HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 228 06/18/2012 2010-2012 REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: June 18, 2012 Re: Comm. No. 738/Res. 265-12
PLACE: Council Chambers
Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i
TIME: 1:38 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawai`i County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Resolution 265-12, reports as follows:
Resolution 265-12, transmitted by Council Member Brittany Smart via Communication No. 738,
dated May 25, 2012, is a resolution requesting that the Mayor authorize the Director of Finance
to enter into negotiations for the acquisition of TMK 9-2-001:072 in its entirety, certain portions
thereof, or conservation easement, as situated in Kahuku, Ka`u, known as Pohue Bay.
Chair Brenda Ford relinquished the chairmanship to Vice-Chair Dominic Yagong, and he
assumed chairmanship of the Finance Committee.
Council Member Brittany Smart commented that this is for the acquisition of entire property and
it does not stop plans for development. Ms. Smart also added that the Public Access, Open
Space, and Natural Resource Preservation Commission (PONC) provided its recommendation of
this property and placed it on the priority list.
Department of Finance Property Manager Ken Van Bergen appeared before Your Committee
should the committee members have any questions. Mr. Bergen responded that these properties
were listed number two on the priority list.
For informational purposes, Mr. Onishi voted "kanalua" twice.
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution 265-12, and
recommends its adoption.
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AYES NOES A&E EX Respectfully submitted,
BLAS X
FORD X COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
HOFFMANN X
IKEDA X
ONISHI X
PILAGO X
SMART X BRENDA FORD, CHAIR
YAGONG X FC REPORT NO. 228
YOSHIMOTO x ADOPTED: JUL 0 3 2012