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COUNCIL MEETING NOTICE and AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31, 2007
1:45 P.M. OR SOON THEREAFTER
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Historic County Building
4396 Rice Street, Room 201
Lihu e, Kaua i, Hawai i
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER.
ROLL CALL.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA.
MINUTES of the following meetings of the Council.
Regular Meeting of December 1.3 2006
Special Meeting of January 8 2007
COMMUNICATIONS
C 2007-19 Communication (10/31/2006) from Clayton K. Arinaga, Acting Chief
of Police, requesting Council approval and indemnification to apply
for receive and expend a STOP Violence Formula Grant with the
State of Hawai i, Department of the Attorney General s office in the
amount $31000 00 of which the County is required to match
$7 750 00 to fulfill the obligations of the grant. (Deferred
01/10/2007)
C 2007-64 Communication (01/10/2007) from the County Engineer
transmitting for Council information, Public Works list of light
vehicle and heavy vehicle/equipment replacement schedule
C 2007-65 Communication (01/10/2007) from the Mayor transmitting for
Council information his appointment of Randall S Uyehara, to the
County of Kauai Public Access Open Space & Natural Resources
Preservation Fund Commission, filling the seat that was held by
Barbara Childers
Council Meeting Agenda 2 January 31 2007
C 2007-66 Communication (01/16/2007) from the Purchasing & Assistant
Contracts Administrator transmitting for Council information, the
FY 06/07 2nd Quarter Statement of Equipment Purchases (Report
on file in the County Clerk's Office)
C 2007-67 Communication (01/10/2007) from the Mayor transmitting for
Council confirmation. his appointment of Maxine M. Correa, 111
Term, to the County of Kauai Charter Commission.
C 2007-68 Communication (01/10/2007) from the Mayor transmitting for
Council confirmation, his appointment of Derek S.K. Kawakami, 1st
Term, to the County of Kauai Charter Commission.
C 2007-69 Communication (01/10/2007) from the Mayor transmitting for
Council confirmation, his appointment of Leonard J Vierra, Pt
Term, to the County of Kauai Charter Commission.
C 2007-70 Communication (01/10/2007) from the Mayor transmitting for
Council confirmation, his appointment of Leila L. Fuller I-t Term,
to the County of Kaua i Board of Ethics
C 2007-71 Communication (01/10/2007) from the Mayor, transmitting for
Council confirmation, his appointment of Matthew Higa, 1st Term,
to the County of Kaua i Board of Ethics
C 2007-72 Communication (01/04/2007) from the Mayor transmitting for
Council confirmation, his appointment of Judith Lenthall, 1st Term,
to the County of Kaua i Board of Ethics
C 2007-73 Communication (01/10/2007) from the Mayor transmitting for
Council confirmation, his appointment of Guy S Croydon, 1st Term,
to the County of Kauai Fire Commission.
C 2007-74 Communication (01/04/2007) from the Mayor transmitting for
Council confirmation, his appointment of Wayne S Mukai, 11t
Term, to the County of Kauai Fire Commission
Council Meeting Agenda .3 January .31 2007
C 2007-75 Communication (01/04/2007) from the Mayor transmitting for
Council confirmation, his appointment of Garland F Simpson, Pt
Term, to the County of Kauai Fire Commission.
C 2007-76 Communication (01/19/2007) from the Council Chair transmitting
for Council consideration and approval the following Council
appointees to the Historic Preservation Review Commission.
1 Patricia Sheehan, 1st Term (See Resolution No 2007-31)
2. L. Kehaulani Kekua, 1st Term (See Resolution No 2007-32)
C 2007-77 Conununication (01/10/2007) from the Chief of Field Operations and
Maintenance, Department of Public Works requesting Council
approval to add the following roads to the Island Wide Resurfacing
for FY 2005-2006 (Contract No 7423)
1 Kuai Road - Po ipu $ 6,200
2. Malu Road - Kapa a 54 000
3 Weliweli Road - Koloa 58 000
C 2007-78 Conununication (01/11/2007) from the Fire Chief, requesting
Council approval to accept a donation from Young Brothers Ltd. of
two (2) 20' dry containers which will be used to store Fire
Department equipment at the Lihu e Fire Station.
C 2007-79 Communication (01/18/2007) from the Fire Chief, requesting
Council approval to apply for receive and expend $264,74.3 00 of
the Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant (AFG) to purchase the
following including tax and shipping-
1 Mobile Fire Trainer T-4000 w/two (2) fire capabilities
2. Forcible entry door prop
.3 Four (4) additional fire mock ups
4. Spare repair parts kit
The Fire Department will be responsible for 20% of the total cost, or
$66 186 00 and will utilize funds from the Fire Training account.
C 2007-80 Conununication (01/19/2007) from Richard E. Wilson, Esq
representing Michael G Sheehan in connection with the `Sheehan
Boatyard located at the mouth of the Hanalei River requesting
agenda time to update the Council on the status of the boatyard,
commercial boating activities at Hanalei, and Mr Sheehan s
operations plan.
Council Meeting Agenda 4 January .31 2007
C 2007-81 Communication (01/22/2007) from Louis Abrams President, Koloa
Community Association, requesting Council approval of their
donation to the County of a community transportation plan
developed with Charlier Associates Inc. and requesting that the
plan be incorporated into the Koloa-Po ipu-Kalaheo Development
Plan Update (Executive Summary of the plan on file in the County
Clerk's Office.)
C 2007-82 Request (01/17/2007) from the Office of the County Attorney for
authorization to expend up to $100 000 from the special counsel
account to continue to retain outside counsel to represent the
County in Bruce Fehring, Individually And As Special
Administrator of the Estates of Aurora Fehring, et al. v. James H.
Pflueger, et al. Civ No 06-1-0082 (Fifth Circuit Court) and Bette
Midler, et al. v. James H. Pflueger, et al. Civ No 06-1-0110 (Fifth
Circuit Court) and associated matters (Copy of complaint on file in
the County Clerk's Office.)
C 2007-83 Conununication (01/25/2007) from the Council Vice Chair
requesting Council approval appointing Councilmember Shaylene
Iseri-Carvalho to serve on the the National Association of Counties
(NACo) Board, replacing former Councilmember Daryl W
Kaneshiro for the remainder of term ending June .30 2007
CLAIMS
C 2007-84 Communication (01/10/2007) from the County Clerk, transmitting a
claim filed against the County of Kauai by Rena Horikawa, for
damages to her vehicle pursuant to Section 23 06 Charter of the
County of Kauai.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PARKS & RECREATION COMMITTEE REPORT
CR-P/REC 2007-1: on P/REC 2007-1 ('ommuiucation (01/10/2007) from ('ouncilmember
Ronald Kouchi, requesting that the Administration be
present to give an update on the status of the Vidinha
Stadium lighting and the baseball field lighting
projects.
[Received for the record.]
Council Meeting Agenda 5 January .31 2007
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution No 2007-14 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
APPOINTMENT TO THE SALARY COMMISSION (Robert B Crowell, First Term)
Resolution No 2007-15 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
APPOINTMENT TO THE SALARY COMMISSION (Thomas M. Cooper First
Term)
Resolution No 2007-16 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
APPOINTMENT TO THE SALARY COMMISSION (Randy J Hee First Term)
Resolution No 2007-17 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
APPOINTMENT TO THE SALARY COMMISSION (Trinette P Kam, First Term)
Resolution No 2007-18 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
APPOINTMENT TO THE SALARY COMMISSION (Allan A. Smith, First Term)
Resolution No 2007-19 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
APPOINTMENT TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (Porfiria C Nacion,
First Term)
Resolution No 2007-20 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
APPOINTMENT TO THE COST CONTROL COMMISSION (Ben H. Bregman,
First Term)
Resolution No 2007-21 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
APPOINTMENT TO THE COST CONTROL COMMISSION (Lorna A. Nishimitsu,
First Term)
Resolution No 2007-22 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
APPOINTMENT TO THE COST CONTROL COMMISSION (Sandra S Sterker
First Term)
Resolution No 2007-23 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
APPOINTMENT TO THE COST CONTROL COMMISSION (Michelle Swartman,
First Term)
Council Meeting Agenda 6 January .31 2007
Resolution No 2007-24 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
APPOINTMENT TO THE COST CONTROL COMMISSION (Tore Wistrom, First
Term)
Resolution No 2007-25 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION
NO 2005-26 TO REPLACE AND CONFIRM THE APPOINTMENT OF A
MAYORAL APPOINTEE TO THE BOARD OF ETHICS (Dely Sasaki, Partial
Term)
Resolution No 2007-26 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
APPOINTMENT TO THE FIRE COMMISSION (Basilio Fuertes First Term)
Resolution No 2007-27 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
APPOINTMENT TO THE FIRE COMMISSION (Jan C Rudinoff, First Term)
Resolution No 2007-28 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
APPOINTMENT TO THE FIRE COMMISSION (Randal Valenciano First Term)
Resolution No 2007-29 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
APPOINTMENT TO THE LIQUOR COMMISSION (Shirley T Akita, First Term)
Resolution No 2007-30 RESOLUTION CONFIRMING MAYORAL
APPOINTMENT TO THE POLICE COMMISSION (Rowena Tachibana, First
Term)
Resolution No 2007-31 RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION (County Council Appointee)
(Patricia Sheehan, First Term)
Resolution No 2007-32, RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER TO THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW COMMISSION (County Council Appointee)
(L. Kehaulani Kekua, First Term)
BILLS FOR SECOND READING
Bill No 2177 Draft 1 - A BILL FOR AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 8 KAUAI COUNTY CODE 1987 RELATING TO ZONING
DESIGNATION IN LIHU K KAUAI (Grove Farm Properties Inc. Applicant) (Tire
Plcmni.rig Committee recommerrded opprot,al cis amended orr 1210612006) (Deferred
01/10/2007)
Council Meeting Agenda 7 January .31 2007
EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Haw Rev Stat. ("H.R.S §92-7(a) the
Council may when deemed necessary hold an executive session on any agenda
item without written public notice if the executive session was not anticipated in
advance Any such executive session shall be held pursuant to H.R.S §92-4 and
shall be limited to those items described in H.R.S §92-5(a) (Confidential reports oil
file in the County Attorney's Office and/or the County Clerk's Office. Discussions
held in Executive Session are closed to the public )
ADJOURNMENT
NOTE: If the Council isnot finished with this meeting by approximately
1:30 p.m., it will recess for public hearings. After the public hearings,
the Council will reconvene to complete any unfinished business.
Bill No. 2206 AN ORDINANCE APIENDING ORDINANCE NO. B-2006-645 AS AAIENDED,
RELATING TO THE OPERATING B UDGET OF THE COUNTY OF KA LTA 7, STATE OF HA WAN,
FOR THE FISCAL TEAR JULY 1, 2006 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007 BY RE1,7SINC THE
SURPLUS AND APPROPRIATIONS ESTIMATED IN THE GENERAL FIND ($96,012.00--
Saluries, Dept. of Parks &Recreation, Admin.)
Bill No. 220 T, AN ORDINANCE ATTENDING SECTION 3-2.1 OF THE M4 LAY COLTNTY CODE I'
1987, AS AMENDED, RELATING TO SALARIES OF CERTAIN. OFFICERS (Parks and
Recreation.)
'or complete information, including a summary of the item, please refer to the official Notice
of Public Hearing. The official Notice of Public Hearing has been published, posted on the
bulletin board, and filed in the County Clerk's Office as required by law Notwithstanding
this Council Agenda, the Council may hold a public hearing on any item which has been
posted in advance in compliance with the Sunshine Law.
NOTE SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS AND SIGN LANGUAGE
INTERPRETER AND INTERPRETERS FOR NON-ENGLISH
SPEAKING PERSONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FIVE (5)
DAYS PRIOR TO THE MEETING DATE, TO THE COUNTY CLERK,
4396 RICE STREET, ROOM 206, LIHU`E, KAUAI.
TELEPHONE NO 241-6371.