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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 2015/05/05 2014-2016 ACTIONS KAREN EOFF AARON S. Y. CHUNG MAILE “MEDEIROS” DAVID Chair and Presiding Officer GREGGOR ILAGAN DRU MAMO KANUHA VALERIE T. POINDEXTER DENNIS “FRESH” ONISHI DANNY PALEKA Vice Chair MARGARET WILLE COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai‘i Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE th 9 Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i May 5, 2015 1:00 p.m. (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) CALL TO ORDER - 1:37 p.m. ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 24.9: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: MARCH 1 - 15, 2015 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated April 1, 2015, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Code Section 2-12.3. Close file: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Paleka, Wille, and Chair Eoff - 8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Poindexter - 1. Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. FC-9 May 5, 2015 Comm. 24.10: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: MARCH 16 - 31, 2015 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated April 10, 2015, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Code Section 2-12.3. Close file: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Paleka, Wille, and Chair Eoff - 8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Poindexter - 1. Comm. 33.7: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: MARCH 16 - 31, 2015 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated April 6, 2015. Close file: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Paleka, Wille, and Chair Eoff - 8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Poindexter - 1. Comm. 33.8: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: APRIL 1 - 15, 2015 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated April 16, 2015. Close file: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Paleka, Wille, and Chair Eoff - 8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Poindexter - 1. Comm. 125.1: THIRD QUARTER CLAIMS REPORT: JANUARY 1 - MARCH 31, 2015 From Claims Investigator/Adjustor Clifford D. Victorine III, dated April 17, 2015, transmitting the above report pursuant to Section 2-9 of the Hawai‘i County Code. Close file: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Paleka, Wille, and Chair Eoff - 8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Poindexter - 1. Page 2 FC-9 May 5, 2015 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 317: AMENDS CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 7, SECTION 19-57 AND ADDS A (2012-2014) NEW SECTION TO CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE 8 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO EXEMPTIONS FROM REAL PROPERTY TAX BY WAY OF DEDICATION OF LAND FOR AGRICULTURAL USE Phases out the non-dedicated agricultural use assessment program and replaces that program with a short-term dedicated agricultural use assessment program. Reference: Comm. 1144 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Postponed: November 18, 2014 (Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Wille and duly seconded by Ms. Ford to recommend passage of Bill 317 on first reading.) Postponed Bill 317, as amended, to the call of the Chair: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Ilagan, Kanuha, Paleka, Wille, and Chair Eoff - 7. Noes: Committee Member Onishi - 1. Absent: Committee Member Poindexter - 1. ; and Comm. 280: From Council Member Margaret Wille, dated April 16, 2015, requesting that Bill 317 be placed on the May 5, 2015, Finance Committee agenda. ; and Comm. 280.1: From Council Member Margaret Wille, dated April 17, 2015, transmitting proposed amendments to Bill 317. Page 3 FC-9 May 5, 2015 Bill 28: ESTABLISHES AN OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2015, TO JUNE 30, 2016 From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated February 27, 2015, transmitting for consideration the proposed Operating Budget for the County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year (FY) ending June 30, 2016. This balanced budget includes estimated revenues and appropriations of $434,667,890, and is $17,752,059 or 4.3 percent larger than last year’s budget. Reference: Comm. 143 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Postponed: April 24, 2015 (Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Poindexter and duly seconded by Ms. David to recommend passage of Bill 28 on first reading.) Recommends passage of Bill 28 on first reading: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Paleka, Wille, and Chair Eoff - 8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Poindexter - 1. ; and Comm. 143.1: From Finance Director Deanna S. Sako, dated February 27, 2015, transmitting a booklet containing the reports entitled, Departmental & Agencies’ Six Month Progress Report on Program Objectives for FY 2014-15 and Final Status Report on Program Objectives for FY 2013-14. Bill 29: RELATES TO PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2015, TO JUNE 30, 2016 From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated February 27, 2015, transmitting the proposed Capital Budget for FY 2015-2016, and the Capital Program for the next six years from FY 2015-16 to 2020-21, which includes 37 projects requiring a total appropriation of $81.67 million. Approximately $55.94 million are intended to be funded in whole or part by bonds, $25.23 million to be funded by the State Revolving Loan Fund, and $500,000 to be funded by private contributions. Reference: Comm. 144 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff Postponed: April 24, 2015 (Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Poindexter and duly seconded by Ms. David to recommend passage of Bill 29 on first reading.) (See next page for action/vote on Bill 29) Page 4 FC-9 May 5, 2015 Recommends passage of Bill 29 on first reading: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Paleka, Wille, and Chair Eoff - 8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Poindexter - 1. Bill 37: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 15, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE CODE OF ETHICS Amends: 1) Definitions – revises definition for “agency” and adds definition for “immediate family”; 2) Fair Treatment – Adds provision for use of County property for County of Hawai‘i workers’ union meetings and adds provision requiring Council approval (two-thirds vote) for any County contract for goods and services with a County officer or employee or a business where an immediate family member of a County officer or employee has a controlling interest of said business; 3) Conflicts of Interest – revises provisions for the ability of County officers and employees to represent private interests in legal actions/proceedings against the County or appear on behalf of private interests before any agency of the County; and 4) Contracts – revises provisions for County agencies to enter into contracts when the value of the service or property exceeds $10,000 by removing existing exceptions allowed per the State Public Procurement Code and replacing with a provision that allows for such a contract if the Council approves by two-thirds vote. Reference: Comm. 231 Intr. by: Ms. Wille Postponed: April 14, 2015 (Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. Wille and duly seconded by Mr. Kanuha to recommend passage of Bill 37 on first reading.) Postponed Bill 37 to the call of the Chair: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, David, Ilagan, Kanuha, Onishi, Paleka, Wille, and Chair Eoff - 8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Poindexter - 1. ; and Comm. 231.1: From Council Member Margaret Wille, dated April 17, 2015, requesting that Bill 37 be placed on the May 5, 2015, Finance Committee agenda. Page 5 FC-9 May 5, 2015 ADJOURNMENT - 4:23 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. 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