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Home My WebLink AboutAGE FC 2019/04/23 2018-2020 ACTIONS MAILE MEDEIROS DAVID tv os M AARON S. Y. CHUNG Chan and Presiding Officer �?• C.`' "' +i, KAREN EOFF MATT KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER � ASHLEY L. KIERKIEWICZ HERBERT M. "TIM"RICHARDS,III SUSAN L. K.LEE LOY Vice Chair VALERIE T.POINDEXTER REBECCA VILLEGAS COUNTY COUNCIL County of Hawaii Hawaii County Building 25 Aupuni Street Hilo,Hawaii,96720 COMMITTEE ON FINANCE 9'h Session ORDER OF BUSINESS West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Building A Kailua-Kona, Hawaii April 23, 2019 9:15 a.m. (Note: Please turn all communication devices to silent mode.) CALL TO ORDER—9:15 a.m. ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS COMMUNICATIONS Comm. 11.8: REPORT OF FUND TRANSFERS AUTHORIZED: MARCH 16 —31, 2019 From Controller Kay Oshiro, dated April 1, 2019. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Excused: None. Serving the Interests of the People of Our Island Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. FC-9 April 23,2019 Comm. 62.1: THIRD QUARTER REPORT OF PERSONS EMPLOYED UNDER A CONTRACT FOR LESS THAN 90 DAYS: JANUARY 1 —MARCH 31, 2019 From Human Resources Director William V. Brilhante, Jr., dated April 1, 2019, transmitting the above report pursuant to Section 2-12.5 of the Hawaii County Code. FILED: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Excused: None. Comm. 95: FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 NONPROFIT GRANT REVIEW PROCESS AND FORMATION OF AN AD HOC COMMITTEE From Finance Committee Chair Maile Medeiros David, dated February 1, 2019, describing the nonprofit grant review process and requesting formation of an ad hoc committee. The ad hoc committee would conduct application reviews with the applicants for the County's annual nonprofit grant awards and then report its findings to the Finance Committee. Postponed: February 19 and April 9, 2019 (Note: There is a motion by Mr. Richards, seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz, to close file on Comm. 95.) ; and Comm. 95.1: From Finance Director Deanna S. Sako, dated February 11, 2019, transmitting the applications from eligible nonprofit organizations for the Council's review and appropriation of funds for the Fiscal Year 2019-2020 nonprofit grant program. ; and Comm. 95.2: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR GRANT APPROPRIATIONS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS From Finance Committee Chair Maile David, dated March 22, 2019,transmitting the Finance Ad Hoc Committee's recommendations for grant funding to nonprofit organizations for inclusion in the County of Hawaii Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020. A total of 160 eligible applications were received with requests totaling $4,289,207. The recommendations have been developed through a review of all applications with each applicant. (Vote on Comm. 95.2 is on the next page.) Page 2 FC-9 April 23,2019 FILED AND ACCEPTED RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE AD HOC COMMITTEE FOR INCLUSION OF BILL 30, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Excused: None. Comm. 149: FORMATION OF AN AD HOC COMMITTEE: FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020 OPERATING AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT BUDGETS From Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, dated February 22, 2019, requesting formation of an ad hoc committee to investigate issues relating to the upcoming Budgets, and identify methods to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Postponed: March 12 and 27, 2019 (Note: There is a motion by Ms. Kierkiewicz, seconded by Mr. Richards, to close file on Comm. 149.) ; and Comm. 149.1: From Council Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz, dated March 27, 2019, transmitting a draft scope of work and proposed timeline of deliverables by the Budget Ad Hoc Committee. ; and Comm. 149.2: From Finance Committee Chair Maile David, dated April 9, 2019,providing the Office of Information Practices' response to a request from the Corporation Counsel seeking advice regarding the formation of a Budget Ad Hoc Committee. POSTPONED TO MAY 7, 2019: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Excused: None. Page 3 FC-9 April 23,2019 Comm. 221: NOMINATION OF ISABELLA HUGHES TO THE MERIT APPEALS BOARD From Mayor Harry Kim, dated April 4, 2019, submitting for the Council's review and confirmation of the above nomination. Requires Council Confirmation by: May 18, 2019 (Section 13-4(1), Hawaii County Charter) RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Excused: None. Comm. 222: NOMINATION OF MELVIN VENTURA TO THE MERIT APPEALS BOARD From Mayor Harry Kim, dated April 4, 2019, submitting for the Council's review and confirmation of the above nomination. Requires Council Confirmation by: May 18, 2019 (Section 13-4(1), Hawaii County Charter) RECOMMENDED CONFIRMATION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Excused: None. Comm. 225: REQUESTS AN UPDATE FROM THE MAYOR'S OFFICE REGARDING LEGISLATIVE DISASTER AID FUNDS From Council Member Herbert M. "Tim" Richards, III, dated April 5, 2019. POSTPONED TO MAY 7, 2019: Ayes: Committee Members Eoff, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—7. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Members Chung and Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder—2. Excused: None. Page 4 FC-9 April 23,2019 ORDER OF RESOLUTIONS Res. 130-19: AUTHORIZES THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY, STATE OF HAWAII, PURSUANT TO HAWAII REVISED STATUTES SECTION 46-7, FOR A GRANT TO THE HAWAII COUNTY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Funds in the amount of $35,000 would be used to develop a Hawaii Island Tourism Strategic Plan, for the purpose of increasing communication, interaction and understanding between industry stakeholders, residents, and the visitor industry. Reference: Comm. 224 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) RECOMMENDED ADOPTION: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Excused: None. BILLS FOR ORDINANCES Bill 57: ADOPTS A PAY PLAN FOR PERSONS EMPLOYED BY THE COUNTY OTHER 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. 18-53 AND ALL AMENDMENTS THERETO, SAID ORDINANCE TO BE KNOWN AS THE SALARY ORDINANCE OF 2019 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. 223 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Excused: None. Page 5 FC-9 April 23,2019 Bill 58: AMENDS ORDINANCE NO. 18-68, AS AMENDED, THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE COUNTY OF HAWAII FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2019 Appropriates revenues in the State Grants —Hawai`i Island Tourism Strategic Plan ($35,000); and appropriates the same to the Hawaii Island Tourism Strategic Plan— State account. Funds would be used to increase communication, interaction and understanding between industry stakeholders, residents and the visitor industry. Reference: Comm. 224 Intr. by: Ms. David (B/R) RECOMMENDED PASSAGE ON FIRST READING: Ayes: Committee Members Chung, Eoff, Kierkiewicz, Lee Loy, Poindexter, Richards, Villegas, and Chair David—8. Noes: None. Absent: Committee Member Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder— 1. Excused: None. ADJOURNMENT—12:04 p.m. Note: B/R, when listed next to the name of an Introducer, signifies that the Council Member has agreed to introduce legislation `By Request" on behalf of the requesting party. 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