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Home My WebLink AboutAGE COUNCIL 2006/12/04 2006-2008 COUNCIL NEW ACTIONS HARRY KIM BRENDA FORD Chairman Pro-Tem STACY K. HIGA PETE HOFFMANN DONALD IKEDA BOB JACOBSON EMILY I. NAEOLE K. ANGEL PILAGO DOMINIC YAGONG J YOSHIMOTO COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai‘i Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 st 1 Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawai‘i County Council 333 Kīlauea Avenue (Ben Franklin Building) Second Floor, Council Room Hilo, Hawai‘i Monday, December 4, 2006 3:00 p.m. INVOCATION Daniel Akaka, Jr. CALL TO ORDER 3:15 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.) Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawai‘i County Council-1 Page 2 December 4, 2006 STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS LISTED ON THE ORDER OF BUSINESS APPOINTMENT OF TEMPORARY CLERK APPOINTMENT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE REPORT OF CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE ROLL CALL ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 1-06: Designates the Council Chair. Re: Comm. 1 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Hoffmann, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, and Yoshimoto – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED:None. Res. 2-06: Designates the Council Vice Chair. Re: Comm. 1 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED:None. Res. 3-06: Appoints the County Clerk. Re: Comm. 1 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED:None. Hawai‘i County Council-1 Page 3 December 4, 2006 Res. 4-06: Adopts New Rules of Procedure of the Council of the County of Hawai‘i. Re: Comm. 1 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED:None. Res. 5-06: Appoints Members of the Committee on Finance and Designates the Chair and Vice Chair Thereof. Re: Comm. 1 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED:None. Res. 6-06: Appoints Members of the Committee on Planning and Designates the Chair and Vice Chair Thereof. Re: Comm. 1 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED:None. Res. 7-06: Appoints Members of the Committee on Public Works and Intergovernmental Relations and Designates the Chair and Vice Chair Thereof. Re: Comm. 1 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED:None. Hawai‘i County Council-1 Page 4 December 4, 2006 Res. 8-06 10-06: Appoints Members of the Committee on Public Safety and Parks and Recreation and Designates the Chair and Vice Chair Thereof. Re: Comm. 1 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED:None. Res. 9-06 8-06: Appoints Members of the Committee on Human Services and Economic Development and Designates the Chair and Vice Chair Thereof. Re: Comm. 1 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED:None. Res. 10-06 9-06: Appoints Members of the Committee on Environmental Management and Designates the Chair and Vice Chair Thereof. Re: Comm. 1 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED:None. Res. 11-06: Appoints the Hawai‘i County Council Representative and Alternate to the Executive Committee of the Hawai‘i State Association of Counties (HSAC). Re: Comm. 1 Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT & EXCUSED:None. Hawai‘i County Council-1 Page 5 December 4, 2006 PETITIONS, MEMORIALS & COMMUNICATIONS BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) REPORTS REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION (The purpose of the meeting is to consult with Corporation Counsel relating to matters involving potential County liability, as authorized by Sections 92-4 and 92-5, HRS. Note: 2/3 Vote - Pursuant to §92-4, HRS, and Rule 12 of Rules of Procedure of the County Council.) OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2006 COMMITTEES TBA SHERATON KEAUHOU BAY RESORT & SPA WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2006 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. SHERATON KEAUHOU BAY RESORT & SPA ADJOURNMENT 4:09 p.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. The meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations to attend this meeting should call 961-8255 by December 1, 2006. Persons using TDDs may call 961-8521. Copies of an item listed on the agenda may be viewed at the Hawai‘i County Services Office at 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740; at the Office of the County Clerk at 333 Kīlauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720; at the Kona Council Members' Office at the Kailua Trade Center, 75-5706 Hanama Place, Suite 109, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740; and at the Waimea Council Members' Office at the Holomua Center, 64-1067 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite 5, Waimea, Hawai‘i 96743. Hawai‘i County Council-1 Page 6 December 4, 2006 Submitting Testimony: Those persons wishing to testify in person must register with the Council/Clerk’s staff. Those testifying in person and submitting written testimony at the meeting in Hilo should bring seventeen (17) copies of the testimony for distribution at the meeting. Those persons unable to testify in person may submit testimony (1) by mail to the County Clerk’s Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720, (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912, or (3) by e-mail to counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us. Please submit a separate testimony for each item. Copies will be made and distributed at the meeting when transmitted in a timely manner. In any case, both oral and written testimony will be considered public record. Notice to Lobbyists: If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawai‘i County Clerk within five days of becoming a lobbyist. {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(b), Hawai‘i County Code} A lobbyist means “any individual engaged for pay or other consideration who spends more than five hours in any month or $275 in any six-month period for the purpose of attempting to influence legislative or administrative action by communicating or urging others to communicate with public officials.” {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(a)(6), Hawai‘i County Code} Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office of the County Clerk-Council, 333 Kīlauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720. Government Access Television: Channel 52 (Hilo and Kona) Wednesday, December 13, 2006, at 6 p.m.; Sunday, December 17, 2006, at 10:30 a.m.; and Wednesday, December 20, 2006, at 6 p.m. (Hawai‘i Tribune Herald – December 1, 2006) (West Hawai‘i Today – December 1, 2006)