REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2005

HAU'ULA CIVIC CENTER

CALL TO ORDER: Chair Pro Tem Les Steward called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. A quorum was established with eight Board members present.

MEMBERS PRESENT: John Elkington, Kathryn Heath, Donald Hurlbut, Zenobia Iese, Norman Kaluhiokalani, Creighton Mattoon, Warren Soh, Les Steward.

MEMBERS ABSENT: Barbara Kahana (excused), Dee Dee Letts (excused), Patrick Macy (excused).

GUESTS: Capt. R. Johnson (Honolulu Fire Department); Patrick Kubota (Mayor’s representative – Deputy Director of the Department of Budget and Fiscal Services); Jackie Conant (Congressman Case’s Office staff); Grant Kawaguchi (Council Chair Dela Cruz’s Office staff); Capt. Malo Lagai (U.S. Army); Donna Lindsey (Department of Education – Windward District Administrator); Barry Usagawa (Board of Water Supply); Keoni Fox (Coral Wireless); James Fu, Scott Ishikawa (Department of Transportation); Kenneth Santana (Consultant, Mitsunaga & Associates, Inc.); Fred Mencher (Honolulu Medical Examiner’s Office staff); Gerry Meade (Ko’olauloa Community Health and Wellness Center); Diane Tafua (La’ie Community Association); Oris Terry (La’ie Point Community Association); Deldrene Herron, Siosifa Tiueti, Sisitia Tiueti-Po’oi (Punalu’u Community Association); Michael Miller (Hawaii Reserves Inc.); Dr. J. M. Anthony, Ralph Makaiau Jr.; Rachel Glanstein (Neighborhood Commission Office staff).

SWEARING-IN OF 2005-2007 NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD MEMBERS: Neighborhood Assistant Glanstein administered the oath of office to the newly elected Board members before the meeting began and also distributed their election certificates.

INITIAL CONVENING OF THE BOARD:

All of the following officers were elected unanimously – Chair: Dee Dee Letts, Vice-Chair: Les Steward, Treasurer: Zenobia Iese, Secretary: Kathryn Heath. Vice-Chair Steward continued to preside.

Unanimous consent was used to keep the meeting date as the second Thursday of every month.

Unanimous consent was used to keep the recesses in August and December.

AGENDA CORRECTION: The agenda was corrected by a 2/3 vote (8-0-0) to add the approvals of the April 14, 2005 Regular Meeting Minutes and the May 12, 2005 Memorandum for the Record.

APPROVAL OF APRIL 14, 2005 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES: The minutes of the regular meeting of April 14, 2005 were approved as circulated by unanimous consent.

APPROVAL OF MAY 12, 2005 MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD: The memorandum for the record of May 12, 2005 was approved by unanimous consent with the following corrections –

1)         Page 7, under the Ko’olauloa Community Health and Wellness Center heading, item no. 1 should read: “Last month, the center received notification that they are getting the grant of $650,000, which will allow them to extend their medical services to cover mental health and dental care. The center’s priorities are to extend the facility and to prepare for visitation to check compliance with the requirements of the grant.”

2)         Page 8, at the top, under Questions, comments and concerns, the item should read: “Only two facilities received these grants, one in Kona and one in Ko’olauloa; it is a very hard grant to get.”

3)         Page 8, under Correspondence, item no. 2, the public hearing is for a permit to “replace” (not “demolish”) the existing South Punalu’u Bridge.

TREASURER'S REPORT – The Operating Account expenses were $62.97, leaving a balance of $881.10. The Publicity Account did not incur any expenses, leaving the balance at $1,081.00. The Refreshment Account did not incur any expenses, leaving the balance at $120.00.

GOVERNMENT REPORTS:

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – Capt. R. Johnson reported the following:

1)       Statistics for May – Hau’ula: 2 structure fires, 5 rubbish fires, 1 vehicle fire, 27 medical emergencies, 1 major structure fire, responded to by 6 companies; Ka’a’awa: 1 structure fire, 1 brush fire, 2 vehicle fires, 6 medical emergencies, 1 search/rescue, 1 miscellaneous call; Kahuku: 2 structure fires, 2 brush fires, 4 rubbish fires, 1 vehicle fire, 10 medical emergencies, 3 miscellaneous calls.

2)       Fire Safety Tip – Brush fires cause great damage in our communities and use resources that could be better utilized elsewhere. Be responsible and dispose of all fires properly. Even small sources of fire, such as cigarettes and charcoal, can cause immense destruction. Work together with your community to make it safer. Make and maintain a 30-foot wide fire break by clearing the vegetation surrounding all structures. Report and remove hazards. Communicate with each other. Formulate plans for yourself, your family, and your neighborhood in case of emergencies.

Questions, comments and concerns: There was only 1 major structure fire, but many companies responded.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – No representative present.

Mayor's Representative – Patrick Kubota circulated the Mayor’s newsletter and the Neighborhood Board report for the month of May, and reported the following:

1)       The City Council approved the City’s FY 06 Budgets on Monday, June 6 (a $1.3 billion operating budget and a $478 million Capital Improvement Project (CIP) budget).

2)       There was a Memorial Day service honoring military heroes in past conflicts held at Punchbowl.

3)       Updates on CIP projects:

a)       Ka’a’awa Beach Park (demolishing and replacing comfort station, closing cesspool, and installing septic tank and leach field) – the Department of Design and Construction (DDC) provided additional information requested from the Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) for the project’s variance permit. Once the variance is granted, a building permit can be issued. DDC is awaiting revised cost proposals from the contractor Iida Construction to determine if the project can still be completed with available funds of $600,000. Projected construction start date is now late 2005.

b)       Hau’ula Community Recreation Center (building renovations including roof repairs and interior work) – construction contract of $493,000 with contractor Walter Arakaki Inc. has been executed. Pre-construction meeting with contractor is being scheduled. Estimated construction start date is now fall 2005.

c)       Hau’ula Skate Park – the approved FY 06 CIP budget provided additional funds for this project. Revised design plans to reduce the scope of work is being finalized. Once revised plans are completed, the contractor, Preferred Constructors, Inc. will be asked to submit a revised construction cost estimate.

d)       Hau’ula Beach Park (various park improvements including picnic tables, irrigation system) – Site Engineering, the general contractor, was scheduled to remobilize and start construction in late July, but was asked if they could delay the start of construction until after the summer season. The contractor confirmed that they would revise the start date to late August at no additional cost. Unfortunately, the picnic tables cannot be installed earlier because they require much construction work including the building of a concrete slab to which the tables would be attached.

e)       Overpopulation of wild chickens in Hau’ula (youths using BB guns to dispose of chickens) – officers did not observe any violations, and they will continue to monitor the area. The Hawaiian Humane Society handles the overpopulation of feral chickens and the police officers handle cruelty to animal complaints. Sgt. Lambert was thanked for his efforts.

Questions, comments and concerns:

A resident asked why the City and County is buying a La’ie Sewage Treatment Plant on which they have already spent $8.5 million when it has $2 billion it needs to come up with to pay for the already existing sewer system. Mayor’s representative Kubota will get an answer from Eric Takamura, the Director of the Department of Environmental Services, who oversees the wastewater system. The resident stated that he wrote a letter to Eric Takamura two months ago and has yet to receive a response.

Congressman Ed Case – Jackie Conant distributed the newsletter and highlighted the following:

1)         Congressman Case introduced a bill to create world’s largest marine refuge in Northwestern Hawaiian Islands; the refuge would do for ocean preservation what Yellowstone Park did for land conservation.

2)         Senator Inouye will be a special guest on Congressman Case’s cable television show in June. The program will be seen on Olelo, Channel 54, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., June 9, 16, 23 and 30.

Council Chair Donovan Dela Cruz – Grant Kawaguchi circulated the report and highlighted the following:

1)       Bills 11, 12 and 13 (that all relate to the budget) passed the third reading at this Monday’s Council meeting. Some of the amendments that Council Chair Dela Cruz included, that passed, pertaining to this Neighborhood Board, are:

a)       Kahuku Police Station – Plan and design replacement windows, doors, frames and a new meeting room ($30,000).

b)       Kahuku Fire Station – Plan and design renovations to windows, doors and frames to accommodate air conditioning ($20,000).

c)       Hau’ula Community Park – Funding to complete the skateboard park ($75,000).

d)       Kahuku District Park – Revise and re-prioritize master-planned improvements ($30,000).

2)       Another amendment submitted to the Executive Operating Budget, provides the funding needed to re-open the Kaneohe Police Station’s Driver Licensing Office and Testing Station which has been closed since June of last year. Amendment includes funding for a total of eight Driver License Examiner positions, and $125,000 in current expense money for the office supplies, furniture, utilities and rental facility costs. The total dollar amount of the amendment is $359,887. Council Chair Dela Cruz thanked everyone who sent in testimony supporting the amendments and urges you to contact the City Administration to request that it release funding for these projects once it becomes available after July 1, 2005. The Mayor expressed his support of this reopening at the Kahalu'u Neighborhood Board meeting on June 8, 2005.

3)       Council Chair Dela Cruz and Councilmember Barbara Marshall proposed changes in the regulation of vacation rentals that would enable inspectors to crack down on violators but allow more bed and breakfast units in communities that desire them. The legislation is an effort to answer concerns by some neighborhoods which don’t want vacation rentals while allowing bed and breakfasts in communities which welcome them. The Zoning Committee, chaired by Councilmember Marshall, held three public informational briefings (no votes taken), on June 1, 9, and 13. This is the beginning of a long process and the Council looks forward to gathering input from the community and working with the City Administration.

4)       Following up Deputy Director Kubota’s report about wild chickens, the Humane Society will normally not handle those calls, and has been referring those calls to HGBA Chicken Control, which consists of Waiahole Valley residents who have extensive history in catching feral chickens. They catch the chickens and either give them to families to eat, or donate them to schools for research. The schools then conduct projects for raising chickens and have a fundraiser at the end of the year to raise money. HGBA Chicken Control can be reached at 239-9611.

Questions, comments and concerns:

1)       The resident concerned about the City purchase of La’ie Sewage Treatment Plant stated also that he placed two calls to Council Chair Dela Cruz and his staff member, Reed Matsuura, and has yet to receive a response. He said that he is authorized by the President of the La’ie Point Community Association (LPCA) to protest the resolution authorizing the purchase, which LPCA has opposed for a long time, because it is not keeping with the original agreement between Hawaii Reserves Inc. (HRI) and the City. The LPCA would like the resolution to be withdrawn.

2)       A resident will be taking proposals to the Kahuku Community Association and the Kahuku Village Association to urge them to consider withdrawing their support of the resolutions concerning the zoning, and he also urged the Neighborhood Board to withdraw their support as well; these resolutions were submitted by Council Chair Dela Cruz. The City Council is waiting for DPP to get back to them.

3)       The plot of land where Board member Mattoon’s vacation rental was demolished – grass was planted and there is a sprinkler system, but there is still an illegal sea wall there that should be removed. Kawaguchi will check with Wil Ho of the Department of Parks and Recreation.

Governor’s Representative – No representative present.

Senator Clayton Hee – No representative present.

U.S. Army – Capt. Malo Lagai relayed the following community updates:

1)       Operation Iraqi Freedom – The 17^th Corps Support Battalion and the 536^th Maintenance Company are currently deployed to Iraq on a 12-month tour and are expected to return sometime in the fall. See updated deployment photos taken by the 25^th ID (L) Public Affairs Soldier deployed to Iraq on the Division web site at http://www.25idl.army.mil.

2)       Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF)-Afghanistan – All units deployed to OEF have redeployed except for the 68^th Medical Company which is scheduled to return to Schofield in the spring of ’06.

3)       Note: More than 9,700 soldiers have redeployed from Iraq and Afghanistan.

4)       Army Transformation – The 25^th ID (L), “Tropic Lightning Division” continues forward with the transformation of the division in accordance with Department of the Army directives. At a designated time this summer, the division will reorganize into the 2^nd Brigade Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) and the 3^rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team. Once completely reorganized, units will initiate training on the many new systems and equipment the Army is fielding. Several construction projects are either underway or planned to facilitate the use of the new equipment. Army and Division leadership are absolutely committed to ensuring that our soldiers have the best equipment and facilities possible to win on today’s and tomorrow’s battlefield.

5)       SBCT Lawsuit Hearing – On February 22, the Federal District Court held a hearing on the SBCT Lawsuit. On April 25, Chief U.S. District Judge Ezra ruled in favor of the Army; however, Earth Justice has appealed.

6)       This information is provided as a service of the 25^th ID (L) & USARHAW Public Affairs Office, Community Relations section, 655-2919.

Questions, comments and concerns:

1)       The training of the SBCT probably will not entail the construction of a whole “mock” town on which to practice; most likely the SBCT will train in the Physical Training area, but Capt. Lagai will follow up.

2)       An unofficial email was received by the Army about the July 30 La’ie Day, and Army officials would like these sorts of events to be coordinated with them. Please contact Capt. Lagai at 655-8144.

Department of Education (DOE) – Donna Lindsey, the Windward District Administrator, reported the following:

1)       The Hau’ula Elementary Restructuring Plan is due to the state on June 30. A copy of the plan will be made available in the school office by the start of school (July 28 for students).

2)       There are concerns about the number of geographic exceptions being requested for kindergarten students to attend other schools besides Hau’ula. Hau’ula is a fine school and its restructuring status allows for more resources for the same initiatives being implemented in the other complex schools. Residents are encouraged to keep their children at Hau’ula Elementary School.

3)       Parents are encouraged to register their kindergarten-aged children early each year at all elementary schools in the complex, which really helps with staffing decisions. Registration starts in February.

4)       The 21^st Century Grant for after-school programs are being implemented at every school site. All of the support from the children, parents and community is greatly appreciated. This summer, the grant is sponsoring a summer school program for identified students in grades 3-6 at every elementary school site.

Questions, comments and concerns:

1)       When children are sent to other schools instead of the school in their area, it may overburden the resources of the other schools.

2)       It was requested that the DOE provide details next month of what they are doing in the Windward area concerning environmental education.

U.S. Marines Corps – No representative present.

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – Barry Usagawa distributed toilet rebate form and reported the following:

1)       There was one main break in May on Kawaipuna Road (May 9), which was an 8-inch pipe.

2)       The pumpage for the week ending May 25 was 152 million gallons per day; the week previous was 162 million gallons per day. There were some rains last week which brought the pumpage down. 162 million gallons is above the 5-year average. Water needs to be conserved now during the summer. If you replace a high-consumption toilet (3+ gallons per flush) with a new low-flow toilet (1.6 gallons per flush), you may receive a $100 rebate.

3)       Announcement – BWS has begun mailing the 2005 Water Quality Report. This report, also know as the Consumer Confidence Report, is required by the Environmental Protection Agency, to notify people about: (a) where their water comes from; (b) what’s in their water supply; and (c) if their water is treated, how it’s treated. This report goes out to every service holder on Oahu, and explains the quality of the drinking water. On Oahu there are approximately 130 sources of water that meet the water demands of island water users every day. Each report is custom-tailored to each service location of water or service address. The report should be received by July 1. The reports are mailed separately from your water bill, and will be mailed to the service location and service holder. If you live in an apartment building, or other residence where you aren’t the water service holder, please contact BWS at 748-5370 for a copy. The information should also be available by the end of the month through the website www.hbws.org using the water quality pull-down menu on the homepage.

Questions, comments and concerns:

There is still an unpaved patch going up the middle of Kawaipuna Street. BWS was told that when the project was done, the road would be paved, but Usagawa will follow up.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Ko’olauloa Watershed Management Plan Update – Barry Usagawa relayed the following update:

1)       There have been two meetings of the working group. The group meets every month prior to the Board meeting at 6:00 p.m. Water projects are identified, discussed and prioritized. They are continuing to inventory water uses. The Watershed Management Plan is mandated by the State water code. It’s a community-based plan that tries to identify everything that’s “water” in Ko’olauloa: water-street management, the stream protection, flooding, groundwater use, surface-water use. The next meeting of the working group will be here on July 14 at 6:00 p.m.; everyone is welcome to attend.

2)       There is a meeting scheduled for the Kahana community this Saturday, June 11, at 10:00 a.m. at the meeting facility in the State Park above the restroom area.

Questions, comments and concerns:

1)       A resident stated that the plan does not disclose all of the information that the public is entitled to and provided the following information: BWS takes about four million gallons of water from Ko’olauloa and they’ve never returned any revenue to the community; this is the second year that BWS put back $300,000 all over Oahu but that is out of $100 million in revenue, which is less than 1%. Usagawa responded that the income generated goes back into the system; water is not owned by anybody, it’s in public trust; BWS has been able to put in more watershed projects in the last three to four years.

2)       Near the canoe club by Waihee Road (Waihole Ditch area), the area smells awful, probably because the system is not being flushed out regularly. The BWS cannot open up more of the water system to flush it out because they don’t own Waihole Ditch or the tunnel, it is owned by the State Agricultural Development Corporation, who have increased the flow in the stream since 1995.

Hau’ula Mission Baptist Church – No representative present.

NEW BUSINESS:

Coral Wireless Notification of Request for a State Special Use Permit – Keoni Fox distributed pictures to the Board and reported the following regarding the proposed Coral Wireless collocation: right now, there is an existing 100-foot Sprint pole at 56-020 Kamehameha Highway, which is located in a City & County baseyard, where City vehicles are parked. Coral Wireless wants to add antennas to the pole at the 88-foot level. They are negotiating a lease directly with the City to install the antennas, but they need a State special use permit.

Questions, comments and concerns:

1)       The poles are six to eight inches wide.

2)       Coral Wireless has not yet spoken to affected community associations in the area, such as the Hau’ula, La’ie, La’ie Point, Punalu’u, and Ka’a’awa Community Associations, they have only spoken to the Ko’olauloa Neighborhood Board. Coral Wireless will give their presentations to the affected community associations and then return to the Board.

3)       Neighborhood Board approval isn’t required but Coral Wireless would like Board support. The State Land Use Commission required that they give the presentation to the Board as part of the application process. There is no hearing set yet, but they will inform the Board when a hearing has been set.

4)       There was a request that Coral Wireless provide information about any scientific research done on the electromagnetic effects of the antenna poles on health.

AGENDA ADDITION: By unanimous consent (8-0-0), the Board added under New Business, an item B, which is the Department of Transportation (DOT) Kokololio Stream Bridge Replacement Project Update.

DOT Kokololio Stream Bridge Replacement Project Update – James Fu (Project Manager of DOT Bridge Design Section), Scott Ishikawa (Spokesperson), and Kenneth Santana (Consultant from Mitsunaga & Associates, Inc.) distributed a handout and reported the following:

1)       The Kokololio Bridge was constructed in 1932; it has only a narrow, one-foot shoulder on each side. The bridge does not meet current State or Federal standards. There is no walkway or bikeway, no space for pedestrians at all. There is not enough of a guardrail on both sides and there is an existing fence. The makai, Kahuku corner (NE) property is very close to the bridge.

2)       The replacement bridge was designed between June 2002 and December 2004. Permits were and are being obtained between May 2004 and August 2005. Construction will begin in September or October 2005. The duration of construction is 15 months. A detour road will be on the mauka side of the Kahuku (south) end and it will have temporary culverts to facilitate drainage during construction. There will be a protected walkway/bikeway located on the mauka side of the new bridge; pedestrians should be able to walk safely. They plan to install an aesthetic-type of railing, so that drivers, bikers and pedestrians may see through the railing supports.

Questions, comments and concerns:

1)       A concern was raised about the time schedule and the other two bridges (South Punalu’u and North Kahana) being worked on all at the same time, and if there are any procedures to keep traffic moving. Although the speed limit during construction will be 25 miles per hour (instead of 35) and there will be a detour road so no negative impacts on traffic are expected. There will be no trenching and no officer directing contra-flow (because there will be no contra-flow). A request was made that there be equity in deciding which direction has the right of way if contra-flow does happen.

2)       Polynesian Cultural Center traffic is really heavy in the area in the afternoon and evenings and a concern is that the land where the detour road will be is too soft for the buses traveling over the detour road. The detour road was designed to bear the weight that will travel over it.

3)       The temporary right-of-way will have a cement barrier on both sides.

4)       The time-frame of construction for each day is the normal operation time, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and permission is required to extend construction beyond these hours.

5)       The contractor will have to properly dispose of any materials removed. A concern was raised that solid waste has been dumped in Hau’ula during previous construction work. DOT will update the community on the waste disposal once the contractor is chosen.

6)       DOT said that they met with all residents in the area, but a resident stated that DOT never met with them. DOT continued to say that all affected residents were met with one year ago. The resident was also concerned with speeders running into her house. The cement barriers should prevent this.

7)       The replacement bridge not only meets the 100-year flood/durability requirements, but also the 500-year flood/durability requirements.

8)       The stream shouldn’t cause any problems during construction, since it only flows when there is rainfall.

9)       A resident expressed that the Board would be ill-advised to support this project for the following reasons – (a) the contractors bidding on the project should have attended the Board meeting; (b) the matter was not properly noticed on the agenda; (c) there will be three projects happening at once – it’s unrealistic to expect no traffic stoppages; (d) this project is an inconvenience to the community and unexpected occurrences always happens; the Board should insist on a contract between itself and DOT; and (e) cultural insensitivity – the discovery of human remains is possible. The project has gone through Section 106, to the Oahu Burial Council, and to State Historic Preservation. DOT is aware that the possibility of finding human remains exists; they have a Cultural Monitor from Cultural Surveys Hawaii.

The Board agreed, by unanimous consent, that the DOT Kokololio Stream Bridge Replacement Project Update will be put on the agenda for the July meeting.

PUBLIC INPUT:

HPD – A resident was upset that HPD did not attend the meeting. Concern was expressed that HPD is burying the date rape statistics. The resident spoke to several homeless women who were raped and the police did not report it. She suggested that the Brigham Young University (BYU) administration needs to notify their students that are hitchhiking that the rapes have increased from eight to twelve.

Ko’olauloa Community Health and Wellness Center – Gerry Meade reported that the center has received the grant of $650,000, which will allow them to get the trailer to extend the facility. The center is advertising for an executive director.

La’ie Community Association – Diane Tafua reported that there will be a La’ie Parade and Food Festival on July 30, Legislative Awareness Night is on July 19 at the BYU auditorium, and the HRI Summer Bash is on July 8 at La’ie Shopping Center.

La’ie Sewage Treatment Plant – Dr. J. M. Anthony reported the following: Regarding the HRI-owned sewage treatment plant in La’ie, he will meet with the HRI President concerning various problems with the plant being taken over by the City (main reason is that it’s not fiscally responsible), and he requested that the Board resolve the matter before it goes to litigation.

CORRESPONDENCE: Deferred.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Housing – Committee Chair Elkington reported that three Board members could not attend the last meeting because they were consulting with HRI. It was a well-conducted meeting and HRI did ask for community assistance with every step along the way.

Planning & Land Use – Committee Chair Mattoon, regarding the South Punalu’u Bridge, reported that he attended a public hearing on June 9, where an important issue was brought up. One resident lives very close to where the new Punalu’u Bridge will be, and the resident is required to vacate their home but no one had contacted them to rectify the situation and make housing arrangements for them. DOT was not prepared; one property was not listed an the temporary bridge will run right through it. There will be a hearing about the Kahana Bridge on June 13 at 10:30 a.m. at the Hau’ula Elementary School Cafeteria.

Public Safety – Committee Chair Iese reminded the community that it’s “Click It or Ticket” time. The “crosswalk law” was passed so now drivers must stop if they see pedestrians waiting by a crosswalk. Everyone should prepare for hurricane season. She suggested that Kokolio Park be kept open at night during the summer; Board member Kaluhiokalani will follow up.

Transportation – DOT did a good job with the Kahuku Bridge; the project was supposed to take 18 months but it was finished in 11 months; there were no traffic problems. Hurlbut said that he’s glad that the new bridges are coming, since the community has been waiting for them, and he thinks that there will be no traffic trouble.

A resident thanked the Board for the new “No Parking” signs on the makai-side of Kamehameha Highway in La’ie (from 55-641 to the entrance of the Hukilau Beach parking lot).

COMMUNITY REPORTS:

Hau’ula – 1) The first Saturday in July is the Ho’olaulea. 2) The first graduation of the charter school was tonight, June 9. Shrimp Express has requested a liquor license, and about 90% of the locals who live within 500 feet don’t have a problem with it. 3) Hau’ula Elementary School is still restructuring; there are meetings every second Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. The school has made a 10% gain in reading, but is still lagging in math.

La’ie – Diane Tafua reported that there are five chicken traps set up.

ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m.

Submitted by Rachel Glanstein, Neighborhood Assistant