HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 045 03/12/2013 (2012-2014) REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: March 12, 2013 Re: Comm. No. 156/Res. No. 67-13
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawai`i
TIME: 2:05 p.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawai`i County Council
Hilo, Hawai`i 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Resolution No. 67-13, reports as follows:
Resolution No. 67-13, transmitted by Finance Director Nancy Crawford, via Communication No. 156
dated February 21, 2013, creates two (2) Vehicle Registration and Licensing (VRL) Clerk II positions
for the Department of Finance.
The department is requesting to establish two new permanent VRL Clerk II (SR-13)positions
(one for Hilo and one for Kona), which will be funded by the State Department of Transportation. In
addition to issuing State Identification(SID) cards, the positions will also perform driver license and
vehicle registration duties.
Finance Director Nancy Crawford came forward to answer questions and provide background
information regarding the two new positions. She believes this will "speed up" the process. She also
noted that there has been discussion in regards to an express drive-up window or expanding the West
Hawai`i office. The priority is getting the facilities fully staffed.
Ms. Ford spoke in support of Res. No. 67-13; however, she expressed concern with the long lines,
passageway congestion, seating issues, and waiting time. She requested having more tables and
benches for the West Hawai`i facility. Mr. Kanuha agreed with Ms. Ford, and stated that the
congested stairways could cause a possible safety hazard.
Pursuant to Article V, Section 5-1.3(c), Hawai`i County Charter, the Mayor shall have the power to
"Create positions...for which appropriations have been made by the Council."
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 67-13, and
recommends its adoption.
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AYES NOES A&E EX Respectfully submitted,
EOFF X
FORD X COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
ILAGAN X
KANUHA X
KERN X
ONISHI X
POINDEXTER X VALERIE T. POINDEXTER, CHAIR
WILLE X FC REPORT NO.: 45
YOSHIMOTO X ADOPTED: MAR 2 8 200