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Monday, September 17, 2018
10:00 a.m.
County Council Chambers -Hawaii County
Building
25 Aupuni Street, First Floor, Room 1401
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
2) Statements from the Public on Agenda Items
3) Approval of Minutes: June 21, 2018
4) Communication(s):
• Copy of letter to Council Members Dru Kanuha and Jen Ruggles from
Patricia Sexton, received on July 2, 2018 commenting on the General
Excise Tax (GET) surcharge, as well as salaries approved by the Salary
Commission.
Memorandum from Hawaii County Charter Commission Chair Douglass
Shipman Adams, dated August 1, 2018, stating that they are seeking
input from the Salary Commission as to how the County Charter affects
their role and operations within the County, and any proposals they may
have to amend the Charter. Requests this information be provided to
them by September 26, 2018; and
Memorandum from Salary Commission Chair Hugh Y. Ono, P. E., to
Charter Commission Chair Douglass Shipman Adams, dated August 2,
2018, acknowledging receipt of his memo and request to provide
information to the Charter Commission by September 26, 2018.
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Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
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5) New Business (for discussion and appropriate action):
• Election of Salary Commission Chair and Vice -Chair, Effective
January 1, 2019.
6) Unfinished Business (for discussion and appropriate action)
A) Review of existing compensation plan to include discussion and
consideration on proposals for adjustments to future salaries of
executives and elected officials. Discussion may include:
o Briefing by Finance Director Deanna Sako and Real Property Tax
Administrator Lisa Miura concerning the budget and real property
taxes for FY2018-2019 (financial impacts due to the ongoing natural
disasters, i.e. eruption/hurricane).
o Discussion concerning the possible salary adjustments beginning
July 1, 2018 (position titles, departments, current salaries, salaries of
subordinates, suggested salary increase amounts, and current pay
levels for comparable positions for other counties).
(Postponed: June 21, 2018.)
o Update concerning bargaining unit pay increases by Human Resources
Director William V. Brilhante, Jr. (Reference memo dated April 18,
2018 to Salary Commission Chair Hugh Y. Ono, P. E., transmitting a
chart of the collective bargaining pay increases for the period of July
1, 2017 -June 30, 2019 and July 1, 2017 -June 30, 2021 (BU01/BU12).
This was presented to the Commissioners at its April 26, 2018
meeting.)
o Discussion on future salary recommendations from a representative
of the respective board or commission for those appointed positions
that report to them:
a.
Mayor
b.
County Council
c.
Police Commission
d.
Fire Commission
e.
Merit Appeals Board
f.
Liquor Commission
g.
Corporation Counsel
h.
Prosecuting Attorney
i.
Others
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B) Update concerning the Rules of the Salary Commission by Deputy
Corporation Counsel Amy Self (may include revisions to the Rules).
C) Opportunity for Commissioners to request items for placement on the
next agenda.
7) Schedule Next Meeting Date
8) Adjournment
Executive Session
The Salary Commission anticipates convening one or more executive meetings
regarding the above matters listed on the agenda, pursuant to HRS Sections
92-4 and 92-5(a)(4), for the purpose of consulting with the Board's attorney on
questions and issues pertaining to the Board's powers, duties, privileges,
immunities, and liabilities. A 2/3 vote pursuant to HRS Section 92-4 is
necessary to hold an executive meeting.
The meeting place is accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you need
an auxiliary aid or service, language interpretation, or other access
accommodation, please contact the Department of Human Resources at
961-8361 as soon as possible or at least five days prior to the meeting date of
September 17, 2018.