HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2007/01/04 2006-2008 ACTIONS
PETE HOFFMANN BRENDA FORD
Chair & Presiding Officer STACY K. HIGA
DONALD IKEDA
K. ANGEL PILAGO BOB JACOBSON
Vice Chair EMILY I. NAEOLE
DOMINIC YAGONG
J YOSHIMOTO
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
rd
3 Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai‘i County Council
333 Kīlauea Avenue
(Ben Franklin Building)
Second Floor, Council Room
Hilo, Hawai‘i
Thursday, January 4, 2007
9:00 a.m.
INVOCATION Pastor Paul McIlroy of Kea‘au Bible Church
Council Member Emily I. Naeole
CALL TO ORDER
9:05 a.m.
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(Note: Please turn cell phones, pagers, and other mobile communication devices on silent mode.)
Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Hawai‘i County Council-3 Page 2 January 4, 2007
MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE
9:00 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON COMMUNICATIONS AND ORDER OF
RESOLUTIONS
COMMUNICATIONS
ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 12-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $10,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account; credits same to Office of the Prosecuting Attorney,
Kona Prosecuting Attorney Other Current Expense, Miscellaneous Contract
Services (Kealakehe Community Association dba Kealakehe Neighborhood Watch
– After School Youth Crime Watch Program). Discretionary funds from District 8
would be used to fund the Kealakehe Community Association dba Kealakehe
Neighborhood Watch Inc.’s Le‘a Le‘a Na Opio afterschool program providing the
Kealakehe youth with various activities and educational materials relating to crime
prevention and awareness, as well as transportation and travel expenses to Denver,
Colorado to attend the Annual National Youth Crime Watch Conference in March
2007.}
Re: Comm. 8
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago
Approve: FC-1
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Higa – 1.
Hawai‘i County Council-3 Page 3 January 4, 2007
Res. 13-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund
Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s).
{Transfers/appropriates $10,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services –
Contingency Relief account; credits same to Office of the Prosecuting Attorney,
Kona Prosecuting Attorney Other Current Expense, Miscellaneous Contract
Services (Neighborhood Place of Kona, Miloli‘i Ho‘opuloa ‘Ahahui I Na ‘Opio
Substance Abuse Prevention Program). Discretionary funds from District 8 would
be used towards the Neighborhood Place of Kona’s “Miloli‘i Ho‘opuloa ‘Ahahui I
Na ‘Opio Program” to provide substance abuse and anti-violence education and
prevention for the at-risk youths of Miloli‘i, through community exchange programs
and extra-curricular activities.}
Re: Comm. 9
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago
Approve: FC-2
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Higa – 1.
Res. 14-07: Authorizes the Acceptance of a Monetary Donation of $2,500 to the Hawai‘i Fire
Department. {Donated by Wal-Mart Kona’s “Safe Neighborhood Grant” program
and would be used towards the purchase of educational materials to be distributed to
the public in commemoration of Fire Prevention Week and of Emergency Medical
Services Week.}
Re: Comm. 13
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-5
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Higa – 1.
Res. 15-07: Authorizes the Acceptance of a Monetary Donation of $2,000 to the Hawai‘i Fire
Department. {Donated by Wal-Mart Hilo’s “Safe Neighborhood Grant” program
and would be used towards the purchase of educational materials to be distributed to
the public in commemoration of Fire Prevention Week and of Emergency Medical
Services Week.}
Re: Comm. 14
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-7
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Higa – 1.
Hawai‘i County Council-3 Page 4 January 4, 2007
Res. 16-07: Temporarily Delays Council Action on Rezoning Applications in the Districts of
North and South Kona Until the North and South Kona Community Development
Plan is Adopted by Ordinance, or Until April 1, 2007, Whichever Shall Occur First.
{Proposed in response to constituents who strongly believe that rezonings in North
and South Kona should not occur during the critical community development
planning process until all fact-finding, public input, and community based vision for
future long-term growth of North and South Kona are finalized.}
Re: Comm. 18
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago
Approve: PC-2
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 & ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong,
Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 7.
NOES: Council Member Ikeda – 1.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Higa – 1.
Res. 17-07: Temporarily Delays Council Action on Rezoning Applications in the District of
South Kohala Until the South Kohala Community Development Plan is Adopted by
Ordinance, or Until January 5, 2008, Whichever Shall Occur First. {The temporary
delay on new rezonings in the South Kohala district would allow the community,
through a legitimate and deliberate Community Development Planning process, to
define how best to solve existing problems and allocate space for new growth.}
Re: Comm. 19
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Approve: PC-3
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong,
Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 7.
NOES: Council Member Ikeda – 1.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Higa – 1.
Res. 24-07: Authorizes the Acceptance of a Donation from the Waikoloa Village Association
for the Purchase of Smart Signs for Installation in Waikoloa Village. {Donation of
$10,000 would be used to purchase two “Smart Signs” to help control speeding on
Paniolo Drive in Waikoloa Village by alerting drivers of their vehicle speed in real
time.}
Re: Comm. 42
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Higa – 1.
Hawai‘i County Council-3 Page 5 January 4, 2007
Res. 25-07: Authorizes the Director of Finance to Negotiate a Lease with the Roman Catholic
Church in the State of Hawai‘i, dba Office for Social Ministry, for the Purpose of
Providing Services to Homeless Persons with Terms to Include a Duration of Ten
Years at a Set Rental of $10.00 Per Year. {Facility is located at 115 Kapiolani
Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i.}
Re: Comm. 45
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Approve: CHA – December 20, 2006
ADOPTED:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Higa – 1.
10 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST
READING)
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 1: Amends Section 25-8-3 (North Kona Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning
Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), by Changing the District
Classification from Limited Industrial – 1 Acre (ML-1a) to Industrial-Commercial
Mixed 1-Acre (MCX-1a) at Kaloko, North Kona, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map
Key 7-3-51:96 (approx. 46,246 square feet). {C&R Development, LLC,
Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 3
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago
Approve: PC-1
POSTPONED TO JANUARY 19, 2007, COUNCIL MEETING
Bill 3: Amends Ordinance No. 06-80, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. {Adds
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: Greenwaste and Composting Facility at
the West Hawai‘i Sanitary Landfill ($1,750,000); funds shall be provided from
General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund – Fund Balance and/or Other
Sources ($1,750,000). Funds would be used to construct a legally permitted
composting facility at the resource recovery area adjacent to the West Hawai‘i
Sanitary Landfill at Pu‘uanahulu.}
Re: Comm. 11
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-3
2/3 Vote: Section 10-6(d), Hawai‘i County Charter
POSTPONED TO JANUARY 19, 2007, COUNCIL MEETING
Hawai‘i County Council-3 Page 6 January 4, 2007
Bill 4 Amends Ordinance No. 06-79, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
(Draft 2): Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007. {Increases revenues in State
Grants – Gang Response System ($5,000); appropriates same to Gang Response –
Hilo. Funds would be used to involve community-based agencies and government
organizations to work together to address youth gangs and the issues surrounding
these groups.}
Re: Comm. 12.1
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-4
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Members Ford and Higa – 2.
Bill 5: Amends Ordinance No. 06-79, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007. {Increases revenues in
Contribution from Private Source ($2,500); appropriates same to Fire Prevention –
Other Current Expense.}
Re: Comm. 13
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-6
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Members Ford and Higa – 2.
Bill 6: Amends Ordinance No. 06-79, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007. {Increases revenues in
Contribution from Private Source $2,000; appropriates same to Fire Prevention –
Other Current Expense.}
Re: Comm. 14
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-8
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 7.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Members Ford and Higa – 2.
Hawai‘i County Council-3 Page 7 January 4, 2007
Bill 7: Amends Ordinance No. 06-79, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007. {Increases revenues in Federal
Grants – Hawai‘i County Police Department (HCPD) Clickit or Ticket ($700);
appropriates same to HCPD Clickit or Ticket. Funds would be used to reduce the
fatalities and injuries to front and rear seat occupants aged 17 and under, of motor
vehicle collisions by improving awareness of state laws.}
Re: Comm. 15
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Approve: FC-9
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Higa – 1.
Bill 15: Amends Ordinance No. 06-80, as Amended, Relating to Public Improvements and
Financing Thereof for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. {Adds
PUBLIC WORKS: Palani Road Safety Improvements – Federal ($1,700,000);
funds shall be provided from Federal Grants Receivable ($1,700,000). Funds would
be used to realign the eastern terminus of Kealaka‘a Street to intersect Palani Road
at Palihiolo Street to form a new intersection that would improve vehicular and
pedestrian access and safety for users of the high traffic volume intersection.}
Re: Comm. 41
Intr. by: Mr. Yagong
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Higa – 1.
Bill 17: Amends Chapter 11 (Housing Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983
(1995 Edition), as Amended by Ordinance 05-23, by Adding Language to
Section 11-6 to Provide Clarification for Determining the In-Lieu Fee.
Re: Comm. 44
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffmann
Approve: CHA – December 20, 2006
ST
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 & PASSED 1 READING:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Higa – 1.
Hawai‘i County Council-3 Page 8 January 4, 2007
Bill 220 Amends the State Land Use Boundaries Maps for the County of Hawai‘i by
(2004-2006): Changing the District Classification from the Agricultural to the Urban District at
Keonepoko, Puna, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key 1-5-7:53 (approx.
3.317 acres). {Timothy Lynn Gardner, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 680
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago
Approve: PC-4
POSTPONED TO JANUARY 19, 2007, COUNCIL MEETING
Bill 221 Amends Section 25-8-26 (Pahoa Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code)
(Draft 2) of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), by Changing the District
(2004-2006): Classification from Agricultural (A-1a) to Industrial-Commercial Mixed (MCX-1a)
at Keonepoko, Puna, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key 1-5-7:53 (approx.
3.317 acres). {Timothy Lynn Gardner, Applicant.}
Re: Comm. 680.1
Intr. by: Mr. Safarik (B/R)
Approve: PC-5
POSTPONED TO JANUARY 19, 2007, COUNCIL MEETING
Bill 345 Planning Director Initiated Amends Chapter 25, Article 1, Subsection 25-1-5(b),
(2004-2006): (Zoning Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended),
Relating to the Definition of Family. {Amends the definition of “Family” to include
a group of not more than eight unrelated persons, plus any program staff, living in a
facility licensed or certified by the Department of Health.}
Re: Comm. 1102
Intr. by: Mr. Pilago
Approve: PC-128
Postponed: December 20, 2006
(Note: There is a pending motion by Mr. Pilago and duly seconded by
Mr. Jacobson to approve Bill 345 (2004-2006).)
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 & MOVES FORWARD DUE TO THE FOLLOWING
VOTE:
AYES: Council Members Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, and
Chair Hoffmann – 4.
NOES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Yagong, and
Yoshimoto – 4.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Higa – 1.
;and
Comm. 1102.1: From Council Member Brenda Ford submitting proposed amendments to Bill 345,
which subsequently failed due to a vote of four “ayes” and five “noes” at the
Council’s December 20, 2006 meeting.
1:30 P.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND
OR FINAL READING)
ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Hawai‘i County Council-3 Page 9 January 4, 2007
Bill 8: Gives the Mayor of the County of Hawai‘i the Authority to Waive Certain
Requirements as Provided by Chapters 3 (Advertising & Signs), 5 (Building),
9 (Electricity), 17 (Plumbing), 20 (Waiver of Tip Fees for Landfill for Emergency
Debris), 22 (Streets & Sidewalks), and 25 (Zoning) of the Hawai‘i County Code.
{Waives certain requirements of the Hawai‘i County Code in order to expedite
repairs and reconstruction of buildings and infrastructure damage by the earthquake
that struck Hawai‘i Island on October 15, 2006. A similar ordinance, Ordinance
No. 06-130, was passed by the Council on October 24, 2006, which will be
st
automatically repealed on the 61 day following its adoption (December 24, 2006).
This proposal provides additional time for people to obtain necessary permits to
repair damages received from the earthquake.}
Re: Comm. 21
Intr. by: Mr. Hoffman
st
1 Reading: December 20, 2006
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Higa – 1.
Bill 147 Amends Chapter 15, Article 1, Section 15-7, of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983
(Draft 2) (2005 Edition), Relating to Parks and Recreation. {Proposal changes the penalty for
(2004-2006): violations in Chapter 15 by reducing the maximum imprisonment from 90 to
30 days; and any person convicted of violating any provision shall be punished by a
fine not exceeding $1,000.}
Re: Comm. 425.2
Intr. by: Mr. Jacobson
st
1 Reading: December 20, 2006
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Higa – 1.
Bill 231 Amends Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code, Relating to Scenic
(2002-2004): Corridors. {Adds a new division to Chapter 25, Article 6, Hawai‘i County Code
1983 (2005 Edition) entitled, “Division 6. Scenic Corridors,” which delineates
criteria and procedures for the establishment and initiation of scenic corridors.}
Re: Comm. 509
Intr. by: Mr. Reynolds (B/R)
st
1 Reading: December 20, 2006
POSTPONED TO JANUARY 19, 2007, COUNCIL MEETING
Hawai‘i County Council-3 Page 10 January 4, 2007
Bill 364 Amends Ordinance No. 06-79, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of
(2004-2006): Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2007. {Appropriates revenues in State
Grants – Transportation for the Homeless and Disabled ($80,000); appropriates
same to Transportation for the Homeless and Disabled.}
Re: Comm. 1209
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
st
1 Reading: December 20, 2006
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Higa – 1.
Bill 365 Amends Chapter 14, Article 4, Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), Relating
(Draft 2) to Smoking in Certain Places in the County of Hawai‘i. {Amends Section 1
(2004-2006): definition for “tobacco products” and Section 2 to include all of Section 14.21 to the
new subsection.}
Re: Comm. 1210.1
Intr. by: Ms. Isbell
st
1 Reading: December 20, 2006
ND
PASSED 2 & FINAL READING:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago,
Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8.
NOES: None.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Higa – 1.
;and
Comm. 1210.43: From Joshua Allen, dated December 20, 2006; and
Comm. 1210.44: From Kili Bairos, dated December 20, 2006; and
Comm. 1210.45: From Nancy Arrington, dated December 20, 2006; and
Comm. 1210.46: From Amy Arrington, dated December 20, 2006
REPORTS
REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the following cases, pursuant to
Section 92-5(a)(4), Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, as amended, for the purpose of consulting with the
Corporation Counsel and/or its attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Council's powers, duties,
privileges, immunities and liabilities, including the current status of the litigation. A 2/3 vote, pursuant to
HRS Section 92-4 and Rule 12 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.)
Hawai‘i County Council-3 Page 11 January 4, 2007
Comm. 17.2: MAYOR’S VETO MESSAGE REGARDING BILL 258, DRAFT 6, RELATING
TO ANIMALS
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated December 20, 2006, returning Bill 258, Draft 6,
stating his reason for disapproval, as listed in this communication;
and
Bill 258 Amends Chapter 4 of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended),
(Draft 6) Relating to Animals. {Repeals Chapter 4, Animals, Hawai‘i County Code, in its
(2004-2006): entirety and establishes a new chapter relating to Animals. Replicates Chapter 7,
Animals and Fowl, of the Revised Ordinances of Honolulu with a few minor
adjustments. Contains provisions relating to the following: cockfighting and
related equipment, animal nuisances, dog licenses, regulation of dogs, public spay
and neuter clinic for dogs and cats, cat identification program, and regulation of
dangerous dogs. Also includes provisions regarding licensed obedience trial,
tracking, and show dogs, sterilization of cats and dogs, strict enforcement of strays,
and regulation of noisy animals (not just dogs}.
Re: Comm. 17
Intr. by: Mr. Holschuh
st
1 Reading: October 31, 2006
Postponed: November 15, 2006
nd
2 Reading: November 29, 2006
Mayor’s veto: December 20, 2006
FILED DUE TO THE FOLLOWING VOTE TO OVERRIDE THE MAYOR’S
VETO:
AYES: Council Members Ford, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and
Chair Hoffmann – 4.
NOES: Council Members Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, and
Yagong – 4.
ABSENT & EXCUSED:Council Member Higa – 1.
Note: In order for this bill to become law, the Council must vote (by majority)
to reconsider it, within 30 days after it is returned; and to approve it again
(2/3 majority vote) (see Article III, Section 3-12, Hawai‘i County Charter).
For purposes of Chapter 92, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, notice is hereby
provided that both motions may be offered and discussed at this meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 2007
COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM – HILO
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FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 2007
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2007
COMMITTEES TBA SHERATON KEAUHOU
BAY RESORT & SPA
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2007
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. SHERATON KEAUHOU
BAY RESORT & SPA
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2007
COMMITTEES TBA SHERATON KEAUHOU
BAY RESORT & SPA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2007
COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. SHERATON KEAUHOU
BAY RESORT & SPA
ADJOURNMENT 8:15 p.m.
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