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VALERIE T. POINDEXTER AARON S. Y. CHUNG
Chairwoman and Presiding Officer MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID
DRU MAMO KANUHA
KAREN EOFF SUSAN L. K. LEE LOY
Vice Chair EILEEN O’HARA
HERBERT M. “TIM” RICHARDS, III
JENNIFER RUGGLES
COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
th
12Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i
May 17, 2017
9:00 a.m.
(Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.)
INVOCATION Pastor Bob Tominaga of Thy Word Ministries
CALL TO ORDER
9:04 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 November 18, 2015
December 2, 2015
APPROVED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 73.3: REPORTS THE ATTENDANCE OF COUNCIL MEMBER DAVID,
COUNCIL MEMBER EOFF, AND COUNCIL MEMBER RICHARDS AT THE
HAWAI‘I ISLAND’S WASTEWATER FORUM HELD ON APRIL 20, 2017,
AT THE WEST HAWAI‘I CIVIC CENTER
From Council Member Richards, dated April 24, 2017.
FILED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS
Res. 193-17: 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
KEAUHOU CANOE CLUB TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES ASSOCIATED
WITH ITS 1ST ANNUAL ALA KAHAKAI LONG DISTANCE CANOE RACE
Transfers $3,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 262
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 194-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO HŌLUALOA
FOUNDATION FOR ARTS & CULTURE TO ASSIST WITH THE “HAPPILY
EVER AFTER-SCHOOL” PROGRAM
Transfers $6,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 263
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 195-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION TO DEVELOP ACTIVITIES TO FOSTER SISTER-CITY
RELATIONSHIPS FOR THE WAIMEA CHERRY BLOSSOM HERITAGE
FESTIVAL
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Culture and
Education Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 264
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 196-17: 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 ISLAND
OF HAWAI‘I YMCA FOR ITS FAMILY VISITATION CENTER PROGRAM
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 265
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 197-17: 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
GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP TO SUPPORT
THE FOREST ROOTS FAMILY EDUCATION DAY AND HUNTING
TOURNAMENT
Transfers $2,500 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. 266
Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 198-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO SUPPORT ISLAND-WIDE TRAININGS
FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Transfers $7,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 4); and credits to the Police Department, Training account.
Reference: Comm. 267
Intr. by: Ms. O’Hara
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 199-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND
RECREATION TO SUPPORT THE 35TH ANNUAL KUPUNA HULA
FESTIVAL
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 7); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Elderly Activities
Division Special Programs, Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 268
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 200-17: AUTHORIZES THE ACQUISITION OF AN EASEMENT ON AND OVER
PRIVATE PROPERTY BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF A PORTION OF
TAX MAP KEY: 9-3-001:006, SITUATED AT PĀKINI IKI, DISTRICT OF
KAŪ, COUNTY AND STATE OF HAWAI‘I, FOR AN EXPANDED ʻ
MICROWAVE RADIO TOWER SITE
The County needs to replace its microwave radio tower due to corrosion. This
acquisition would allow the County to maintain current operations until the new
tower is completed.
Reference: Comm. 269
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Note: First of two required readings,
Section 101-13, Hawai‘i Revised Statutes
ST
PASSED 1 of TWO REQUIRED READINGS:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 201-17: COMMITS TO FUNDING THE COST ITEMS AWARDED BY ARBITRATION
TO HAWAI‘I FIRE FIGHTERS ASSOCIATION UNIT 11 AND EMPLOYEES
EXCLUDED FROM BARGAINING UNIT 11 FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD
JULY 1, 2017, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2019
Cost items estimated at $3,753,349 in the two-year contract are across-the-board
increases, step movements, and within range progressions.
Reference: Comm. 270
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 202-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO WATERS OF
LIFE NEW CENTURY PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL TO ASSIST WITH
EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH ITS AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 5); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 271
Intr. by: Ms. Ruggles
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Res. 203-17: 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 HILO
HᾹMᾹKUA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR
EXPENSES RELATING TO THE 2017 HONOKA‘A WESTERN WEEK
FESTIVAL
Transfers $1,200 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Administration Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 272
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair Poindexter – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Res. 204-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO FRIENDS OF
THE FUTURE FOR FRIENDS 4 WAIMEA’S RECYCLE FOOD PROGRAM
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services – Contingency Relief account
(Council District 9); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs account.
Reference: Comm. 273
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Ruggles – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 206-17: 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 THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I’S SAFE ROUTES TO
SCHOOL (SRTS) PROGRAM GRANT
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into an agreement to accept $86,468.50 to be used
towards the County’s SRTS program.
Reference: Comm. 282
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Ruggles – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 207-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR
AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE
FOR ONE MULTI-FUNCTION HIGH CAPACITY COPY MACHINE FOR THE
OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease for one color copier to be used
by the department’s Victim’s Assistance Unit in Kona.
Reference: Comm. 283
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Ruggles – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 208-17: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A MURAL TO
THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
Donated by Michelle Obregon and her Konawaena High School students, with an
estimated total value of $3,500, to be located at the Konawaena Pool.
Reference: Comm. 284
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Ruggles – 1.
Excused: None.
Res. 209-17: COMMITS TO FUNDING THE COST ITEMS AWARDED BY ARBITRATION
TO HAWAI‘I GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION UNITS 03, 04,
AND EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM THOSE UNITS FOR THE
CONTRACT PERIOD JULY 1, 2017, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2019
Cost items estimated at $4,217,368 in the two-year contract are across-the-board
increases, one-time bonuses, and elimination of the lowest step movement.
Reference: Comm. 286
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Ruggles – 1.
Excused: None.
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Res. 210-17: COMMITS TO FUNDING THE COST ITEMS AWARDED BY ARBITRATION
TO HAWAI‘I GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION UNITS 02, 13,
AND EMPLOYEES EXCLUDED FROM THOSE UNITS FOR THE
CONTRACT PERIOD JULY 1, 2017, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2019
Cost items estimated at $3,700,731 in the two-year contract are across-the-board
increases, step movements, and within range progressions.
Reference: Comm. 287
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ADOPTED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Ruggles – 1.
Excused: None.
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES (FIRST READING)
Bill 29: AMENDS CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 4, OF THE HAWAIʻI COUNTY CODE 1983
(2016 EDITION, AS AMENDED), BY ADDING A NEW SECTION RELATING
TO TEMPORARY POSITIONS
Requires the Finance Director to notify the Council of any person employed under
a contract for less than 90 days if the salary is $5,000 or more per month, and the
temporary position is unrelated to a state of emergency declaration.
Reference: Comm. 238
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
Approve: FC-16
ST
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Ruggles – 1.
Excused: None.
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Bill 33: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-72, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2017
Appropriates revenues in the State Grants – Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program
Grant account ($86,468.50); and appropriates the same to the Safe Routes to School
Program Grant account. Funds would be used towards the County’s SRTS
program.
Reference: Comm. 282
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Richards, and Chair Poindexter – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Ruggles – 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 34: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-73, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2016, TO JUNE 30, 2017
Adds the Parks and Recreation Kuawa Street New Sports Fields Development –
Fair Share Project for $400,000 to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall
be provided from Fair Share Contributions ($400,000). Funds would be used to
develop new fields to accommodate rugby, soccer, and football and a new youth
baseball/softball field.
Reference: Comm. 285
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-6(e), Hawai‘i County Charter
ST
PASSED 1 READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
Richards, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members O’Hara and Ruggles – 2.
Excused: None.
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ORDER OF THE DAY (SECOND OR FINAL READING)
Bill 26: ADOPTS A PAY PLAN FOR PERSONS EMPLOYED BY THE COUNTY
OTHER THAN THOSE WHOSE PAY IS OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR,
DESIGNATES PAYROLL PERIODS, PAY DAYS, PRESCRIBES
REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO OFFICIAL FIDELITY BONDS, AND
REPEALS ORDINANCE NO. 16-65 AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO,
SAID ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE SALARY ORDINANCE OF 2017
Establishes rates of compensation for appointed employees in the Legislative
Branch and the Office of Housing and Community Development, the County
Physician, and Student Helpers and Senior Community Services Aids for various
County agencies.
Reference: Comm. 192
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: May 3, 2017
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
Richards, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members O’Hara and Ruggles – 2.
Excused: None.
Bill 30: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-72, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2017
Appropriates revenues in the State Grants - Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center
account ($210,000); and appropriates the same to the Juvenile Intake and
Assessment Center – State account. Funds would be used to establish and maintain
the County’s Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center in West Hawai‘i with a
sub-contracted operator chosen through procurement.
Reference: Comm. 250
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: May 3, 2017
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
Richards, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members O’Hara and Ruggles – 2.
Excused: None.
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Bill 31: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 16-72, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
ENDING JUNE 30, 2017
Increases revenues in the Area Plan on Aging account ($1,000,760); and
appropriates the same to the Area Plan on Aging account for a total appropriation of
$2,212,405. The Office of Aging received additional state grant award funds from
the State Executive Office on Aging.
Reference: Comm. 254
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: May 3, 2017
ND
PASSED 2 AND FINAL READING:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
Richards, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members O’Hara and Ruggles – 2.
Excused: None.
REPORTS
FC-13 NOMINATION OF FREDERICK R. WARSHAUER TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS,
(Comm. 247): OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION
COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: May 28, 2017 (Section 2-215(k),
Hawai‘i County Code)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
Richards, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members O’Hara and Ruggles – 2.
Excused: None.
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PC-11 NOMINATION OF MARY FREITAS TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS
(Comm. 245):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: May 28, 2017 (Section 13-4(l),
Hawai‘i County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
Richards, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members O’Hara and Ruggles – 2.
Excused: None.
PC-12 NOMINATION OF ERIC SCICCHITANO TO THE WATER BOARD
(Comm. 246):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: May 28, 2017 (Section 13-4(l),
Hawai‘i County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
Richards, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members O’Hara and Ruggles – 2.
Excused: None.
PC-13 NOMINATION OF THOMAS RAFFIPIY TO THE WINDWARD PLANNING
(Comm. 248): COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: May 28, 2017 (Section 13-4(l),
Hawai‘i County Charter)
CONFIRMED:
Ayes: Council Members Chung, David, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
Richards, and Chair Poindexter – 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Members O’Hara and Ruggles – 2.
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.
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OTHER BUSINESS
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items.)
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