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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
21 st Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i
September 2, 2015
9:00 a.m.
(Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.)
INVOCATION Captain Celestine Ruwethin of Hilo Salvation Army Temple Corps
CALL TO ORDER 9:01 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
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 252-15: AWARDS A PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION MAINTENANCE STEWARDSHIP GRANT TO
PŌHĀHĀ I KA LANI
Approves a grant of $83,500 to Pōhāhā I Ka Lani, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
organization, for the purpose of protecting, preserving, and restoring the Waipi‘o
Valley Lookout property (Tax Map Key: 4-8-004:006), pursuant to Section 10-16
of the Hawai‘i County Charter.
Reference: Comm. 423
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
Approve: FC-32
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. 254-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF
BIG ISLAND DRUG COURT, INC., TO PAY FOR SERVICES FOR
PARTICIPANTS OF THE BIG ISLAND DRUG COURT AND BIG ISLAND
VETERANS TREATMENT COURT
Transfers/appropriates $5,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account (Council District 4); and credits the same to the
Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Prosecuting Attorney Other Current Expenses,
Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Friends of Big Island Drug Court, Inc.)
Reference: Comm. 426
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.
Res. 255-15: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A MONETARY DONATION OF
$20 TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Donated by Jeffrey and Helen Lorance to purchase prizes for the Annual Ohana
Shoreline Fishing Tournament held in August 2015.
Reference: Comm. 427
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.
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Res. 256-15: PROPOSES AN AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
GENERAL PLAN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW PROCESS, RELATING TO THE
PRINCIPLES OF THE AHUPUAʻA SYSTEM
Proposes amendments to the General Plan to apply the values, philosophy, and
geographical features of the ahupuaʻa system as a land use model to regulatory
decisions and government programs, fulfilling sustainability goals, and land use
policies with consideration for resource management.
Reference: Comm. 429
Intr. by: Ms. David
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. 257-15: PROPOSES AN AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
GENERAL PLAN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW PROCESS
Proposes the following amendments to the General Plan: 1) Retain Sections 1.1
and 1.2 of the 2005 General Plan as Chapter 1 of the Revised General Plan;
2) Insert Exhibit A “General Plan Policies And Principles” as Chapter 2 of the
Revised General Plan; 3) Insert Exhibits B through O, “General Plan Categories”
as Chapter 3 of the Revised General Plan; 4) Retain Chapters 15 and 16 of the
2005 General Plan as the final chapters in the Revised General Plan; 5) Place the
2005 General Plan Sections 1.6, 1.7, and 1.8, as appropriately updated, in the
Appendices to the Revised General Plan; 6) Place all statistical analysis and
background research in the Appendices to the Revised General Plan appendices;
and 7) Place the Strategies and Action Plan Sections in a separate chapter or in the
Appendices to the Revised General Plan as the Planning Director deems
appropriate.
Reference: Comm. 430
Intr. by: Ms. Wille
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. 258-15: PROPOSES AN AMENDMENT TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I
GENERAL PLAN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL PLAN
COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW PROCESS, RELATING TO ROADWAY
ACCESS IN THE DISTRICT OF KAʻŪ DURING TIMES OF FLOODING
Proposes to amend the General Plan to investigate potential solutions to prevent
the closure of the Hawai‘i Belt Road due to flooding, including improving,
acquiring, and maintaining alternate routes.
Reference: Comm. 431
Intr. by: Ms. David
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. 259-15: AUTHORIZES THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION TO
AWARD FUNDS TO THE PEOPLES ADVOCACY FOR TRAILS HAWAI‘I
(PATH)
Funds in the amount of $35,000 would be used towards PATH’s Bike Education
program for fourth grade students.
Reference: Comm. 432
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.
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Res. 260-15: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT AWARD OF $50,000
FROM THE CITIES FOR FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENT FUND TO
SUPPORT THE OFFICE OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT’S DIRECT DEPOSIT INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Funds would be used to provide Direct Deposit Incentive program participants
incentives for opening and maintaining an account free of overdraft fees and
introduce participants to additional financial and employment related services.
Reference: Comm. 433
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. 261-15: 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 LGBT LEGACY FOUNDATION TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES
RD
RELATED TO THE 3 ANNUAL LGBT PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL
Transfers/appropriates $1,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits the same to the
Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks and Recreation Administration Other
Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (Hawai‘i LGBT
rd
Legacy Foundation – 3 Annual LGBT Pride Parade and Festival).
Reference: Comm. 434
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. 262-15: 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 ISLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD, INC. (HIEDB),
TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO ʻIMILOA ASTRONOMY
CENTER’S MOBILE SCIENCE OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR SCHOOLS IN
THE PUNA DISTRICT
Transfers/appropriates $5,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits the same to the
Department of Parks and Recreation, Parks and Recreation Administration Other
Current Expenses, Miscellaneous Contract Services account (HIEDB – ʻImiloa
Astronomy Center’s Mobile Science Outreach Program).
Reference: Comm. 435
Intr. by: Mr. Paleka
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.
Res. 263-15: 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 ISLAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD, INC. (HIEDB), TO
ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO TRANSPORTATION FOR THE
STARBASE HAWAI‘I PROGRAM DURING THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
Transfers/appropriates $3,000 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 (HIEDB – STARBASE Hawai‘i).
Reference: Comm. 437
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. 265-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES
RELATED TO THE FIRST JUNIOR POLICE OFFICERS (JPO) PROGRAM AT
PĀHOA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Transfers/appropriates $1,000 out and from the Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account (Council District 5); and credits the same to the
Hawai‘i Police Department, Police Administration Division – Other Current
Expenses, Educational-Recreational-Scientific account (JPO Program –
Pāhoa Elementary School). Funds would be used to pay for an end-of-year award
celebration and 11 JPO shirts.
Reference: Comm. 439
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. 266-15: URGES HAWAI‘I’S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO PROPOSE AND
PASS AN AMENDMENT CLARIFYING THAT CORPORATIONS ARE NOT
PEOPLE WITH CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS, AND THAT UNLIMITED
CAMPAIGN SPENDING IS NOT FREE SPEECH
Reference: Comm. 445
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: GREDC
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members David, Eoff, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille, and
Chair Kanuha – 6.
NOES: Council Members Chung, Ilagan, and Paleka – 3.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
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Res. 267-15: REQUESTS THE HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (HSAC)
TO INCLUDE IN ITS 2016 LEGISLATIVE PACKAGE A RESOLUTION
URGING HAWAI‘I’S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO PROPOSE
AND PASS AN AMENDMENT CLARIFYING THAT CORPORATIONS ARE
NOT PEOPLE WITH CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS, AND THAT UNLIMITED
CAMPAIGN SPENDING IS NOT FREE SPEECH
Requests that the HSAC package include a request to the State Legislature to urge
Hawaiʻi’s congressional delegation to take the above action.
Reference: Comm. 446
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: GREDC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Poindexter, Wille,
and Chair Kanuha – 7.
NOES: Council Members Chung and Paleka – 2.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 80: 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 Housing Private Contributions account ($50,000);
and appropriates the same to the Direct Deposit Incentive Program account. Funds
would be used to provide Direct Deposit Incentive program participants incentives
for opening and maintaining an account free of overdraft fees and introduce
participants to additional financial and employment related services.
Reference: Comm. 433
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 85: 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 Water Line Replacement, Nohea Street, Santos Lane –
State project for $550,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for the project shall be
provided from State Grants Receivable ($550,000). Funds would be used to
replace corroded and leaky galvanized water lines along Nohea Street and
Santos Lane in Hilo.
Reference: Comm. 444
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Waived: FC
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter
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.
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
Second Reading: August 19, 2015
Note: Third 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.
RD
PASSED 3 AND FINAL 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 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: Mr. Ilagan (B/R)
First Reading: August 19, 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.
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
First Reading: August 19, 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.
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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
First Reading: August 19, 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.
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
First Reading: August 19, 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
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REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
Comm. 428: GARY DARNELL/GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE COMPANY
VS. COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I; ET AL.; CIVIL NO. 09-1-0146
From Deputy Corporation Counsel Melody Parker, dated August 11, 2015,
requesting an attorney-client confidential discussion to consult with the Council a
possible settlement offer for a lawsuit filed on April 17, 2009, due to an
automobile accident.
CONCURRED WITH THE RECOMMENDATION OF CORP. COUNSEL:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the above matter, pursuant to
Section 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of consulting with Council’s attorney on questions and issues
pertaining to the Council’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. 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
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UPCOMING MEETINGS
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2015
COMMITTEES TBA WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER
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Building A
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2015
COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway
Building A
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2015
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
25 Aupuni Street
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2015
COUNCIL 9:00 A.M. COUNCIL ROOM - HILO
25 Aupuni Street
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