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DRU MAMO KANUHA AARON S. Y. CHUNG
MAILE “MEDEIROS” DAVID
Chair and Presiding Officer
KAREN EOFF
VALERIE T. POINDEXTER GREGGOR ILAGAN
DENNIS “FRESH” ONISHI
Vice Chair
DANNY PALEKA
MARGARET WILLE
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
13 th Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
West Hawai‘i Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i
May 19, 2015
9:00 a.m.
(Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.)
INVOCATION Pastor Dean Stanley of Kona Baptist Church
CALL TO ORDER 9:05 A.M.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Hawai‘i County Council-13 May 19, 2015
PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS (9:00 A.M.)
(NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 293: NOMINATION OF STEPHEN D. LOPEZ TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated April 20, 2015, submitting for the Council’s
review and confirmation the above nomination.
Waived: PSMTC
APPROVED STEPHEN D. LOPEZ’S NOMINATION:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Comm. 294: NOMINATION OF ROBERT A. BECKER TO THE FIRE COMMISSION
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated April 20, 2015, submitting for the Council’s
review and confirmation the above nomination.
Waived: PSMTC
APPROVED ROBERT A. BECKER’S NOMINATION:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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Comm. 295: NOMINATION OF KANOE A. WILSON TO THE WATER BOARD
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated April 20, 2015, submitting for the Council’s
review and confirmation the above nomination.
Waived: PC
APPROVED KANOE A. WLSON’S NOMINATION:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Comm. 296: NOMINATION OF RYAN N. KOHATSU TO THE GAME MANAGEMENT
ADVISORY COMMISSION
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated April 20, 2015, submitting for the Council’s
review and confirmation the above nomination.
Waived: AWESC
APPROVED RYAN N. KOHATSU’S NOMINATION:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Comm. 297: NOMINATION OF ARTHUR F. BUCKMAN TO THE POLICE COMMISSION
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated April 29, 2015, submitting for the Council’s
review and confirmation the above nomination.
Waived: PSMTC
APPROVED ARTHUR F. BUCKMAN’S NOMINATION:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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Comm. 305: NOMINATION OF KEITH F. UNGER TO THE LEEWARD PLANNING
COMMISSION
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated April 29, 2015, submitting for the Council’s
review and confirmation the above nomination.
Waived: PC
APPROVED KEITH F. UNGER’S NOMINATION:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Comm. 306: NOMINATION OF JAMES G. FRITZ TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated April 29, 2015, submitting for the Council’s
review and confirmation the above nomination.
Waived: EMC
APPROVED JAMES G. FRITZ’S NOMINATION:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Comm. 307: NOMINATION OF LENINGRAD ELARIONOFF TO THE WATER BOARD
From Mayor William P. Kenoi, dated April 29, 2015, submitting for the Council’s
review and confirmation the above nomination.
Waived: PC
APPROVED LENINGRAD ELARIONOFF’S NOMINATION:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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Comm. 312: REQUEST BY COUNCIL MEMBER MARGARET WILLE TO PROVIDE A
REPORT OF HER ATTENDANCE AT THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED
STATUTES SECTION 92-2.5(e)
From Council Member Margaret Wille, dated May 1, 2015.
Waived: GREDC
FILED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 166-15: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF ROAD LOT (12.5 FEET WIDE RIGHT-OF-
WAY), BEING A PORTION OF ALLOTMENT 14 OF HOLUALOA 1 AND 2
PARTITION (MAUKA SECTION) BEING A PORTION OF ROYAL
PATENT 4475, LAND COMMISSION AWARD 7713, APANA 43 TO
VICTORIA KAMAMALU, TAX MAP KEY: 7-6-004:059, SITUATED AT
HOLUALOA 1 AND 2, DISTRICT OF NORTH KONA, ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I,
FROM MILLICENT A. GRAND, SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE LILLIAN U.
TOWATA REVOCABLE LIVING TRUST DATED JANUARY 24, 1999
The road lot contains an area of 1,657 square feet, and would be used for public
road purposes.
Reference: Comm. 266
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
Approve: PWPRC-9
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter,
Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 186-15: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAIʻI DEPARTMENT OF
HEALTH (DOH), PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES
SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO MITIGATE THE ISSUE OF ILLEGALY
DUMPED TIRES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
Authorizes $45,000 from the State’s DOH to the County to be used towards
abandoned motor vehicle tire disposal fees and to assist programs that promote
the removal of these tires.
Reference: Comm. 298
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Members David and Onishi – 2.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 187-15: AUTHORIZES THE ABANDONMENT AND DISPOSITION OF A PORTION
OF PUAKŌ ROAD SITUATED AT PUAKŌ, DISTRICT OF SOUTH
KOHALA, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAI‘I, BEING TAX MAP
KEY: 6-6-002 (PORTION) TO THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I, DEPARTMENT OF
LAND AND NATURAL RESOURCES (DLNR), DIVISION OF STATE
PARKS
Authorizes the abandonment of “Parcel C,” measuring approximately 6.665 acres,
to the State DLNR for incorporation into Hāpuna State Park.
Reference: Comm. 300
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 188-15: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A DIGITAL
VIDEO RECORDER AND CAMERAS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
PARKS AND RECREATION
Donated by the Keaukaha Community Association with a combined value of
$4,474.97 to provide video surveillance at Kawānanakoa Gym and Hualani Park
in Keaukaha.
Reference: Comm. 301
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 189-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM
THE DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO COVER UNANTICIPATED
EXPENSES IN THE HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF
COUNTIES/NATIONAL ASSOCIATON OF COUNTIES (HSAC/NACo)
ACCOUNT
Transfers/appropriates $5,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services Other
Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Charges account; and credits the same to the
HSAC/NACo, Travel/Conferences, Travel/Conference account. Funds would be
used for the 2015 NACo Western Interstate Region Conference held in May and
monthly HSAC Executive Board meetings for the remainder of the fiscal year
2014-2015.
Reference: Comm. 302
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 48: NAMES A COUNTY PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY AT
KOHANAIKI, DISTRICT OF NORTH KONA, COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I, AND
AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLE 8, SECTION 15-68.1 OF THE HAWAI‘I
COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO THE
PARKS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY SCHEDULE
Names the beach park located at Kohanaiki, North Kona, the “Kohanaiki Beach
Park.”
Reference: Comm. 284
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Approve: PWPRC-10
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 50: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-81, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2015
Appropriates revenues in the State Grants – Abandoned Motor Vehicle Tires
account ($45,000); and appropriates the same to the Abandoned Motor Vehicle
Tires. Funds would be used towards abandoned motor vehicle tire disposal fees
and to assist programs that promote the removal of these tires.
Reference: Comm. 298
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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Bill 51: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-81, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2015
Increases revenues in the State Grants – Department of Health – Tobacco Sting
Grant account ($12,000); and appropriates the same to the Department of
Health – Tobacco Sting Grant. Funds would be used to prevent the sale of
tobacco to minors.
Reference: Comm. 299
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 38: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 08-115, WHICH AMENDED ORDINANCE
NO. 93-36, WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM AGRICULTURAL –
20 ACRES (A-20a), AGRICULTURAL – 10 ACRES (A-10a), AND
AGRICULTURAL – 3 ACRES (A-3a) TO RESIDENTIAL AND
ST
AGRICULTURAL – 1 ACRE (RA-1a) AT KŪKŪAU 1, SOUTH HILO,
HAWAI‘I, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEYS: 2-4-082:001-56, 58-61
(FORMERLY 2-4-008: PORTIONS OF 014 AND 026)
(Applicant: Moaniala Holdings, LLC) (Area: 171.84 acres)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation
for this amendment to Change of Zone Ordinance No. 08-115, which would:
1) Modify the timing of water commitment payments; 2) Grant a time
extension to secure Final Subdivision Approval; 3) Modify road construction
requirements for Kawailani Street and Kupulau Street extensions; and
4) Update Fair Share Contribution rates, including considerations for potential
changes to credits associated with roadway improvements.
Reference: Comm. 232
Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R)
First Reading: May 6, 2015
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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Bill 39: AMENDS CHAPTER 14, ARTICLE 13, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE
1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO SOLICITING FOR
MONEY OR OBJECTS OF VALUE
Amends multiple definitions and what constitutes a prohibited act to expand and
more clearly define first amendment protections for solicitation-related activity.
Reference: Comm. 233
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R)
First Reading: May 6, 2015
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 40 AMENDS CHAPTER 15, ARTICLES 2 AND 3, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY
(Draft 3): CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED), RELATING TO PARKS AND
RECREATION
Amends various sections to expand and more clearly define first amendment
protections for solicitation-related activity at County parks and recreational
facilities.
Reference: Comm. 234.4
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha (B/R)
First Reading: May 6, 2015
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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Bill 41: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-81, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2015
Appropriates revenues in the Federal - 2015 Block Grant account ($2,465,271)
and the Block Grant - Program Income account ($215,925.52); and appropriates
the same to the following accounts: Hilo Adult Day Care Center - Foundation
and Site Improvements ($700,000); West Hawai‘i Emergency Shelter - Kitchen
Renovations ($255,000); Habitat for Humanity Affordable Workforce Housing -
Land Acquisition ($132,000); Pāhoa Fire Station - Wild Brush Truck Acquisition
$235,000; West Hawai‘i Homeless Micro Housing Units - Site Improvements
($434,771); Kamakoa Nui Mutual Self-Help Housing - Land Acquisition
($200,000); Kona Domestic Abuse Shelter - Kitchen Renovations ($86,500);
Residential Emergency Repair Program ($237,925.52); and Administration,
Planning & Fair Housing ($400,000).
Reference: Comm. 237
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
First Reading: May 6, 2015
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 42: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-81, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2015
Appropriates revenues in the Federal - 2015 HOME Program account
($2,852,059) and the HOME Grant - Program Income account ($69,941.21); and
appropriates the same to the following accounts: Tenant Based Rental Assistance
($666,178.21); Hale Ulu Hoi I and II Apartments ($400,000); Mohouli Heights
Senior Neighborhood 2 ($669,287); Habitat for Humanity Affordable Workforce
Housing ($600,000); Kumakua Self-Help Housing, Increment 2B ($160,000);
Micro Housing First Project ($276,427); and Office of Housing and Community
Development Administration ($150,108).
Reference: Comm. 238
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
First Reading: May 6, 2015
(Vote on Bill 42 continues on the next page.)
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PASSED 2 ND AND FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 43: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-81, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2015
Increases revenues in the Transfer from General Fund account ($10,000); and
appropriates the same to the Recycling Programs-County Other Current Expense
account (Grant to Recycle Hawai‘i, Zero Waste Programs - District 9). Funds
would be used to support, initiate, and facilitate Zero Waste programs at District 9
public and charter schools.
Reference: Comm. 239
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
First Reading: May 6, 2015
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Chung, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Members David and Onishi – 2.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 49: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 14-81, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2015
Appropriates revenues in the State Grants – Wellhead Protection Program Grant
account ($60,000); and appropriates the same to the Wellhead Protection Program
Grant account. Funds would be provided to the Department of Environmental
Management to advertise and conduct Household Hazardous Waste collection
events around the island.
Reference: Comm. 286
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
First Reading: May 6, 2015
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Council Member Onishi – 1.
EXCUSED: None.
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REPORTS
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
A 2/3 vote pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, Section 92-4, and Rule Nos. 2 and 10 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.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT: 11:01 A.M.
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to introduce legislation “By Request” on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify
support of or opposition to the proposal.
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Notice is hereby given
that pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (hereinafter “HRS”) §92-3.5, the
Hawai‘i County Council will be conducting this meeting via videoconference. If audio stream
between Kona and Hilo is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated.
Council Members will be present at the following location:
Hilo Counc
il Chambers, Hawai‘i County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401.
(Pursuant to HRS §92-7 and Council Rule No. 2, Council Member Danny Paleka will be
participating from the Hilo Council Chambers.)
Public attendance via videoconference will be available at the Hilo location.
Public attendance via videoconference is also available at the following location until 4:30 p.m. or later
in the event public testimony has not been completed:
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;
Hawaiian Ocean View Estates Community Center, 92-8924 Leilani Circle; and
Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility, 15-2710 Kauhale Street.
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Each video submittal shall be limited to a single agenda item
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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).
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
MONDAY, JUNE 1, 2015
SPECIAL MEETING OF TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
THE COUNCIL 25 Aupuni Street
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 2015
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
25 Aupuni Street
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2015
COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
25 Aupuni Street
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MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2015
COMMITTEES TBA WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway
Building A
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2015
COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway
Building A
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