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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 2014/09/16 2012-2014 ACTIONS VALERIE T. POINDEXTER KAREN EOFF BRENDA FORD Chair and Presiding Officer DRU MAMO KANUHA ZENDO KERN GREGGOR ILAGAN DENNIS “FRESH” ONISHI MARGARET WILLE Vice Chair J YOSHIMOTO COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai‘i Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE nd 42 Session ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawai‘i Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i September 16, 2014 1:00 p.m. (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) CALL TO ORDER - 1:00 p.m. ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 3.43: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: JULY 16 - 31, 2014 From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated August 13, 2014, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Code Section 2-12.3. Close file: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Chair Poindexter - 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Serving the Interests of the People of our Island Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer None. FC-42 September 16, 2014 Comm. 3.44: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: AUGUST 1 - 15, 2014 From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated August 25, 2014, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Code Section 2-12.3. Close file: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Chair Poindexter - 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Comm. 281.3: FINAL REPORT - STATE PLANNING AND RESEARCH PROGRAM GRANT From Public Works Director Warren H.W. Lee, dated July 21, 2014. Close file: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Chair Poindexter - 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Comm. 1000: NOMINATION OF MELVIN VENTURA TO THE TAX BOARD OF REVIEW From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated August 21, 2014, submitting for the Council’s review and confirmation the above nomination. Recommends confirmation of the appointment of Melvin Ventura to the Tax Board of Review: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Chair Poindexter - 9. Noes: None. Absent: Comm. 1012: COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I INVENTORY AS OF JUNE 30, 2014 From Finance Director Nancy Crawford, dated August 18, 2014, submitting the above inventory, pursuant to Act 186, Part XII, Section 103D-1208, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes. Close file: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Chair Poindexter - 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Page 2 FC-42 September 16, 2014 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 498-14: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF TWO COPY MACHINES FOR THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement at an approximate cost of $185 per month, with an additional approximate cost of $0.0089 per copy. Reference: Comm. 994 Intr. by: Mr. Yoshimoto Recommends adoption of Res. 498-14: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Chair Poindexter - 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Res. 502-14: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT TO SERVICE A LARGE-SCALE PLOTTER/COPIER/SCANNER Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a three-year maintenance agreement at an approximate annual cost that is not expected to exceed $650. Reference: Comm. 1001 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Recommends adoption of Res. 502-14: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Chair Poindexter - 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Page 3 FC-42 September 16, 2014 Res. 512-14: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS TO AWARD FUNDS TO PEOPLES ADVOCACY FOR TRAILS HAWAI‘I (PATH) A grant in the amount of $94,329.27 would be used by PATH to implement the County’s Safe Routes to School program. Reference: Comm. 1018 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Recommends adoption of Res. 512-14: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Chair Poindexter - 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 194: AMENDS CHAPTER 21, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 21-32 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO BILLING OF CHARGES; PAYMENT; LATE PENALTY Authorizes the Department of Water Supply to terminate water services for non- payment of sewer services charges when so directed by the Director of Environmental Management after due notice and opportunity for a hearing before the Environmental Management Commission, and the resolution of any appeal therefrom, as provided by Chapter 91, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes. Reference: Comm. 654 Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter Referred to the Environmental Management Director and Environmental Management Commission: February 18, 2014 Postponed: April 30, 2014 ( Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Kern and duly seconded by Mr. Kanuha to recommend passage of Bill 194 on first reading.) Bill 194 postponed to the call of the Chair: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Ford, Ilagan, Kanuha, Kern, Onishi, Wille, Yoshimoto, and Chair Poindexter - 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. (Comm. 654.3, also related to Bill 194, continues on the next page.) Page 4 FC-42 September 16, 2014 Comm. 654.3: A memo from Environmental Management Commission Chair Anne Lee, dated June 9, 2014, transmitting the Environmental Management Director’s and the Environmental Management Commission’s review and recommendation regarding Bill 194. ADJOURNMENT - 2:20 p.m. Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation “By Request” on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. The meeting places are accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special September 12, 2014 accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8245 by . Relay users please call 711(961-8245) to contact our office. Public attendance via videoconference is available at the following locations until 4:30 p.m. or later in the event public testimony has not been completed:  County Council Room, Hawai‘i County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401; and  Waimea Council Office, Holomua Center, 64-1067 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite 5. Public attendance via videoconference is also available at the following locations until public testimony has been completed:  County Facility (former Bank of Hawai‘i Building), 54-3888 Akoni Pule Highway, Kohala; and  Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle. NOTE: PUBLIC ATTENDANCE VIA VIDEOCONFERENCING WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE PĀHOA NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITY. If for technical or other unanticipated circumstances the video and/or audio connection cannot be made and/or is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Council-Clerk web page at http://www.hawaiicounty.gov/lb-council-committee/. For further information, please call 961-8245. Submitting Written Testimony: Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring fourteen (14) copies for distribution. Public testimony may also be submitted before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting: (1) by mail to the County Clerk’s Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i, 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us. Please submit separate testimony for each item. Submitting Video Testimony: Those submitting video testimony may e-mail a complete web address before 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the (url) to videotestimony@hawaiicounty.gov meeting . The e-mail shall indicate the appropriate Committee or Council meeting, the meeting date, Page 5 FC-42 September 16, 2014 agenda item (communication, bill, resolution, or report number), and number of testifiers on the video Each video submittal shall be limited to a single agenda item submittal. . Video submittals may contain up to three individual testifiers and shall each be up to three minutes in length. Video testimony will not be played during the meeting; however, it will be distributed to Council Members prior to the meeting. The Office of the County Clerk reserves the right to refuse testimony containing inappropriate content or that is not in compliance with Council Rule 13 (Public Statements and Testimony). Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 55: Public Works and Parks and Recreation, Governmental Relations and Economic Development, Environmental Management, and Planning Committee meetings - Tuesdays, September 23 and 30 at 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Finance; Public Safety and Mass Transit; Human Services and Social Services; and Agriculture, Water and Energy Sustainability Committee meetings - Thursdays, September 25 and October 2 at 7:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. All Committee meetings - Saturday, September 27 at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. These airtimes are subject to preemption by broadcasts from the State Legislature, and 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/tv- schedules/channel-55/ Page 6