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ORDER OF BUSINESS
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Hawaii County Building
25 Aupuni Street
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October 6, 2015
1:00 P.M.
(Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.)
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 313.9: I IAWAPI STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES' JUNE 24, 2015,
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MiNIJTES
From Council Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, dated September 1, 2015.
Serving the Interests of People of Ow Island
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Comm. 313.10: HAWAII STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES' JULY 29, 2015,
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES
From Council Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, dated September 1, 2015.
Comm. 464: REQUESTS A PRESENTATION ON THE INCREASE OF HOMELESSNESS IN
HAWAII COUNTY BY CHAD CABRAL, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AT
HOPE SERVICES HAWAII
From Council Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, dated September 9, 2015.
Comm. 470: REQUESTS A DISCUSSION ON ITEMS RELATING TO THE HAWAII STATE
ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (HSAC)
From Council Member Dennis "Fresh" Onishi, dated September 16, 2015,
requesting discussion on three HSAC topics: the August 27, 2015, Executive
Committee meeting; Kauai County Council's proposal for inclusion 2016 HSAC
Legislative package; and the August 2015 HSAC Treasurer's Report.
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 283-15: NOMINATES ENTERPRISE ZONES FOR CONSIDERATION AND
DESIGNATION BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF HAWAII
Requests the Governor designate four new Enterprise Zones in Hawaii County,
which would provide tax incentives intended to foster economic development and
generate employment. The proposed designations, delineated in exhibits to the
resolution, are Hamakua, Hilo -Puna, Kona, and Ka`u.
Reference: Comm. 471
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES
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