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PEARL CITY NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD

DRAFT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

TUESDAY, JULY 22, 2008

HIGHLANDS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL CAFETERIA

CALL TO ORDER: Chair James Pickard, Sr. called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m., with a quorum of nine (9) members present. Note – This 13-member Board requires seven (7) members to take action.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Stanley Ching, Alfred Coleman, Sol Ray Duncan, Albert Fukushima, David Howton, Antoinette Lee, James Pickard, Sr., Larry Veray, Cruz Vina, Jr.

MEMBERS ABSENT: Chris Lum Lee, Amoreena Rabago.

VACANCIES: There are two (2) vacancies.

GUESTS: Firefighter D. Cabatu, Firefighter 1 N. Wong (Honolulu Fire Department); Sgt. K. Miyazaki (Honolulu Police Department); Mayor Mufi Hannemann; Dana Takahara-Dias (Mayor Mufi Hannemann's representative – City Department of Enterprise Services – Deputy Director); Gary K. Omori (Honolulu High-Capacity Transit Corridor Project); Toru Hamayasu [Chief Planner], Wayne Yoshioka [Director] (City Department of Transportation Services); Myrtle Nyuha (Neighborhood Security Watch); Lan Yoneda (Board of Water Supply); Breene Harimoto (State Board of Education); Roland Au (Royal Contracting); Silas Collier (Swinerton Builders); Eugene Lee (City Department of Design and Construction – Director); James Propotnick (Governor Linda Lingle's representative – State Department of Public Safety – Deputy Director); Senator Clarence Nishihara; Melvin Kaku (City Department of Emergency Management – Director); Craig Nishimura (City Department of Facility Maintenance – Director); David Tanoue (City Department of Planning and Permitting – Deputy Director); Les Chang (City Department of Parks and Recreation – Director); Baybee Hufana-Ablan (City Department of Emergency Services – Senior Advisor); Michael Nakasone (City Royal Hawaiian Band – Bandmaster); Flory Asuncion, Lori Bulosan, Molina Gomez, Angie Higa, Aisha Opiana, Amy Sharp, Nara Swolgaard, Jen Wong (Central Pacific Bank); Amy Martinson (Highlands Intermediate School); Johnny Brannon [Public Affairs Officer], Clarice Hashimoto [Special Assistant], Wayne Hashiro [Managing Director] (Mayor Mufi Hannemann's Office); Zoey Tanaka (Olelo); Kevin Cassel (Olelo Videographer); Susan H. (Pearl City Elementary School); Kevin Furutani (State Department of Health); Carol Alipio, Del Alipio, Michelle Alipio, Henry Borgess, Brandon Chang, James Chang, Devin Chun, Christopher Foo, R. Fujimoto, T. Fujimoto, E. Funakoshi, Luana G., Irwin Kawano, Gerri Keliinoi, Nelson T. Morikawa, Karen Nakashima, Kristy Nakashima, Stacie Nakashima, Laurie Nonaka, Roger Olegario, Doug Ortiz, Anita Owens, Paul D. Sismar, Eddie Solmirin, Erica Wang, Kathy Yoda; Rachel M. Glanstein [Neighborhood Assistant], Michelle Kidani [Executive Assistant to Executive Secretary] (Neighborhood Commission Office).

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Fukushima led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.

RULES, REGULATIONS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES: Chair Pickard indicated that smoking is not allowed on school grounds, and summarized the time limit policy and Sunshine Law requirements listed on the agenda.

FILLING OF TWO (2) VACANT BOARD SEATS: There were no nominations or volunteers to fill the vacancy.

CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS [1]:

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – Firefighter 1 N. Wong reported the following information:

1)       June 2008 Statistics – There was 1 structure (Awikiwiki Street), 1 wildland, 1 rubbish and 1 vehicle fire; there were 64 medical emergencies, 0 search/rescue and 15 miscellaneous calls (oil spill, burned food).

2)       Fire Safety Tip – Summer break is an opportune time to review home surroundings for potentially dangerous situations and childproof the home. Check for situations that may cause electrical shock, accidental falls, and/or poisoning from unsecured medications, cleaning products and/or houseplants. Ensure pools are properly fenced and gated. An alarm on the door from the house to the pool can help prevent unattended keiki from drowning. Keep matches and lighters in a safe secure place.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – Sgt. K. Miyazaki circulated the report and provided the following information:

June / May / April 2008 Statistics: 5 / 9 / 10 auto thefts, 2 / 7 / 12 auto theft recoveries, 18 / 22 / 18 burglaries, 23 / 27 / 30 criminal property damages and 25 / 22 / 18 unauthorized entries into motor vehicles (UEMVs). There were a total of 6,360 / 6,656 / 6,413 calls for service in District 3, with some 1,528 / 1,506 / 1,531 (24.03% / 22.63% / 23.87%) from the Pearl City area.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

1)       Pacific Palisades Playground – HPD officers were congratulated on apprehending vandals at the Pacific Palisades Playground this past weekend. Depending on the situation, officers may site or arrest vandals; if they are minors, then the parents must be informed. Then the City Department of the Prosecuting Attorney (DPA) decides how to handle the cases, up to and including requiring parents to pay for the damage.

2)       Car Stereo Noise in Waiau – There has been an increase in the Waiau area in loud stereos from cars from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., which sets off car alarms and generally harasses the residents. Residents should observe and report these incidents and call 911; officers will monitor the area from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. It was stressed that peace and quiet is very important to Waiau residents.

3)       Auhuhu Street Illegal Parking – Many cars are parked halfway on the sidewalk along Auhuhu Street, in addition to those parked by traffic calming devices and fire hydrants. Further, cars park past Auhuhu Street on Komo Mai Drive, where there is no parking anytime. Residents were urged to report these violations.

Mayor Mufi Hannemann and Representative [1] – Mayor Hannemann greeted everyone, introduced various department heads present at the meeting, and summarized the following information:

1)       New Mayor's Representative – Appreciation was expressed for the Board's patience in receiving a new Mayor's representative after Isaac Hokama left the City; Dana Takahara-Dias, the Deputy Director of the City Department of Enterprise Services (DES), will be the new Mayor's representative for Pearl City. She previously served as the Athletic Director of Moanalua High School, and as the Deputy Director of the City Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR).

2)       Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training – The City Department of Emergency Management (DEM) will offer a presentation to the Board soon.

3)       Kamehameha Highway Corridor Study – A study of the Kamehameha Highway corridor is being pursued; currently reports and volume studies are being conducted and evaluated.

4)       Bicycling – Mayor Hannemann plans to meet with bicyclists this Friday, July 25, 2008, to address issues with the maintenance of the Pearl Harbor bike path. The City is in the midst of updating the Bicycle Master Plan (not updated since 1999), and want Oahu to be more bicycle-friendly.

5)       "Banana Patch" Property Owners and Rail Transit – Thanks were extended to Chair Pickard for holding a pre-meeting with property owners in the "Banana Patch" area of Pearl City who may be affected by the rail transit. The City has sent letters and is communicating with the property owners. It was made clear that no one will be forced to leave or relocate without a proper settlement and plan. Meetings are scheduled for this week to continue discussions.

PRESENTATIONS [1]:

Awarding of Certificates – Publicity/Refreshment committee (PR) Chair Lee presented the following certificates of recognition and acknowledgement:

1)       Amy Martinson – Amy Martinson, of Highlands Intermediate School (HIS), was a finalist for the Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award.

2)       Pearl City High School (PCHS) Valedictorians – PCHS had six valedictorians: (a) Brandon Chang; (b) Devin Chun; (c) Christopher Foo; (d) Stacie Nakashima; (e) Erica Wang; and (f) Megan Kiro.

Banana Patch Grassroots Concerns – Gary K. Omori introduced Toru Hamayasu and highlighted the following:

1)       Pre-Meeting Results – Chair Pickard was thanked for holding the pre-meeting for City administration representatives to meet with property owners in the Banana Patch area. There were technical questions raised at the meeting that Toru Hamayasu should be able to answer.

2)       Use of Banana Patch Area – The Banana Patch area was selected to be used for a park-and-ride facility because the area is located where the H-1 and H-2 Freeways merge.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

1)       Which Properties Affected – The media indicated that seven (7) out of the 13 properties in the Banana Patch area would be affected (either completely or partially) by the rail transit. The City wants to ensure that all potential impacted property owners are notified; therefore, if an owner there has not received a letter, then his or her property will not be affected.

2)       Construction Schedule – The foundation work (includes investigation of utilities, etc.) is scheduled to begin in 2010. Construction will follow the foundation work, and will last one and one-half to two years. The goal is to finish the first segment by the end of 2012, so that it can be tested. The entire corridor should be completed by 2018.

3)       Property Impacts – Notification of property owners about possible impacts doesn't mean that the entire property will need to be purchased by the City. Some property owners may only have a sliver of their land affected, and some will have their entire properties affected. The City is not yet in the property acquisition stage; they just wanted to disclose any potential impacts to owners.

4)       Reparation and Relocation – Mr. Hamayasu would like to know everything about all affected families, especially any items that are culturally sensitive. The City plans to take extra consideration to see what constitutes a comparable trade, including investigating the location of employment. Some families have owned and lived on these properties for generations, and may not be able to handle mortgage, sewer, and water payments, and any other expenses. Mr. Hamayasu reiterated that the City wants to look at every unique situation; it's understood that for some families, market value for their property may not be sufficient. The City's goal is to assess needs, and then negotiate to satisfy property owners. The idea is to avoid a media circus and preserve the privacy of the affected property owners.

The agenda item relating to the Manana Connector Road was taken up at this time, without objection.

RESIDENTS’ CONCERNS [1]:

Manana Connector Road Update [1] – Eugene Lee explained that the goal of the Manana Connector Road is to connect Kuala and Kuahaka Streets. The City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) has received an executed construction contract for the connector road. The details and utility agreements are being negotiated. Construction is expected to begin by the end of 2008, with an approximate construction length of 11 months.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

1)       Construction Noise – The DDC is aware of the noise issue, and different types of mitigation are being considered (walls, etc.).

2)       Updates – Mr. Lee will pass along updates to the Mayor's representative, Ms. Takahara-Dias.

The agenda item relating to the Bicycle Master Plan was taken up at this time, without objection.

COMMITTEE REFERRALS FOR ACTION/DEFERRAL [1]:

Traffic and Transportation (TT) [1] –

Bicycle Master Plan (BMP) [1]: Wayne Yoshioka described that one of the goals is to have good connections between bike paths, bus stops, and transit stations. The City Department of Transportation Services (DTS) is working with the City Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM), DPR, and bicyclists on the Pearl Harbor bike path.

RESIDENTS’ CONCERNS [2]:

Pearl City Gateway (Kuala Street) Update – Roland Au from Royal Contracting introduced Silas Collier, the general contractor from Swinerton Builders, and they offered the following information:

1)       Contact Information – There is a sign posted on the gate with a 1-800 number to call with any concerns.

2)       Location of Work – Most of the work will be done onsite, except to modify traffic signals on Kuala Street and adding left-turn lanes into the site.

3)       Tenants – The tenants at this point are Babies R Us, PetCo, David's Bridal, McDonald's, and Long's. A grocery store may move in as well.

4)       Current Construction – Currently, the site is being graded and work on the foundations has begun.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

1)       Dust – Trucks run water throughout the day to minimize the dust; in addition, workers with hoses spray down the area to mitigate dust. Call Swinerton Builders with any complaints about dust.

2)       Blessing – The site recently had a blessing.

Manana Connector Road Update [2] – This item was discussed earlier in the meeting.

The agenda item relating to the Honolulu High-Capacity Transit Corridor Project (HHCTCP) was taken up at this time, without objection.

COMMITTEE REFERRALS FOR ACTION/DEFERRAL [2]:

Traffic and Transportation (TT) [2] –

Honolulu High-Capacity Transit Corridor Project (HHCTCP) [1]: Mr. Hamayasu recounted the following updates –

1)       Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) – A draft EIS is a disclosure statement required by law to show impacts and benefits of a project. The draft EIS for the HHCTCP has been produced; however the federal government must review it before it's published. It's anticipated that the draft EIS will be available in October 2008. Once published, there will be 45 days to provide comments before a public hearing is held.

2)       Waipahu Notification – Notices will be mailed to Waipahu residents whose properties may be impacted. The plan is to discuss everyone's unique situation, just as with the Banana Patch property owners.

The agenda item relating to Mayor Hannemann's Representative was taken up at this time, without objection.

CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS [2]:

Mayor Mufi Hannemann and Representative [2] – Ms. Takahara-Dias distributed the Mayor's Newsletter and gave the following response to a previous question:

City Department of Emergency Management (DEM) Director Position – The Revised Charter of Honolulu specifies that the Mayor has the authority to hire and fire the DEM Director. The position is a civil service position pursuant to a City Department of Corporation Counsel (COR) opinion and City ordinance. The DEM Director was designated as a civil service position since an ordinance was passed in 1987 (then titled "Civil Defense Administrator") establishing the Oahu Civil Defense Agency.

PRESENTATIONS [2]:

Pearl City and Waipahu "National Night Out" – Myrtle Nyuha circulated brochures about the August 5, 2008 "National Night Out", promoting police and community partnerships. She reiterated that the event will be held at Waipahu Intermediate School, and begins at 6:00 p.m. A dinner of beef stew and rice will be served. Reservations are required to estimate the number of attendees, but the event is free, and everyone is encouraged to attend. It may be difficult to find parking; however, there will be shuttles to take attendees to and from the parking areas. Ms. Nyuha explained that Neighborhood Security Watches (NSW) may be formed there, with a recommendation of having at least six people per NSW.

COMMUNITY/PUBLIC AGENCY REPORTS:

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – Lan Yoneda communicated the following information:

1)       June 2008 Main Break Report – There were no main breaks in the Pearl City area in June 2008.

2)       20th Annual Halawa Xeriscape Event – The BWS invites everyone to attend the 20th Annual Halawa Xeriscape Garden Open House and Unthirsty Plant Sale on Saturday, August 2, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 99-1268 Iwaena Street. The event includes free activities, tours, giveaways, contests, and plant sales. For more information or driving directions, visit www.boardofwatersupply.com or call 748-5041.

3)       Water Conservation Tips – Everyone should continue conservation efforts, since hot summer months typically result in increased pumped water. Xeriscaping can decrease outdoor water use by 30% to 80%.

Leeward Community College (LCC) – No representative present.

Board of Education (BOE) – Breene Harimoto distributed a report and detailed the following updates:

1)       Teacher Drug Testing – The issue of drug-testing teachers is complex and is still being worked out.

2)       Healthy Activity – There's a new initiative in the State Department of Education (DOE) to promote healthy eating and healthy activities.

3)       Budget Cuts – DOE experienced a $20 million in budget cuts, which requires some tough decisions on the part of the BOE members. There will be more cuts in the future; it's desired that the public realize that statewide cuts are still coming. Some cost-savings measures were put in place, such as cutting vacant positions. BOE is trying to come up with proactive solutions to the reality of less funding. Although the BOE did decrease the funding for the athletic program by $1 million, the decrease only affects coaches' salaries.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

Schools to be Consolidated – At a previous meeting, it was indicated that some schools may be consolidated with others to better use DOE facilities. However, Governor Linda Lingle vetoed the bill that created the Facilities Alignment Commission, so there's no requirement to consolidate schools. Regardless, the BOE is looking into how to best use DOE facilities.

RESIDENTS’ CONCERNS [3]:

Other Concerns –

Waipahu Olelo's 1st Anniversary: Zoey Tanaka invited Board members to attend the Waipahu Olelo's 1st Anniversary celebration on August 14, 2008, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m., at Waipahu Intermediate School.

ELECTED OFFICIALS [1]:

Governor Linda Lingle‘s Representative – James Propotnick circulated the Governor's Neighborhood Board Update and delivered the following information:

1)       Statewide Classroom Renovations – Gov. Lingle released $30 million for statewide classroom renovations from the measure adopted last year.

2)       Budget Cuts – All State departments have been affected by budget cuts, including an 8% cut to the State Department of Public Safety's (PSD) budget.

3)       Gov. Lingle's Travel – Gov. Lingle is on her way to the Bahamas; the trip was not paid for by taxpayers.

4)       Clean Energy – Hawaii is becoming the leading model for using clean energy. Gov. Lingle has joined with the U. S. Department of Energy to commit to use 70% clean energy by 2030.

5)       Unemployment Benefits – Gov. Lingle authorized 13 weeks of unemployment benefits.

Councilmember Gary Okino – Mr. Harimoto noted that Robert Sato couldn't attend the meeting and stated that he was available for any questions.

Senator Clarence Nishihara [1] – Sen. Nishihara arrived later in the meeting.

Sen. David Ige; Representative Roy Takumi; Rep. K. Mark Takai – No representatives present.

COMMUNITY INPUT:

Pearl City Community Association (PCCA); Pearl City Foundation (PCF) – Mr. Harimoto distributed flyers and described the 4th Annual Pearl City Family Fun Day. The event will be held at Momilani Community Center (715 Hoomoana Street), on August 23, 2008, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be a great deal of family entertainment and activities. Thousands of people attended the event last year.

Manana Community Association (MCA) – No updates given.

Pacific Palisades Community Association (PPCA) – Howton reported that the Board of Directors has not met and is still undergoing reorganization.

Pearl City Foundation (PCF) – This agenda item was taken with the PPCA item above.

APPROVAL OF THE JUNE 24, 2008 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: The June 24, 2008 Regular Meeting minutes were APPROVED AS CIRCULATED by UNANIMOUS CONSENT (9-0-0) (Aye: Ching, Coleman, Duncan, Fukushima, Howton, Lee, Pickard, Veray, Vina).

JUNE 2008 TREASURER'S REPORT: Chair Pickard relayed that: (a) the Operating Account reflected $276.68 for the facility rental, printing, postage, and certificates, leaving the balance at $265.96; (b) the Publicity Account reflected $636.87 for videotaping, leaving the balance at $263.13; and (b) the Refreshment Account reflected no expenses, leaving the balance at $2.83. The June 2008 Treasurer's report is filed.

COMMITTEE REFERRALS FOR ACTION/DEFERRAL [3]:

Executive – Chair Pickard and Vice-Chair Vina summarized the following items:

1)       Opening and Closure of Board Meeting Site – The next opening and closure of the meeting site will be done by the Legislative and Capital Improvement Programs committee (LCIP).

2)       Attendance by Board Members at Board and Committee Meetings – The Neighborhood Plan (NP), which governs NBs, provides that Board members with at least three absences within a one-year period (from June to May) during the term may be removed by the Board. It was requested that Board members notify the Chair or Vice-Chair if they are unable to attend the Board or committee meetings.

3)       Formulation of Revised Permitted Interaction Groups (PI Group) Listing – Since Gov. Lingle signed House Bill 2730 (HB 2730), making it Act 153, the Board shouldn't need as many or the same PI Groups as included in the original listing. The motion to discharge the Permitted Interaction Groups and drop the agenda item was ADOPTED by UNANIMOUS CONSENT (9-0-0) (Aye: Ching, Coleman, Duncan, Fukushima, Howton, Lee, Pickard, Veray, Vina).

Legislative and Capital Improvement Programs (LCIP) – This was deferred due to LCIP Chair Rabago's absence.

Traffic and Transportation (TT) [3] – TT Chair Vina specified the following information:

1)       Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) – The money that the State allocated to fix Lihue Harbor has been used. There will be a report next month on actions taken.

2)       Honolulu High-Capacity Transit Corridor Project (HHCTCP) [2] – This item was discussed earlier in the meeting.

3)       Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Regarding Commuter Stations – No update.

4)       Separate Traffic Signal Phasing of Left Turns on Moanalua Road at Hoolaulea Street – Mr. Yoshioka reported that DTS will conduct a study when school is back in session and will respond back to the Board by the end of October 2008.

5)       Extension of Left Turn Mauka-bound Lane on Waimano Home Road into Kuala Street – Several requests have been submitted to DTS regarding the intersection of Waimano Home Road and Kuala Street. Many motorists that turn don't yield to vehicles or pedestrians; consequently, DTS is considering a request to disallow right turns on red onto Moanalua Road at the Waimano Home Road intersection. DTS will conduct a study when school is back in session and will respond back to the Board by the end of October 2008.

6)       Bicycle Master Plan (BMP) [2] – This item was discussed earlier in the meeting.

Development, Plan and Zoning (DPZ) – DPZ Chair Fukushima deferred all items except for item no. 6 relating to Olelo, and summarized the following information:

Olelo Channel 49 – DPZ Chair Fukushima represented the Board at the public meeting relating to community television held by the State Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) on July 15, 2008. Olelo is looking for another cable provider to support Channel 49; Oceanic-Time Warner Cable was questioned about its dedication to providing community access. This Board is one of the first Boards to take advantage of Olelo's community broadcasting. This item should remain in committee until approval is needed to give testimony, perhaps at the next public hearing in October 2008. Chair Pickard referred the issue of Olelo Channel 49 back to DPZ.

Health, Education and Welfare (HEW) – HEW Vice-Chair Veray circulated the report, the subcommittee proposal, and offered the following information:

1)       Proposal for Monthly Notification Report by the City Department of Emergency Management (DEM) – Mayor Hannemann covered this item in his report, earlier in the meeting.

2)       Clean Water and Natural Lands Commission (CWNLC) – The next meeting of the CWNLC is scheduled for Friday, July 25, 2008; HEW Chair Lum Lee plans to attend the meeting.

3)       Emergency Preparedness Plan – The creation of a subcommittee on hurricane preparedness was proposed. No feedback was received from Board members.

4)       Council Bill 35 (to Ban Sleeping within City Bus Shelters) – On May 7, 2008, Bill 35 passed first reading and was deferred to the Council Transportation and Public Works committee. On May 15 and June 26, 2008, Bill 35 was again referred back to the committee. It's unclear if this item will be discussed again.

5)       Waiawa Correctional Facility (WCF) Final Environmental Assessment (EA) – A presentation is scheduled for the August 2008 Board meeting.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

DEM Monthly Reports – Melvin Kaku, the Director of DEM, noted his past discussion with HEW Chair Lum Lee, and added that DEM is a small department and doesn't have the resources to provide monthly representation to the Board. The CERT training is a community program and will be on the agenda for the Neighborhood Commission Office (NCO) Conference of Chairs. He suggested continuing to use the Mayor's representative program to report any problems regarding DEM and related issues, since the response time is much quicker. Presentations regarding the Red Cross, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), etc., may be scheduled with the help of DEM. HEW Vice-Chair Veray thanked Mr. Kaku and confirmed the desire to have a partnership with DEM in developing a preparedness plan for Pearl City.

Publicity/Refreshments (PR) – Fukushima supplied the following information about item no. 1:

1)       Authorization of Expenditure for Videotaping and Broadcast of Board Meetings on Olelo – Kevin Cassel, videographer, is currently being paid approximately $200 per meeting; however, there is a new contract between videographers and the NCO that requires the videographer to provide the public address system.

Mr. Cassel noted the problem wording in the contract, but noted his desire to work with the NCO and the Board to make sure that there will be a public address system at the Board meetings.

2)       Certificates of Recognition and Acknowledgement; Email Newsletter / NB#21 Website; Approval of Refreshment and Publicity Expenditures – No updates.

The agenda item relating to Sen. Clarence Nishihara was taken up at this time, without objection. Chair Pickard noted his dislike for those reporting at the meeting to arrive late. Fukushima added that general speakers and legislators should inform the Chair if they know they will be late to the meeting.

ELECTED OFFICIALS [2]:

Sen. Clarence Nishihara [2] – Sen. Nishihara distributed his report, apologized for his tardiness, and provided information about the following item:

City Services for Banana Patch Area – Residents in the Banana Patch area of Pearl City are not currently hooked up to the City sewer and water systems.

An agenda item relating to Board Recesses was added to the agenda, without objection.

BOARD RECESSES: The Board previously voted to recess in December 2008, but since the NCO Conference of Chairs will be held in August 2008, Chair Pickard suggested that the Board also recess in August 2008.

Vina moved, and Lee seconded, that the Board will not have a regular Board meeting for the month of August (2008). Discussion ensued:

1)       Committees' Meeting – Fukushima recommended televising the August committee meeting. Chair Pickard noted that the video contract states that only regular monthly Board meetings may be taped and broadcast.

2)       Possible Increase in Videographer Pay – Chair Pickard added that the Board could pay Mr. Cassel up to $250 per meeting if the Board only holds 10 regular Board meetings.

The motion that the Board will not have a regular Board meeting for the month of August (2008) was ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY, 9-0-0 (Aye: Ching, Coleman, Duncan, Fukushima, Howton, Lee, Pickard, Veray, Vina). Discussion regarding the August committees' meeting ensued:

1)       Committees' Meeting – Chair Pickard pointed out that there will be a committees' meeting in August 2008. Lee won't be able to attend the meeting unless the date is changed to the 4th Tuesday. Veray suggested taking a month off from Board and committee business.

2)       Conference of Chairs – Fukushima observed that the NCO Conference of Chairs could take place on the 3rd Tuesday, interfering with the committees' meeting.

Veray moved, and Lee seconded, to not have a committee meeting in August (2008), which was ADOPTED by UNANIMOUS CONSENT (9-0-0) (Aye: Ching, Coleman, Duncan, Fukushima, Howton, Lee, Pickard, Veray, Vina).

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1)       Next Committee Meetings – The next committee meetings are now scheduled for Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at 7:00 p.m., at the Highlands Intermediate School Cafeteria.

2)       Next Board Meeting – The next regular Board meeting will now be held on Tuesday, September 23, 2008, 6:30 p.m., at the Highlands Intermediate School Cafeteria.

3)       University of Hawaii (UH) Athletics "Talk Story" – There will be a community meeting with UH Head Coach Greg McMackin to discuss the future of the UH athletics program on July 30, 2008, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Waimalu Elementary School cafeteria.

ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

Submitted by:

Rachel M. Glanstein

Neighborhood Assistant

Reviewed by:

David Howton

Board Minutes Reviewer