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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 2018/04/24 (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 rd 33 Session ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawai‘i Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i April 24, 2018 10:00 a.m. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) CALL TO ORDER – 10:35 a.m. ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED Comm. 7.21: FEBRUARY 28, 2018, FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated March 27, 2018, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Charter Section 6-6.3(h). (Vote on Comm. 7.21 is on the next page.) Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. FC-33 April 24, 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. Comm. 14.33: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: MARCH 1 – 15, 2018 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated April 3, 2018, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawai‘i County Code Section 2-12.3. 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. 15.28: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: MARCH 1 – 15, 2018 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated March 28, 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. Comm. 15.29: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: MARCH 16 – 31, 2018 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated April 2, 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. Page 2 FC-33 April 24, 2018 THIRD QUARTER CLAIMS REPORT: JANUARY 1 – MARCH 31, 2018 Comm. 69.6: From Claims Investigator/Adjustor Clifford D. Victorine III, dated April 4, 2018, transmitting the above report pursuant to Section 2-9 of the Hawai‘i County Code. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. THIRD QUARTER REPORT OF PERSONS EMPLOYED UNDER A CONTRACT Comm. 377.3: FOR LESS THAN 90 DAYS: JANUARY 1 – MARCH 31, 2018 From Human Resources Director William V. Brilhante, Jr., dated March 29, 2018, transmitting the above report pursuant to Section 2-12.5 of the Hawai‘i County Code. 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 AUTHORIZES THE PAYMENT OF FUNDS OF A LATER FISCAL YEAR AND OF Res. 590-18: MORE THAN ONE FISCAL YEAR FOR A MULTI-YEAR LEASE OF REAL PROPERTY FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAIʻI FIRE DEPARTMENT Authorizes the Mayor to enter into a new five-year agreement with an option for an additional five years with Kaneshiro & Sons Enterprise, Limited and Glenn Kaneshiro Partnership, to allow for the continued occupancy of warehouse space located at 1990 Kino‘ole Street, Hilo, with an approximate monthly cost of $4,958. Reference: Comm. 888 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. Page 3 FC-33 April 24, 2018 BILLS FOR ORDINANCES ADOPTS A PAY PLAN FOR PERSONS EMPLOYED BY THE COUNTY OTHER Bill 127: 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. 17-36 AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO, SAID ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE SALARY ORDINANCE OF 2018 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. 840 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Postponed: April 10, 2018 (Note: There is a motion by Ms. Eoff, seconded by Ms. Poindexter, to recommend passage of Bill 127 on first reading; and a motion by Ms. O’Hara, seconded by Ms. Ruggles, to amend Bill 127 with the contents of Comm. 840.1.) AMENDED TO DRAFT 2 AND RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: 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. 840.1: From Council Member Eileen O’Hara, dated April 5, 2018, transmitting proposed amendments. AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET Bill 136: FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018 Increases revenues in the Transfer from General Fund account ($4,800); and appropriates the same to the Highway Maintenance Administration-Other Current Expenses account. Funds would be used by the Department of Public Works for the annual rental of a portable toilet to be located at Banyan Beach in Kona. Reference: Comm. 887 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) (Vote on Bill 136 is on the next page.) Page 4 FC-33 April 24, 2018 RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: 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. AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET Bill 137: FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAI‘I FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018 Increases revenues in the Coordinated Services account ($25,000); and appropriates the same to the Coordinated Services-Other Current Expenses account, for a total appropriation of $160,000. Funds would be used by the Department of Parks and Recreation to provide additional service to participants. Reference: Comm. 889 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O’Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. ADJOURNMENT – 11:26 a.m. Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation “By Request” on behalf of the requesting party. It does not necessarily signify support of or opposition to the proposal. The meeting places are accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call 961-8245 by April 20, 2018. Relay users please call 711(961-8245) to contact our office. Notice is hereby given that pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes (hereinafter “HRS”) §92-3.5, the Hawai‘i County Council will be conducting this meeting via videoconference. If audio stream between Kona and Hilo is lost for more than a short period of time, the meeting will be terminated. Council Members will be present at the following location:  Hilo Council Chambers, Hawai‘i County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401. (Pursuant to HRS §92-7 and Council Rule No. 2, Council Member Susan L. K. Lee Loy will be participating from the Hilo Council Chambers.) Public attendance via videoconference will be available at the Hilo location. Page 5 FC-33 April 24, 2018 Public attendance via courtesy site is also available at the following locations until 4:30 p.m. or later in the event public testimony has not been completed:  Pāhoa Council Office, 15-2879 Pāhoa Village Road; and  Waimea Council Office, Parker Square, 65-1279 Kawaihae Road, Suite 109. Public attendance via courtesy site is also available at the following locations until public testimony has been completed:  Nā‘ālehu State Office Building, 95-5669 Māmalahoa Highway; and  Old Kohala Courthouse, 54-3900 Akoni Pule Highway, Kapa‘au. If, due to unanticipated circumstances, the courtesy site is unavailable and/or participation is disrupted, the scheduled meeting will continue. 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