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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGE COUNCIL 2007/12/19 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 th 26 Session ORDER OF BUSINESS Hawai‘i County Council Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa 78-128 Ehukai Street Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i Wednesday, December 19, 2007 8:30 a.m. INVOCATION Pastor Jason Meechan of Thy Word Ministries – Kona CALL TO ORDER 8:38 a.m. ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES November 7, 2007 - APPROVED (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-26 Page 2 December 19, 2007 MEMORIALS, CERTIFICATES OF MERIT, AND EXPRESSIONS OF CONDOLENCE 8:30 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS COMMUNICATIONS ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 356-07 Embraces and Adopts the Principles of Zero Waste as a Long-Term Goal for (Draft 2): Hawai‘i County; and EMC-10. ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Yagong – 1. EXCUSED: None. Res. 428-07: Authorizes the Acceptance of a Monetary Donation of $4,647 to the Hawai‘i Fire Department. {Donated by HFM FBO PruTimber Fund Three. These funds would be used by the Laupāhoehoe and Pa‘auilo Volunteer Fire Companies to purchase fire suppression equipment and supplies.}; and FC-204. ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Yagong – 1. EXCUSED: None. Res. 429-07 Requests the Director of Public Works to Work with the Planning Department, the (Draft 2): Public, and the Hawai‘i County Council to Update and Revise Chapter 3 of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), Relating to Signs (Sign Code); and PWIRC-45. ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Higa, Ikeda, Naeole, Yagong, and Yoshimoto – 5. NOES: Council Members Ford, Jacobson, Pilago, and Chair Hoffmann – 4. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Hawai‘i County Council-26 Page 3 December 19, 2007 Res. 436-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $20,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Environmental Management Transfer to Sewer Fund (Ka Hale O Na Keiki Project). Contingency Relief funds from District 1 would be used as a grant for the Ka Hale O Na Keiki Preschool project that has been mandated to close its large capacity cesspool, consequently tearing up the playground and tricycle pathway.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Jacobson – 1. EXCUSED: None. Res. 437-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $4,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation Culture/Arts Other Current Expense (Hawaiian Independence Day Celebration and the Pāhoa Christmas Parade). Contingency Relief funds from District 4 would be used to assist in the coordination of the Hawaiian Independence Day Celebration and the Pāhoa Christmas Parade, and additional activities or projects.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 438-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Research and Development Tourism Promotion – Miscellaneous Contract Services (Third Annual Hilo Pow Wow). Contingency Relief funds from District 5 would be used towards the Third Annual Hilo Pow Wow to be held on May 24-26, 2008, at the Wailoa River State Park.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Hawai‘i County Council-26 Page 4 December 19, 2007 Res. 440-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $41,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Fire Department Ocean Safety Other Current Expense (Lifeguard Station – Spencer Beach). Contingency Relief funds from District 9 would be used towards the purchase of a Surveyor Apex Lifeguard Station for Spencer Beach.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 441-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $1,500 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division Other Current Expense (Waiākea Recreation Center – Boxing Equipment and Shipping). Contingency Relief funds from District 4 would be used towards the purchase and shipping cost of new boxing equipment for the Waiākea Recreation Center.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 444-07: 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 Department of Research and Development Agriculture Research and Development Other Current Expense (Hawai‘i Island Tea Society). Contingency Relief funds from District 6 would be used to support the Hawai‘i Island Tea Society’s propagation and educational outreach programs.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Hawai‘i County Council-26 Page 5 December 19, 2007 Res. 449-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $20,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Research and Development New Industry and Industry Development, Miscellaneous (People Out Supporting Hilo). Contingency Relief funds from District 4 would be used towards the People Out Supporting Hilo.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 450-07: Accepts the Donation of Real Property, Being a Portion of Tax Map Keys:(3)5-4-009:004 and 027, Situate at Kapa‘au, in the District of North Kohala, County and State of Hawai‘i, from EWM Investments LLC. {Donation of parcel to the County would help to facilitate the creation of a skate park and contains an area of approx. .740 acres.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Res. 451-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $6,208 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Prosecuting Attorney Other Current Expense Miscellaneous Contract Services (Ho‘okako‘o Corporation-Waimea Middle School). Contingency Relief funds from District 9 would be used towards the Waimea Middle School Student Leadership program to attend the Disney Leadership Training Conference in February 2008 in Southern California.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Yagong – 1. EXCUSED: None. Hawai‘i County Council-26 Page 6 December 19, 2007 Res. 452-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $1,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Department of Parks and Recreation Coordinated Services-Equipment (New Copy Machine and Digital Camera). Contingency Relief funds from District 1 would be used to purchase a new copy machine and digital camera for the Elderly Activities Division.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Yagong – 1. EXCUSED: None. Res. 453-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $2,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Prosecuting nd Attorney Other Current Expense Miscellaneous, Contract Services (2 Annual Aloha Aina Park Clean Up in Keaukaha at Wai‘uli). Contingency Relief funds nd from District 4 would be used towards the 2 Annual Aloha Aina Park Clean-up at Wai‘uli in Keaukaha.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Yagong – 1. EXCUSED: None. Res. 454-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $25,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Fire Department Training and Volunteer Fire Other Current Expense (Public Safety Supplies). Contingency Relief funds from District 6 would be used to purchase equipment for the Pāhala Volunteer Fire Station.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Yagong – 1. EXCUSED: None. Hawai‘i County Council-26 Page 7 December 19, 2007 Res. 455-07: Transfers/Appropriates an Appropriation Out and From the Designated Fund Account(s) and Credits Same to a Designated Fund Account(s). {Transfers/appropriates $25,000 out and from Clerk-Council Services-Contingency Relief account; credits same to Fire Department Training and Volunteer Fire Other Current Expense (Public Safety Supplies). Contingency Relief funds from District 6 would be used to purchase equipment for the Na‘alehu Volunteer Fire Station.} ADOPTED: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. 9:45 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING) Bill 44 Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning (Draft 2) Code) of the Hawai‘i County Code, by Changing the District Classification from (2000-2002): Agricultural (A-20a) to Family Agricultural (FA-1a) at Kaumana, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Keys:2-5-44:1 and 2-5-45:Portion 1 (approx. 114.574 acres). {Richard M. Towill, Applicant.}; and PC-58. FILED DUE TO THE FOLLOWING VOTE: AYES: None. NOES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. ABSENT: Council Member Higa – 1. EXCUSED: None. Bill 203: Amends Section 25-8-33 (City of Hilo Zone Map), Article 8, Chapter 25 (Zoning Code) of the Hawai‘i 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 Waiakea, South Hilo, Hawai‘i, Covered by Tax Map Key:2-2-034:084 (approx. 22,500 square feet). {GHC Investments, LLP (formerly known as DMS Investments, LLLP), Applicant.}; and PC-57. ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Higa – 1. EXCUSED: None. Hawai‘i County Council-26 Page 8 December 19, 2007 Bill 204: Divides Leleiwi Beach Park Into Two New Beach Parks, Name These Two New Parks Pursuant to Chapter 15, Article 8, and to Retain Current Provisions for Consumption of Intoxicating Liquors Pursuant to Chapter 14, Article 1 of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended). {Proposes to remove the name “Leleiwi Beach Park”, creates two separate parks (one on each tax map key), and names the two new beach parks (“Wai‘olena” and “Wai‘uli”).}; and PSPRC-9. ST AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 & PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Higa, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 9. NOES: None. ABSENT: None. EXCUSED: None. Bill 205: Amends Chapter 24 of the Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition), as Amended, Relating to Vehicles and Traffic. {Reduces the length of the existing freight loading zone from 120 feet in length to 44 feet in length.}; and PWIRC-44. ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Higa – 1. EXCUSED: None. Bill 206: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Increases revenues in Contribution from Private Source ($4,647); appropriates same to Various Fire Contributions – Private.}; and FC-205. ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Higa – 1. EXCUSED: None. Bill 208: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Increases revenues in Transfer from General Fund ($42,000); appropriates to the following: Office for Social Ministry – Pāhoa Homeless Program ($25,000) and Office for Social Ministry – Hawai‘i Island Food Basket ($17,000), for a total of $42,000. Funds would be used to establish a Pāhoa Homeless Program and supplement the supply of food to the Hawai‘i Island Food Basket.} ST PASSED 1 READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Higa – 1. EXCUSED: None. Hawai‘i County Council-26 Page 9 December 19, 2007 10:30 A.M.: STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING), REPORTS, AND REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING) Bill 175 Initiates a Charter Amendment to Article VI, Chapter 4, of the Hawai‘i County (Draft 4): Charter (2000), Establishing Windward and Leeward Planning Commissions. {Creates a windward and leeward planning commission based upon judicial districts and district boundaries set forth in Section 4-1(1), Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, with the Mayor appointing the remaining members in accordance with Section 13-4, Hawai‘i County Charter.} RD PASSED 3 & FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, and Chair Hoffmann – 6. NOES: Council Members Ikeda and Yoshimoto – 2. ABSENT: Council Member Higa – 1. EXCUSED: None. Bill 190: County Council Initiated: Amends Chapter 25 (Zoning Code), Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), Relating to Wind Energy Facilities Within the Open District. {From Mayor Harry Kim, dated October 17, 2007, transmitting the Planning Commission’s letters and enclosures regarding the above matter. The Planning Commission forwards a favorable recommendation regarding the proposed amendment to Chapter 25, which would permit wind energy facilities in the Open (O) zoned district.} (Note: The Council adopted Resolution 235-07 on July 10, 2007, which requested the Planning Commission to review and submit recommendations on this proposed Zoning Code amendment, which are contained in Communication 752.) ND PASSED 2 & FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, and Chair Hoffmann – 7. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Members Higa and Yoshimoto – 2. EXCUSED: None. Bill 194 Amends Chapter 3, Article 1, Division 6, Section 3-22, Hawai‘i County Code 1983 (Draft 2): (2005 Edition, as Amended) Relating to Variances. {Proposed amendment relates to an applicant’s responsibilities when submitting a variance application from this Chapter (the Sign Code).} ND PASSED 2 & FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 7. NOES: Council Member Yagong – 1. ABSENT: Council Member Higa – 1. EXCUSED: None. Hawai‘i County Council-26 Page 10 December 19, 2007 Bill 200: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Appropriates revenues in State Grants – Waipio Park Ranger Pilot Program ($60,000); appropriates same to Waipio Park Ranger Pilot Program.} ND PASSED 2 & FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Higa – 1. EXCUSED: None. Bill 201: Amends Ordinance No. 07-82, as Amended, the Operating Budget for the County of Hawai‘i for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008. {Increases revenues in Fund Balance from Previous Year ($2,806,233); appropriates to the following: Traffic Division – Other Current Expense ($4,000), Highway Maintenance Administration – Other Current Expense ($21,000), Highway Maintenance Administration – Equipment ($694,596), North and South Kohala Road – Other Current Expense ($197,000), North and South Kona Road – Other Current Expense ($30,000), Storm Water Management ($500,000), Highway Mass Transit – Other Current Expense ($489,637), Highway Mass Transit – Equipment ($300,000), Transfer to Capital Project Fund ($570,000), for a total of $2,806,233. Certifies that there is a balance of $2,806,233.43 in the Highway Fund fund balance as of June 30, 2007, and requests that these funds be appropriated to the aforementioned accounts.} ND PASSED 2 & FINAL READING: AYES: Council Members Ford, Ikeda, Jacobson, Naeole, Pilago, Yagong, Yoshimoto, and Chair Hoffmann – 8. NOES: None. ABSENT: Council Member Higa – 1. EXCUSED: None. REPORTS PSPRC-10 Recommends approval of the nomination of Mr. Melvyn Aila, Mr. Rudy Hart, (Comm. 817): Mr. Edgar Ombac “Eddie O”, and Mr. Terry Wallace to the Fire Board of Appeals. APPROVED REFERRALS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION The Council anticipates convening an executive meeting regarding the following cases, pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(8), Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, as amended, for the purpose of deliberating upon a matter that requires the consideration of information that must be kept confidential pursuant to State law. A 2/3 vote pursuant to HRS Section 92-4 and Rule 11 of the Rules of Procedure of the County Council is necessary to hold an executive meeting. Comm. 589.6: EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS LEGISLATIVE LIAISON RFP From Council Chair Pete Hoffmann, dated December 10, 2007, requesting that this matter be agendized in anticipation of discussing the bids received from the Legislative Liaison RFP. FILED COMMUNICATION Hawai‘i County Council-26 Page 11 December 19, 2007 OTHER BUSINESS (Including but not limited to consideration of vetoed items, if any, or reconsideration of actions on agenda items.) ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2008 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM – HILO 333 Kīlauea Avenue Ben Franklin Building Second Floor WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2008 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM – HILO 333 Kīlauea Avenue Ben Franklin Building Second Floor WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2008 COMMITTEES TBA COUNCIL ROOM – HILO 333 Kīlauea Avenue Ben Franklin Building Second Floor THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008 COUNCIL 9:00 a.m. COUNCIL ROOM – HILO 333 Kīlauea Avenue Ben Franklin Building Second Floor ADJOURNMENT 12:24 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 for this meeting should call 961-8255 by December 17, 2007. Persons using TDDs may call 961-8521. Copies of this agenda and items listed on the agenda are available on the County Council-Clerk web page at http://co.hawaii.hi.us/council/agendas_and_actions.htm; the County Clerk’s Office, 333 Kīlauea Avenue, Hilo; the Office of the Mayor, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 103, Kailua-Kona; the Kona Council Office, Kailua Trade Center, 75-5706 Hanama Place, Suite 109, Kailua-Kona; and the Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center, 64-1067 Māmalahoa Highway, Suite 5, Waimea. For further information, please call 961-8255. Hawai‘i County Council-26 Page 12 December 19, 2007 Videoconferencing is available at the following locations:  Hilo Council Room at the Ben Franklin Building, Second Floor; and  Waimea Council Office at the Holomua Center. If for technical or other unanticipated reasons the video connection cannot be made and/or is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue.  Videoconferencing from the Pāhoa Neighborhood Facility will not be available. Submitting Testimony: Those wishing to testify in person must register with the County Clerk’s staff. Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring seventeen (17) copies for distribution. Testimony may also be submitted (1) by mail to the County Clerk’s Office in Hilo at 25 Aupuni St., Hilo, Hawai‘i, 96720; (2) by facsimile to (808) 961-8912; or (3) by e-mail to counciltestimony@co.hawaii.hi.us. Please submit separate testimony for each item. For testimony received via e-mail or fax, copies will be distributed at the meeting when transmitted in a timely manner. All oral and written testimony will be made a part of the public record. Viewing of Meetings on Government Access Television - Channel 52: Wednesday, December 26, 2007, at 6 p.m.; Sunday, December 30, 2007, at 10:30 a.m.; and Wednesday, January 2, 2008, at 6 p.m.