adjustment +643,918); Golf Course Fund (total adjustment - $16,756); Geothermal Relocation and Community Benefits Fund (total adjustment -0 -); and Housing Fund (total adjustment - $161,865); and Bill 29 (Draft 2): ESTABLISHES AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2011 TO JUNE 30, 2012 Proposed $367,294,364 Operating Budget for the County of Hawaii. Intr. by: Ms. Ford ; and Comm. 111.4 From Council Member K. Angel Pilago, dated May 9, 2011, transmitting the Memorandum No. 1: recommendations for Nonprofit Grants -in -Aid from the Committee on Human Services, Social Services and Public Safety (HSSPSC), which was the result of the amendment approved via Communication Number 94.2 at the HSSPSC meeting held on May 3, 2011. The amendment deletes Grants to Nonprofit Orgs. by $1,500,000 and increases the same amount to the various nonprofit agencies (see "Exhibit A "); and (Communication 111.5 continues on the next page) Page 2 Hawai`i County Council -17 May 18, 2011 Comm. 111.5 From Vice Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated May 9, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 2: amendment decreasing Revenues Fund Balance from Previous Year by $500,000 and decreasing Expenditures West HI Golf Program by the same amount; and Comm. 111.6 From Vice Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated May 9, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 3: amendment increasing Revenues Fund Balance from Previous Year by $225,000 and increasing Expenditures Research and Development Agriculture R &D OCE by the same amount; and Comm. 111.7 From Vice Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated May 9, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 4: amendment decreasing General Fund Revenues Bus Fares by $597,600 and increasing General Fund Revenues Fund Balance from Previous Year by the same amount; and Comm. 111.8 From Vice Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated May 9, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 5: amendment decreasing General Fund Revenues Fund Balance from Previous Year by $315,666 and decreasing General Fund Expenditures Transfer to Golf Course Fund by the same amount. (A corresponding Golf Course Fund amendment increases Golf Course Fund Revenues Green Fees by $315,666 and decreases Golf Course Fund Revenues Transfer from General Fund by the same amount); and Comm. 111.10 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 10, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 7: amendment decreasing General Fund Expenditures West HI Golf Program by $500,000, decreasing Trans. to Golf Course Fund by $315,666, and increasing GASB 45 Provision by $815,666. (A corresponding Golf Course Fund amendment increases Golf Course Fund Revenues Green Fees by $315,666 and decreases Transfer from General Fund by the same amount); and Comm. 111.11 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 10, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 8: amendment decreasing Information Tech OCE by $5,000 and increasing Post - Employment Benefits by the same amount; and Comm. 111.12 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 10, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 9: amendment decreasing Office of Aging by $3,100 and increasing Post Retirement Benefits (GASB 45 Provision) by the same amount; and Comm. 111.13 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 10, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 10: amendment decreasing Corporation Counsel OCE by $38,815 and decreasing Board of Ethics by $950, and increasing Post - Employment Benefits by $39,765; and Comm. 111.14 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 10, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 11: amendment decreasing Mass Transit OCE by $9,000 and increasing Post - Employment Benefits Misc. Charges by the same amount; and (Comm. 1 11.15 continues on the next page.) Page 3 Hawaii County Council -17 May 18. 2011 Comm. 111.15 From Council Member Donald Ikeda, dated May 10, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 13: amendment decreasing General Fund Legislative Auditor OCE by $7,428 and increasing GASB 45 Provision by the same amount; and Comm. 111.16 From Council Member Donald Ikeda, dated May 10, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 14: amendment decreasing General Fund Legislative Auditor Eqpt. by $2,500 and increasing GASB 45 Provision by the same amount; and Comm. 111.17 From Council Member Donald Ikeda, dated May 10, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 15: amendment decreasing General Fund Public Access /Open Space Preservation Fund by $2,073,000 and increasing GASB 45 Provision by the same amount; and Comm. 111.18 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 10, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 12: amendment decreasing Human Resources OCE (E- recruitment license, Employee of the Year Program, and Countywide Retirement Awards) by $32,500 and increasing Police Adm. Div.- Equip., Misc. Equipment (Handheld FM Radios and Chgrs.) by the same amount; and Comm. 111.19 From Council Chair Dominic Yagong, dated May 11, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 16: amendment decreasing Budget Stabilization Fund by $2,777,397 and increasing Post - Employment Benefits Expenditures by the same amount; and Comm. 111.20 From Council Chair Dominic Yagong, dated May 11, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 17: amendment decreasing Council Adjusted Expense Account by $5,600,000 and increasing Post - Employment Benefits Expenditures by the same amount; and Comm. 111.21 From Council Chair Dominic Yagong, dated May 11, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 18: amendment decreasing Council Adjusted Expense Account by $750,000 (S &W, various departments) and increasing Post - Employment Benefits Expenditures by the same amount; and Comm. 111.22 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 9, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 6: amendment increasing Police Adm. Div.- Equip. by $35,000, decreasing Hawaii County Band by $262,089, decreasing West Hawaii Band by $23,167, and increasing Post - Employment Benefits (GASB 45 Provision) by $250,256. Page 4 Hawai`i County Council -17 May 18, 2011 Bill 30: RELATES TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2011 TO JUNE 30, 2012 Proposed 45 projects totaling $177,085,000 Capital Improvements Project Budget for the County ofHawai`i. Re: Comm. 112 Intr. by: Ms. Ford (B /R) Approve: FC -54 and Comm. 112.1: From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated May 5, 2011, transmitting Bill 30, Draft 2. Draft 2 proposes 76 projects requiring a total appropriation of $137,999,000 with the following breakdown: Federal Grants Receivable ($1,140,000); State Revolving Fund ($7,515,000); General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($126,705,000), Fair Share Contributions ($2,619,000); and Private ($20,000); and Bill 30 (Draft 2): RELATES TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2011 TO JUNE 30, 2012 Proposed $137,999,000 Capital Improvements Project Budget for the County of Hawaii. Intr. by: Ms. Ford Comm. 112.2 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 9, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 1: amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Public Works - Royal Poinciana Drive Extension (reapp. 5397.6) - $500,000; and Comm. 112.3 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 9, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 2: amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Public Works - Ali`i Drive -Kona Bali Kai Improvements (reapp. 5397.61) (crosswalks, pedestrian signal, and on- street parking) - $300,000; and Comm. 112.4 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 9, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 3: amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Office of Housing and Community Development - Girls Safe House - $25,000; and Comm. 112.5 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 9, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 4: amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Public Works - New Road South Kona (Napo`opo`o area) - $3,050,000; and (Comm. 112.6 continues on the next page.) Page 5 Hawai`i County Council -17 May 18, 2011 Comm. 112.6 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 9, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 5: amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Parks and Recreation - Kona Dog Park - $250,000; and Comm. 112.7 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 9, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 6: amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Public Works - South Kona Production Well, Tank, and Water Mains - $1,300,000; and Comm. 112.8 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 9, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 7: amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Public Works - Royal Poinciana Sidewalks and Drainage - $300,000; and Comm. 112.9 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 9, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 8: amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Parks and Recreation - Banyan's Beach Park - $750,000; and Comm. 112.10 From Council Member Donald Ikeda, dated May 10, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 13: amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Public Works - Kaiimana Drive Improvement Project (Planning and Design) - $1,000,000; and Comm. 112.11 From Council Member Donald Ikeda, dated May 10, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 14: amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Public Works - Akolea Road Improvement Project (Planning and Design) - $1,000,000; and Comm. 112.12 From Council Member Donald Ikeda, dated May 10, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 15: amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Public Works - Council District 2 Traffic Calming Improvements (reapp. 5292.70) (Note: Contingency Relief) - $20,385; and Comm. 112.13 From Vice Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated May 10, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 10: amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Environmental Management - Puako Sewer System - $250,000; and Comm. 112.14 From Vice Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated May 10, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 11: amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Parks and Recreation - Waimea Park - $250,000; and (Comm. 112.15 continues on the next page.) Page 6 Hawaii County Council -17 May 18, 2011 Comm. 112.15 From Vice Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated May 11, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 12: amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Parks and Recreation — Waikoloa Community Center/Evacuation Center /Gym - $500,000; and Comm. 112.16 From Council Member Brenda J. Ford, dated May 10, 2011, transmitting a proposed Memorandum No. 9: amendment by adding the following project(s) and appropriation(s): Department of Public Works — Ali`i Drive Off - Street Parking (Magic Sands, Kahalu'u, Pahoehoe Beaches) - $420,000. ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) REPORTS 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.) 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