Kula Community Association

P.O. Box 417 - Kula HI 96790

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Board Meeting Minutes

July 11, 2002

 

(DRAFT 8/1/02)

 

 

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Elliott Krash at 5:30 p.m. at the Kula Elementary School.

 

Attendees

Present: Hari Ajmani, Frank Catanzaro, Gina Flammer, Alan Kaufman Elliot Krash, Dick Mayer, Terry McBarnet, and John Wilson

Excused: Dave Jenkins, Karolyn Mossman, Verna Nahulu, Mitch Silver, and Steve Sutrov

Absent: Marjorie Hill, Ron Nagata,

Guests: Francine Atwell from the Business Research Center.

 

Treasurer's Report

The Treasurer's report submitted by John Wilson showed the balance of $1902.59 on January 1, 2002. With year to date income of $1470.44 ($00.94 interest income, $18.50 refreshments, �$196 tee shirts, $270 donations, $910 dues, and $75 deposit refund) and year to date expenses of $1322.41 ($125 mail permit, $32 P.O. box, $125 HSAC Conference, $324.73 administrative expense, $75 community center deposit, and $640.68 newsletter), the July 11 balance is $2050.62. The Treasurer's report was filed, subject to audit.

 

Secretary's Report

The secretary's report of the June meeting was reviewed. The minutes were approved as submitted by Gina Flammer.

 

Communications

Communications were listed on the agenda and copies of available items were circulated.

 

Committee Reports

Water - Pookela Well: Elliott reported on the Pookela exploratory well ceremony which she attended.

Water - Meter Issuance Rule: Elliott also reported on the BWS regular meeting in which the new meter issuance/wait list rule was approved with no limits on the number of meters that could be issued to an individual for subdivisions. Dick Mayer reported that the proposed rule ignores the Hawaiian Homelands and agricultural needs which are listed as a priority in the Upcountry Community Plan. It was noted that the testimony of many residents and the Community Plan was ignored. Dick made a motion, seconded by Hari Ajmani, that we send a statement to the County Council requesting that the rule include a limit on the number of meters issued for subdivisions and a reserve for agricultural and Hawaiian Homelands priorities stated in the community plan. Discussion included the following points:

�         The BWS has stated that there is enough water for all though there is some disagreement on the amount available and the number of meters that would be issued per the waiting list.

�         John Wilson suggested we should restate our position presented at May BWS hearing.

�         Hari asked about the number of meters per applicant and recommended three per person and restated his support for a reserve for the Hawaiian Homelands.�

�         Alan Kaufman asked when the list was developed (93-94) and when the community plan was developed (96).� Alan's point was that those on the list before the Hawaiian Homelands project was given priority might be unfairly jumped over.� He is reluctant to go into the waiting list and say that the Community Plan established after the list started takes priority, but he and others emphasized the importance of following the Community Plan. Alan supported the priorities of the Community Plan for those put on list after 1996.� Dick said this is a legal issue and may be hard to discuss in our position letter. Elliott said that condition was not in effect when the list started and BWS counsel advised that any changes (limit to three meters, giving priority to HHL and ag) could expose the BWS to litigation.

�         Alan and others expressed concern that increased water supply may bring unbridled growth.

�         Dick pointed out that there is no planning for storage or other planning to protect current and new water users in future droughts.

There was general agreement on a limit of three meters per applicant for a first run-through of the list and that the priorities set in the Community Plan should be emphasized. The motion was approved. Dick and Hari will write the letter. A copy of our position statement will be enclosed when it is sent to the Council.�

Upper Kula Ag Line:� Elliott reported that the Governor vetoed the $6 million for funding phase 2. Director Craddick says we have enough money for next year�s projects and we can go forward again with lobbying the next governor.�

Health/Safety - Ambulance: Elliott reported on her conversation with Donna Maiava. The additional funding of $100,000 is not quite enough to fund an entire two hours for 12 months. The exact schedule and initiation date has not yet been worked out. Ms. Maiava was very complimentary about our community efforts on this issue.

Health/Safety - Crime: Elliott reported on an e-mail from a resident of Kula concerned about recent theft, burglary, and other crime incidents in the community. Elliott shared with the resident the KCA�s ongoing efforts to get the Community Police Officer position reinstated and our budget requests for full support of MCPD recruitment programs. She reported that recent recruit class graduates will help to fill many of the vacancies.�� Dick suggested we get an update on crime stats from the police department. Elliott reported that had been done by Steve just a couple months ago. At a future meeting we will focus on this.

 

Unfinished Business

Election Forum:� The election forum is coming soon. By the end of July we will know who is running but at present there are many unopposed candidates. Dick also reported that the districts have been redrawn.� At the next meeting we will review the number of candidates and the schedule and decide which races to include. The list of jobs was reviewed:

�         Name Cards - Dick

�         Flowers & Decorations - Sylvana Jenkins, Tom Jewell

�         AV System - Dave Jenkins

�         Room Set Up - Steve

�         Membership Table - Steve

�         US and Hawaiian Flags - Terry will ask Rotary

�         KCA Banners - Elliott will check on the new guidelines per recently adopted ordinance

�         Moderators - Dick, Alan, Hari, Karolyn, Verna

�         Timekeeper - John Wilson and/or John McDonald

�         Public Relations - Elliott and Dick

�         Refreshments - Karolyn and Gina

�         Akaku Arrangements - Dick

�         Questions - All Board Members (at regular August meeting before or after Everett Dowling�s report). A volunteer group (about a week or two before the forum to finalize the questions, if necessary). Also, general membership (Alan suggested we email entire membership and ask if they have questions for the candidates. Mitch has the most up to date membership list. Dick will write a memo and forward to Alan for Alan and Mitch to send.)

Alan asked if we have the money to pay Akaku.� Dick told us that Akaku says it costs them about $1,000 per forum.� Dick suggested that we donate about $300 per forum. A motion by Dick, seconded by John, to appropriate $300 to Akaku for the primary election forum, was approved.�

 

New Business

There was further discussion on the sign law and general agreement that we should explore getting an exception to put up our signs. This may require changes in state or county laws. Elliott will look into this.

 

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 6:35.