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CALL TO ORDER: Chair Wilson Kekoa Ho called the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m. with a quorum present. MEMBERS PRESENT (9): Beverly Addington, David Bettencourt, Michael Buck, Matthew Chun, Phillip Ellsworth, Wilson Kekoa Ho, Fred Humphrey, Andrew Jamila, Jr., Solomon Spencer. MEMBERS ABSENT (3): Nani Akeo, Peter “Kahana” Albinio, Jr., Cynthia Wahinekapu. VACANCY (1): Sub District 4 (Banyan Tree area). GUESTS: Marvelle Laughlin Moana DeMello (Waimanalo Hawaiian Civic Club), Mary Ann Crowell (Waimanalo Homestead Association), Eric Bunyan (City Parks and Recreation), Lt. John Cheong (HPD), Representative Tommy Waters, Maj. Chris Perrine (MCBH) and MSgt. Michael, Julie Dugan (Job Corps), Priscilla K. Ho, Sui Lan Kepa, Ofelia Carag (Pope Elementary School), Councilmember Barbara Marshall and Ikaika Anderson (staff), Cliff Ziems, Keith Kurahashi (Kusao & Kurahashi), Bob Farrell (videographer); Jaye Aquino, Connie Oki, Bryna Storch, Dean Otsuki, Mabel Spencer, Makaha Wolfgram, Marie Richardson (Neighborhood Commission Office staff). PULE: The Chair said the meeting normally begins with prayer. If prayer offends anyone, now is the time to leave the room while Philip Ellsworth offers pule. Special Devotion – Jamila asked that a moment of silence be given and tonight’s meeting be dedicated in memory of Aaron Pedro. Aloha and God Bless to his wife, children, and family. ACCEPT NOMINATIONS FOR SUB DISTRICT 4 BOARD MEMBER: Sub District 4 encompasses the Banyan Tree area. There was no interest to fill the vacancy at this time. For information contact the NCO. PUBLIC INPUT (PART 1): Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) – No report or representative was available. Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – Lt. John Cheong reported: 6 burglaries, 1 auto theft, 1 robbery, 15 thefts 11 unauthorized entries to motor vehicles. Windward, District 4 had a total of 550 calls for service in September.
Mayor/Neighborhood Commission – Cindy Aylett reported: 1) Camping at Kaupo Beach Park – is not allowed according to the license agreement with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. 2) Waimanalo Beach Park restrooms – can be locked at night; Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will support the effort if it is supported by the Board. 3) Tennis court status, Waimanalo Regional Park – DPR is in final stages of completion testing the lights and close to being released. 4) Bus stop fronting Weinberg Center (flooding issues) – the bus stop is located in a safe right-of-way. The Department of Transportation Services contacted the State Department of Transportation of the flooding and drainage problem in that area and studying the relocation of the bus stop to a more suitable location. 5) Street lights out on Hihimanu Street (on the curve) – the Department of Facility Maintenance reported that inspection and repair was done the same week the concern was reported. 6) City Highlights included: a) Appreciation from Mayor Hannemann to the Waimanalo community for partnering the upcoming Waimanalo Country Fair. b) Co-Chair Jamila and the Department of Community Services established an enterprise zone in Waimanalo. A resolution will be submitted this month through Council to designate two sections in Waimanalo. The zone location allows for development of business enterprises and offering exemptions from General Excise Tax, income tax credits and exemptions; and an opportunity to develop more businesses in the area. This will be heard in the Economic Development Committee on October 24; support is appreciated. Concerns and comments followed: 1) A map showed the enterprise zone encompassing all of Waimanalo. 2) Addington asked if plans for the enterprise zone were near the Kupuna Housing area. Jamila went to a meeting that viewed the Kupuna Housing area a shopping mall designation. He emphasized this is a general overview and not a location that has been designated. 2) Chair Ho was notified that the campsite area had not been vacated for regular cleaning and maintenance. Aylett said it is customary to vacate but will check on it. 3) Aylett confirmed the request was to lock the restrooms at the pavilion and not the camp grounds area restrooms. 4) DeMello asked why Kaiona Beach Park restrooms are closed at 6 p.m. on the weekends. Family gatherings are frequent on those days. Aylett will check and report back. 5) Kepa asked what the percentage of funding from the carnival will stay in Waimanalo. Aylett said the City is providing some support for the event, but unable to respond to the question of funding. 6) Oki verified that the camp ground numbering map of October 12 and 19 is still incorrect. In a previous report, Aylett noted that changes were made, but will check again and report back.
Council Chair Barbara Marshall – Council Chair Marshall reported: 1) City Council is in recess until October 19. 2) She was disheartened by the lack of testimony on the affordable housing issues before the Council. It is the biggest and most important issue facing the City in terms of legislation. Anyone with ideas is encouraged to contact her office. 3) Input is encouraged on the enterprise zoning issue; and would like to hear where the community stands on the matter. 4) A Certificate of Recognition was presented to the Waimanalo Agriculture Association (WAA) under the leadership of Fred Humphrey. He was instrumental in gathering school supplies and enhancing the educational experience of the students of Waimanalo. Council wishes WAA more community building years.
Concerns and comments followed: 1) Buck asked about the downsides of Waimaanlo in the enterprise zone. The Councilmember was surprised to hear it was before Council. She did not know enough, but heard some rumblings early on when discussions were first contemplated. Jamila was referred briefly highlighting that this was a vision project from the previous administration, as an incubator type of project to help jumpstart small businesses. 2) Wolfgram asked about the status of the beach access situation in 6) Male resident
HONORING OUR WAIMANALO BOXING TEAM’S SUCCESS – Blane and Roxanne Yoshida were introduced and gave a briefing about the Waimanalo Boxing Team’s success during the summer where nine kids were taken for three weeks to compete in the National Golden Gloves Tournament in Individual recognitions were presented to: 1) Austin Ledward (9 yr old, 65 lb weight class) – Quarterfinalist at National Junior Olympic Golden Gloves Tournament in Mesquite, NV on July 25-28, 2007; and Quarterfinalist at Ringside World Tournament in Kansas City, MO on July 31- Aug 4, 2007. 2) Kaimana Lono (10 yr old, 75 lb weight class) – 1st Runner up at the National Junior Olympic Golden Gloves Tournament; and Quarterfinalist at Ringside World Tournament 3) Pua Keeno-Kaea (11 yr old girl, 65 lb weight class) – Champion at Ringside World Tournament. 4) Micah Paraan-Colburn (10 yr old, 90 lb weight class) – Champion, National Junior Olympic Golden Gloves Tournament; and Quarterfinalist, Ringside World Tournament. 5) Andrew McCue (12 yrs old, 85 lb weight class) – Semifinalist at National Junior Olympic Golden Gloves Tournament, and Champion at the Ringside World Tournament. 6) Isaac Manalo Jr. (12 yr old, 90 lb weight class) – Champion, National Junior Olympic Golden Gloves Tournament and Champion, Ringside World Tournament. 7) Taylor Siobal (14 yr old, 90 lb weight class) – Quarterfinalist, National Junior Olympic Golden Gloves Tournament; and Semifinalist, Ringside World Tournament; Kansas City, MO; July 31- Aug 4, 2007. 8) Storm Makaneole (15 yr old, 106 lb weight class) – Quarterfinalist, National Junior Olympic Golden Gloves Tournament; and Semifinalist, Ringside World Tournament. 9) Isaiah Manalo (16 yr old, 112 lb weight class) – Quarterfinalist, National Junior Olympic Golden Gloves Tournament; and Champion, Ringside World Tournament. Chair Wilson announced the next meeting falls on November 12, Veterans’ Day Holiday and suggested moving the date of the meeting to Tuesday, November 13; and also, that the Board normally recesses in December. He entertained any motions to address these items. Addington moved to add to the agenda and reschedule the meeting to Tuesday, November 13, 2007; Ellsworth seconded the motion. The motion was adopted, 9-0-0 with the necessary nine votes required. Buck moved, to add to the agenda and recess in December; Jamila seconded the motion. The motion was adopted, 9-0-0 with the necessary nine votes required. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Chair Ho noted two resolutions are before the Board tonight and asked that the makers of the resolutions to proceed. Bellows Warfare Training Facility – Bettencourt proceeded to read aloud the Resolution Concerning the Continued Detention of Our Aina by the United States Marine Corps to the audience and which be it resolved that the WNB accepts, in the spirit of cooperation, the steadfast goal and good faith intention of the U. S. Marines Corps to preserve and protect our aina until such time as it can be returned to its lawful owner for the use and enjoyment of all the people of Hawaii; and which be it further resolved, that the WNB imposes the U.S. Marines Corps, as but temporary custodians of these Hawaiian lands, the continued duty to act as custodians preserving and protecting the lands of our ancestors for our mo’opuna and their mo’opuna for generations to come. Ellsworth moved to accept the Resolution as read; Buck seconded the motion. Discussion followed with Jamila asked whether the other resolution will be discussed as well; Chair Ho said yes. The motion carried, 8-1-0. Aye: Ho, Humphrey, Buck, Ellsworth, Spencer, Bettencourt, Addington, Chun. Nay: Jamila. Chair Ho asked the author of the second resolution to read it aloud. Mabel Spencer raised a point of clarification that the resolution submitted last month by her Hui and due to a difference of concerns addressed, is requesting to withdraw that resolution and to submit to the Board for acceptance a “Declaration of Protest” (distributed to the Board). Discussion ensued: There was some confusion as what happened at the last meeting regarding the resolution which no decision was made. Chair Ho indicated that the Declaration of Protest cannot be submitted, however, Spencer insisted that the matter is on the agenda and before the Board tonight. She clarified noting that another from Bryna Storch (Resolution Presented by Community Members of Waimanalo) is being submitted for consideration perhaps at the next meeting. The discussion continued between Chair Ho and Spencer. Ho reminded Spencer about the Board’s procedure when submitting documents for upcoming discussions of agenda items; and Spencer noting that no decision was made at the last meeting thereby deferring to this meeting as indicated in the minutes of September. However, due to time constraints and as the Chair of the Neighborhood Board, having to allocate time for the community and issues; and the reason for stopping the lengthy discussion and deferring the matter to continue to this meeting. Spencer asked that tonight’s minutes reflect that because they were on the agenda at the last meeting and there was no answer to whether the resolution would be submitted; we (Hui) come before the Board tonight withdrawing the resolution and submitting a “Declaration of Protest”; Chair Ho noted that the minutes would reflect Spencer’s statement. Jamila questioned the resolution being withdrawn, and noted if that be the document with Re-Action Hui, that he is in favor of. Someone from the audience noted the Declaration of Protest is not a resolution but rather a declaration; only wishing to be given or accepted by the Board in lieu of the resolution being withdrawn. Chair Ho responds to the acceptance of the declaration. Since the acceptance of the document, no more comments or discussion on the matter was entertained. The agenda moved forward. Final vote or discussion for Other concerns regarded the bee keepers in the area. Kurahashi emailed to the Chair studies from the internet and provided couple copies for review. He indicates that there was a study done which was misinterpreted and in no way the cause of determining factor of what is called “a colony collapse” (an 8-page report discussing colony collapse disorder by Dr. Jamie Ellis, Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory at the Concerns and comments regarded: 1) whether other existing cites were considered. Kurahashi noted when a cell company goes into an area that’s the first thing they look at is the possibility of co-locating because it saves money. 2) The radius of cells usually runs a couple miles and T-Mobile owns all of their antenna sites. 3) Kurahashi will find out what the useful life of the antennas is; and could not respond to what the projection of income over the 20-year life span of the antenna is. He also noted each antenna services so many phones calls; the problem comes when you start getting a lot of users in the area. What is done is the power output is reduced and another antenna is put in. 3) A question asked what does it mean that a monopine measuring 100 feet and on page one the height limit is 25 feet. Kurahashi noted that the height in an agricultural area is 25 feet but you can request a height waiver for an antenna pole, as well as a conditional use permit (CUP). He did not have the chance to change the monopine height limit from 100 feet to 85 feet. 4) At the last meeting a question posed regarded an Environmental Impact Statement, which is not required. But as far as impacts on the food chain, Kurahashi was trying to track if there are any impacts to crops and flowers; and the biggest fear is if it impacts the bees, the bees would not be able to pollinate, so without impacts to the bees, it would not impact the crops. 5) Jamila stated that Waimanalo is the last community with a 25-feet height variance limit. And though he knows that communication is important, he worries where this leaves the Waimanalo community; and for the record that this might set precedence encroaching on the clear views of Waimanalo and wish to slow the process down. More discussion followed: Eli Aikau, adjacent property owner and bee keeper, did her research too and found a study now in Buck moved that Waimanalo Neighborhood Board do not support T-Mobile’s proposed telecommunication request; Chun seconded the motion. A comment regarded that under the Telecommunications Act the neighbors have a right to object to these towers on the grounds that it’s aesthetically unpleasing, along with other unanswered questions, or other documentation showing the pros and cons. By a roll call vote, the motion was adopted by unanimous consent. Aye: Addington, Bettencourt, Buck, Chun, Ellsworth, Ho, Humphrey, Jamila and Spencer. Discuss and vote on Akiohala Resolution – Chair Ho gave a brief overview of a presentation two meetings ago. Tonight, the Board is being presented with an update in support of the Akiohala Resolution. Russ Saito, of the State Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS), said since the introduction of the Akiohala Resolution presented at the Kailua Neighborhood Board meeting in September, a procedural error occurred whereby a second vote at the subsequent October meeting ensued. There were three documents also provided encourage support in writing the Chair Ho thanked Saito for the update. He noted that the Board already supported the resolution and encouraged Saito about informing the KNB that the WNB supports its students at RESIDENTS’ CONCERNS IN THE COMMUNITY: Hawaiian Civic Club (HCC) – Marvelle Laughlin, President of the HCC of Waimanalo, is requesting support of the Board, the opportunity for HHC to submit an application for a grant to develop a state marketing program that reflects sensitive and accurate portrayal of native Hawaiians in the district. The project is to build and maintain a site for all visitors to the Waimanalo Ahupua’a. The last day to file the application is November 1. Tentative sites include Chair Ho explained the need for a two-thirds vote to add the request to the agenda; and entertained any motion at this time. Ellsworth moved to add the matter to the agenda; Buck seconded the motion. Laughlin apologized for the lateness but only received the application last night and has a time restraint (November 1). The motion failed 7-0-2; lacking the two-thirds or nine (9) votes required to pass the motion. Aye: Buck, Chun, Ellsworth, Ho, Humphrey, Jamila and Spencer. Abstained: Addington and Bettencourt. Bellows Update and Agenda Request for November – Bryna Storch is requesting to be on next month’s agenda to present a resolution by the Community Members of Waimanalo, requesting the U.S. Marine Corps provide documentation to the WNB and KAHEA, a non-profit group (Hawaiian-Environmental Alliance), and made available for public review through a community center (such as Waimanalo Library) and electronically; and pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), information request of the Marine Corps for the Training Area at Bellows. Chair Ho referred to Maj. Perrine for input. Chair Ho wanted to be in agreement that the document is handed to KAHEA before coming to the Board; Maj. Perrine acknowledged the request of the Chair; and the issue will be on the November 13, 2007 agenda. Brawl Outside Ohana Lounge September 19, 2007 (1:30 a.m.) – Sui Lan Kepa is requesting follow-up investigation by the Mayor’s Office, Councilmember Marshall’s Office, and area State officials into an incident involving two 21-year old males who were beaten and later charged with assaulting a cop, charged with attempted murder. Her concern also was how HPD converged on their home a second time and dragged one of the men out without a warrant; and being labeled as criminal element because of their looks. Kepa is also seeking assistance of the Board with talking to the neighbor of St. Matthews Church about cutting their ironwood tree. Chair Ho thanked Kepa for the confidence, but noted it being a civil / neighbor-to-neighbor issue. Kupuna Housing Gate – Addington reported that the gate is almost complete. One issue is that people need to exit their card to access using the card for the gate. Chair Ho said this is a concern for the housing manager. Agricultural Concern – Constance Oki asked if the Board read the news article where U.H Manoa wants to move sheep to Waimanalo and sell homestead land. Although Humphrey did not read the article, he commented that they planned on it at the U.H. Experimental Farm which is vacant. Oki noted the last paragraph of the article noted a dispute.
COMMUNITY PUBLIC INPUT (Part 2): Military Report – Major Chris Perrine offered condolences to Jamila for the loss of a dear friend; Jamila thanked Maj. Perrine. The Major proceeded to report on the following: 1) Regarding the request for information – the following documents have been put in the Waimanalo Library; the 1995 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and the Integrated Cultural Management Plan. 2) There was some amphibious vehicle training at Bellows; and no incidents were reported. 3) Urban training begun at Bellows using some flash bangers and IAD simulators so you might hear some muffle or booms. There should not be any at night, call Maj. Perrine if you hear any. 4) As previously noted of no new vehicles for training. However, two anti-ambush vehicles will be used for training purposes to get the troops ready to deploy; no additional impact is expected. 5) Role players to support training are people of Iraqi descent that speak the language for training. 6) Blues on the Bay air show opened to military and “Make a Wish Foundation” on Friday for a full dress rehearsal and full performance; Saturday and Sunday open to the public at 10 a.m., show begins at 11 a.m. and end about 5 p.m. Comment followed: Maj. Perrine responded that the air show performance will be only at MSgt. Michael, representing Capt. Duke-Patrick, reported: Question and comments followed: 1) The Beach cleanup has been completed in conjunction with the Parks and Recreation Department. 2) Because it is still a military installation, it is advisable that when approached to furnish an ID while on the base that one is provided. Representative Tommy Waters – reported: 1) receiving a lot calls in office about the sea grape trees; the neighbor apologized and said he was told to leave the branches. 2) Working on a package of bills and looking for input on CIP’s; pretty successful with getting $300,000 for planning and design for homeless/transitional type housing. 3) Tomorrow the majority caucus will meet at 4:30 to discuss whether to come back for a special session for the Super Ferry. Education – Comments followed: 1) Jamila said at the Country Fair, there were students from Pope School expressing desire to participate in the recycling project at the fair event. Last year, during a two-day event the Waimanalo Beach Park Recreation and Education – Eric Bunyan announced: 1) be from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.. 0 to 9:30 p.m.. , 6 - ween Dance & Costume Contest , the anti-ambush vehicle fohicles avaialbe a community event on Friday, October 26, 6 – 9:30 p.m. will be the 25rh annual Halloween Dance & Costume Contest at There was no other Community / Public Input NEW BUSINESS: None. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Submitted by, Marie Richardson, Neighborhood Assistant
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