HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE FC 09/20/2011 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
18 Session
DATE:
September 20, 2011 (Tuesday)
PLACE:
Council Chambers
West Hawai‘i Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A
Kona, Hawai‘i
TIME:
11:00 a.m.
(Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.)
CALL TO ORDER - 11:06 a.m.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS ON THE AGENDA
REFERRALS
Comm. 96.15: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED – AUGUST 1-15, 2011
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated August 23, 2011, transmitting a Report of
Change Orders Authorized for the period of August 1, 2011 to August 15, 2011, pursuant
to Ordinance 11-2.
CLOSE FILE:
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Ford, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago, Yagong,
Yoshimoto and Chair Smart.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Hoffmann.
Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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Comm. 346: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY
(Res. 141-11) DONATION OF $750 TO THE HAWAI‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT TO BE USED
TOWARDS TRAINING AND TRANSPORTATION COSTS OF A CANINE
TRAINER; and
Recommends adoption of Res. 141-11:
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago,
Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
(Bill 91): AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 11-59, AS AMENDED, THE
OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2012
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated September 7, 2011. Increases revenues
of $750 in the Contribution from Private Source account; and appropriates same to the
Miscellaneous Police – Training Account. These funds from the Children’s Justice
Grant Task Force of West Hawai‘i are being given to the Hawai‘i Police Department to
help cover the costs to bring a canine trainer to Hilo to work with a dog and handler.
Recommends passage of Bill 91 on first reading:
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago,
Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Comm. 347: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY
(Res. 142-11) DONATION OF $750 TO THE HAWAI‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT TO BE USED
TOWARDS TRAINING AND TRANSPORTATION COSTS OF A CANINE
TRAINER; and
Recommends adoption of Res. 142-11:
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago,
Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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(Bill 92): AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 11-59, AS AMENDED, THE
OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2012
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated September 7, 2011. Increases revenues
of $750 in the Contribution from Private Source account; and appropriates same to the
Miscellaneous Police – Training Account. These funds from the Friends of the
Children’s Justice Center of East Hawai‘i are being given to the Hawai‘i Police
Department to help cover the costs to bring a canine trainer to Hilo to work with a dog
and handler.
Recommends passage of Bill 92 on first reading:
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago,
Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Comm. 348: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY
(Res. 143-11) DONATION OF $750 TO THE HAWAI‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT TO BE USED
TOWARDS TRAINING AND TRANSPORTATION COSTS OF A CANINE
TRAINER; and
Recommends adoption of Res. 143-11:
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago,
Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
(Bill 93): AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 11-59, AS AMENDED, THE
OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2012
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated September 7, 2011. Increases revenues
of $750 in the Contribution from Private Source account; and appropriates same to the
Miscellaneous Police – Training Account. These funds from the Children’s Justice
Grant Task Force of East Hawai‘i are being given to the Hawai‘i Police Department to
help cover the costs to bring a canine trainer to Hilo to work with a dog and handler.
Recommends passage of Bill 93 on first reading:
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago,
Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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Comm. 349: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY
(Res. 144-11) DONATION OF $750 TO THE HAWAI‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT TO BE USED
TOWARDS TRAINING AND TRANSPORTATION COSTS OF A CANINE
TRAINER; and
Recommends adoption of Res. 144-11:
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago,
Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
(Bill 94): AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 11-59, AS AMENDED, THE
OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2012
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated September 7, 2011. Increases revenues
of $750 in the Contribution from Private Source account; and appropriates same to the
Miscellaneous Police – Training Account. These funds from the Friends of the
Children’s Justice Center of West Hawai‘i are being given to the Hawai‘i Police
Department to help cover the costs to bring a canine trainer to Hilo to work with a dog
and handler.
Recommends passage of Bill 94 on first reading:
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago,
Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Comm. 350: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY
(Res. 145-11) DONATION OF $500 TO THE HAWAI‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT TO BE USED
TOWARDS TRAINING AND TRANSPORTATION COSTS OF A CANINE
TRAINER; and
Recommends adoption of Res. 145-11:
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago,
Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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(Bill 95): AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 11-59, AS AMENDED, THE
OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2012
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated September 7, 2011. Increases revenues
of $500 in the Contribution from Private Source account; and appropriates same to the
Miscellaneous Police – Training Account. These funds from the Kona Crime Prevention
Committee are being given to the Hawai‘i Police Department to help cover the costs to
bring a canine trainer to Hilo to work with a dog and handler.
Recommends passage of Bill 95 on first reading:
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago,
Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Comm. 351: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF TEN
(Res. 146-11) (10) BINOCULARS FOR THE HAWAI‘I POLICE DEPARTMENT
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated September 7, 2011, requesting the
acceptance of ten (10) binoculars, with a total estimated value of $3,670 from the U.S.
Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This
equipment will be used to assist with covert operations.
Recommends adoption of Res. 146-11:
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago,
Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Comm. 352: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 11-59, AS AMENDED, THE
(Bill 96) OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2012
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated September 7, 2011. Increases revenues
of $15,413 in the Federal Grant – Coastal Zone Management (CZM) account; and
appropriates same to the Planning Department’s CZM account. These additional funds,
awarded by the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration will be added to grant
appropriations previously received, bringing the total CZM appropriation to $342,965.
These funds will be used to manage the island’s coastal zones and implement and
monitor compliance with shoreline setbacks, public access, and environmental
assessment/impact.
Recommends passage of Bill 96 on first reading:
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago,
Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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Comm. 353: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL
(Res. 147-11) YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE
FOR TWO (2) FIRE APPARATUS (FIRE TRUCKS) FOR THE HAWAI‘I FIRE
DEPARTMENT
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated September 7, 2011. These apparatus are
to replace two fire trucks, one at Kawailani and one at the Kaūmana Fire Station, which
are over 20 years old and suffer from increased maintenance costs, down time and
unreliability. The anticipated total lease cost for the two trucks is $23,500 per month.
Recommends adoption of Res. 147-11:
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago,
Smart, and Yoshimoto.
Noes: Committee Members Yagong and Chair Ford.
Absent: None.
(Note: Committee Member Blas voted “kanalua” twice.)
Comm. 354: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL
(Res. 148-11) YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE
OF REAL PROPERTY
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated September 7, 2011. Authorizes the
Department of Public Works (DPW) to enter into a multi-year lease for two (2) years, for
premises located at the north side of the West Hawai‘i Traffic Facility needed for parking
and storage. DPW Traffic Division is currently leasing the property for one year ending
on July 13, 2012; this will provide an additional two years at a cost of $600 per month.
Recommends adoption of Res. 148-11:
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago,
Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Comm. 355: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12, ARTICLE 4 OF THE HAWAI‘I
(Bill 97)COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED) RELATING TO FINANCE
AND PAYMENT
From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated September 7, 2011. Amends
Section 12-49 of Chapter 12, Article 4, related to Improvement District assessments.
The bill addresses the appropriate uses of the improvement district revolving fund. The
changes allow for the advance payment of pre-formation activities with the expectation
that the funds will be reimbursed after formation, and clarify that the administrative fees
currently collected are used for administrative costs.
Recommends passage of Bill 97 on first reading:
Ayes: Committee Members Blas, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Onishi, Pilago,
Smart, Yagong, Yoshimoto and Chair Ford.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
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