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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
26 th Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
West Hawai‘i Civic Center
74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A
Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i
November 18, 2015
9:00 a.m.
(Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.)
INVOCATION Pastor Jason Meechan of Kona Faith Center Maile “Medeiros” David
CALL TO ORDER 9:03 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. 287-15: AUTHORIZES THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO ENTER INTO
NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TAX MAP KEY: 9-5-012:005
SITUATED IN THE DISTRICT OF KA‘Ū, ALSO KNOWN AS KAHUA
‘OLOHŪ, UTILIZING THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND
NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION FUND
The 13 acre Kahua ‘Olohū property is listed as a key priority for purchase in the
2014 Annual Report of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources
Preservation Commission for its historical significance and cultural importance.
Reference: Comm. 476
Intr. by: Ms. David
Approve: FC-37
Postponed: October 20 and November 3, 2015
(Note: There is a pending motion by Ms. David and duly seconded by
Mr. Paleka to approve Res. 287-15.)
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. 312-15 AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE DONATION OF LOT 45,
(Draft 2): SITUATED AT KAIWIKI, DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, ISLAND OF
HAWAI‘I AND STATE OF HAWAI‘I, BEING A PORTION OF TAX MAP
KEY: 2-9-004:014 (POR.), FROM KAHUNA FALLS, LLC, DBA KAHUNA
FALLS OF MARYLAND, LLC
The donation would remedy a County paved road encroaching onto private
property.
Reference: Comm. 515.2
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
Approve: PWPRC-18
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 320-15: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF ROAD LOTS 50, 51, R-3, R-2-B, 501, 502,
503, 6-C AND 142, BEING A PORTION OF TAX MAP KEY NOS.: 7-3-
060:051 (POR), 7-3-061:053 AND 054, AND 7-3-010:057, SITUATED AT
TH
KALAOA 5, DISTRICT OF NORTH KONA, ISLAND OF HAWAI‘I,
STATE OF HAWAI‘I, FROM TRI INDEX HOLDINGS, INC., A HAWAIʻI
CORPORATION
The road lots would be used for public roadway purposes.
Reference: Comm. 529
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
Approve: PWPRC-19
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. 321-15: ACCEPTS THE DEDICATION OF ROAD LOTS 110, 111 AND 509, BEING
A PORTION OF TAX MAP KEY NOS.: 7-3-060:051 (POR) AND 7-3-061:053,
TH
SITUATED AT KALAOA 5, DISTRICT OF NORTH KONA, ISLAND OF
HAWAI‘I, STATE OF HAWAI‘I, FROM TRI INDEX HOLDINGS, INC.,
A HAWAIʻI CORPORATION
The road lots would be used for public roadway purposes.
Reference: Comm. 530
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
Approve: PWPRC-20
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 325-15: APPROVES THE HAWAI‘I STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES’ (HSAC)
SLATE OF OFFICERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016
This resolution would approve the following HSAC slate of officers:
President, Michael P. Victorino (Maui County Council - Gladys Baisa, Alternate);
Vice President, Dennis “Fresh” Onishi (Hawai‘i County Council –
Daniel K. Paleka Jr., Alternate); Treasurer, J. Ikaika Anderson (Honolulu City
Council - Joey Manahan, Alternate); and Secretary, Mel Rapozo (Kauaʻi County
Council - Ross Kagawa, Alternate).
Reference: Comm. 539
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
Waived: GREDC
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. 329-15: AUTHORIZES THE HAWAI‘I FIRE DEPARTMENT TO AWARD FUNDS
TO THE ANEKONA OULI KANEHOA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
(VFD) COMPANY
A grant of $40,000 would be provided to the Anekona Ouli Kanehoa VFD
Company to develop and implement a volunteer fire station in Kamuela.
Reference: Comm. 543
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. 330-15: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, PURSUANT TO HAWAI‘I REVISED STATUTES
SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Funds of $200,000 would be used by the Police Department to purchase a Leica
Scan Station PS30, accessories, and training, which will reduce the time it takes to
reopen a roadway after a fatality investigation and improve the completeness,
consistency and accuracy of the Motor Vehicle Accident Report Diagram in fatal
Motor Vehicle Collision reports.
Reference: Comm. 544
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. 331-15: 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 YOUTH CHALLENGE ACADEMY
FOUNDATION, TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO
TRANSPORTATION FOR THE STARBASE – HAWAI‘I PROGRAM DURING
THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current
Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 548
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. 332-15: 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 INAUGURAL SAKADA
DAY CELEBRATION
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Research and Development, Hawai‘i
County Resource Center account.
Reference: Comm. 550
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. 333-15: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO
SOCIETY FOR KONA’S EDUCATION AND ART TO PAY FOR
PROMOTIONAL ADVERTISING AND MATERIALS FOR THE SOUTH
KONA CULTURAL EVENTS
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 6); and credits to the Research and Development, Tourism
Promotion account. Funds would be used for promotional advertising and
materials for exhibition rooms showcasing Hawaiian quilts and artistry.
Reference: Comm. 551
Intr. by: Ms. David
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Res. 334-15: 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 TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE INAUGURAL
SAKADA DAY CELEBRATION
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Research and Development, Hawai‘i
County Resource Center account.
Reference: Comm. 552
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. 335-15: 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 YOUTH CHALLENGE ACADEMY
FOUNDATION, TO ASSIST THE STARBASE HAWAI‘I PROGRAM WITH
TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES FOR THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
Transfers $400 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 2); and credits to the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current
Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 555
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. 336-15: 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 THE SAKADA DAY CELEBRATION 2015
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 1); and credits to the Research and Development, Hawai‘i
County Resource Center account.
Reference: Comm. 556
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.
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Res. 340-15: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR
SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH THOMPSON REUTERS, WESTLAW
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year subscription agreement for online
legal research services and legal print resources for the Office of Corporation
Counsel, at an approximate cost of $72,000 per year.
Reference: Comm. 560
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. 341-15: 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 FOR
THE HAWAI‘I ISLAND STARBASE PROGRAM DURING THE 2015-2016
SCHOOL YEAR
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 3); and credits to the Prosecuting Attorney, Other Current
Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 553
Intr. by: Mr. Onishi
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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BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 108: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-3 (NORTH KONA ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8,
CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983
(2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM
AGRICULTURAL – TWENTY ACRES (A-20a) TO FAMILY
TH
AGRICULTURAL – ONE ACRE (FA-1a) AT KALAOA 5, NORTH KONA,
HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 7-3-004:012
(Applicant: Brett W. Ritchie) (Area: Approx. 5.94 acres)
The Leeward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to create a three-lot family
agricultural subdivision. The applicant states that the existing dwelling would be
demolished and the family would construct three separate residences on lots
ranging in size from 1.2 to 3.3 acres.
Reference: Comm. 523
Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R)
Approve: PC-34
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 109: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 94-6, WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS FROM
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO
GENERAL COMMERCIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (CG-10) AT WAIĀKEA,
SOUTH HILO, HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-024:008
(Applicant: Eric Hoota) (Area: 26,770 square feet)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this amendment to Ordinance 94-6, which would allow a five-year time extension
for an office building to be constructed to accommodate a dental laboratory and
financial services. The five-year time extension would commence on the date of
the approval of this amendment.
Reference: Comm. 524
Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R)
Approve: PC-35
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 110: AMENDS SECTION 25-8-33 (CITY OF HILO ZONE MAP), ARTICLE 8,
CHAPTER 25 (ZONING CODE) OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983
(2005 EDITION), BY CHANGING THE DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION FROM
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL – 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10) TO
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL – 20,000 SQUARE FEET (CN-20) AT
WAIĀKEA HOUSE LOTS SOUTH HILO, HAWAIʻI, COVERED BY
TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-034:083
(Applicant: Nimr Tamimi) (Area: Apprx. 22,000 square feet)
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation for
this change of zone, which would allow the applicant to construct a 6,300 square
foot building for the new location of Atebara Chips and Hawaiʻi Island Gourmet,
and tenant space for other businesses.
Reference: Comm. 525
Intr. by: Mr. Ilagan (B/R)
Approve: PC-36
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 113: 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 Federal Grants – Hawai‘i County Police Department
(HCPD) Leica Scan Station account ($200,000); and appropriates the same to the
HCPD Leica Scan Station account. Funds would be used by the Police Department
to purchase a Leica Scan Station PS30, accessories, and training, which will reduce
the time it takes to reopen a roadway after a fatality investigation and improve fatal
motor vehicle collision reports.
Reference: Comm. 544
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 114: 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 Federal Grants – Hawai‘i County Police Department
(HCPD) Traffic Investigation Program account ($8,700); and appropriates the same
to the HCPD Traffic Investigation Program Grant account. Funds would be used
with existing funds to increase the number of officers trained in traffic crash
reconstruction, other traffic crash related courses, and additional funding for a
Crash Data Retrieval Unit.
Reference: Comm. 545
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.
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 100 AMENDS CHAPTER 20, ARTICLE 5, SECTIONS 20-50 AND 20-52 OF
(Draft 2): THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983 (2005 EDITION, AS AMENDED),
RELATING TO REFUSE
Amendments would allow for the transport of refuse from transfer stations to the
non-designated landfill if doing so would avoid penalty fees, help to meet
minimum volumes to qualify for discounted fees, or if the designated landfill is
under repair.
Reference: Comm. 493.2
Intr. by: Ms. Wille
First Reading: November 3, 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 111: 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 Mass Transit Maintenance and Baseyard Facility –
County project for $2 million to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be
provided from General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance
and/or other Sources ($2 million). Funds would be added to previously
appropriated funds to cover higher than expected costs for the construction of the
facility.
Reference: Comm. 532
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
First Reading: November 3, 2015
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter
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 112: 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 Federal Grants – Justice Assistance Grant account
($92,825); and appropriates the same to the Justice Assistance Grant account.
Funds would be used by the Police Department to purchase equipment and related
technology to assist in tracking and managing accreditation files, a microfilm
conservation project, and the installation of a security door system for its Criminal
Investigation Division.
Reference: Comm. 533
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
First Reading: November 3, 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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REPORTS
PC-33 NOMINATION OF BENJAMIN N. NEY TO THE NORTH KOHALA
(Comm. 522): COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
APPROVED BENJAMIN N. NEY’S NOMINATION:
AYES: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Ilagan, Onishi, Paleka,
Poindexter, Wille, and Chair Kanuha – 9.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
EXCUSED: None.
Financial Report: 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.
OTHER BUSINESS
(Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on
agenda items.)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ADJOURNMENT: 11:30 A.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.
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subject to preemption by broadcasts from the State Legislature, and are subject to change by Na Leo ‘O
Hawai‘i. Please check the current legislative broadcast schedule on the Na Leo ‘O Hawai‘i website at
http://www.naleo.tv/tv-schedules/channel-55/.)
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