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Home My WebLink AboutMIN FC 2018/05/08 2016-2018Committee on Finance 34th Session West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway Kailua-Kona, Hawaii May 8, 2018 CALL TO The regular meeting of the Committee on Finance was called to order at ORDER: 10:29 a.m., in the Council Chambers, Kailua-Kona, by Ms. Maile Medeiros David, Chair. ROLL CALL: Present: Ms. Maile Medeiros David, Chair Ms. Karen Eoff, Vice Chair Mr. Aaron S. Y. Chung, Member (via videoconference from Hilo) Mr. Dru Mamo Kanuha, Member Ms. Susan L. K. Lee Loy, Member Ms. Eileen O'Hara, Member (via videoconference from Hilo) Ms. Valerie T. Poindexter, Member Mr. Herbert M. "Tim" Richards, III, Member Ms. Jennifer Ruggles, Member STATEMENTS The Chair directed the Committee to proceed to the next order of business, FROM THE Statements from the Public on Agenda Items. PUBLIC ON (There were none.) COMMUNI- The Chair directed the Committee to proceed to the next order of business, CATIONS: Communications. CHR. DAVID: What I'd like to do is, we have Mr. Wiseman here. I'd like to take Communication 905 out of order, if everyone is okay with that? Change Order of As directed by the Chair and with no objection from the Council Members, the Business: following item was taken out of order: CHR. DAVID: Mr. Clerk, please, Communication 905. Comm. 905: NOMINATION OF DAVID WISEMAN TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS From Mayor Harry Kim, dated April 19, 2018, submitting for the Council's review and confirmation the above nomination. Requires Council Confirmation by: June 2, 2018 (Section 13-4(1), Hawaii County Charter) FC -34 May 8, 2018 Vote on Comm. 905: Mr. Kanuha moved to recommend confirmation of the (Approved) appointment of Mr. David Wiseman to the Board of Ethics Ethics. Seconded by Ms. Eoff and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David — 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Committee Members spoke in favor of the appointment. Chair David informed Judge Wiseman that he does not need to appear at the Council meeting on May 21, 2018, for confirmation of his appointment. CHR. DAVID: Alright, Mr. Clerk, I think we can go to the top of the agenda. Return to Order The Chair directed the Committee to return to the order of business. of Business: CHR. DAVID: Communication 7.22. Comm. 7.22: MONTHLY BUDGET STATUS REPORT FOR THE MONTH ENDED MARCH 31, 2018, FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated April 19, 2018, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawaii County Charter Section 6-6.3(h). Vote on Comm. 7.22: Ms. O'Hara moved to close file on Comm. 7.22. Seconded Filed by Ms. Poindexter and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Ruggles, and Chair David — 8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Richards —1. Excused: None. Comm. 14.34: REPORT OF CHANGE ORDERS AUTHORIZED: MARCH 16 — 31, 2018 From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated April 17, 2018, transmitting the above report pursuant to Hawaii County Code Section 2-12.3. Page 2 FC -34 May 8, 2018 Vote on Comm. 14.34: Ms. Poindexter moved to close file on Comm. 14.34. Filed Seconded by Ms. Eoff and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Ruggles, and and Chair David — 8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Richards —1. Excused: None. Comm. 15.30: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: APRIL 1 — 15, 2018 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated April 18, 2018. Vote on Comm. 15:30: Ms. Poindexter moved to close file on Comm. 15.30. Filed Seconded by Ms. Eoff and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David — 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Comm. 645.1: SECOND REPORT FROM THE REAL PROPERTY TAX REVIEW WORKING GROUP AND AGRICULTURAL COMMITTEE From Finance Director Deanna Sako, dated April 20, 2018. The report provides recommendations to provide a full exemption from real property tax for residential properties where a veteran who is one hundred percent disabled due to service -related injuries resides and to repeal the non -speculative residential program. Vote on Comm. 645.1: Ms. Poindexter moved to close file on Comm. 645.1. Filed Seconded by Mr. Richards and carried by the following voice vote: 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 -34 May 8, 2018 ORDER OF The Chair directed the Committee to proceed to the next order of business, Order RESOLUTIONS: of Resolutions. Res. 601-18: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A REVOCABLE NON- EXCLUSIVE RIGHT -OF -ENTRY AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF HAWAII, COMPTROLLER, DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES, FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF THE KING KAMEHAMEHA THE GREAT STATUE LOCATED IN KAPA`AU, NORTH KOHALA, ISLAND OF HAWAII The agreement would allow the State to enter onto County property to assume maintenance of the statue, which is currently provided through community efforts. Reference: Comm. 908 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Motion to Approve: Mr. Richards moved to recommend adoption of Res. 601-18. Seconded by Ms. Poindexter. CHR. DAVID: Mr. Kanuha. MR. KANUHA: Madam Chair, may I amend with Communication 908.1? Motion to Amend: Mr. Kanuha moved to amend Res. 601-18 with the contents of Comm. 908.1. Seconded by Ms. Poindexter. CHR. DAVID: Discussion? Well, this is a short amendment to correct the spelling that was brought to our attention by the department, that the spelling "statute" had to be changed to "statue," and also the `okina was missing from Kapa`au. That's what this amendment is for. Mr. Richards. MR. RICHARDS: Well, I was—so where are we in the process? Obviously, we're going to take the amendment. CHR. DAVID: Yes, but we have to take a vote on the—amending with communication right now. MR. RICHARDS: Okay, go ahead. CHR. DAVID: Okay? Alright. Alright, all those in favor of amending Resolution 601-18 with the contents of Communication 908.1 please say "aye." Page 4 FC -34 May 8, 2018 Vote on Motion to The motion to amend Res. 601-18 with the contents of Amend: Comm. 908.1 was carried by the following voice vote: (Approved) Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. DAVID: And now, Resolution 601-18, as amended, any discussion? Mr. Richards. MR. RICHARDS: Yeah, thank you, Chair. It actually makes me quite happy to see this coming forward. As everyone knows, the statue in Kohala, in Kapa`au, is the original statue and was put into the community there. It's been, I won't say problematic, but a challenge, because every ten years it goes through a paint job, and it's not inexpensive. I'm told that—upwards of $40,000 every time they do the maintenance. This is a state treasure, and it makes all the logical sense to have this relationship, so I ask for your support. CHR. DAVID: Thank you very much for that, Mr. Richards. Anyone else? Seeing none, all those in favor approving Resolution 601-18, as amended, please say "aye." Vote on Res. 601-18: The motion to recommend adoption of Res. 601-18, as Draft 2 amended to Draft 2, was carried by the following (Approved) voice vote: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David – 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 602-18: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII Extends an agreement that will expire on June 30, 2018, for an additional year to continue the effort to develop an undergraduate educational program in energy science at UH -Hilo. Reference: Comm. 909 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Page 5 FC -34 Vote on Res. 602-18 (Approved) May 8, 2018 Mr. Richards moved to recommend adoption of Res. 602-18. Seconded by Ms. O'Hara and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David — 9. Noes: None. Absent: None. Excused: None. Res. 603-18: AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL SPACE CENTER FOR EXPLORATION SYSTEMS Extends an agreement that will expire on June 30, 2018, for an additional year to allow for the completion of the MoonRIDERS Lunar Surface Flight Experiment Project. Reference: Comm. 910 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Vote on Res. 603-18: Ms. Poindexter moved to recommend adoption of (Approved) Res. 603-18. Seconded by Mr. Kanuha and carried by the following voice vote: 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 The Chair directed the Committee to proceed to the next order of business, Bills ORDINANCES: for Ordinances. Bill 140: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 17-39, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2018 Increases revenues in the Commercial Driver's License Program Income account ($3,000); and appropriates the same to the Commercial Driver's License Program Other Current Expenses account, for a total appropriation of $84,905. The funds would be used by the Finance Department's Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division for travel costs to send a County Commercial Driver License instructor to Honolulu to conduct skills training. Reference: Comm. 911 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) Page 6 FC -34 May 8, 2018 Vote on Bill 140: Mr. Richards moved to recommend passage of Bill 140 (Approved) on first reading. Seconded by Ms. Poindexter and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes. Committee Members Chung, Leff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David — 9 Noes. None. Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. DAVID- Mr. Clerk, I believe that concludes our Finance Committee? A motion to adjourn, please? ADJOURN- There being no further business, at 10:50 a.m , Ms. O'Hara moved to adjourn NIENT. the meeting. Seconded by Ms. Poindexter and carried by the following voice vote: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kanuha, Lee Loy, O'Hara, Poindexter, Richards, Ruggles, and Chair David — 9 Noes. None Absent: None. Excused: None. CHR. DAVID: We are adjourned. Mahalo, Council Members, Approved: Ms. Mai e Medeiros Davt , Chair Finance Committee MD/na Q5- a t< "/J, (Date) Page 7