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KAHALU'U NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD

 

MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2006

KEY PROJECT

 

 

CALL TO ORDER: Chair George Okuda called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. A quorum was present.

 

MEMBERS PRESENT: Robert Cappella, Emil Wolfgramm, George Okuda, Morris Graham, Moana Lee, Rocky Kaluhiwa, Arthur Machado, Jr., Wayne Panoke, Kenneth LeVasseur, Daniel Bender, Amy Luersen, John Michael Piper, Rich Vermeesch.

 

MEMBERS ABSENT: Kurt Mench.

 

GUESTS: Charles E. Penn, Sr. (NAACP), Roosevelt Freeman (Representative Colleen Meyer’s Office), David Chinen (Waiahole/Waikane Community Association-WWCA), Violet Roberts (WWCA), Lt. Gilbert Brown (Honolulu Police Department – District 4, Kaneohe), Captain Doug Silva (Honolulu Fire Department – Kahalu’u Station), Keoni Fox (Cingular), Grant Kawaguchi (Council Chair Donovan Dela Cruz’s Office), Peter Young (Governor’s Office), Sarah Fry (MCBH), D. Keala Naluai (Malama O Kamali’i), Betty Batalona (WWCA), Sumie Chang (WWCA), Ethel Serikaku, Yvonne Kearns (U.S. Congressman Ed Case’s Office), Russell Lake, Rose B., Leah Sales, Charisse Adam, Kim Langley, Barry Usagawa (Board of Water Supply), Dolores Boydon (WWCA), Larry R. Lopez, Shannon Wood, Pat Rojos (WWCA), and Nola Frank (Neighborhood Commission Office staff).

 

Chair Okuda asked if any guests or Board members had any non-agenda items of concerns. He stated that because it is a non-agenda matter the Board would take no action tonight.

 

  • LeVasseur reported that the King Intermediate stoplight is being installed. He expressed concern that the City Council and Mayor failed the Board because the Department of Transportation Services decided to install the traffic light without consulting with this Neighborhood Board. Requests for copies of these warrants were never received. In his opinion this means that the process was not followed. The Board should have been allowed to participate in the due process system, which takes everyone’s considerations under consideration. He noted that the location and design of the stoplight is wrong.

 

VACANCY (One Seat), SUBDISTRICT 6, HUI IWA LOOP – There was no interested person present to fill the vacancy.

 

APPROVAL OF THE REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 9, 2005 - The following corrections/additions were made:

 

q       Page 4, the motion should read, “...Koolau Shopping Center...” not Temple Valley Shopping Center.

 

Machado moved, seconded by LeVasseur to accept the November 2005 Regular Meeting Minutes as amended. The motion was adopted unanimously.

The Board recessed in December.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT – Treasurer Vermeesch reported Operating Account balance as of November 2005 is $1,009.989; no expenditures in the Publicity Account leaving a balance-to-date of $993.00; expenditures in the Refreshment Account were $39.74, leaving a balance to-date of $80.26.

 

Questions, answers and comments followed: 1) Resident Naluai asked what the monthly fee was for the meeting room. Treasurer Vermeesch replied that the cost is $65.00 per month. Luersen explained that includes the Board’s monthly meeting and usage of the room any other time during the month with no additional costs. 2) Cappella asked why is there a charge for use of the facility when the Board is also non-profit. Panoke explained that KEY Project is a non-profit organization and the difference is that the Board is City sponsored and does not qualify as non-profit.  3) Machado commented that facilities where the Kaneohe Neighborhood Board meets at Windward Community College are very nice and the restrooms are unlocked.

 

The Treasurer’s report will be filed subject to audit.

 

INFORMATIONAL SESSION:

 

Honolulu Police Department – Lt. Brown distributed the December statistics and highlighted/added the following:

 

1)       The annual comparison crime report for 2004 (4,108 crimes) and 2005 (4, 801 crimes) showing a 21 percent increase.

 

2)       Statistics for the month of December included burglary 6, other property thefts 9, thefts from vehicle (UEMV) 15, robbery 0, and auto/motorcycle theft 4.

 

3)       Park statistics included 34 park closure citations, 7 liquor offense arrests, and 2 no camping citations.

 

4)       Narcotics/Vice statistics included 22 complaints in the month of December, of which 2 in the Kahalu’u area actively being worked on.

 

Questions, answers and comments followed:

 

1)       In response to Wolfgramm, District 4’s sector for the Kahalu’u area covers from Ka’heliki Highway to Kualoa Park, which includes all parks (including school parks) within that area. The entire District 4 covers from Makapu’u point to Velzyland.

 

2)       Bender questioned the manpower for the district. Lt. Brown replied that some officers have retired, but according to City policy there is a 90-day waiting period for processing incase an officer changes his/her mind. Vacancies are currently in the teens, with 167 total positions filled. The district strength is 192 officers. Although the population has increased, the officers’ force has not.

 

3)       Machado expressed concern about the shortage of police officers. Lt. Brown answered that some officers who are in the military reserves were activated and deployed to Iraq. Machado commented that no vision of goals to increase the police workforce with new recruitment officers has been given to the public. In reply, all districts wait for their share of officers when a new recruit class graduates.

 

4)       Chair Okuda asked what can the Board do to assist HPD with increasing the manpower. Grant Kawaguchi of Council Chair Dela Cruz’s office, said that the office is working on a resolution with the police majors. The resolution is drafted but they are waiting for background information. Chair Okuda recommended placing this issue on the February agenda for Board action.

 

5)       Panoke suggested contacting other Boards within District 4 for support of this resolution. He noted that the impact would be more positive with a group effort.

 

6)       Kaluhiwa mentioned that the homeless are moving towards Heeia. She asked if parking along Kamehameha Highway is illegal because cars park there at all hours of the day and night leaving trash along the roadway. Lt. Brown recommended that she call 911 when she observes violations and to give the location of the vehicle. Another suggestion was to ask to meet with the responding officer.

 

7)       Piper asked if it was part of HPD officers’ duties to direct traffic at accident scenes. On several occasions he approached an accident scene and none of the responding officers’ were directing traffic. Lt. Brown said to call for a supervisor to monitor the situation.

 

8)       Cappella mentioned that due to the shortage of manpower, relative to Waiahole Beach Park, he suggested a solution to put barricades at the end of the park. His other concern was that off-road truckers and motor bikers assault Waikane Stream every Sunday. He suggested that an officer wait outside of the area and cite violators coming out. He added that illegal activity by bike riders are happening in Waiahole Park. It was suggested when calling 911 ask for a supervisor to come out. Follow up will be done on any illegal activity

 

Lt. Brown was thanked for attending the meeting.

 

Honolulu Fire Department – Captain Silva reported statistics for last month included 19 fires and 33 emergency responses. There were no fires reported on New Year’s Eve.

 

Captain Silva was thanked for attending the meeting.

 

Marine Corps Base Hawaii – Sarah Fry reported the following:

 

1)       Deployments are returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

 

2)       The 1st Battalion 3rd Marines will be deployed this week to Afghanistan.

 

3)       January 8-30, 2006 the annual combined arms exercises will be held at the Pohakuloa Training area on the Big Island of Hawaii.

 

4)       Windward Civilian-Military Council meeting January 17, 2006.

 

5)       January 9-13, 2006 the Marine Corps Air Facility at the base will shift its schedule to 24-hour operations during this period, in support of U.S. Navy (USS Reagan aircraft carrier) exercises in the Hawaiian Islands area.

 

6)       The Canoe Regatta re-establishment idea has made it to the final strategic plan to be given to the General.

 

Questions, answers and comments followed:

 

Wolfgramm asked if any arrangements have been made with the Makahiki Program. Fry replied that closing ceremonies would be held from March 3-6 on Base. This year’s ceremonies will include canoe access from Kualoa to Mokapu.

 

Sarah Fry was thanked for attending the meeting.

 

Kaneohe Bay Regional Council – No representative was present.

 

Board of Water Supply – Barry Usagawa reported the following:

 

1)       Water Conservations Poster calendars were distributed, which now runs on a yearly basis rather than the school year.

 

2)       No water main breaks in the month of December.

 

3)   Pumpage ending December 28, 2005 was 144 million gallons per day

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4)   Clifford P. Lum has been appointed the new Manager and Chief Engineer of the Board of Water Supply. A brief background of his experiences was given.

 

5)   Water Saving Tip – Limiting your shower time to five minutes, and replacing your old showerhead with water saving one can save up to 20 gallons of water per shower.

 

 

Questions, answers and comments followed:

 

1)       The pumpage statistics is island wide. Anything under 150 million gallon per day is good at this time.

 

2)       Chair Okuda mentioned that throughout the years BWS has been public oriented and asked if the new manager plans to continue to serve the public. Usagawa replied that the decision is yet to be made, with public education continuing.

 

Barry Usagawa was thanked for attending the meeting.

 

ELECTED OFFICIALS:

 

Mayor’s Representative – Wayne Panoke reported the following responses to previous concerns for November 2005:

 

1)       Regarding the cost of maintaining the Kahalu’u Regional Park ($8,000 monthly) and why were movie producers allowed to use this park that has yet to be turned over to the City – Use of the parking lot by the canoe club and the movie production team was at the discretion of the general contractor (both users had their own liability insurance).

 

2)       Regarding damaged electrical box and lock at Kahalu’u Regional Park – Following repair of sign and electrical meter panel, and last cutting grass the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will assume control of the facility. The sign and electrical panel will be repaired before December 15, 2005. With weather permitting, the grass will be cut the last time by the landscape subcontractor before the year-end holidays. The park should be turned over to DPR around that time for continual maintenance per the contractor.

 

3)       Regarding abandoned vehicles along the roadway from Kualoa to Kahalu’u – All derelict vehicles along Kam Hwy. have been marked and the derelict vehicle contractor will remove these vehicles within five working days. There is one vehicle on Marconi Road and one on the Nudist Camp Road, that are both private and the City does not remove vehicles from private property.

 

4)       Concern 4, Request for a fence fronting Kahalu’u Regional Park – Change order has been issued for the installation of a vehicle barrier at critical locations.

 

Questions, answers and comments followed:

 

1)       Panoke explained that the movie producers who used Kahalu’u Regional Park carried their own liability insurance.

 

2)       Kaluhiwa noted that the canoe club asked to use the parking lot of Kahalu’u Regional Park for their yearly canoe race. Through an umbrella club they were covered by their own liability insurance.

 

3)       Cappella commented that allowing the movie producers to use the park does not benefit the public, because he had asked to use the parking lot on weekends for recycling. Panoke said that the difference is that the movie producers and the canoe halau both had their own liability insurance. Cappella then asked if any money was exchanged between the movie producers and the City. Panoke replied that there was no need of any money exchanged. He noted that he wished the City were able to charge.

 

4)   LeVasseur asked why copies of the warrants issued by the City Department of Transportation Services regarding the stoplight at King Intermediate School not provided to the Board. As chair of the Transportation Committee, he requested that copies be provided.  Chair Okuda recommended that a concern form be filled out (in writing) so as not to get lost in the shuffle and would be sent through the process by the Neighborhood Assistant.

 

Governor’s Representative – Peter Young distributed two handouts, one of which was the Governor’s weekly report and was available for questions.

 

Questions, answers and comments followed:

 

1)       Per a morning radio show discussing bottom fishing, Machado asked Young to elaborate on the subject. Young replied that last year the National Marine Fishery Service categorized our waters as almost over fished (warning stage). The State then cut back on amount of fish could be taken from the waters. Workshop training sessions will be held with first tomorrow evening (January 12), 6:00 p.m. at the Ala Moana Hotel. One issue for discussion is should more fishing areas be closed and are they effective. A possible alternative could be seasonal closures. The Department of Land and Natural Resources is working with the federal agencies on establishing a rule for the State similar to that of the federal ruling. A series of statewide meetings are scheduled and the dates would be announced at a later time.

 

2)       Relative to bottom fishing, Cappella asked if a stronger, stricter State law would conflict with Federal regulations. Young answered that plans are to work with the federal agency so that the rules are consistent. A draft Environmental Impact Statement should be coming out this year of what is to be done with the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands.

 

3)       Kaluhiwa asked if the access driveway to the old fishpond could be cleaned-up. She also wanted to know what is happening at the bottom end of Heeia State Park (located at the end of the long bridge on the Kahalu’u side) where all the trees have been cleared down to the shoreline. She asked what is the intention of the State. Follow up will be done.

 

4)       Panoke mentioned that over the past week he has heard reports that the sandbars are checked periodically and enforcement is non consistent. He fears that a tragedy may occur.  He asked what would it take to have more enforcement and rules at the sandbar. Young responded that people in boats in the water is not against the rules. Panoke noted that people are drinking on the sandbar.

 

5)       Relative to previous concerns about bottles littering the sandbar area, workers dove and picked up 12 bottles. Young mentioned that officers are monitoring the sandbar. One of the problems is that Young said he heard about prior concerts on the sandbar, but it was not a commercial activity. It supposedly was people on a float partying. Kaluhiwa mentioned that people do pay to be shuttled to the sandbar, but no admission fee for the concert. Follow up would be done regarding shuttle fees. Young asked that DLNR be called if anyone sees posters up for upcoming concerts at the sandbar.

 

6)       Luersen asked what must the weight of the shuttle be to be legal. She noted that the permits issued do not included a running a water taxi.

 

7)       Kaluhiwa reported unattended boats in Kaneohe Bay, with some half sunken. She asked who’s jurisdiction would the boats come under (location is less than ¼ mile from the pier on the Kahuku side entrance). Also, an abandoned boat across from the canoe halau can be seen during the low tide.

 

8)       Chair Okuda asked since the meeting regarding the sandbar, what is DLNR doing about the matter.  Young replied that they are still waiting for formal opinion from the Attorney General’s Office, and are checking on the historical significance of the area. Kipapa Island might come under the Forestry and Wildlife Division.

 

9)       Luersen stated that Ahua Laka is crucial for the community. She noted that when all information is gathered it would be appropriate to place this item and all issues related on the Board’s agenda for discussion.

 

U.S. Congressman Ed Case – Yvonne Kearns distributed the monthly report and highlighted/added the following:

 

1)       Congress is currently on recess.

 

2)       Last year Congressman Case was an original co-sponsor of a bill called the “Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act”, which was approved by the U.S. House as Title VII of H.R. 3199, the USA Patriot Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2006.

 

3)       The Congressman’s first report of the New Year on statewide public access television features highlights of two ‘live” call-in television programs to international viewers, mostly in the People’s Republic of China, on U.S.-China issues generally and travel from China to Hawaii specifically.

 

Yvonne Kearns was thanked for attending the meeting.

 

Council Chair Donovan Dela Cruz – Grant Kawaguchi distributed Council Chair Dela Cruz’s monthly report and highlighted/added the following:

 

1)       As part of the efforts to lessen what the Council considers to be an unfair financial burden on a large number of residents affected by the escalating property taxes Council Chair Dela Cruz and Councilmember Kobayashi have introduced five bills, if passed, would alleviate some of the tax burden caused by soaring real property assessments.

 

§         Bill 80 (2005), Relating to County Tax Credit – purpose is to expand the availability of the real property tax credit.

§         Bill 81 (2005), Relating to Real Property Tax Valuation – purpose is to alleviate the tax burden on homeowners from escalating real property tax valuations. Requires dedication of home for 10 years – assessment would increase no more than the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

§         Bill 82 (2005), Relating to Real Property Tax Credit – purpose is to provide a one-time real property tax credit to eligible taxpayers. Property tax credit$_____.

§         Bill 3 (2006), Relating to Real Property Tax Exemptions for low-income rental housing - 20% exemption for affordable rental housings/100% exemption for Section 8 rental housing.

§         Bill 4 (2006), Relating to real property tax exemptions – purpose is to provide tax relief to homeowners by establishing an additional tax exemption based on household income.

 

2)       It was suggested if homeowners disagree with the assessed value or were denied an exemption for your property this year, you must file an appeal by January 17, 2006. Prior to filing an appeal, it is advised that you contact the assessment staff at the Real Property Assessment (RPA) Division of the City’s Budget and Fiscal Services (BFS). Locations for RPA are: main office – 842 Bethel Street or call 527-5510/527-5539; Kapolei office – 1000 Uluohia Street or contact them at 692-5541; if you choose to send an email log on to bfsrpmailbox@honolulu.gov. There is $25.00 fee for filing an appeal, which will be refunded if the appeal is granted.

 

Questions, answers and comments followed:

 

1)       In response to Cappella, the City Charter Commission meeting was held today.

 

2)       LeVasseur asked for support of receiving copies of the warrants issued relative to the King Intermediate School stoplight.

 

3)       Panoke commented that the City’s Administration is reviewing all proposals regarding the increase in property taxes. Mayor Hannemann has encouraged his cabinet members to make it a priority finding solutions on this matter.

 

4)       Kaluhiwa asked if a location for a new drivers licensing office has been found. In addition, follow up will be done regarding Kaluhiwa’s question that she heard if Christmas lights are used as decorations on the outside of a person’s home, the owner would be fined.

 

5)       Morris stated that property taxes goes into the City’s General Fund.

 

6)       Kawaguchi announced that a City Council Special Meeting on the property tax increases is scheduled for January 26, 2006, and encouraged everyone to submit testimonies and/or attend the hearing.

 

Grant Kawaguchi was thanked for attending the meeting.

 

 

 

Representative Colleen Meyer – Roosevelt Freeman distributed Representative Meyer’s monthly report and was available for questions.

 

Questions, answers and comments followed:

 

1)       Follow up would be done relative to several calls made by Cappella and constituents regarding speeding in Waiahole Valley to the Representative’s office not being returned.

 

2)       Relative to the results of the questionnaire  #3) that was circulated, stating that no comments were received in support of the roundabout, LeVasseur stated that he did write comments, which were not noticed.

 

3)       Panoke expressed concern as to what would be done with the results and what is the intent of the Representative. Luersen expressed concern that the results may be used when speaking with the Department of Transportation (DOT), regarding the contra-flow, which is not what the Kahalu’u Neighborhood Board No. 29 wants. Roosevelt replied that the response to the questionnaire is for the Representative who wanted to find out the wants of the community. Panoke asked if the Representative could draft a letter to the Board by the February 2006 meeting with a better feedback of what her intent is with the responses from the questionnaire. He noted that results of the survey are from a small amount relative to the total number of people living in the area.

 

4)       Chair Okuda reminded everyone not to question any legislative aides regarding the intent of the person he/she represents. The aide cannot speak for that person. Panoke commented that the question has nothing to do with the credibility of the aide. Luersen noted if the aide cannot answer the question, he/she should say so and do a follow up.

 

Roosevelt Freeman was thanked for attending the meeting

 

Senator Clayton Hee – No representative was present

 

COMMUNITY CONCERNS/PUBLIC INPUT:

 

Cingular Wireless Antenna Installation, Kualoa Ranch – Keoni Fox distributed a handout of where the proposed antenna would be located.

 

1)       Panoke asked what would be the impact of a decision made by the Board tonight regarding the installation of more cellular towers. Chair Okuda replied that it is part of the application process by the City’s Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) to make Board presentations. Panoke inquired if there is any other Neighborhood Boards opposed to the installation of cellular antennas, but they were installed anyway. Several people replied “Kahalu’u Neighborhood Board”. Panoke noted that this not against Cingular, but the Board continues to spend time receiving these presentations asking for Board input, but their input has no impact and it is not fair to the Board. It was suggested that the Chair take this concern to the Neighborhood Commission Office for review on this matter.

 

2)       Luersen stated that the Board has listened to numerous presentations on cellular towers, and suggested that a motion be passed stating the Board opposes and further cellular tower presentations until the City creates a plan as to where these antennas would be placed throughout the community.

 

Luersen moved, seconded by Panoke that the Kahalu’u Neighborhood Board No. 29 has gone on record and goes on record opposing any more cell towers within the Kahalu’u Neighborhood Board No. 29 area until there is a community plan for the entire community regarding cell antennas, and therefore further presentations on individual cell antennas will not be heard.

 

Discussion followed:

 

1)       Panoke said that the resolution should be more specific.

 

2)       In response to Cappella, Luersen said that companies like Cingular are forced to attend Board meetings because it is a permit requirement. Chair Okuda indicated that there are two issues, one is the antenna and the other is writing to the Neighborhood Commission Office Executive Secretary relative to decisions made at the Board, not the impact it has. He mentioned that the issue is not just for cell towers, but everything, and suggested both be separated. Luersen emphasized that this issue is specific to cell towers because of the Board’s opposition. Each presentation on a case-by-case basis is all right. However, the Board would like a plan of when it is going to happen because it is different cell companies competing with each other.

 

3)       The Board has for a number of years heard from presentations from individuals/companies and since we have opposed all of those due to lack of a plan, and since this takes up valuable community time there fore we go on record, there fore no presentation on cell towers will be heard.

 

Luersen moved, seconded by Panoke since the Kahalu’u Neighborhood Board No. 29 has opposed each of the proposals because the City has not yet created a plan for the community regarding cell towers and most of all these towers have been installed regardless. Since the Kahalu’u Neighborhood Board No. 29 has gone on record opposing cell towers within the Board area; therefore, further presentations will not be heard at the full meeting.

 

A lengthy discussion ensued with the following comments from Board members:

 

1)       Cappella expressed concern about the motion stating no more cell towers, which to him means that no presentations would be given to the Board. He noted that why should the Board have the right to deny others to communicate. Luersen replied that the t reason the issue is being raised is that as a Board member for the last 12-14 years listening to many of these presentations. Most of the time even if the Board opposes, they go forward with the project. The issue is the presenter is forced to come to the Board because it is a permit requirement. But the Board’s response doesn’t matter and the issue goes forward. Luersen reiterated that a plan is needed, and these presentations take up time that could be used other community issues.

 

2)       Several presentations from various companies were made to the Board. This Board has made several requests to the City suggesting that a plan be made as to where to install antennas in the area. To date no response has been received.

 

3)       Machado commented that the Board should be prepared to listen to any presenter no matter how much time it takes. Speaking in favor of the motion Panoke said that the issue is not about closing communication from the community, but utilizing the Board’s time to function as a board to accommodate the community during the meetings.

 

4)       Vermeesch said that it troubles him when requests come before the Board for action, but the Board is never notified of the results.

 

The motion was amended to read: the Kahalu’u Neighborhood Board No. 29 has opposed each of the proposals because there is not a plan for the community regarding cell towers and most of all these towers have been installed regardless. Since the Kahalu’u Neighborhood Board No. 29 has gone on record opposing cell towers within the Board area; therefore, further presentations will not be heard at the full meeting. The motion was adopted 9-3-0. Aye: Wolfgramm, Graham, Kaluhiwa, LeVasseur, Panoke, Bender, Luersen, Piper, Vermeesch. Nay: Cappella, Okuda, Machado.

 

Chair Okuda asked Keoni Fox, representing Cingular Wireless if a letter opposing the antenna would be sufficient; Fox agreed.

 

Waiahole Beach Park Master Plan – Grant Kawaguchi of Council Chair Dela Cruz’s office, reported that a meeting held with the members of the staff, David Chinen of the Waiahole/Waikane Community Association and the representatives from the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR).

 

David Chinen, President of the Waiahole/Waikane Community Association (WWCA), gave the following update: Since the Environmental Assessment (EA) of 2002, many things have transpired in three years. He commented that the City and State are unable to keep up with the maintenance of the parks they presently have. Pictures included with the EA are outdated. The parking lot at the beach park has large potholes; people are driving up to the shoreline; and illegal activities are happening. It was agreed at the Board’s October meeting that pilings would be put in to prevent cars from entering the park. To-date none has been provided by the City. The community has put in their own improvised barriers and cleaned up 40 percent of the park. The consensus is that the community does not want a comfort station, and would like it to remain a passive park and preserve the view plane. It was explained that the original purpose was to establish a view plane, complete the cleanup, and keep it as a passive park. Rather than spend $8 million for a comfort station, etc, the community prefers a passive park.

 

Questions, answers and comments followed: 1) Panoke asked the following: a) what is considered a passive park? Chinen replied a passive park is one where people can enjoy the area and cars are parked outside of the park. b) Would parking on the shoulder of the road create a safety hazard and liability issues. 2) Machado noted if the money has been approved it should be accepted. Kawaguchi answered that no money was put in for construction last year. 3) A resident commented that people in Maui did a similar project but set back the barriers to avoid the liability issue.

 

This issue was referred to Board member Cappella, chairperson for the Parks and Recreation Committee for follow up. An update will be reported to the Board at a future meeting. The Waiahole/Waikane Community Association was commended for their work.

 

9:07 p.m. Lee arrived (13 members present).

 

Kahalu’u Town Plan – Chair Okuda announced that the purpose of this community forum is to make the community aware of the project, what it is about, and to get input and comments from the community. Copies of the master plan report are available on the City’s Department of Planning and Permitting website.

 

Questions, answers and comments followed: In response to a guest, the master plan includes physical improvements to the area.

 

9:11 Kaluhiwa left the meeting (12 members present).

 

ESTABLISHMENT OF PERMITTED INTERACTION GROUP (PIG) OF BOARD MEMBERS ON KAHALU’U MASTER PLAN (Initial meeting to held January 26, 2006, Kahalu’u Elementary School Cafeteria, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

 

Morris moved and seconded by LeVasseur that the Kahalu’u Neighborhood Board No. 29 establishes a Permitted Interaction Group (PIG) for all future meetings. The motion was adopted unanimously.

 

COMMITTEE PRESENTATIONS:

 

Safety, Transportation, and Environment – Committee Chair LeVasseur distributed an updated report of a meeting he attended in November 2005 regarding the flooding on Kamehameha Highway and Wailehua Road.

 

There were no other committee presentations.

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS – 1) Kahalu’u Community Master Plan Community Workshop, Thursday, January 26, 2006, Kahalu’u Elementary School from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. 2) Resident Naluai informed Chair Okuda that she submitted a letter regarding volunteering to fill a vacancy in subdistrict 2 should one occur.   Chair Okuda thanked her for the letter and mentioned that if a vacancy does occur anyone living in subdistrict 2 is eligible to run for the seat.

 

ADJOURNMENT – The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.         

 

Submitted by Nola Frank, Neighborhood Assistant

Reviewed by Chair George Okuda.                                                                                                          

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, February 01, 2006

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