Kula Community Association

Kula Community Association
General Meeting Minutes
20 November 1997

Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by President Alan Kaufman at 7:10 p.m. in the Kula Community Center. Approximately 25 people were present.

Treasurer’s Report:
Treasurer Karolyn Mossman reported that the previous balance was $1149.89 and with revenues of $1306.24 (including $530 from dues and $692 from T-shirts) and expenditures of $1193.74 (including $244.64 for Kinkos and $726.49 for T-shirts) the current balance is $1262.39. On a motion by John Wilson, seconded by Erwin DePonte, the report was accepted subject to audit.

Secretary’s Report:
On a motion by Dick Mayer, seconded by John Wilson, the minutes of the 21 August General Meeting were approved as submitted by Secretary Elliott Krash.

Communications:
Alan Kaufman introduced the following topics and speakers who provided status reports and requested community support:

First Night Maui: Marlene Curtis reported on the success of alcohol-free New Year’s Eve celebrations; gave an overview of the 1997 plans for Maui’s First Night party; asked for support through volunteering, contributions, and attendance; responded to questions on this year’s party and plans for the millennium; and distributed a form/flyer for contributions.

Emergency Medical Service: Lin Watkins gave a status report on the progress of legislation (passed) and funding (not appropriated) for 24 hour ALS service based in Kula; explained that maintaining the status quo should be viewed as a victory in light of budget and program cuts; reviewed the types of community support needed; and introduced Kathleen Souki who will be the EMT legislative contact for the 1998 session.

Committee Reports:
Technology Mitch Silver and Alan Kaufman reported for Sean Cleveland  that the KCA has a new domain name - kulamaui.com, and an updated web page - directory, bylaws, minutes, vision, position statements, and other features.

Membership: Gerri Hestand reported that there are 472 members.
Land Use: John Wilson reported that the Kulamalu project was passed by the Planning Committee to the Council and that the Corporation Counsel is studying the issue (raised by the KCA) of whether the County can place a restriction on where the state/federally funded Kihei-Upcountry Highway terminus can be located.

Hawaiian Homes: Alan Kaufman reported for Charlie Maxwell that there are no changes in the status of the Waiohuli project. Parks: Steve Sutrov reported that he has sent a letter to the Mayor and the Parks Department on behalf of the KCA expressing appreciation for the successful completion of the tennis courts and requesting attention to several matters including maintenance and/or improvement of bleachers, rest rooms, storage, trash, and benches.

Unfinished Business:
There was no unfinished business.

New Business:
Election of 1998 Officers: On a motion by Dick Mayer, seconded by Erwin DePonte, the following slate of officers was acclaimed unanimously: President - John Wilson; Vice President - Sue Guille; Treasurer - Karolyn Mossman; Secretary - Elliott Krash.

Election of 1998 Directors: On a motion by John Wilson, seconded by Karolyn Mossman, closure of the nominations was approved. On a motion by John Wilson, seconded by Steve Sutrov, the Nominations Committee slate for the Board of Directors (as listed on the back of the agenda) was accepted by acclamation. Honorary/Ex-officio Directors: There was a brief discussion on the Board status of elected officials (including the Mayor) and the community police officer and it was determined that the matter should be resolved at a Board Meeting.

Zoning: Sherman Dudley DePonte, land surveyor and owner of 2.5 acres on Crater Road, described the impact on him resulting from the recent changes in the county’s rural zoning designations and he raised the issue of such changes being made without personal notice being given to all affected landowners. Dick Mayer explained that the Upcountry Plan had changed the state 1/2 acre rural designation to county RU-1 in the higher elevations as a trade off for denser zoning in the lower elevations nearer the water line and roadways. It was also noted that the county is in the process of reviewing and establishing county agricultural zoning and the KCA Board will address this matter at its next meeting.

Kulamalu: On a motion by Dick Mayer and seconded by Erwin DePonte, as amended by Steve Sutrov and seconded by Dick Mayer, the KCA voted unanimously to communicate to the County Council that: "The KCA regrets the County Council Land Use Committee did not, as requested by our Association, make approval of the Kulamalu Development conditional on the Kihei-Upcountry Highway terminus not being located in the area of this project".

Program:
Alan Kaufman introduced Sue Guille who distributed a program outline; defined the topic of greenways; explained the process for planning and developing them; gave a brief status report on the establishment of Upcountry greenways; and introduced the speakers Joe Bertram, Mike Baker, Dave Deleon, and Will Spence whose remarks are highlighted in the program distributed. After the presentations, audience members were invited to offer their suggestions for possible greenway/trail sites by writing and marking on the maps provided.  

Announcements:
Harvest Festival: Alan Kaufman announced that the KCA will have a booth with T-shirts, the EMS petitions, membership forms, and the KCA e-mail list.

Next KCA Board Meeting: 4 December, Kula Elementary School, 5:30 p.m.
Next KCA General Meeting: 20 November, Kula Community Center, 7:00 p.m.

(Maui Greenways and Trails/S. Guille)

Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m.

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