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25 Session
ounty Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo
November 2, 2017
INVOCATION: Reverend Bryan Siebuhr of Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin gave the m
invocation.
CALL TO The regular meeting of the
ORDER: 9:04 a.m., in the Council Chambers, Hilo, by Ms. Valerie T. Poindexter, Chair.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Ms. Valerie T. Poindexter, Chair
Ms. Karen Eoff, Vice Chair
Ms. Maile Medeiros David, Member
Mr. Dru Mamo Kanuha, Member (via videoconference from Kona)
Ms. Susan L. K. Lee Loy, Member (via videoconference from Kona)
Ms. , Member
Mr. Herbert III, Member
Ms. Jennifer Ruggles, Member
Absent & Excused: Mr. Aaron S. Y. Chung, Member
PLEDGE OF The Chair directed the Council to the next order of business, Pledge of
ALLEGIANCE: Allegiance.
(At this time, Mr. Richards led the Council in the Pledge of
Allegiance.)
PETITIONS, The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
MEMORIALS, Petitions, Memorials, Certificates of Merit, and Expressions of
CERTIFICATES Condolence.
OF MERIT, AND
EXPRESSIONS OF (Note: At this time, Council Member Eoff presented a Certificates of Merit to
CONDOLENCE: Judi Mellon for her accomplishments regarding the Small Business Saturday
Program in the Hawaii Small Business Development Center.)
Recess: At 9:13 a.m., the Chair called for a recess.
Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 9:16 a.m.
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STATEMENTS The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
FROM THE Statements from the Public on Agenda Items.
PUBLIC ON
AGENDA ITEMS: The following individuals registered to speak and came forward when called by
the Chair:
Roy Valera: Res. 357-17 (Comm. 530); and
(representing DARE Res. 358-17 (Comm. 531), in support and comment.
Maria Aguilar: Res. 367-17 (Comm. 543);
(representing Kona Tahiti Fete) Res. 368-17 (Comm. 544); and
Res. 369-17 (Comm. 545), in support.
Toby Hazel: Res. 355-17 (Comm. 528);
Res. 356-17 (Comm. 529);
Res. 362-17 (Comm. 535);
Res. 364-17 (Comm. 538);
Res. 365-17 (Comm. 541);
Res. 370-17 (Comm. 546);
Res. 371-17 (Comm. 547);
Bill 76 (Comm. 556);
PWPRC-24 (Comm. 488), comment.
Ilihia Gionson: Res. 359-17 (Comm. 532), in support.
(representing Hawaii Island United Way)
Paula Vickery: Res. 371-17 (Comm. 547), in support.
(representing Self Discovery Through Art)
Kaniu Kinimaka-Stocksdale: Res. 367-17 (Comm. 543);
(representing Kona Tahiti Fete) Res. 368-17 (Comm. 544); and
Res. 369-17 (Comm. 545), in support.
Dwight J. Vicente Res. 376-17 (Comm. 554);
PWPRC-34 (Comm. 521);
PWPRC-35 (Comm. 522);
PWPRC-36 (Comm. 523);
PWPRC-37 (Comm. 524), comment.
Lee Lord: Res. 355-17 (Comm. 528);
(representing the Office of the Res. 356-17 (Comm. 529); and
Prosecuting Attorney) Res. 364-17 (Comm. 538), in support.
Kimo Alameda: Res. 360-17 (Comm. 533), in support.
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APPROVAL The Acting Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
OF MINUTES: Approval of Minutes.
Vote on Approval of Mr. Richards moved to approve the Minutes of
Minutes: June 1, 2015. Seconded by
(Approved) by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Lee Loy, Ruggles, and
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
Vote on Approval of Ms.
Minutes: May 4, 2016. Seconded by Mr. Richards and carried
(Approved) by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER
. I promised the Kohala nominees
that we would take them out of order. So Mr. Clerk, if you could go down to
Reports on PC-36.
COMMUNI- The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
CATIONS: Communications.
(There were none.)
Change Order As directed by the Chair and with no objection from the Council Members,
of Business: the following items were taken out of order:
PC-36 NOMINATION OF SHELDON EMELIANO TO THE NORTH KOHALA
(Comm. 523): COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
Requires Council
Confirmation by: November 13, 2017 (Section 13-4(l),
)
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Vote on PC-36: Mr. Richards moved to adopt Planning Committee Report
(Adopted) No. 36. Seconded by Ms. Eoff and carried by the following
voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
ichards, and
Chair Poindexter 7.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung and Ruggles 2.
Excused: None.
(Council Members spoke in favor of the appointment.)
CHR. POINDEXTER: Congratulations, Mr. Emeliano, we wish we were there to
personally shake your hand. Okay, so Mr. Clerk, will you please read in
Report PC-37?
PC-37 NOMINATION OF STEVE HOFFMANN TO THE NORTH KOHALA
(Comm. 524): COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
Requires Council
Confirmation by: November 13, 2017 (Section 13-4(l),
)
Vote on PC-37: Mr. Richards move to adopt Planning Committee Report
(Adopted) No. 37. Seconded by Ms. David and carried by the
following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
(Council Members spoke in favor of the appointment.)
CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Hoffmann, congratulations and we send you a virtual
-17, Mr. Clerk. Oh, excuse
me, not 370--17.
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Res. 376-17: AUTHORIZES THE ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION OF A TACTICAL
Donated by Donald H. Wilson with an estimated value of $7,500, this donation
Reference: Comm. 554
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 376-17. Seconded by
Ms. Eoff.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member David.
MS. DAVID: Thank you, mahalo, Chair. We have Lieutenant Gusman here this
morning. Lieutenant, would you mind coming up to the table just to explain,
based ongiven the testimony from one of our constituents in Puna, could you
explain what thethis is a donation, but what is the difference between this
tactical rifle and how it will help the Police Department?
(Note: At this time, Police Lieutenant James Gusman came forward to
address the members of the Council.)
CHR. POINDEXTER: If you can press the button on the base.
MR. GUSMAN
Special Response Team. On our team, we do have marksmen assigned to our
team that do have sniper rifles you could say. However, this rifle is a more
powerful version of the same type of rifle and is classified more as a counter-
sniper rifle, where if in the unfortunate case that we encounter a scenario where
we have to counter a sniper, this rifle would provide a better range and a
because it has a more powerful cartridge that typically, the type of rifles that
would be used against us would be of the same caliber that we have right now.
much more uncomfortable to shoot because of the higher caliber. But it would
give our marksmen team a significant advantage over somebody that would do
something like that.
MS. DAVID
U.S. Secret Service Agent who donated that to the County.
MR. GUSMAN: Yes.
MS. DAVID: With that, thank you very much and I yield.
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CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you, any other discussion or questions? Okay,
Council Member Ruggles.
MS. RUGGLES: Thank you for the explanation. Has there ever been a
c
MR. GUSMAN: No, not in our County.
MS. RUGGLES: Okay, thanks.
MR. KANUHA: Question.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Kanuha.
MR. KANUHA: Thank you. Lieutenant, do we currently have any of these types
of rifles in the inventory?
MR. GUSMAN: We have five marksmen rifles that are a smaller caliber than the
one that is being donated.
MR. KANUHA: So with this one, is there going to be any specialized training
needed?
MR. GUSMAN: -house training with our marksmen
on the new rifle because they need to, obviously, zero the rifle so they know how
the rifle will shoot. But, the training that they already have is sufficient in
because it is the same
a higher caliber.
MR. KANUHA
involved in, you know, additional expenses that are going to be needed to, I guess
accept this rifle, you know, ammunition, additional training, et cetera.
MR. GUSMAN: Correct. There should not be any additional training other than
our normal in-house training that we conduct every month. Ammunition
obviously, we will have to buy ammunition. The donor is donating some
ammunition, which is more than enough ammunition to evaluate the rifle and zero
the rifle. But the continuous use and training of the rifle, yes, we will have to buy
additional ammunition along the way.
MR. KANUHA: Okay. T
CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you, any other questions or discussion? Council
Member Richards.
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MR. RICHARDS
the donor. This is a great asset being given to our Police Department, so thank
you.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay. Seeing or hearing no other discussion, all those in
favor of approving Resolution 376-
Vote on Res. 376-17: The motion to adopt Res. 376-17 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Now we go to, Mr. Clerk, Bill 70.
Bill 70: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2017, TO JUNE 30, 2018
Adds the Civil Defense Land Mobile Radio Upgrade project for $5 million to
the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from the General
Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund - Fund Balance and/or Other Sources.
Funds would be used to complete Phase 2 of the project, which requires the
building of three new sites, surveying radio tower sites, and radio tower repairs.
Reference: Comm. 508
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-55
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 70 on first reading.
Seconded
CHR. POINDEXTER: Yes, I believe we already discussed this in committee and
I just ask for your continued support. Mahalo.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Any other discussion? Seeing or hearing none, all those
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Vote on Bill 70: The motion to pass Bill 70 on first reading was carried by
(Approved) the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Clerk, Bill 75.
Bill 75: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
ENDING JUNE 30, 2018
Appropriates revenues in the Federal Grants Violent Crimes Unit account
($50,000); and appropriates the same to the Violent Crimes Unit account.
Funds would be used to
incurred by its officers while working with the FBI on the Safe Streets/Violent
Crimes Task Force.
Reference: Comm. 555
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 75 on first reading.
Seconded by Mr. Richards.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member David.
MS. DAVID: Yes, and we have, I believe, Lieutenant Miles Chong in the room.
Lieutenant Chong, could you please come forward?
(Note: At this time, Police Lieutenant Miles Chong came forward to
address the members of the Council.)
MS. DAVID: Mahalo and before you introduce yourself, I just would like to ask
that you describe the task force and to give some explanation for our testifier this
morning on what the money is going to be used for. Mahalo.
MR. CHONG: Aloha, Chair Poindexter and Council Members. My name is
h the
Federal Bureau of Investigations. They may include other federal agencies such
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as Homeland Security Investigations, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, Drug
Enforcement Administration, and Federal Bureau of Prisons. This task force,
their focus is on prosecution of criminal enterprises, including drug trafficking,
money laundering, alien smuggling, murder, felonious assaults, robbery, violent
street gangs, along with apprehension of dangerous fugitives.
MS. DAVID: Thank you very much and before we go to the rest of the members,
acknowledge and recognizeis that Lieutenant Bird in Kona? And
MS. BIRD: Thank you. Lieutenant Miles Chong covered what I would have
said.
MS. DAVID
Lieutenant Chong does here on the east side?
MS. BIRD: Yes.
MS. DAVID: Thank you very much and thank you for your service. I yield,
mahalo.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Do we have any questions? Council Member Ruggles.
MS. RUGGLES: Thank you. I just wanted to get more clarity on what you mean
by thewhat role will the task force be playing in specific to crimes relating to
robbery and burglaries?
MR. CHONG: The task force is intended to address these violent crimes that may
have a federal interest in prosecution. But federal prosecution is not necessary,
you know, for this task force to conduct their investigations.
MS. RUGGLES
MR. CHONG: Burglary is considered a property crime as opposed to a robbery is
more of a crime against a person. It all depends on circumstances, you know, that
led to that burglary. That may qualify, it all depends.
MS. RUGGLES: I see, and it has to be federally related?
MR. CHONG: Not necessarily. They should have a federal interest but federal
prosecution is not necessary.
MS. RUGGLES: And this $50,000, is this coming from our general fund?
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MR. CHONG: This $50,000 is being given to us by
MS. RUGGLES: The federal government, okay.
MR. CHONG: Federal government, yes.
MS. RUGGLES
MR. CHONG: Thank you.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you, any other discussion or questions? Council
Member Richards.
MR. RICHARDS: Thank you, just real quick for mythis is an ongoing
program and this is just continuing funding of an ongoing program, this is not
re-establishing something or establishing, is that correct?
MR. CHONGt.
MR. RICHARDS
CHR. POINDEXTER
Vote on Bill 75: The motion to pass Bill 75 on first reading was carried by
(Approved) the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, Mr. Clerk, can we go to Bill 69, please?
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Bill 69 AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 03-108 WHICH RECLASSIFIED LANDS
(Draft 2): FROM SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL 10,000 SQUARE FEET (RS-10)
TO INDUSTRIAL-COMMERCIAL MIXED - 20,000 SQUARE FEET
(MCX-
TAX MAP KEY: 2-2-050:014
(Applicant:
The Windward Planning Commission forwards its favorable recommendation
for this amendment, which would allow a time extension for completion of
construction and payment of the water commitment fee. The project is located
provides for an approximately 11,600 square foot building for office/retail
spaces to be occupied by the Veterans Administration.
Reference: Comm. 481.1
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff (B/R)
Approve: PC-39
Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to pass Bill 69, Draft 2 on first reading
and adopt Planning Committee Report No. 39. Seconded
CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Eoff.
MS. EOFF: Thank you. Mr. Fuke, would you like to come to the table, just in
case Council Members have any questions? I guess our understanding from
committee is that the Veterans Administration (VA) is anxious to move in and it
(Note: At this time, Planning Consultant Sidney Fuke came forward to
address the members of the Council.)
MR. FUKE
MS. EOFF
MR. FUKE: So they have already entered into a five-year lease, you know, with
the developer. So hopefully with this approval, they can get the appropriate
renovation permit so that the VA can go in.
MS. EOFF: Okay, thank you, and just state your name.
MR. FUKEConsultant representing the
applicant.
MS. EOFF
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CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, do you have any questions anyone? Seeing or
Vote on Bill 69: The motion to pass Bill 69, Draft 2, on first reading and
(Draft 2) adopt Planning Committee Report No. 39 was carried by
(Approved) the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
MR. FUKE: Thank you very much.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, thank you. Few more out of order, we have
Mr. Kucharski here so Mr. Clerk, if we couldexcuse me? What was that? Oh,
Civil Defense, yeah. Well, since he was waiting first, do you mind? Okay, thank
Bill 71: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-40, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND FINANCING THEREOF FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2017, TO JUNE 30, 2018
Adds the Civil Defense Microwave System Replacement project for $3 million
to the Capital Budget. Funds for this project shall be provided from the
General Obligation Bonds, Capital Projects Fund - Fund Balance and/or Other
Sources. Funds would be u
radio sites located around the island.
Reference: Comm. 509
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-56
Note: Requires 2/3 vote of the entire
membership to amend, pursuant to
Section 10-County Charter
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 71 on first reading and
adopt Finance Committee Report No. 56. Seconded
CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member David.
MS. DAVID: Yes, I just would like to ask for the support of my Council
Members on this item that we discussed in committee. Mahalo.
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CHR. POINDEXTER
Vote on Bill 71: The motion to pass Bill 71 on first reading and adopt
(Approved) Finance Committee Report No. 56 was carried by
the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, if we can go to Bill 76.
Bill 76: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
ENDING JUNE 30, 2018
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants State Homeland Security Program
Fiscal Year 2017 account ($105,000); and appropriates the same to the State
Homeland Security Program Fiscal Year 2017 account for a total appropriation
of $705,000. Funds would be used to purchase specialized equipment to
sustain and enhance emergency management capabilities at the State and local
government level.
Reference: Comm. 556
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 76 on first reading.
Seconded by Mr. Richards.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member David.
MS. DAVID
thank you.
(Note: At this time, Civil Defense Administrative Officer John
Drummond came forward to address the members of the Council.)
MS. DAVID: Could you just identify yourself please for the record and give us a
brief explanation? I know, and I understand that this item was waived, requested
that it be waived due to some time constraints. So, could you please elaborate on
that and identify yourself?
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MR. DRUMMOND: Hi, my name is John Drummond from Civil Defense. So,
what happens with our budget process is when we start planning our budget for
State for Homeland Security grants. So we put in a figure of $600,000 as a
placeholder and then after the State went through its process, they awarded us
$703,000. So this is just for an additional $103,000.
MS. DAVID
$103,000. Okay, based on that, I yield. Thank you, Mr. Drummond.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, Council Member Richards.
MR. RICHARDS: Yeah, thank you. In reading through, it says purchasing
specialized equipment. Specifically, is thatis there anything specific on a wish
list?
MR. DRUMMOND: So there are a secure website
upgrade, MPLS upgrade, multi-protocol
(Information Technology) network.
MR. RICHARDS: Okay. Alright, thank you.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Any other questions or discussions? Seeing or hearing
Vote on Bill 76: The motion to pass Bill 76 on first reading was carried by
(Approved) the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Now to go to Resolution 376-17. Mr. Clerk.
MR. MAEDA: We had done 376.
CHR. POINDEXTER
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Res. 377-17: AUTHORIZES THE ADOPTION OF UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE (USDA) FORM RESOLUTION 1780-27 PROVIDING FOR
A USDA LOAN TO FINANCE CERTAIN PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE LONO KONA SUBDIVISION, NORTH
STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT FOR COSTS OF SUCH
PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS; AND AUTHORIZES THE
MAYOR, THE DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, THE
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, AND THE CHAIR OF THE COUNTY
COUNCIL TO TAKE ALL ACTIONS NECESSARY TO FACILITATE
SUCH LOAN AND GRANT
Authorizes the County and the USDA to enter into a loan agreement not to
exceed $2,437,000 and a grant agreement not to exceed $4,024,800 for costs
associated with the Lono Kona Subdivision public sewer system
improvements.
Reference: Comm. 558
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 377-17. Seconded by
Mr. Kanuha.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member David.
MS. DAVID: Thank you , and before we move forward with discussion, I would
likeI think everyone has Communication 558.1 that we received this morning,
which is a communication that requests 10 minutes for a presentation by Director
communicationno need?
CHR. POINDEXTER: No need.
MS. DAVID
discussion, Mr. Kucharski, c
questions until after your presentation and identify yourself for the record. Do
you need some time to set up or are you already set up? Okay, cool.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Can we take a brief recess? Thank you. About 10
minutes.
Recess: At 10:23 a.m., the Chair called for a recess.
Reconvene: The meeting reconvened at 10:34 a.m.
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CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, Mr. Kucharski. Calling this meeting back to order.
Council Member David, you still have the floor.
MS. DAVID: Thank you, Chair. Alright Director Kucharski, if you could go
ahead with your presentation. Thank you very much.
(Note: At this time, Director of Department Environmental Management
Bill Kucharski came forward and gave a PowerPoint presentation to the
members of the Council. For viewing of the subject presentation, see the
DVD copy of the meeting proceedings on file in the Clerk's Office. A
copy of the PowerPoint presentation is made a part of the record, see
Comm. 558.1.)
CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. This isthis Lono Kona subdivision is in
MR. KANUHA: Thank you, Madam Chair and thank you, Bill for explaining
office. I think it was Council Member Pilago who first introduced this in 2011,
the timeliness of this would have impact on the monies that we were getting from
USDA (United States Department of Agriculture). S
of the issues and got this headed in the right direction, because it be a travesty if
we lost ecially in this area where
it is all on cesspool, and the few gang cesspools, and the ones that have already
been fined by EPA(Environmental Protection Agency). So, you know, this is
e
important that we get all of these homes off of the cesspools.
And really, you know, I was having the concern that the prices would come in
higher than, you know, the construction estimates would come in higher now than
what we approved previously. So,
through this process again, that it is going to be done in a timely manner that we
are going to finallythere is some final resolution that the community can see.
Because this process went throughwe ended up putting a light at the Alahou
and Henry Street intersection and working with the developer over there to build
that roadway, connecting the subdivision to Henry Street. Because it was a cul-
de-sac subdivision, it was really important that we got that going through, but that
was supposed to be done with conjunction with this project. So obviously, that
project is really
important for the district, not only for the district, but how we move forward in
dealing with all of our subdivisions that are on cesspools.
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We have a mandate that we got to get off of these cesspools at a certain time, so if
we can do it right now, do this project correctly in a timely manner, know exactly
how to get the funds from USDA, work with everybody, I think this is a good
model that we can move forward with for the rest of the island.
in the
last several months for really taking a e
the USDA is
questions, I know there might be some questions about themore details, but
Council Members, I really urge you guys to pass this andbecause it is really
important. The timeliness of it is really important, really important to the
subdivision too. So I urge your support. Thank you, Bill for working with us.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, any other discussion? Council Member Eoff.
o to Council Member Eoff first. Thank you.
MS. EOFF: Okay, thank you, Madam Chair, and thank you Director and really
mahalo, Mr. Kanuha, for taking this on as a priority project.
back when Councilman Pilago was in office because the districts were different
then. It was before the redistricting so both Council Member David and myself
were helping do some of the groundwork to get this started,
takes so long sometimes, but at least we are getting closer.
Do you just
need for another public hearing process now that we know more of the details?
MR. KUCHARSKI: My understanding is that if we do not exceed the initial
assessment by 10 percent, there is no requirement to go back, which is why
normally, we would open our bids before we close the loan, but because
wanted to ensure that we did not stop this process if we were a little bit over. We
expect the cost to be very close to what we have put into this proposal to DOA
(Department of Agriculture), but if it does exceed, we did not want to have to stop
the process and go back for a vote and have another opportunity to lose this. So
we said whatever it is we will go in and fix it.
MS. EOFF: Okay, so the residents, their original estimate that was given to them
is close enough that we can forward without any
MR. KUCHARSKIll Kucharski. Yes, the
above
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MS. EOFF
been talking about lately regarding wastewater et cetera, hooking people into the
sewers is probably our best option for preventing further pollution of the ocean.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. Council Member Lee Loy.
MS. LEE LOY: Thank you, Chair. I absolutely agree, sewer work is not sexy
work, but this is h
accurate? So this project will be a year-long project?
MR. KUCHARSKI
the contractor bid, getting the bid back, selecting, mobilization, purchase of
estimating the time will be, yes.
MS. LEE LOY: Thank you. And now I want to focus a little bit on the resolution
an
d out and it says see attached rider,
part A. I just wanted a little bit more explanation on that rider piece, who the
association is. I think I do know, but I would rather have you explain who the
association is and who actually assumes the liability.
MR. KUCHARSKI: Council Member, I may be a little bit out of my depth going
into that.
CHR. POINDEXTER: We have Deanna Sako available.
MR. KUCHARSKI: Yes, I gladly defer.
(Note: At this time, Finance Director Deanna Sako came forward to
address the members of the Council.)
MS. SAKO: Deanna Sako, Director of Finance. The loan resolution is the
standard one that
ious
(Improvement District) and other
projects as well.
MS. LEE LOY
as the association under the rider?
MS. SAKO
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MS. LEE LOY: Okay, I yield, thank you.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Richards.
MR. RICHARDS
so
total cost for the project is $6.5 million, roughly speaking?
MR. KUCHARSKI
MR. RICHARDS: How many households will that serve?
MR. KUCHARSKI
multi-family residences so we might have one ID but 10 or 20 users in there. So I
apologies for not having that.
MR. RICHARDS
at as total cost per household.
MR. KUCHARSKI: We have 268 single-family equivalents in the district.
MR. RICHARDS: Okay, thank you, I yield.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, any other questions? Council Member David.
MS. DAVID: Thank you, and thank you, Director Kucharski and I just wanted to
make mention that this has been ongoing, like Mr. Kanuha had said, for many
years, and Ms. Eoff. I know that this wased on water improvement
districts before and this was a very different animal. So I know it took a long
time, but I think what you folks have done from then to now, getting it to this
point, I really have to commend the department in doing that because this was an
area that no one was familiar with before. So, thank you for paving the way for
the County and I think that we will be doing more of these in the future. I just
wanted to say thank you to you and your department, and also the Finance
Department.
MR. KUCHARSKI: Thank you for that compliment, but the compliment needs to
be directed to the fact that we were able to get really good staff to focus on this
and without Sandy, we might not be as far. So I thank you, but that has to flow
down to the people that actually had their feet on the ground.
MS. DAVIDyou and your department, awesome job.
Thank you very much, I yield.
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CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Richards.
MR. RICHARDS: Yeah, just a follow-up question, this is probably for Director
Deanna. Concerning the financial side, theI assume this is going to come
through some sort of fee to the property owners and what is it a month and for
how many months?
(Note: At this time, Finance Director Deanna Sako came forward to
address the members of the Council.)
MS. SAKOalong. Whatever they were informed
-year process. So they worked to try and
keep those monthly amounts as low as possible.
MR. RICHARDS: Can we get that number?
MS. SAKO
have it by next time.
MR. RICHARDS: Okay, thank you so much.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, any other discussion? Seeing or hearing none, all
those ingo ahead Council Member David.
MS. DAVID: Excuse me, before we take a vote on that, I would like, on request,
move to waive Rule 15, the reconsideration
CHR. POINDEXTER: Can we do that after the vote?
MS. DAVID: After the vote? Okay, thank you.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, all those in favor of Resolution 377-
Vote on Res. 377-17: The motion to adopt Res. 377-17 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
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Vote on Motion to Ms. David moved to suspend Council Rule 15 to waive
Suspend Council the 5-day hold for reconsideration. Seconded by
Rules:
(Approved)
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, Mr. Clerk, if we can move to Resolution 378-17.
Res. 378-17: APPROVES AND ADOPTS A CORRECTED MAP OF THE SPECIAL
IMPROVEMENTS TO BE CONSTRUCTED OR IMPROVED, TOGETHER
WITH FINAL DETAILS, PLANS, AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR A SEWER
SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR THE LONO KONA
SUBDIVISION
Submitted by the Department of Environmental Management Director pursuant
to Section 12-
No. 72-15, the corrected map and final details, plans, and specifications will
be used as the basis for the calling of bids and awarding of a contract for this
project.
Reference: Comm. 559
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 378-17. Seconded by
Mr. Richards.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Any discussion? Council Member Kanuha, anything?
No?
MR. KANUHA: Yeah, just real quickly.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, go ahead.
MR. KANUHA: Bill, is this
does it go through Alahou Street to
Henry Street? Or where exactly is the new alignment or connection?
(Note: At this time, Civil Engineer Sandra Mendonca came forward to
address the members of the Council.)
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MS. MENDONCA: Sandy Mendonca, Wastewater Division.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Can you pull your mic a little closer so we can hear you?
You have a soft voice.
MS. MENDONCA: The new alignment goes down through private property to
Henry.
MR. KANUHA: Got you, thank you so much.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, is there any other discussion? Seeing or hearing
Vote on Res. 378-17: The motion to adopt Res. 378-17 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
Vote on Motion to Ms. David moved to suspend Council Rule 15 to waive
Suspend Council the 5-day hold for reconsideration. Seconded by
Rules:
(Approved)
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, Mr. Clerk, if we can do Bill 77, please.
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Bill 77: AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF
NOT TO EXCEED $2,437,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING A
PORTION OF THE COSTS OF CONSTRUCTING A PUBLIC SEWER
SYSTEM SERVING THE LONO KONA SUBDIVISION; FIXES THE
FORM, DENOMINATION, AND CERTAIN DETAILS OF SUCH BONDS;
PROVIDES FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF SUCH BONDS; AND
PROVIDES FOR OTHER MATTERS OR ACTIONS PERTAINING TO THE
ISSUANCE AND SALE OF THE BONDS
The sale of $2,437,000 of general obligation bonds to the USDA will allow the
County to secure payment of a loan in the same amount from the USDA to be
used to finance a portion of the costs of this project.
Reference: Comm. 557
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Waived: FC
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 77 on first reading.
Seconded by Mr. Kanuha.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member David.
MS. POINDEXTER: Yes, I believe these are all related to each other and I guess
we should just support the whole thing and get this moving. Thank you.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, Council Member Kanuha, any comments?
MR. KANUHA
department and finance for really paying attention to this badly needed project.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, so all those in
Vote on Bill 77: The motion to pass Bill 77 on first reading was carried by
(Approved) the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
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Vote on Motion to Ms. David moved to suspend Council Rule 15 to waive
Suspend Council the 5-day hold for reconsideration. Seconded by
Rules: Mr. Richards and carried by the following voice vote:
(Approved)
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you, Mr. Kucharski and Sandy, thank you so
much.
MR. KUCHARSKI: I thank the Council.
CHR. POINDEXTER
with Resolution 342-17.
Return to Order The Chair directed the Council to return to the order of business.
of Business:
ORDER OF The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
RESOLUTIONS: Order of Resolutions.
Res. 342-17: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES,
UNIVERSITY OF
Provides $15,000 from the Department of Research and Development to the
-term
Responses of Coffee Rootstocks to Root-
research proposal. Funds would be used to educate and assist farmers on how
to effectively replant affected farms with nematode-resistant grafted coffee
trees.
Reference: Comm. 504
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-51
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 342-17 and Finance
Committee Report No. 51. Seconded by Ms. Eoff.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member David.
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MS. DAVID: Thank you, just ask for your continued support on this one.
Thanks.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Any other discussion? Seeing or hearing none, all those
in favor
Vote on Res. 342-17: The motion to adopt Res. 342-17 and adopt Finance
(Adopted) Committee Report No. 51 was carried by the following
voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Lee L Ruggles, and
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: And just for the record on a correction on the motion for
the 5-day holdover on Bill 77, that was an error because Bill 77 needs to go to
second reading and it can be done after the second reading. So just for the record.
Okay, Mr. Clerk, Resolution 343-17.
Res. 343-17: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES,
UNIVERSITY OF
Provides $8,250 from the Department of Research and Development to the
Analysis of
Agricultural By-
proposal. Funds would be used to determine the availability, quality, and ideal
storage methods of agricultural by-products for use as animal feed.
Reference: Comm. 505
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-52
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 343-17 and Finance
Committee Report No. 52. Seconded by Mr. Richards.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member David.
MS. DAVID: Yes, just ask for your support.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, Council Member Richards.
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MR. RICHARDS: Yeah, I think this is a good step in the right direction for the
County to help support this because as we look to grow the ag industry,
specifically the animal ag industries, we need to know what we can possibly do.
So I ask for the support as well.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, thank you. Okay, seeing or hearing no other
discussion
Vote on Res. 343-17: The motion to adopt Res. 343-17 and adopt Finance
(Adopted) Committee Report No. 52 was carried by the following
voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Clerk, Resolution 344-17.
Res. 344-17: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES,
UNIVERSITY OF
Provides $12,000 from the Department of Research and Development to the
organic options that meet the Organic Materials Review Institute requirements
for use of products by certified organic farmers.
Reference: Comm. 506
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-53
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 344-17 and Finance
Committee Report No. 53. Seconded by Mr. Richards.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member David.
MS. DAVID: Yes, and this passed with eight ayes in committee and I ask for
your continued support.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, any other discussion? Seeing or hearing none, all
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Vote on Res. 344-17: The motion to adopt Res. 344-17 and adopt Finance
(Adopted) Committee Report No. 53 was carried by the following
voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Lee Loy, Richards, Ruggles, and
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Clerk, Resolution 345-17.
Res. 345-17: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH SERVICES,
UNIVERSITY OF
Provides $5,000 from the Department of Research and Development to the
Variety
-
the release of a new tea variety to growers through a field day and a Tea 101
basic workshop to cover tea propagation, cultivation, harvesting, processing,
and marketing.
Reference: Comm. 507
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
Approve: FC-54
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 345-17 and Finance
Committee Report No. 54. Seconded by Mr. Richards.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member David.
MS. DAVID: Yes, also continued support on this. Mahalo.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, any other discussion? Seeing or hearing none, all
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Vote on Res. 345-17: The motion to adopt Res. 345-17 and adopt Finance
(Adopted) Committee Report No. 54 was carried by the following
voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Clerk, Resolution 355-17.
Res. 355-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE MICROSOFT SQL
SERVER LICENSES TO UPGRADE THE LASERFICHE SOFTWARE AT
THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief
account (Council District 4); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting
Attorney, Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 528
Intr. by:
Motion to Approve: -17. Seconded by
Mr. Richards.
CHR. POINDEXTER:
: Well we have several contingency fund requests going to help
with the purchase of this Microsoft Server License to the Prosecutors and I just
urge your support for all of these requests. Thank you.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, any other discussion? Seeing or hearing none, all
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Vote on Res. 355-17: The motion to adopt Res. 355-17 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Clerk, Resolution 356-17.
Res. 356-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE MICROSOFT SQL
SERVER LICENSES TO UPGRADE THE LASERFICHE SOFTWARE AT
THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief
account (Council District 8); and credits to the Office of the Prosecuting
Attorney, Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 529
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to adopt Res. 356-17. Seconded by
CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Eoff.
MS. EOFF
Mr. Lee Lord for being here today and for Mr. Roth for reaching out to us.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, any other discussion? Seeing or hearing none, all
Vote on Res. 356-17: The motion to adopt Res. 356-17 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
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CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Clerk, Resolution 357-17.
Res. 357-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO D.A.R.E.
WEST
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief
account (Council District 7); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs
account.
Reference: Comm. 530
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
Motion to Approve: Mr. Kanuha moved to adopt Res. 357-17. Seconded by
Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Kanuha.
MR. KANUHA: Thank you, I just ask for your support. This is a great program
that our officers and D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) put on every
year, and really important to West .
get them active and participating in a lot of these events, a
for the community. So mahalo to the officers for doing this and really mahalo for
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, any other discussion? Seeing or hearing none, all
Vote on Res. 357-17: The motion to adopt Res. 357-17 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Clerk, Resolution 358-17.
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Res. 358-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO D.A.R.E.
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief
account (Council District 8); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs
account.
Reference: Comm. 531
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to adopt Res. 358-17. Seconded by
Ms. David.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Eoff.
MS. EOFF: Okay, thank you, Madam Chair. Just to encourage us to support the
D.A.R.E. program and thank the police officers for participation.
CHR. POINDEXTER:
Vote on Res. 358-17: The motion to adopt Res. 358-17 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Clerk, Resolution 359-17.
Res. 359-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT
ISLAND UNITED WAY FOR EXPENSES RELATING TO ITS 2017-2018
COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVE AND COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief
account (Council District 8); and credits to the Liquor Control, Public Programs
account.
Reference: Comm. 532
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
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Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to adopt Res. 359-17. Seconded by
Ms. David.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Eoff.
MS. EOFF
Island United Way and for all the good work that you folks do coordinating the
this.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you, any other discussion? Council Member
Lee Loy, was that?
MS. LEE LOY: Yes.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, go ahead.
MS. LEE LOY: Thank you, Chair. I did want to convey a message from former
for a while so he wanted me to express, to you, Ms. Eoff, to Mr. Kanuha, and
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, thank you, any other discussion? Okay, all those in
Vote on Res. 359-17: The motion to adopt Res. 359-17 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Clerk, Resolution 360-17.
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Res. 360-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR THE OUTSTANDING OLDER
AMERICANS AWARD LUNCHEON
Transfers $1,000 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief
account (Council District 4); and credits to the Office of Aging, Other Current
Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 533
Intr. by: a
Motion to Approve: -17. Seconded by
Ms. Eoff.
CHR. POINDEXTER:
: I just want to thank Dr. Alameda for coming forward to describe
how important this Outstanding Older American
CHR. POINDEXTER: Any other discussion? Okay
Vote on Res. 360-17: The motion to adopt Res. 360-17 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Clerk, Resolution 361-17.
Res. 361-17: APPROVES LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS FOR INCLUSION IN THE
PACKAGE
Includes five
legislative package.
Reference: Comm. 534
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
Approve: GREDC-7
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Motion to Approve: Mr. Kanuha moved to adopt Res. 361-17 and Governmental
Relations and Economic Development Committee Report
No. 7. Seconded by Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Kanuha.
MR. KANUHA: Thank you. We recently had an HSAC
Association of Counties) meeting last week and I mentioned to them that there
were issues with a few of these resolutions that we spoke about the last time. So,
I think our next HSAC meeting when we produce the resolutions to the board of
HSAC, these issues will be taken under advisement with the rest of HSAC and
will be mentioned that out of these proposals, you know, we did have a list of
with the rest of the
. B
Councils supported all of the measures or just a few of them or at this point, I
meeting,
any other Council Member wants to bring up at this
and I can advocate on that at HSAC as well. So, mahalo everybody for kind of
going th
process, leading this discussion.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. Council Member Richards.
MR. RICHARDS: Thank you, Chair. Councilman Kanuha, I guess this would be
a procedural questi
our County, is there a time that we can send an addendum to this if we have
something that we want to put in the package? Is that something that you present
on our behalf? How does that work?
MR. KANUHA
to have all the proposals by a certain date, which is why this is pretty much the
what
happens if you put an addendum is the rest of the Councils have to approve of
going to get that proposal with the addendum to HSAC by the time we need to
present this in front of the State Legislature.
MR. RICHARDS: Okay, thank you, I yield.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Ruggles.
MS. RUGGLES
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Mr. Kanuha. I had a question about one of the items. I actually missed it in
State the ability to, it says for the phasing out of nonconforming single-family,
transient vacation rental units or nonconforming single-family transient vacation
units o So my question is does this give the
not sure what nonconforming, single-family transient vacation rental units are
it and
if you have clarity on this.
MR. KANUHA: Sorry, I
MS. RUGGLES
CHR. POINDEXTER: Excuse me for interrupting, but Council Member Kanuha,
would it be wise maybe to, at the next meeting on Monday, for me to ask that
Ruggles?
MR. KANUHA: Absolutely
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay.
MS. RUGGLES: Thank you for offering that, Ms. Poindexter. Yeah, and this is
actually something that a con
CHR. POINDEXTER
call you directly or I can get the information and get that to you.
MS. RUGGLES: Okay, awesome. Thank you.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, is there any other discussion? Council Member
Kanuha, do you have anything in closing?
MR. KANUHA
getting a comprehensive and very put together legislative package coming from
HSAC and thank you guys.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay. I want to address you as President Kanuha, HSAC.
Okay, all those in favor of Resolution 361 say
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Vote on Res. 361-17: The motion to adopt Res. 361-17 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Clerk, Resolution 362-17.
Res. 362-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT
LUAKINI, INC., TO ASSIST WITH TRANSPORTATION COSTS FOR
LUAKINI
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief
account (Council District 6); and credits to the Mass Transit Agency, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 535
Intr. by: Ms. David
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 362-17. Seconded by
Mr. Richards.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member David.
MS. DAVID: Yes, thank you and this is a really important event for students,
nui Leimomi Lum has
been doing this event for the past 35 years and I think we were approached by
Tiffany Kai, asking for help for transportation this year because in years pass,
mass transit has been able to provide the bus transportation. But this year, it was
a difficult cost for them, so myself and Mr. Richards agreed to help with this and I
really ask for your support on this resolution. Mahalo.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, any other discussion? A
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Vote on Res. 362-17: The motion to adopt Res. 362-17 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 364-14, Mr. Clerk.
Res. 364-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PURCHASE MICROSOFT SQL
SERVER LICENSES TO UPGRADE THE LASERFICHE SOFTWARE AT
THE OFFICE OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
Transfers $1,000 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. 538
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Motion to Approve: Mr. Richards moved to adopt Res. 364-17. Seconded by
Ms. David.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Richards.
MR. RICHARDS: Thank you, I ask for your support. This has been well
so I
ask for your support.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, any other discussion? A
Vote on Res. 364-17: The motion to adopt Res. 364-17 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
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CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 365-17, Mr. Clerk.
Res. 365-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT
LUAKINI, INC., TO ASSIST WITH TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES FOR
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief
account (Council District 8); and credits to the Mass Transit Agency, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 541
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to adopt Res. 365-17. Seconded by
Mr. Richards.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Eoff.
MS. EOFF: Thank you and thank you, Ms. David, you gave a good background
o.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, any other discussion? A
Vote on Res. 365-17: The motion to adopt Res. 365-17 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Resolution 366-17, Mr. Clerk.
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Res. 366-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT FOR A REIMBURSEMENT OF
EXPENSES TO ASSIST WITH GROUND TRANSPORTATION FOR THE
Transfers $2,000 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief
account (Council District 9); and credits to the Mass Transit Agency, Other
Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 542
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Motion to Approve: Mr. Richards moved to adopt Res. 366-17. Seconded by
Ms. David.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Richards.
MR. RICHARDS: Councilwoman David did give an excellent overview and so I
just ask for your support.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you, any other discussion? Okay, all those in favor
Vote on Res. 366-17: The motion to adopt Res. 366-17 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Clerk, Resolution 367-17.
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Res. 367-17: 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
KONA TAHITI FETE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION
FOR ITS KONA TAHITI FETE 2017 FESTIVAL AND COMMUNITY
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief
account (Council District 6); and credits to the Research and Development,
Tourism Promotion account.
Reference: Comm. 543
Intr. by: Ms. David
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to adopt Res. 367-17. Seconded by
Ms. Eoff.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member David.
MS. DAVID: Yes, and I believe Ms. Kaniu Kinimaka-Stocksdale gave a very
good breakdown of what this
assist with the transportation for this event and I ask for your support.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, any other discussion? Okay, all those in favor say
Vote on Res. 367-17: The motion to adopt Res. 366-17 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Clerk, Resolution 368-17.
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Res. 368-17: 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
KONA TAHITI FETE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION
TO ASSIST WITH ITS KONA TAHITI FETE 2017 AND COMMUNITY
OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
Transfers $3,000 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief
account (Council District 8); and credits to the Research and Development,
Tourism Promotion account.
Reference: Comm. 544
Intr. by: Ms. Eoff
Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to adopt Res. 368-17. Seconded by
Ms. David.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Eoff.
MS. EOFF: Thank you. Just to let everybody know that this event is actually
have a chance to make it to Kona this weekend, I would urge you to attend.
formances, and it should be pretty exciting.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, any other discussion? A
Vote on Res. 368-17: The motion to adopt Res. 368-17 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Clerk, Resolution 369-17.
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Res. 369-17: 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
KONA TAHITI FETE EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL ASSOCIATION
FOR THE KONA TAHITI FETE 2017
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief
account (Council District 7); and credits to the Research and Development,
Tourism Promotion account.
Reference: Comm. 545
Intr. by: Mr. Kanuha
Motion to Approve: Mr. Kanuha moved to adopt Res. 369-17. Seconded by
Ms. Lee Loy.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Kanuha.
MR. KANUHA
really good thing to reach out to our fellow islanders in the Pacific. You know,
to be able to contribute to this wonderful event here
all try to strive towards collaboration and cooperation. I think this is one of those
events that really does that to our fellow cousins down in the South Pacific, so
really ask for your support and encourage you guys all to attend. They got a lot of
festivities, a lot of events, and make sure that if you go, watch out because if you
do go, you might be thrown up on the
discourage you to go but encourage you to learn a little bit about their culture as
well. So mahalo for supporting this worthwhile event.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay thank you, any other discussion? Okay, all those in
Vote on Res. 369-17: The motion to adopt Res. 369-17 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Clerk, Resolution 370-17.
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Res. 370-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS
WELLNESS FAIR FOR THE SENIORS OF HMKUA
Transfers $5,000 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief
account (Council District 1); and credits to the Parks and Recreation, Elderly
Activities Division, Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 546
Intr. by: Ms. Poindexter
Motion to Approve: Ms. Eoff moved to adopt Res. 370-17. Seconded by
Mr. Richards.
CHR. POINDEXTER:
testifier talk about Roann Okamura
wellness fair for seniors and I have about five senior centers in my district, not
counting a portion of Waimea, Mr. Richards.
them and how fortunate they feel because of the care and commitment that she
has for their wellbeing. So I just want to say that about Roann, my highest
regards for her and I appreciate that she is taking this on, this wellness fair for the
Thank you, any other discussion? Council Member Lee Loy.
MS. LEE LOY: Thank you and thank you for reminding me of that. Roann was
a mentor of mine and she really taught me a lot about how to care for our kupuna.
So Ms. Poindexter, thank you for continuing to support our kupuna and you
know, helping them help themselves and really allowing these monies to go
directly to them is incredibly important. So thank you so much for that.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you, any other discussion? Okay, all those in favor
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Vote on Res. 370-17: The motion to adopt Res. 370-17 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Clerk, Resolution 371-17.
Res. 371-17: TRANSFERS/APPROPRIATES AN APPROPRIATION OUT AND FROM A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT AND CREDITS SAME TO A
DESIGNATED FUND ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GRANT TO SELF
DISCOVERY THROUGH ART TO OFFER ITS RECOVERY, RESILIENCE,
AND RECREATION PROGRAM IN
Transfers $2,500 from the Clerk-Council Services Contingency Relief
account (Council District 4); and credits to the Parks and Recreation,
Administration Other Current Expenses account.
Reference: Comm. 547
Intr. by:
Motion to Approve: -17. Seconded by
Ms. Ruggles.
CHR. POINDEXTER:
: Thank you and I just ask for your support on this. We did hear
from one of the organizers for the self-discovery through art and the value of this
it was well received and actually quite successful,
more of those. Thank you.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you, any other discussion? Okay, all those in favor
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Vote on Res. 371-17: The motion to adopt Res. 371-17 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Clerk, Resolution 372-17.
Res. 372-17: 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
FRIENDS OF THE FUTURE FOR THE REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES
INCURRED FROM THE 2ND ANNUAL DOMESTIC PEACE WALK AND
VIGIL IN WAIMEA
Transfers $1,000 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. 548
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Motion to Approve: Mr. Richards moved to adopt Res. 372-17. Seconded by
Ms. David.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Richards.
MR. RICHARDS: Yeah, thank you and I ask for your support. This event
th
occurred October 14 and I understand it was fairly well attended. I like the fact
giving recognition to something we really need to work on so I ask for your
support.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you for that, any other discussion? Okay, all those
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Vote on Res. 372-17: The motion to adopt Res. 372-17 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Clerk, Resolution 373-17.
Res. 373-17: 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
BIG ISLAND RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL TO ASSIST WITH EXPENSES RELATED TO THE
2017 HAW
Transfers $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. 549
Intr. by: Mr. Richards
Motion to Approve: Mr. Richards moved to adopt Res. 373-17. Seconded by
Ms. David.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member Richards.
MR. RICHARDS: Yeah, I just ask for your support. This is for the Veterans Day
Parade and being mindful of remembering our veterans, so thank you.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you, any other discussion? Okay, all those in favor
Vote on Res. 373-17: The motion to adopt Res. 373-17 was carried by the
(Adopted) following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
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CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, now we move into Second and Final Reading on
Bill 68, Mr. Clerk.
ORDER OF The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business, Order
THE DAY of the Day (Second or Final Reading).
(SECOND OR
FINAL READING):
Bill 68: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
ENDING JUNE 30, 2018
Decreases revenues in the Transfer from General Fund account (-$50,772); and
increases the Office of Management Salaries and Wages account by the same
amount. This transfers funding for the Special Program Coordinator from the
Office of Housing and Community Development to the Office of Management.
Reference: Comm. 471
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: October 18, 2017
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 68 on second and final
reading. Seconded by Ms. Eoff.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member David.
MS. DAVID: Yes, just ask for your continued support. Thank you.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Any other discussion?
Vote on Bill 68: The motion to pass Bill 68 on second and final reading
(Adopted) was carried by the following roll call vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Richards, Ruggles, and
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: Council Member Chung 1.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Clerk, Bill 72.
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Bill 72: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING
ENDING JUNE 30, 2018
Increases revenues in the Federal Grants Speed Enforcement account
($66,036); and appropriates the same to the Speed Enforcement account for a
total appropriation of $171,036. Funds would be used to purchase equipment
and pay overtime for the enforcement of speeding citations.
Reference: Comm. 517
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
First Reading: October 18, 2017
Motion to Approve: Ms. David moved to pass Bill 72 on second and final
reading. Seconded by Mr. Richards.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Council Member David.
MS. DAVID: Ditto, just ask for your support. Thank you.
CHR. POINDEXTER
Vote on Bill 72: The motion to pass Bill 72 on second and final reading was
(Adopted) carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Lee Loy, Richards, Ruggles, and
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Now we go to Reports, Mr. Clerk, FC-50.
REPORTS: The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
Reports.
FC-50 NOMINATION OF NELSON H. HARANO TO THE SALARY
(Comm. 518): COMMISSION
Requires Council
Confirmation by: November 13, 2017 (Section 13-4(l),
)
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Vote on FC-50: Ms. moved to approve Finance Committee
(Adopted) Report No. 50. Seconded by Mr. Richards and carried by
the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Ruggles, and
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Clerk, PC-32.
PC-32 NOMINATION OF JAY FURFARO TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS
(Comm. 519):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: November 13, 2017 (Section 13-4(l),
County Charter)
Vote on PC-32: Ms. David moved to approve Planning Committee
(Adopted) Report No. 32. Seconded by Mr. Richards and carried by
the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Clerk, PC-33.
PC-33 NOMINATION OF JAMES MCCULLY TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS
(Comm. 520):
Requires Council
Confirmation by: November 13, 2017 (Section 13-4(l),
)
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Vote on PC-33: Mr. Richards moved to approve Planning Committee
(Adopted) Report No. 33. Seconded by Ms. David and carried by
the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Clerk, PC-34.
PC-34 NOMINATION OF BEVERLY ANN BLAKE TO THE NORTH KOHALA
(Comm. 521): COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
Requires Council
Confirmation by: November 13, 2017 (Section 13-4(l),
)
Vote on PC-34: Mr. Richards moved to approve Planning Committee
(Adopted)
the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Clerk, PC-35.
PC-35 NOMINATION OF JEFFREY COAKLEY TO THE NORTH KOHALA
(Comm. 522): COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
Requires Council
Confirmation by: November 13, 2017 (Section 13-4(l),
)
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Vote on PC-35: Mr. Richards moved to approve Planning Committee
(Adopted) Report No. 35. Seconded by Ms. David and carried by
the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Clerk, PC-38.
PC-38 NOMINATION OF JOHN OLSON TO THE NORTH KOHALA COMMUNITY
(Comm. 525): DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE
Requires Council
Confirmation by: November 13, 2017 (Section 13-4(l),
Vote on PC-38: Mr. Richards moved to approve Planning Committee
(Adopted)
the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Clerk, PWPRC-24.
PWPRC-24 APPOINTMENT OF ROXCIE L. WALTJEN AS PARKS AND RECREATION
(Comm. 488): DIRECTOR
Requires Council
Confirmation by: November 23, 2017 (Section 13-8,
)
Motion to Approve: Mr. Richards moved to approve Public Works and
Parks and Parks and Recreation Committee
Report No. 24. Seconded by Ms. David.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Ms. Eoff.
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MS. EOFF: I just wanted to make a short statement in support of this nomination.
I had a chance to spend some time with Ms. Waltjen earlier this week in Kona and
she very willingly went on a site visit with me and seems excited and enthusiastic
about this position,
forward to working with her.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you. Council Member Richards.
MR. RICHARDS: Yeah, just a real quick
worked with Ms. Waltjen with the Cherry Blossom Festival in Waimea and little
,
going to work out okay. But I definitely support her.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you.
testifier had said something about her not calling her back and just know that I
know she is swamped taking over this position, and like Council Member Eoff
said, she has been going to the sites and on road trips to make sure to get familiar
with all of the projects and things that are happening in each of our districts. So,
y
you know, but she is an excellent choice so I just want to give her kudos on that.
MS. OHARA: I want to second that. My first call, maybe on her second day or
third day in office, she picks up the phone and I was so shocked because that is
in helping me unplug
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board and I think the County Parks and Recreation Department is going to be very
successful with her as the Director. So thank you.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you, any other discussion? Okay, Council Member
Lee Loy.
MS. LEE LOY: I do have to acknowledge everything that everyone is saying. I
said it during committee, Roxie Waltjen will be a game changer for the
her. So thank you.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Thank you, any other discussion? Okay, all those in favor
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Vote on PWPRC-24: The motion to approve Public Works and Parks and
(Adopted) Recreation Committee Report No. 24 was carried by the
following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Chair Poindexter 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung 1.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Mr. Clerk, is there anything that we missed? No? Okay.
REFERRALS FOR The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
EXECUTIVE Referrals for Executive Session.
SESSION:
(There were none.)
OTHER The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
BUSINESS: Other Business.
(There was none.)
ANNOUNCE- The Chair directed the Council to proceed to the next order of business,
MENTS: Announcements.
(There were none.)
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ADJOURN- There being no further business, at 11:41 a.m., Ms. O'Hara moved to adjourn the
MENT: meeting. Seconded by Mr. Richards and carried by the following voice vote:
Ayes: Council Members David, Eoff, Kanuha,
Lee Loy, O'Hara, Richards, Ruggles, and
Chair Poindexter— 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Council Member Chung— I.
Excused: None.
CHR. POINDEXTER: Okay, this meeting is adjourned.
DEC 202017
Council Approval:
COUNT LERK
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