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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
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COUNTY COUNCIL
County of Hawai‘i
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i, 96720
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
th
27 Session
ORDER OF BUSINESS
Hawai‘i County Building
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i
February 6, 2018
10:00 a.m.
(Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.)
CALL TO ORDER – 10:04 a.m.
ROLL CALL
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 7.16: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2017, FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated January 16, 2018, transmitting the above
report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Charter Section 6-6.3(h).
(Vote on Comm. 7.16 is on the next page.)
Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Ruggles – 1.
Excused: None.
Comm. 7.17: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED
OCTOBER 31, 2017, FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated January 16, 2018, transmitting the above
report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Charter Section 6-6.3(h).
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Ruggles – 1.
Excused: None.
Comm. 7.18: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED
NOVEMBER 30, 2017, FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated January 16, 2018, transmitting the above
report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Charter Section 6-6.3(h).
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Ruggles – 1.
Excused: None.
Comm. 7.19: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2017, FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated January 18, 2018, transmitting the above
report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Charter Section 6-6.3(h).
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Ruggles – 1.
Excused: None.
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Comm. 15.23: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: DECEMBER 16 – 31, 2017
From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated January 5, 2018.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Ruggles – 1.
Excused: None.
Comm. 15.24: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: JANUARY 1 – 15, 2018
From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated January 16, 2018.
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Ruggles – 1.
Excused: None.
Comm. 69.5: COMMUNICATION NO. 69.4 - REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION
From Council Member Herbert M. “Tim” Richards, III, dated January 24, 2018,
requesting that Communication No. 69.4 be reconsidered pursuant to Council Rule No. 15.
COMM. 69.4 RECONSIDERED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
; and
Comm. 69.4: SECOND QUARTER CLAIMS REPORT: OCTOBER 1 – DECEMBER 31, 2017
From Claims Investigator/Adjustor Clifford D. Victorine III, dated January 4, 2018,
transmitting the above report pursuant to Section 2-9 of the Hawai‘i County Code.
Filed: January 23, 2018
FILED:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
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Comm. 72.2: 2017 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND
NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION
From Mayor Harry Kim, dated January 18, 2018, transmitting the above report pursuant
to Hawai‘i County Code Section 2-217. The Mayor provides a detailed summary of the
purchasing history and status of the lands purchased with the fund, an accounting report,
a statement on management and stewardship of the lands, and requests that the Council
accept the updated prioritized list as provided by the Commission.
POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 20, 2018:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Comm. 705: REQUESTS DISCUSSION REGARDING THE FORMATION OF A BUDGET
REVIEW AD HOC COMMITTEE TO REVIEW, RESEARCH, AND ADDRESS
CONCERNS RELEVANT TO THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
From Council Member Herbert M. “Tim” Richards, III, dated January 10, 2018.
POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 20, 2018:
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. 488-18: SUPPORTS SENATE BILL NO. 3088 EXTENDING THE PERIOD WITHIN
WHICH A COUNTY MAY ADOPT A SURCHARGE ON STATE TAX UNDER
CERTAIN CONDITIONS, FROM MARCH 31, 2018, TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2018
The proposed extension would provide counties who have not already established a
surcharge on state tax additional time to receive public input, conduct the required
public hearing, and determine whether or not to establish such a surcharge set forth in
Act 001.
Reference: Comm. 728
Intr. by: Ms. David
(Vote on Res. 488-18 is on the next page.)
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FORWARDED TO COUNCIL WITH A NEGATIVE RECOMMENDATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Kanuha, Poindexter, and
Chair David – 4.
Noes: Committee Members Chung, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Richards,
and Ruggles – 5.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
(Note: Mr. Kanuha voted “kānalua” then “aye.”)
BILLS FOR ORDINANCES
Bill 98: INITIATES AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XIII, SECTION 13-28 OF THE
HAWAI‘I COUNTY CHARTER (2016 EDITION), RELATING TO THE SALARY
COMMISSION
Requires that at least 30 days prior to the approval of any salary adjustment, the salary
commission submit copies of a detailed report of its findings and conclusions to the
Office of the County Clerk and Office of the Mayor, publish a notice that said report is
available for public inspection and include in the notice a detailed account of proposed
salary increases or decreases, and hold at least one public hearing in both East and
West Hawaiʻi. Also requires that any increase or decrease of more than 10 percent be
approved by a two-thirds vote of the entire membership of the commission.
Reference: Comm. 712
Intr. by: Ms. Lee Loy
POSTPONED TO FEBRUARY 20, 2018:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9.
Noes: None.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
Bill 101: 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 Public Works West Hawai‘i Office of the Prosecuting Attorney project for
$8.5 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.
Reference: Comm. 721
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
(Vote on Bill 101 is on the next page.)
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RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy,
O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, and Chair David – 8.
Noes: None.
Absent: Committee Member Ruggles – 1.
Excused: None.
Bill 102: AMENDS CHAPTER 2 OF THE HAWAI‘I COUNTY CODE 1983 (2016 EDITION,
AS AMENDED) BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE RELATING TO
TRANSPORTATION SURCHARGE
Establishes a one-half percent general excise and use tax surcharge to fund operating or
capital costs of public transportation systems within Hawai‘i County, to be levied
beginning January 1, 2019.
Reference: Comm. 722
Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R)
AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND FORWARDED TO COUNCIL WITH A
NEGATIVE RECOMMENDATION:
Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Lee Loy, and O’Hara – 3.
Noes: Committee Members Eoff, Kanuha, Poindexter, Richards,
Ruggles, and Chair David – 6.
Absent: None.
Excused: None.
(Note: Mr. Kanuha voted “kānalua” then “no”; Ms. Lee Loy and Ms. O’Hara voted
“kānalua” then “aye.”)
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