Council agenda and actions http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/weblink/0/doc/778701/Page1.aspx 0:00 Council discusses a bill introduced by Ms Ford regarding improvements to the Kona police station 0:30 Mr Ikeda introduces an amendment that would add painting and other improvements to the Hilo police station, Naalehu police station painting, parking in downtown Hilo, road safety in upper Waianuenue, a study for accessibilty improvements in downtown Hilo, improvements to Kanakaole stadium, Hilo gym roof, Hilo harbor, University Heights Ainako roof and floors. States this is a wish list for a bond float. 4:45 Mr. Pilago discusses parliamentary procedure 6:00 Ms. Ford is disappointed the police Chief is not supporting design and construction of a police station in South Kona, and instead supporting repairing existing facilities in other districts. 7:50 Mr. Hoffman questions the prioritization of Mr. Ikeda's amendments. Suggests withdrawing the amendment separating the issues. 10:30 Mr. Onishi - thanks but no. Wants these things on the CIP list. 11:30 Mr. Ikeda says his projects are ready to go; it's up to the Mayor what projects get initiated 14:00 Ms. Smart agrees w/ Mr. Hoffman that the introducers should put forth these projects on their own merits 14:50 Mr. Hoffman reminds Mr. Ikeda that capital improvements cannot include repairs 16:00 Mr. Yagong agrees that these projects should be submitted separately from Ms. Ford's bond proposal. Suggests they go lobby the Mayor to redirect the bond money for their projects. 18:20 vote on Mr. Ikeda's amendment passes 5-4 19:00 Mr. Onishi introduces waste water treatment project 22:20 realign intersection of Kam and Ponahawaii 22:50 golf course; suggests public/private partnership to build $1 million golf sheds, like they do in the PLDC 24:10 Mr. Pilago supports 1st 3 items, but not the golf carts. move to divide the communication,; no discussion; 25:55 recess 28:10 meeting reconvenes 31:20 Mr Hoffman reminds that repairs cannot be done under CIP 32:15 Mr. Yagong asks Corporation Counsel to verify if CIP bonds can pay for repairs; Corp Counsel cannot answer. 35:00 asks Kathy Garson same question; she also needs to check 36:00 Mr. Hoffman reads from a letter from 2009 where Mayor Kenoi states that CIP money cannot be used for repairs or maintenance 37:30 Ms. Smart motion to table to allow Corp Counsel time to review 39:00 vote on motion to table passes 8-1 39:40 PV Bill 305-12 passes 1st reading 9-0 40:50 Video testimony bill 279-12 draft 3. Mr Hoffman states they have discussed improvements to the bill with staff and Mr. Au 41:55 Mr. Yoshimoto supports the idea but prefers that it's treated like a pilot project and not a permanent part of our rules. Mr. Hoffman concurs. 45:30 Mr. Yoshimoto thinks we should try it out before we act on it so we don't have to repeal it later 46:30 Ms. Ford clarifies that video testimony will be treated by written testimony and will not be aired during the Council meeting 47:20 Mr. Hoffman points out that written testimony is not shown on TV either 48:40 Mr. Yoshimoto suggests an amendment; ample discussion 51:30 video testimony reso passes 9-0 52:00 Resolution 280-12 Hawaii Campaign Spending Commission "Clean Elections" Ms. Smart discusses history and funding of the program and urges Council to support 54:00 Mr. Yoshimoto suggests language change regarding sunset date of 2014; change to "after 2014 election cycle" 57:00 Ms Ford discusses the program's funding 1:00:00 Mr. Hoffman does not agree that money should be allocated equally. Different districts have different costs. 1:01:07 Ms Ford reminds that there are the same # of voters in each district; not based on geography 1:02:00 motion passes 8-1, Mr. Onishi voting no 1:02:20 Underage alcohol deterrence program passes 9-0 1:03:00 funding for multi-function copiers passes 9-0 facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/OccupyHilo Ustream link: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/occupyhilo Livestream link: http://www.livestream.com/occupyhilo Twitter Account(s): @OccHiloMedia - please follow and mention us on Twitter! Email OccupyHiloMedia@yahoo.com

• published: 04 Oct 2012
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