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KOOLAULOA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD

REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2006

HAU'ULA COMMUNITY CENTER

CALL TO ORDER: Chair Dee Dee Letts called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. with members present.

MEMBERS PRESENT: John Elkington, Kathryn Heath, Donald Hurlbut, Barbara Kahana, Norman Kaluhiokalani, Dee Dee Letts, Patrick Macy, Creighton Mattoon, Warren Soh and Les Steward.

MEMBERS ABSENT: Zenobia Iese (excused)

GUESTS: Joshua K. Primacio, Pauline Masaniai (DOE), Sam Izumi (DOE), Gary Barbartt (Kahuku Methodist Church), Sarah Fry (MCBH), Walter Chang (R.M. Towill Corp.), Duane Taniguchi (DOT), Nina Carter (Laie Point Community Association), Oris Terry (LPCA), Choon James (LPCA), Esther Kiaaina (Rep. Ed Case), Ernest Golden (LPCA), Meleana Judd (West Wind Works), Dawn Warren (Kahuku Plantations), Keith Avery (West Wind Works), Junior Primacio, Dee Dee Herron, Siosifa Tiueti, Lea Albert, Barry Usagawa (BWS), Stella Mulivai, Jolene Peapealalo (Kahana Community Association), Firefighter Chang (HFD), Capt. W. Char (HFD), Lt. Dave Lieber (Honolulu Police Department); Patrick Kubota (Mayor's representative – Deputy Director, City Department of Budget and Fiscal Services); Katherine Folasa (Council Chair Dela Cruz's Office staff); Lea Albert (DOE); Barry Usagawa (Board of Water Supply, Ben Shafer, Vanessa Mata'utia (Neighborhood Commission Office staff).

Approval of July 13, 2006 Regular Meeting Minutes – The following amendments were offered:

·         Page 1, Under Members Absent, Board members Norman Kaluhiokalani, Patrick Macy, Les Steward should be under excused absences.

·         Page 2, Under HPD questions comments and concerns #9, third sentence, replace "Ka'a'awa station" with "Kahuku Police Station".

Hurlbut moved and seconded by Steward to approve the July 13, 2006 minutes as corrected, which was adopted by unanimous consent. No August Board meeting was held.

TREASURER'S REPORT: The Chair reported the following – The current expenses were $40.18 from the Operating account leaving $1,414.33 balance, with no changes of the Publicity account ($1,081.00) and Refreshment account ($120.00). 

Chair Letts questioned the Board for their approval if a Kahuku High Student doing a class project would be able to videotape the meeting.  With no objections, Chair Letts approved the student's request.

GOVERNMENT REPORTS:

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – Firefighter Chang from the Kahuku Fire Station highlighted the following:

1.       Kahuku Fire Station responded to 3 fires, 13 medical and 6 miscellaneous calls; Hauula Fire Station reported to 3 fires, 26 medical and 3 miscellaneous calls; Kaawa Fire Station reported to 1 fire and 10 medical calls.

2.       Highlights from the area included incidents on August 19, involving two auto accidents that claimed the lives of four teenagers.

3.       From the community relations office, the National Fire Protection Association has selected "prevent cooking fires- watch what you heat" as its theme for Fire Prevention week, October 8-14, 2006. Displays will at all of the Fire Stations and demonstrations will also be held at different schools and shopping centers on the island.  The safety guide will be distributed to all Hawaii School students during the Fire Prevention Week.

4.       The Honolulu Fire Department would like to remind the public that emergency vehicles are exempt of City traffic codes when in route to a scene.  The warning signals should be used by the Fire truck drivers in order to warn the public as well as provide for the safety of the firefighters.  The City Ordinance on the revised traffic codes can be found under City Ordinance 15-4.4 at http://www.honolulu.gov/refs/roh/15a1_9.htm.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

Steward questioned if the fires reported on were maliciously set.  There was no information at the time and report back to the Board at the next meeting.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) –Lt. Dave Lieber from the third shift watch reported the following:

1.       The Police Department was undergoing a large scheduling change.  Many of the police officers will be on new schedules but it will either be himself or Lt. D. Chong that will be at the Board meetings.

2.       Statistics for the August 2006 report include 2 aggravated assaults, 11 alarms calls, 48 arguments, 2 unattended deaths, 4 auto theft recoveries, 9 burglaries, 1 counterfeit/forgery case, 3 graffiti cases, 1 injured or sick cared for, 6 motor vehicle thefts, 26 motor vehicles collisions, 19 parking violations, 4 property damages, 1 robbery, 9 runaways of which 6 were returned home, 1 sex assault, 13 thefts, 5 threatening calls and 11 unauthorized entries into a motor vehicle. From the first 8 months of this year, robbery was up and aggravated assault was down while other offenses such as murder/manslaughter, rape, burglary and theft were at the same level.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

1.       A mahalo was given to the Police for providing the map of the District.  Lt. Lieber reported that each of the areas are broken down into

2.       Heath asked about the buoy that washed up on the Kualoa Point Beach and what number should she call to report.  She called Kaneohe Police Department and is still there.  HPD informed that she should call 911 whether or not it is an emergency or not and was also informed that DLNR would handle the buoy.

3.       Hurlbut asked if the Kahuku District Park is closed from the hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., could HPD make periodic patrolling of the area.  In the last four months, they have replaced the bathroom fixtures four times the defacing and vandalism happening at night.

4.       Dee Dee Herron questioned if the number of citations to the homeless for illegal camping were available.  Chair Letts commented that the last time she made a call regarding illegal camping; it was taken care fairly quickly.  She also questioned if sleeping in a car is considered illegal camping and commented that a car at the Ka'aawa Beach Park that has been parked there for over a week.  Lt. Lieber reported that sleeping in a car is considered camping.

Mayor's Representative – Patrick Kubota, Deputy of Budget and Fiscal Services, reported that Mayor Hannemann sends his regards and distributed: (a) the September Mayor's Newsletter; (b) early voting information that started on September 11 to 21 with listings of sites. (c) The City's Recycling Fair at Blaisdell Center (d) The Mayor's community concerns form. He highlighted the following issues.

·         Regarding the Ka'a'awa Beach Park construction, the project is proceeding.  The foundation work and building slab is completed and masonry walls are under construction.

·         Hauula Community Recreation Center construction is still progressing with completion projected by the end of 2006.

·         The Hauula Beach Park sign was redesigned and approved.  The contractor will install the sign soon, it was reported to be done by August but still not finished.

·         Regarding the clearing of the parcel next to Kaluanui Beach Park for park use, at the present time, there are no improvements planned or funds programmed for the parcel next to Kaluanui Beach Park.

·         The National Guard left the material that was piled on the side of Kamehameha Highway across from Hauula Beach Park during their clean-up operations.  They were contacted and the Guard will be removing and disposing of the materials.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

1.       Mattoon questioned if the community would be able to go into Kaluanui Beach Park and clean the nearby area.  Kubota reported that he would follow up with the Parks department and report back at next month's meeting.

2.       Any concerns can be written up on the Mayor's concern report that was included in the Board's packet.

3.       Steward questioned what the change was in voting districts if there was a voting boundary change.  Kubota did not know but reported that they could call the City Clerk's office.

4.       Steward questioned about the details of green waste pick up in the area.  Information was provided to him by other Board members as well as by Kubota. Regular containers can be used only if the blue bins area already filled and pulled out for pick up as well.  The trucks will not stop if they do not see the blue bins ready for pick up.

5.       Ernest Golden questioned why after years of voting at Kahuku Elementary School, it was changed to Hauula Elementary School without any reason given as to why the change.  He asked if there was a boundary change in the area and if so, where does that have him and his neighbors voting.  Kubota would come back with information regarding this issue at next Board meeting.

Council Chair Donovan Dela Cruz – Katherine Folasa circulated a report and highlighted the following:

1. Folasa commented on the Steward's green waste question and asked that call her for follow up with the Department of Environmental Services.

2. Covered several resolutions that passed in City Council including a resolution for the establishment of a Transit Advisory Taskforce which will help in selecting the locally preferred alternative, a resolution to establish a task force to review the effectiveness and efficiency of the Neighborhood Board System which she provided for the Board.   Folasa also commented on Resolution 06-288 which authorizes the lease amendments for Kahuku village association.

3. Folasa followed up on several issues that came up at last Board meeting:

1. More Police Officers needed in the area, Folasa pointed out that there is room in the budget and asked that letters be written and she will follow  up to ensure that this is placed on next year's budget.

2. Regarding transient vacation units and possibly using the advertisement for these units as violation, City Corporation Counsel gave an opinion that they are not in violation because the advertisement alludes to being for 30 days stay and addresses are usually not provided on these advertisements.  Corp Counsel is working on a bill for next year that will amend this Land Use Ordinance.

3. Folasa touched on several handouts in which she included for the Board including tax credit applications and a letter from NCO Exec Secretary Joan Manke regarding the need for a quorum.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

1. Steward requested bus shelters for Laie.

2. Heath questioned the ability of the Board to conduct business without a quorum, the letter from Joan Manke.  The letter stated that without a quorum the meeting must come to an end but an earlier dated letter stated that testimony should still be heard.  Folasa commented on the letter and Matautia stated that she would provide clarification for information at the next Board meeting.

3. Dee Dee Herron questioned if the public would have to go through the City Council or State Legislature in order to place the illegal advertising for transient vacation units under cyber crime.  Folasa commented that she would have to look into it.  Chair Letts commented that it probably be the State legislature.

Governor's Representative – Ben Henderson circulated a report and highlighted the following:

1. The several streetlights on Kamehameha Highway between Punalu'u and Kahana that are out should be reported to the State Department of Transportation (DOT) Monday-Friday 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at 485-6201 and after hours 485-6207.  Leave a message regarding the lights can be made at 831-6714.

2. Regarding the passing zones in the area, DOT responded that in construction zones, the temporary striping of no-pass zones, where passing is normally permitted, is for the safety of construction crews and the rapid installation of temporary striping tapes on this major two-lane highway.  The permanent striping will restore the passing lanes once construction is completed.

3. The community questioned why a crosswalk that only benefits a commercial business was put in without community input.  Henderson reported that the crosswalk was installed for pedestrian safety purposed and for the safety of area children.  With an elementary school nearby, it will allow for motorists to be cautious when driving through and to watch for pedestrians crossing the street.  Chair Letts questioned that the concern was regarding the crosswalk near Kualoa Ranch and Henderson stated it was not clear in the information provided him.

4. A detour near P Bridge which began yesterday will stay for one year in order to expand the bridge eight feet on each side.  This will make room for a walkway and bike path to the 75-year old bridge that was built in 1932 and will cost $5.5 million.

5. The Governor's report was available for the Board and guests.

Comments and concerns followed:

1.       Steward questioned about a section of road that has been repaved.  Henderson commented about the section with information from DOT spokesperson Scott Ishikawa.  The section of the road is not covered by federal highway funds and must cover costs with state DOT funds.  Conflicting information was given by Heath about the section needing to be realigned

2.       Elkington questioned if the no passing zone striping was only temporary and Henderson confirmed the striping that does not allow no-passing is only temporary and will be removed at the end of the construction.

3.       Steward commented that there are several large trees that have not been marked with reflective tape and should be marked.  Chair Letts commented that several of the trees on the Kualoa stretch of Kamehameha Highway are on the historical registry and would look into it to see if it was possible to mark them for safety issues.

4.       Kaluhiokalani questioned if at each bus stop shouldn't there be cross walks to allow for pedestrians to cross the street safely.  Chair Letts commented that she had posed this question to a traffic court Judge and was stated that if a stretch of lane has no stop lights on either side then crossing the street is not considered jaywalking.

5.       Choon questioned why huge telephone poles are allowed to be used since they create a higher chance that drivers will hit them.  Henderson commented that the utility poles are the poles in question and Chair Letts commented that she will ask Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO).  She commented that it was her understanding when the highway was widened, new standards for utility poles were in place and the larger poles were installed.

Representative Colleen Meyer – No representative was present.

Representative Michael Magaoay – No representative was present.

Department of Education (DOE) – Lea Albert relayed the following information:

1.       The Honolulu Advertiser issued a special supplement that explained in detail the different initiatives that are happening within the Board of Education.

2.       A task force is being formed regarding the expansion of Kahuku High School and DOE is asking community leaders for their assistance.  At the present time, the school is has no space to expand and they are looking at several options within the land owners in the area but community supports Kahuku High School staying in Kahuku High School.

3.       The renovation at Ka'a'awa Elementary School is complete with two portables coming soon.  Kahuku Elementary School is ready for renovations.

4.       Pauline Masaniai, principal of Kahuku Elementary School, provided an update regarding beginning of the new school year and the playground equipment located near the school at the Kahuku District Park.  The equipment had been taken out due to safety concerns and money was not projected to be released.  The Kahuku Elementary School was able to secure a grant that will help to install playground equipment on school property.  Within the next few weeks, the children will be able to once again use the playground equipment once it has been installed and she thanked the community for their support.

Questions, comments and concerns:

1.       Chair Letts asked Katherine Folasa from Council Chair Dela Cruz's office in having the money released for this project earlier if possible.

2.       A resident asked what the enrollment was at Kahuku Elementary School and Masaniai reported they have 554 students.

3.       Chair Letts questioned if Kaawa Elementary School would coordinate with the community in order to help in addressing the flood problem. 

4.       Albert commented that funds from the Hawaiian Education Act will help in providing assistance to Kaaawa and Hauula Elementary Schools due to the high population of native Hawaiian children attending the respective schools.

5.       Mattoon questioned the options considered for Kahuku High School and Albert commented that at this time, no meeting has been held and will be discussed at a later date and time. 

Board of Water Supply (BWS) – Barry Usagawa distributed a report and provided the following information:

1.       There are no main breaks for the month of August and water production for Oahu ending at the week of August 23 was 169 million gallons per day.  During the last three months, this was 40% of normal but due to a large amount of rain in the beginning of the year levels are at a normal number.

2.       Ongoing and planned construction projects can now be found on line at www.BoardofWaterSupply.com in the "Community" pull-down menu under "Construction projects" with the island being broken up into Neighborhood Board Districts to find out what is happening in the area. Any specific questions about a project can be routed to either your NB rep or email BWS at contactUs@hbws.org.

3.       BWS Information Session for the Neighborhood Board members will happen on Saturday, September 30, 2006 from 9:00-11:30 a.m. at the BWE Fredrick Ohrt Museum at 1381 N. King Street.  The session will cover topics such as the history of water in Honolulu, how construction project is done and water quality.  Please call Devon Nekoba at 748-5369 to RSVP or email at dnekoba@hbws.org.

4.       The Water Conservation Tip for the month is when cleaning your fish take, use the tank water for your plants.  The water is rich in nitrogen and phosphorus, providing you with an excellent free fertilizer.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

1.       Elkington questioned where our water quality was if we were looking at Hawaii versus the 49 states, Usagawa reported that he did not have exact number but Hawaii would have high quality since at least 40% of the water that we draw is from the ground rather than treated water and mainland water where much of it is surface water.

United State Marine Corps – Public Affairs and Community Relations Rep Sarah Fry reported the following highlights –

1.       A group of F-18s were in Hawaii and were on their way to Iwakuni, Japan from the the mainland.  They will be taking the place of a squadron stationed there and so that group will be flying through Hawaii as well September 20-22.

2.       Friday September 15 Patriot Day POW/MIA recognition ceremony 8:00 a.m. Marine Corps Base Hawaii

3.       Some 100 Marines will be coming home from Iraq tomorrow.  Half of the Marines are with the Third Battalion while the other half is from one of the air squadrons HNH464 will be arriving at the Marine Corps base tomorrow.

4.       The Marine Corps will also be at the Saturday Aloha Festival downtown and Castle High School will be coming to the Marine Corp Base Hawaii for JROTC training at the end of the month September 29 to October 3^rd. 

5.       The Makahiki was announced will be November 3-6, 2006 at Mokapu.

Questions, comments and concerns:

1.       Mattoon thanked Fry for her work and for her newsletter.  Fry commented that she sends out a weekly newsletter each Friday.

2.       Albert commented that several others heard a large and low-flying aircraft earlier in the day around 10:30 a.m. Heath commented that it had great speed and was very large and that the tree chipper which was outside was drowned out by this aircraft.  Fry reported that she would follow up.

Congressman Ed Case - Esther Keaaina from the Washington D.C. office reported the following the information –

1.       The congressman's 2007 appropriations update was handed out for the Board.

2.       Native Hawaii Education Act was fully funded this year with $31 million this year.

3.       Hui Imua o Koolauloa was awarded with a grant of $406,000 over the next three years with an additional $300,000.

4.       A farm bill introduced yesterday by the Congressman that increased conservation funding for Hawaii farmers from $12 million to $20 million a year.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Ko'olauloa Watershed Management Plan (KWMP) Update – Barry Usagawa reported the following

Usagawa commented that there was no working group meeting in August and the next date for the Watershed Working group is October 21 at 1:30 p.m. at the Koolauloa Community Center.  They will send notice to everyone by email or letter two weeks before.  The plan is still be reviewed by the State Water commission, the working group and the City Department of Planning and Permitting.

Questions, comments and concerns followed:

Resident Jr. asked who the consultants for the plan were.  Usagawa reported that it was Group 70.

Kahuku Plantation Camps Update - Dawn Warren reported the following information:

1.       There has been no meeting as of yet with the new owners.  Residents are working on proposals to be given to the owners because several residents do not support any homes on the beach front.  There was a vote at the Kahuku Village Association that was two against and three to work with the developer but will check with the minutes from the meeting.

2.       A major concern is the sale of the land to the owners at 5,000 square feet for $75,000 but many residents live on 10,000 square feet or more.  Many residents will not be able to afford it due to being elderly with low and fixed incomes, and single income families that would face a dilemma with the cost.  Hopefully low cost financing from HUD and other programs will be able to help.  They will not however be able to until the flooding situation is resolved with the owner.

Questions, comments and concerns:

1.       Heath questioned if Council Chair Donovan Dela Cruz's office was assisting the village with their efforts and Warren reported that the legislation was being held in Council member Romy Cachola's committee. Heath questioned if they could help and write to the City and State.

2.       Choon questioned how important is the Kahuku Golf Course is worth to the public.  Chair Letts asked Ben Henderson if he would look into the State and see what was available for assistance since this was the only beach left with sand dunes.

3.       Elkington commented on a petition that was signed by many of those who use the Kahuku Golf Course and passed around at the club house to save it and hoped that the community would find that petition and hopefully use to their benefit.  Chair Letts commented that she will have the Planning and Land Use Committee look into this information and provide an update at the next Board meeting.

4.       Resident commented that 5,000 houses will be built in the next 10 years and recreation areas will be needed.

Turtle Bay Update – Chair Letts shared the following information:

1.       An email from Steven Doyle from Lauri Sunakoda from Corporation Counsel.  This is regarding a question to DPP and if it would attend a public meeting for community input regarding the Kuilima resort, Corp Counsel reported that DPP declined a public meeting but welcomed written statements would be taken in for consideration. She also reported that Doyle expects an article soon in the Honolulu Advertiser and will give information as to where to send in statements for consideration.

2.       Heath reported that several members of the Koolauloa Board had attended the Hawaii 2050 Task Force Kick off Conference on Sustainable Communities and listened to former Governor George Ariyoshi speak.  The former Governor went ahead and spoke about working on plans from the 1970's for the future and upon review of these plans; the comment was that much of what he and his associates had not come to pass.  Ariyoshi cautioned that past plans should be revisited and Heath stated that with the community and other leaders, it would be time for the community to revisit the past plans made for Turtle Bay.

3.       Choon questioned what Doyle is trying to do when several Neighborhood Boards have taken stands at asking the City to revisit these plans.  Choon stated that over 11,000 people through petition supported the revisiting of these plans and she is not sure what Doyle is trying to do with the information.  Chair Letts commented that Doyle only wanted information to be given out and explained to the community.  Choon questioned if Neighborhood Boards have any weight regarding this issue but Chair Letts commented that City Corporation Counsel stated the community has no say since City Council left the permits in question open ended with no time limits. 

4.       Dee dee Herron announced that October 25 at 5:00 p.m., the State Oahu Coalition will have a candle light vigil at Honolulu Hale, the same night that the City will be meeting to discuss the Turtle Bay issue.  They hope to have 1,000 people attend the vigil.

Hauula Skate Park – update Chair Letts reported the following information:  Meetings that have been called by Chair Dela Cruz' office has reported that there is no money ear marked for this project.  The site selected was unsuitable and alternatives are going to Kokololio Beach Park and possible moves by the Hauula Beach Park.  DPR is looking at the possibility of putting in a play court at the site initially set for the skate park as an alternative and will work with Chair Dela Cruz' office to have funds for that project released quickly.

NEW BUSINESS:

Kaipapau Bridge – R. M. Towill Walter Chong and Lee Taniguchi from DOT reported the following information.  The Kaipapau stream bridge is located on Kamehameha Highway between Ikea loop and Pipilani place.  At this time, the bridge does not meet State and Federal Standards with narrow one foot shoulders and substandard pedestrian walkways.  With structural corrosion and serving beyond is service life (originally construct in 1932), the plan is to replace existing bridge with new bridge and do it in phases that will allow for sidewalks on both sides, new guard rails and end treatments.  The impact of the project will delay traffic and have the temporary relocation of two households and the permanent relocation of one household that will have acquisition happen.  The project should start in March 2008 for 18 months with a proposed work hour of Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with no night or weekend work proposed. Press releases will be made along with residents in the immediate area being notified by the contractor.

Questions, comments and concerns:

1. Elkington questioned about the bridge on the other side of Hauula that is currently being worked on and asked if these will coincide.  Chong reported that the project on Kaipapau Bridge will start after the completion of the Laie Bridge.

2. Hurlbut questioned if there would be bypasses put in but Chong stated it would have required more land to be acquisitioned.  

3. Soh questioned the service life of the bridge and Chong reported it was 50 years.  Soh also questioned the new width of the bridge versus the old bridge and Chong reported that the old bridge was only 28 feet wide while the new bridge will be 67 feet wide.  His last question was if there were any penalties that will be added to the construction company in order to deter lane closures and finishing late periods and Chong reported that this could be put into the project contract.

4. Kaluhiokalani asked why the home on the makai side of Kamehameha Highway will be demolished if there are no bypasses being made.  Chong stated that the home is very close to the original bridge and because of the expansion; the home would less then 10 feet away from the bridge.  Chong also commented that they would need to remove the home in order to do construction on the bridge and to allow for access for the channel for maintenance purposes.

5. Macy commented that parents who drive their children to school would be stuck in construction traffic.  Chair Letts commented that they can give a suggestion to DOT that the contractor be aware of this and schedule accordingly.

6. Albert commented that the school buses would be trapped by this traffic.  School buses pick up Elementary School children and return back to Kahuku High School.  The construction traffic would trap kids who are waiting for the school bus that is stuck in traffic.  Chong reported that there will be lanes opened going both ways except for several periods where there will be a contra flow lane that is slated to be in the middle of the day.  Chair Letts commented that it should be brought to the contractor's attention to schedule the periods of lane closures around the school bus hours to ensure that children are not trapped in traffic on the buses.

Heath reiterated that the contractors should understand the human consideration of children being trapped on school buses.  Chong reported that he would look into the contract and possibly have the contractor face fines if they are over their time limits each day.

7. Soh questioned what land was presently owned by DOT and Chong reported that 50 feet was owned but the expansion with clear that width and the land acquisition is what is required.  An additional 13 feet would be needed in order.

Proposed wind farm for Kahuku- Westwind Works (Keith Avery)

Avery reported on the proposed wind farm in Kahuku will be a $100 project.  The West Wind Works LLC would like to inform the community of their project and will not further the project without Board and community approval.  The land that will be used is Agriculture zoned land 1 & 2 and is located makai and mauka of Kamehameha Highway near the Turtle Bay resort.  The wind mills are approximately 300 feet tall with 90 feet wide rotators that will generate 2 ½ megawatts per day with 50 megawatts per day.  The turbines that will be used are relatively quiet and have a better technology behind them in order to produce more energy and can be substantiated by similar projects already on the neighbor island that Avery had worked on.  The ground area needed for the project would approximately 18 square feet and hope that the land below the wind mills will be used by agriculture farmers.  A clip was shown of the three rotator wind mills Avery is proposing.  Avery commented on programs that are environmentally based to ensure that the affect of the wind mills is limited.

Chair Letts took the meeting out of order to allow for questioning of Walter Chong on Kaipapau Bridge.

Questions, comments and concerns:

1. Hurlbut asked about the acquisition of the property on the makai side of Kamehameha Highway and if the property owner was aware.  Chong reported that they have been in contact with the owner and they will buyout and assist in a move of the household.  The temporary relocation of people will provide for a stipend that is mandated by federal guidelines.

2. Heath questioned if there was an Environmental assessment draft available and Chong stated that there was.  She then asked that he provide the Board with two copies for their review.

3. Mattoon recommended that before construction begins a blessing happen for the bridge replacement and ensures that works, drivers, and all others in the area stay safe.

Questions, comments and concerns:

1. Kaluahiolani tax revenue/jobs.  Tax breaks in Maui Maui paying tax, will have information at the Next Board meeting.  Dedicated fund to fish and wildlife, especially the protection of the Hawaiian Stilt and bringing the Hawaiian Booby. Fuel is free at a fixed price for eternity.

2. Elkington questioned the experimental wind mills during the 1980's and 1990's and asked if the present were economically efficient.  HECO's wind mill project in 1987 used Westinghouse turbines which were not made for to generate wind energy.  Today, the turbines being used are a far more reliable technology.

3.  Heath questioned if Avery was in contact with the developers of the Turtle Bay resort and what they had to say.  Avery commented that the developers did not want to discuss the issue because if visitors believed it was windy, no one would come.

4. Soh asked about the 3 blades on the wind mills and what noise affect it would have.  Avery stated that people could stand right under the wind mills and have a discussion without too much disturbance since they move fairly slowly. 

5. Chair Letts asked how many wind mills Avery expects to install and has he reviewed the view plane study for the area.  Avery reported that he would have 10 mauka and 10 makai of Kamehameha Highway.

A motion by and seconded by Heath was passed to postpone committee reports until next Board meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Postponed until next Board meeting.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:07 p.m.

Submitted by:

Vanessa Matautia

Neighborhood Commission Office