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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
20 th Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
West Hawai‘i Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i
August 19, 2015
9:00 a.m.
(Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.)
INVOCATION Pastor Jason Meechan of Kona Faith Center
CALL TO ORDER 9:04 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.
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PETITIONS, MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF
CONDOLENCE
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
(NOTE: COUNCIL MAY TAKE A LUNCH BREAK CLOSE TO THE NOON HOUR.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 414: REQUESTS THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF TEN
MULTI-FUNCTION LIGHT EMITTING DIODE HEADLAMPS, WITH A
COMBINED VALUE OF $225.90
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated July 31, 2015. Donated by the Daniel
Sayre Memorial Foundation, for use by the Volcano Volunteer Fire Station.
Waived: FC
APPROVED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 234-15: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE
FOR ONE COPIER FOR THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a four-year lease agreement for a copier at an
approximate cost of $250 per month.
Reference: Comm. 393
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Approve: FC-31
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 240-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO
HOPE SERVICES HAWAI‘I, INC., TO PURCHASE BUNK BEDS FOR THE
KIHEI PUA EMERGENCY HOMELESS SHELTER IN EAST HAWAI‘I
Transfers/appropriates $10,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits the same to the
Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Prosecuting Attorney Other Current Expenses,
Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Hope Services Hawai‘i, Inc. – Kihei
Pua Emergency Homeless Shelter Bunk Beds). Funds would be used to purchase
12 bunk beds.
Reference: Comm. 404
Intr. by: Mr. Paleka
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 241-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO REIMBURSE THE DEPARTMENT OF
PARKS AND RECREATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF A BANNER
Transfers/appropriates $178.12 out and from the Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits the same to the
Department of Parks and Recreation, Elderly Activities Division Special Programs
Other Current Expenses, Printing account (3x7 Banner). Funds would be used to
pay for a Summer Festival banner.
Reference: Comm. 405
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 242-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE
HAWAI‘I NATIONAL GUARD VOLUNTEER SUPPORT ORGANIZATION,
INC., TO ASSIST WITH TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES FOR THE
HAWAI‘I ISLAND STARBASE PROGRAM DURING THE 20152016
–
SCHOOL YEAR
Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account (Council District 3); and credits the same to the
Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Prosecuting Attorney Other Current Expenses,
Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Hawai‘i National Guard Volunteer
Support Organization, Inc. – STARBASE Program).
Reference: Comm. 406
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
WITHDRAWN BY INTRODUCER
Res. 243-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO PUNA
COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER FOR EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
Transfers/appropriates $10,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits the same to the
Department of Research and Development, Hawai‘i County Resource Center,
Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Puna Community Medical Center).
Reference: Comm. 407
Intr. by: Mr. Paleka
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 244-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM THE
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE
TH
HILO HIGH SCHOOL FOUNDATION FOR THE 15 ANNIVERSARY
SUMOTO CITY VISIT
Transfers/appropriates $3,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account (Council District 2); and credits the same to the
Department of Liquor Control, Public Programs, Miscellaneous Contract Services
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account (15 Anniversary Sumoto City Visit). Funds would be used for programs
and activities for the Sumoto City students’ visit in August 2015.
Reference: Comm. 408
Intr. by: Mr. Chung
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 245-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE
BIG ISLAND RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 2015 BARRIO FIESTA
Transfers/appropriates $5,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits the same to the
Department of Research and Development, Hawai‘i County Resource Center,
Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Big Island Resource Conservation and
Development Council). Funds would be used to pay for expenses for the
2015 Barrio Fiesta to be held on October 3, 2015.
Reference: Comm. 409
Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 246-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO THE
BIG ISLAND RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 2015 FILIPINO AMERICAN
HERITAGE MONTH (FAHM) CELEBRATION AND BARRIO FIESTA
Transfers/appropriates $5,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account (Council District 1); and credits the same to the
Department of Research and Development, Hawai‘i County Resource Center,
Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Big Island Resource Conservation and
Development Council). Funds would be used to pay for expenses relating to the
2015 FAHM Celebration and Barrio Fiesta scheduled for the month of October.
Reference: Comm. 410
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 247-15: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE
FOR ONE MULTIFUNCTION COPY MACHINE FOR THE OFFICE OF THE
COUNTY CLERK, ELECTIONS DIVISION
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease agreement for a multifunction
copy machine at an approximate cost of $225 per month.
Reference: Comm. 411
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 248-15: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF AN
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE AND TRAILER TO THE HAWAI‘I FIRE
DEPARTMENT
Donated by the Daniel Sayre Memorial Foundation, with a combined value of
$19,538.08.
Reference: Comm. 416
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 249-15: PROPOSES AN AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
GENERAL PLAN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW PROCESS, RELATING TO GEOTHERMAL
RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT
Proposes the following amendments to the General Plan: 1) The relevant Hawai‘i
County Planning Commission should have the authority to regulate future
geothermal development in Hawai‘i County subject to state law; 2) Additional
development of geothermal resources should mitigate impacts to people by the use
of best available control technology; and 3) Additional development of geothermal
resources that are not part of the previously approved Geothermal Resource
Permit 2 production facilities should avoid urban areas zoned for residential use.
Reference: Comm. 417
Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan
Waived: PC
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 250-15: PROPOSES AN AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I GENERAL
PLAN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN COMPREHENSIVE
REVIEW PROCESS, RELATING TO: 1) MASS TRANSIT; 2) OPEN SPACES;
3) SENSITIVE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES; AND
4) HISTORIC TRAILS
Proposes the following amendments to the General Plan: 1) Mass Transit –
Include island-wide review of existing transit system, consider Mass Transit
Master Plan if completed in time, and depict route systems on both island-wide
and smaller area maps, by geographic location; 2) Open Spaces – Compilation of
island-wide inventory and include current and projected open space on both an
island-wide and smaller area maps by geographical location; 3) Sensitive Natural
and Cultural Resources – Protection of public trust resources must be considered
in all County land use policies and decisions; and 4) Historic Trails – Development
of a formal public access program with consideration for existing trails and
potential trails, connections, and extensions to be coordinated with appropriate
State and Federal agencies.
Reference: Comm. 418
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: PC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 251-15: PROPOSES AN AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I GENERAL
PLAN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN COMPREHENSIVE
REVIEW PROCESS, RELATING TO ROADWAYS IN SOUTH HILO
Proposes the following amendments to the General Plan: 1) Remove
section 14.3.5.2.2, relating to South Hilo, that recommends focusing commercial
development in the Waiākea Houselots area along Kekūanāoʻa, Piʻilani, Manono,
and Lanikāula Streets; and 2) Remove ten future collector roads shown on the
South Hilo District Transportation-Roadways map, currently included as Figure 48.
Reference: Comm. 420
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
Waived: PC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 72: AMENDS THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I GENERAL PLAN AS ADOPTED BY
ORDINANCE NO. 05-25 AND AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NOS. 06-153,
12-89, AND 14-87, AND BY AMENDING MAP 14 OF THE LAND USE
PATTERN ALLOCATION GUIDE MAP BY CHANGING THE LAND USE
DESIGNATION FROM LOW DENSITY URBAN AND IMPORTANT
AGRICULTURAL LAND TO MEDIUM DENSITY URBAN FOR KEA‘AU
VILLAGE AND THE IMMEDIATELY SURROUNDING AREAS, KEA‘AU
VILLAGE, KEA‘AU, PUNA, ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I (Planning Director Initiated)
The Windward and Leeward Planning Commissions forward their favorable
recommendations for this amendment.
Reference: Comm. 398
Intr. by: Greggor Ilagan (B/R)
Approve: PC-24
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 74: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2016
Appropriates revenues in the Asset Forfeitures – State account ($200,000); and
appropriates the same to the Asset Forfeitures – State account. The appropriation
is necessary for the Police Department to receive State Asset Forfeiture funds.
Reference: Comm. 412
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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Bill 75: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2016
Increases revenues in the State Grants – Coastal Zone Management account
($16,258); and appropriates the same to the Coastal Zone Management – Other
Current Expenses account. Funds would be used for costs related to increased
wages of public employees providing contract work and for performance of
additional services.
Reference: Comm. 413
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 76: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2016
Appropriates revenues in the State Grants – Fall Prevention/Home Safety Program
account ($3,360); and appropriates the same to the Fall Prevention/Home Safety
Program account. Funds would be used by the Hawai‘i Fire Department to
conduct home safety assessments with individuals identified as at-risk for falls and
to refer individuals to prevention services.
Reference: Comm. 415
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 62 INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE VI, CHAPTER 3,
(Draft 2): SECTION 6-3.4, OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CHARTER (2014),
RELATING TO COUNTY BANDS
Removes language specifying that bandmasters and band employees are appointed
and exempt from civil service laws and classifications.
Reference: Comm. 357.2
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
First Reading: August 5, 2015
Note: Second of three required readings, a
2/3 vote of the entire membership is
required to pass each reading, pursuant
to Section 15-1(a), Hawai‘i County
Charter.
ND
PASSED 2 OF THREE REQUIRED READINGS:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 63: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-58, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2015, TO JUNE 30, 2016
Adds the Public Works Kapi‘olani Street Extension, Mohouli Street to
Lanikāula Street project for $500,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for the project
shall be provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund - Fund
Balance and/or Other Sources ($500,000). Funds would be used towards increased
construction costs from unforeseen circumstances such as the discovery of
unsuitable ground materials found while performing clearing, grubbing, and
subgrade preparation work.
Reference: Comm. 362
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
First Reading: August 5, 2015
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire membership
to amend, pursuant to Section 10-6(e),
Hawai‘i County Charter
(Vote on Bill 63 continues on the next page.)
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PASSED 2 ND AND FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Bill 73: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 15-57, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2016
Appropriates revenues in the Transfer from General Fund account ($6,706.26);
and appropriates the same to the Lōkahi Treatment Center account (Grant to the
Lōkahi Treatment Center – District 4). Funds would be used for the rental of
office space in the Pāhoa Village Center.
Reference: Comm. 400
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
First Reading: August 5, 2015
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
REPORTS
Financial Report: Preliminary Monthly Budget Status Report for the Month Ended June 30, 2015,
from the Department of Finance.
ACCEPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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.
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OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on
agenda items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT: 1:22 P.M.
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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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Waimea Council Office, Holomua Center, 64-1067 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite 5.
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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
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2015
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
25 Aupuni Street
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2015
COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
25 Aupuni Street
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
COMMITTEES TBA WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway
Building A
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway
Building A
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