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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 2017/09/19 (2016-2018) ACTIONS MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID AARON S. Y. CHUNG Chair and Presiding Officer DRU MAMO KANUHA SUSAN L. K. LEE LOY EILEEN O’HARA KAREN EOFF VALERIE T. POINDEXTER Vice Chair HERBERT M. “TIM” RICHARDS, III JENNIFER RUGGLES COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawai‘i Hawai‘i County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE th 19 Session ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawai‘i Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i September 19, 2017 1:00 p.m. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) CALL TO ORDER – 2:25 p.m. ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. FC-19 September 19, 2017 COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 14.18: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: JULY 1 - 15, 2017 From Finance Director Collins Tomei, dated August 7, 2017, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Code Section 2-12.3. Postponed: September 6, 2017 (Note: There is a motion by Ms. O’Hara, seconded by Mr. Richards, to close file on Comm. 14.18.) FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Comm. 14.20: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: AUGUST 1 - 15, 2017 From Finance Director Collins Tomei, dated August 30, 2017, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Code Section 2-12.3. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Chung – 1. Excused: None. Comm. 15.15: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: AUGUST 1 - 15, 2017 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated August 22, 2017. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Chung – 1. Excused: None. Page 2 FC-19 September 19, 2017 Comm. 437: NOMINATION OF GEORGE CAMPBELL TO THE SALARY COMMISSION From Mayor Harry Kim, dated August 29, 2017, submitting for the Council’s review and confirmation the above nomination. Requires Council Confirmation by: October 15, 2017 (Section 13-4(l), Hawaiʻi County Charter) RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Comm. 448: AUDIT REPORT NO. 2017-02: CASH HANDLING AT COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I’S DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY From Legislative Auditor Bonnie S. Nims, dated August 25, 2017, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Charter Section 3-18(d)(2). FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 287-17: REQUESTS THE OFFICE OF THE LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A PERFORMANCE AUDIT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY TO ENSURE THE DEPARTMENT HAS ADEQUATE CONTINGENCY PLANS TO GUARANTEE SUFFICIENT WATER SUPPLY TO CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES, INCLUDING DURING A DISRUPTION OF DEEP WELL OPERATIONS Five of the Hawai‘i County Department of Water Supply’s deep wells, Waiaha, Palani, Keopu, Hualālai, and Honokōhau are out of service, restricting water access to residents, businesses, and private and public services in North and Central Kona. Reference: Comm. 438 Intr. by: Ms. Eoff and Mr. Kanuha (Vote on Res. 287-17 is on the next page.) Page 3 FC-19 September 19, 2017 RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 288-17: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, STATE OF HAWAI‘I The agreement would provide $5,500 from the Department of Research and Development to support Kea‘au High School’s robotics program. Students in the program would construct a robot to survey the internal conditions of the air conditioning duct system at Kea‘au High School, and perform routine cleaning of the ducts to eliminate dust, dirt, and mold. Reference: Comm. 439 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 289-17: AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE FOR THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a five-year lease for new Taser conducted electrical weapons and associated equipment to be used by the Police Department at a total cost of $385,344.49. The equipment would replace obsolete models and become the property of the department upon completion of the terms of the lease. Reference: Comm. 440 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Chair David – 7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Chung and Ruggles – 2. Excused: None. Page 4 FC-19 September 19, 2017 Res. 290-17: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A MULTI-YEAR HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENT CONTRACT WITH UHC 00525 HILO LIMITED PARTNERSHIP OWNERS OF E KOMO MAI, SELECTED FOR THE SECTION 8 PROJECT-BASED VOUCHER PROGRAM AS OFFERED THROUGH A PUBLIC NOTICE DATED FEBRUARY 12, 19 AND 26, 2012 Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a new five-year agreement to continue providing rental assistance for up to 11 eligible participants. Reference: Comm. 441 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. BILLS FOR ORDINANCES ADJOURNMENT – 3:31 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. 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