HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 09/21/2005 2004-2006 ACTIONS
STACY K. HIGA JAMES Y. ARAKAKI
PETE HOFFMANN
Chair & Presiding Officer
FRED C. HOLSCHUH, M.D.
VIRGINIA ISBELL DONALD IKEDA
BOB JACOBSON
Vice Chair
K. ANGEL PILAGO
GARY SAFARIK
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
21 st Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai‘i County Council
Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa
78-128 Ehukai Street
Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
9:00 a.m.
INVOCATION Pastor Monty Stewart of Kona Church of the Nazarene
CALL TO ORDER 9:05 a.m.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES July 7, 2005 – APPROVED AS AMENDED
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Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, COMMUNICATIONS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT AND
EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE
9:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 149-05 Requests the State Department of Transportation to Expedite a Study to Determine
(Draft 2): Needed Safety Improvements to the Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road (State Highway 130)
Between Kea‘au and Pāhoa and Requests the County Department of Public Works
to Initiate a Study to Determine Needed Safety Improvements to the Pāhoa-Poho‘iki
Road Between County Highway 132 and County Highway 137 and at Kapoho-
Kalapana Beach Road (County Highway 137) Near Honolulu Landing.
Re: Comm. 392.1
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: PSPRC-14
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Res. 154-05: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $10,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account; credits same to Transfer to Research and Development
Tourism Promotion (Filipino Centennial-Filipino Organization of Kona).
Discretionary funds are from District 8.}
Re: Comm. 401
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago
Approve: FC-140
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
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Res. 156-05: Authorizes the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement for Services with the United
States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service
(“NRCS”), for Federal Funding for the Planning and Design of the Kaūmana Drive
Flood Protection Phase of the Wailuku-Alenaio Watershed. {This agreement would
commit the County to execute and manage a professional service contract for the
subject project under the guidance, technical assistance, and in concurrence with the
NRCS.}
Re: Comm. 407
Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda
Approve: PWIRC-23
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Res. 157-05: Authorizes the Acceptance of a Monetary Donation of $1,000 to the Hawai‘i
County Police Department. {Donated by the Hawai‘i Police Athletic Federation to
be used for the Hawai‘i County Police Department's Hawai‘i Island Police
Activities League (HI-PAL) program.}
Re: Comm. 414
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-142
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Res. 158-05: Authorizes the Office of the Mayor to Enter Into an Agreement with the State of
Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources, Pursuant to HRS 46-7, for the
Paving of the Kealakekua Bay Road. {State would provide the funding not to
exceed $24,000 for this project. Requests County's assistance in the paving of the
Kealakekua Bay Road, also known as Hōnaunau Beach Road or Nā-pō‘opo‘o Beach
Road.}
Re: Comm. 415
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-144
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
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Res. 159-05: Authorizes the Acceptance of a Monetary Donation of $2,400 to the Hawai‘i
County Police Department. {Donated by the Hawai‘i Metal Recycling Company
for the Kealakehe Police Station.}
Re: Comm. 416
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-146
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: Council Member Safarik – 1.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Res. 168-05: Requests the Legislative Auditor’s Office to Conduct a Limited Scope Performance
Audit of the County of Hawai‘i’s Recycling and Diversion Grants Program.
{Questions and concerns were raised that indicate a need to review the County's
recycling and diversion grants program, pursuant to Communication No. 402,
"Report to the Hawai‘i County Council: Evaluation of the Department of
Environmental Management's Implementation of the Integrated Solid Waste
Management Plan", transmitted to the Council on August 15, 2005.}
Re: Comm. 437
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Waived: FC
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 & ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
9:30 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST
READING)
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 136: Amends Chapter 2, Article 6, Section 2-16.1 of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983
(June 2005 Edition), Relating to the Establishment of Volunteer Fire Stations.
{Establishes the Pu‘uanahulu Volunteer Fire Station and amends the name of the
North Kohala volunteer fire station.}
Re: Comm. 397
Intr. by: Mr. Safarik
Approve: PSPRC-12
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
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Bill 137: Amends Chapter 20, Article 4, Section 20-46, Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005
Edition), Relating to Solid Waste Fees. {Replaces language inadvertently deleted
from Section 20-46, relating to credits to commercial haulers of residential waste
and an analysis of past and projected expenses in the Solid Waste Division.}
Re: Comm. 398
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-139
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Bill 138: Amends Chapter 22, Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), by Repealing
Article 3, Division 2 - Relating to Banner Permits, and Repealing Sections
22-1.2(1) Defining “Banner” and 22-3.1(a) Defining “Banner Permits.” {Deletes
banner permit provisions and associated references found in Chapter 22, which are
no longer needed, to avoid duplication and confusion.}
Re: Comm. 400
Intr. by: Mr. Ikeda
Approve: PWIRC-22
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Bill 139: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning
Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code, by Changing the District Classification from
Single Family Residential (RS-10) to Neighborhood Commercial (CN-10) at
Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key 2-2-027:042 (approx.
19,500 square feet). {Timothy DeLozier, Applicant.};
Re: Comm. 408
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann and Mr. Pilago
Approve: PC-33
and
Comm. 408.1: From Planning Director Christopher J. Yuen, dated August 30, 2005, transmitting
Bill 139, Draft 2. Draft 2 adds the standard clause, "SECTION 3. In the event that
any portion of this ordinance is declared invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the
other parts of this ordinance."; and
Bill 139 Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning
(Draft 2): Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code, by Changing the District Classification from
Single Family Residential (RS-10) to Neighborhood Commercial (CN-10) at
Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key 2-2-027:042 (approx.
19,500 square feet). {Timothy DeLozier, Applicant.};
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann and Mr. Pilago
and
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Comm. 408.2: From Council Chair Stacy K. Higa, dated September 8, 2005, transmitting Bill 139,
Draft 3. Draft 3 corrects spelling to reflect correct Hawaiian language usage,
corrects citation to Hawai‘i County Code, corrects math and grammar, and inserts a
new "Condition L" and re-letters conditions to accommodate this new condition;
and
Bill 139 Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning
(Draft 3): Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code, by Changing the District Classification from
Single Family Residential (RS-10) to Neighborhood Commercial (CN-10) at
Waiākea, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key 2-2-027:042 (approx.
19,500 square feet). {Timothy DeLozier, Applicant.}
Intr. by: Mr. Higa
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Bill 140: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning
Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code, by Changing the District Classification from
Single Family Residential (RS-15) to Single Family Residential (RS-10) at
Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key 2-4-9:26 (approx.
27,224 square feet). {Craig and April Nakagawa, Applicant.};
Re: Comm. 409
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann and Mr. Pilago
Approve: PC-34
and
Comm. 409.1: From Planning Director Christopher J. Yuen, dated August 30, 2005, transmitting
Bill 140, Draft 2. Draft 2 adds the standard clause, "SECTION 3. In the event that
any portion of this ordinance is declared invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the
other parts of this ordinance."; and
Bill 140 Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning
(Draft 2): Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code, by Changing the District Classification from
Single Family Residential (RS-15) to Single Family Residential (RS-10) at
Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key 2-4-9:26 (approx.
27,224 square feet). {Craig and April Nakagawa, Applicant.}
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann and Mr. Pilago
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
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Bill 141: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning
Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code, by Changing the District Classification from
Single Family Residential (RS-10) to Limited Industrial (ML-20) at Waiakea,
South Hilo, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key 2-2-35:9 & 10 (approx.
45,800 square feet). {Howard DeLima, Jr., and Napua DeLima, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 410
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann and Mr. Pilago
Approve: PC-35
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Bill 142: Amends Ordinance No. 05-86, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County
of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006. {Increases revenues in
Contribution from Private Source ($1,000); appropriates same to Hawai‘i Island
Police Activities League – Other Current Expense.}
Re: Comm. 414
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-143
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Bill 143: Amends Ordinance No. 05-86, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County
of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006. {Appropriates revenues in
State Grant – Kealakekua Bay Road Paving ($24,000); appropriates same to
Kealakekua Bay Road Paving – State.}
Re: Comm. 415
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-145
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
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Bill 144: Amends Ordinance No. 05-86, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County
of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006. {Increases revenues in
Contribution from Private Source ($2,400); appropriates same to Kona Police –
Other Current Expense.}
Re: Comm. 416
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
Approve: FC-147
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: Council Member Safarik – 1.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Bill 145: Amends Chapter 24, Article 9, Section 24-249, Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005
Edition), to Prohibit Soliciting of Votes on or in Proximity to a Roadway.
Re: Comm. 417
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Negative Recommendation: PSPRC-13
FILED
Bill 150: Amends Ordinance No. 05-86, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County
of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2006. {Increases revenues in
Federal Grant – Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant ($50,000); appropriates
same to Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant.}
Re: Comm. 435
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Approve: CHA – September 8, 2005
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Arakaki, Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda,
Isbell, Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
10:30 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR
FINAL READING)
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ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 121 Amends Ordinance No. 05-87, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
(Draft 2): Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. {Adds
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: East Hawai‘i Reload Facility
($2,200,000); funds to be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital
Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($2,200,000).}
Re: Comm. 358.25
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
st
1 Reading: September 8, 2005
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai‘i County Charter
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell,
Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: Council Member Arakaki – 1.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:None.
Bill 122 Amends Ordinance No. 05-87, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
(Draft 2): Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. {Adds
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: Planning for Waste Reduction
Technology ($500,000); funds to be provided from General Obligation Bonds,
Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or Other Sources ($500,000). Funds
would be used for planning, engineering and environmental consulting, and
preparation of a Request for Proposals for a waste reduction technology project.}
Re: Comm. 359.1
Intr. by: Mr. Higa
st
1 Reading: September 8, 2005
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai‘i County Charter
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell,
Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Arakaki – 1.
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Bill 131: Amends Ordinance No. 05-87, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006. {Adds
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: Wailoa Sewage Pump Station
Renovation – State Revolving Fund ($3,000,000); funds to be provided from State
Revolving Funds ($3,000,000). Funds would be used to renovate the Wailoa
Sewage Pump Station, which would include an upgrade of the electrical system,
installation of an additional pump, installation of a supervisory control and data
acquisition system, and roof replacement.}
Re: Comm. 386
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell (B/R)
st
1 Reading: September 8, 2005
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai‘i County Charter
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell,
Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Arakaki – 1.
Bill 133: Authorizes the Mayor of the County of Hawai‘i to Enter Into an Intergovernmental
Agreement for a State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund Loan for
Wastewater Public Improvement Projects; and Authorizes the Issuance of
$5,600,000 General Obligation Bonds of the County of Hawai‘i for the Purpose of
Financing Qualified Wastewater Public Improvements of the County of Hawai‘i.
{State Revolving Funds would be used for the Environmental Management
Department's Honokohau Harbor Effluent Reuse Project ($2,600,000) and the
Wailoa Sewage Pump Station Renovation Project ($3,000,000), for a total of
$5,600,000.}
Re: Comm. 388
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell (B/R)
st
1 Reading: September 8, 2005
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Hoffmann, Ikeda, Isbell, Jacobson,
Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Members Arakaki and Holschuh – 2.
Bill 134 Amends Chapter 23, Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition) to Provide
(Draft 3): Enhanced Public Notice of Proposed Development. {Requires a developer or
landowner to post a sign of a proposed development on the affected property for
subdivision approval or variance.}
Re: Comm. 389.4
Intr. by: Mr. Jacobson
st
1 Reading: September 8, 2005
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell,
Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Arakaki – 1.
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Bill 135 Amends Chapter 25, Article 2, Division 1, Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005
(Draft 3): Edition), to Provide Enhanced Public Notice of Proposed Development. {Requires
a developer or landowner to post a sign of a proposed development on the affected
property for the following land use approvals or permits pursuant to Chapter 25 of
the Hawai‘i County Code: zoning amendment, project district, agricultural project
district, variance except setback variance, use permit, planned unit development
permit, or cluster plan development.}
Re: Comm. 390.2
Intr. by: Mr. Jacobson
st
1 Reading: September 8, 2005
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Hoffmann, Holschuh, Ikeda, Isbell,
Jacobson, Pilago, Safarik, and Chair Higa – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Arakaki – 1.
REPORTS
FC-141 Recommends acceptance of a donation of a large clock to the Department of
(Comm. 412): Parks and Recreation to display the time for the patrons and staff of the Kona
Community Aquatic Center, with a total estimated value of $50.
APPROVED
PSPRC-10 Recommends the approval of the nomination of Kaloa Robinson (Council
(Comm. 404): District 3) to the Police Commission.
APPROVED
PSPRC-11 Recommends the approval of the nomination of Takashi Domingo (Council
(Comm. 405): District 1) to the Liquor Commission.
APPROVED
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the following cases, pursuant to
Section 92-5(a)(4), Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, as amended, for the purpose of consulting with the
Corporation Counsel and/or its attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Council's powers, duties,
privileges, immunities and liabilities, including the current status of the litigation. A 2/3 vote, pursuant to
HRS Section 92-4 and Rule 12 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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ANNOUNCEMENTS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2005
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2005
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COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2005
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM
ADJOURNMENT 1:26 p.m.
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support of or opposition to the proposal.
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County Clerk’s Office in Hilo at the above address, (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912, or (3) by e-mail to
counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us. Copies will be made and distributed at the meeting when transmitted in a
timely manner. In any case, both oral and written testimony will be considered public record.
Government Access Television: Channel 52 (Hilo and Kona) Wednesday, September 28, 2005, at 6 p.m.;
Sunday, October 2, 2005, at 10:30 a.m.; and Wednesday, October 5, 2005, at 6 p.m.
(Hawai‘i Tribune Herald – September 18, 2005)
(West Hawai‘i Today – September 18, 2005)