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Board Meeting Minutes 6 April 2000 Call
to Order The meeting was called to order by President Elliott Krash at
5:30pm in the Kula Elementary School Library. Attendees Members present were: Emma Abihai , Hari Ajmani, Gina Flammer,
Alan Kaufman, Elliott Krash, Terry
McBarnet, John McDonald, Dick Mayer, Mitch Silver, Steve Sutrov, Verna Nahulu,
John Wilson Community Officers: Ernest
Soares, Kula and Randy Burgess, Pukalani Members excused: Karolyn Mossman Members absent: Erwin DePonte, Dale Greiner, Tom Jewell,
Henry Lau Guest: Jeanne Pellekai, Kula resident about highway litter Treasurer's
Report Treasurer John McDonald reported a balance of $2,651.88 with
income as $2.52 in interest and no expenses.)
On a motion from John Wilson with a second from Mitch Silver the report
was accepted subject to audit. Secretary's
Report On a motion by John Wilson with a second from Terry McBarnet
the minutes of the 3 February Board Meeting were approved as submitted by Gina
Flammer. Communications All communications listed on the agenda were circulated at
the meeting. Committee
Reports T-shirts:
Alan
Kaufman reported that there are only 29 T-shirts left.
Morihara's store has requested additional shirts.
Alan Kaufman made a motion to print an additional 60 shirts.
John McDonald seconded. A
discussion followed that centered on printing a new design.
It was decided that the 60 shirts will be needed until the Board approves
a new design. The motion for 60 new
shirts to be printed was passed. Water:
The legislation status report was tabled until Tom Jewell is available.
New
Business (see additional new business at end of page 2) Traffic
Safety at King Kekaulike High School: Officer Soares reported that there is a morning (7:15-7:45am)
traffic problem on Kula Highway between the Five Trees and the A'apueo
intersections. The problem is caused by excess traffic from the King Kamehaha
School morning drop-offs, King Kekaulike students doing a U-turn at the
intersection to avoid the long line to the school entrance, and morning
commuters being unwilling to let cars make the left turn onto the highway.
Calls to the police department about the traffic build-up has resulted in
an officer being posted daily to direct traffic.
Waits at the A'apueo intersection for a left turn have been timed by the
officer at 10 minutes. Barbara Long, former planning commission member, has
requested the Board's assistance in getting a traffic signal to curb the
problem. She would like the Board
to write a letter to the DOT Highways division.
John Wilson, with a second by Terry McBarnet, made a motion to write the
letter. Ernie also suggested
education in addition to a light. Alan
Kaufman suggested the language include a signal as well as other mitigating
measures. John McDonald would like
professional traffic input and consideration of alternatives to a signal.
Steve Sutrov said the intersection was studied as part of the Upcountry
Highway terminus EIS study and that the Board should wait for the terminus
decision to be made before requesting a light and that we should work with the
Pukalani Community Association. The
motion was passed. Elliot Krash
will write the letter. Highway
Adoption for Litter Clean-up:
Jeanne Pellekai told the Board the 13 to 15 mile marker area is available
for adoption and suggested that the KCA Board adopt it for litter clean-up.
The commitment requires 7-10 people for 1-2 hours 4 times a year.
The Board suggested that she call the county litter group for suggestions
of people who might be interested. Steve
Sutrov offered to bring up the need at our next general meeting.
Alan Kaufman suggested having the Board meet once a year for an hour
before a Board Meeting. John Wilson
suggested speaking to St. John's Church and also calling Community Work Day.
Mitch Silver said that much of the litter is glass and that if someone
calls the county it may get removed. The
item will be placed on the agenda for the next Board Meeting for final KCA
decision. Unfinished
Business May
General Meeting Topics: Terry
McBarnet suggested a drought update. As
part of an overall health and safety topic is was suggested that we present
several topics, including: the King Kekaulike traffic problem, with the Highways
Division to present their mitigation plan; hurricane preparedness and disaster
relief; health and fire safety during a drought, with a drought update and
current information on long range plans to alleviate the inadequate Upcountry
water system; and an update on the Kula Malu development by Everett Dowling.
A table with sign-ups for Red Cross community coordinators for emergency
preparedness was also discussed. Newsletter:
It was agreed that this newsletter
would not focus on promoting membership, but on educating residents.
The cost for the newsletter is $700 for 3100 copies.
Mitch Silver offered to do the newsletter with contributions by John
Wilson (KCA's annual accomplishments and continuing concerns), Elliott Krash and
Verna Nahulu (general meeting topics), and Gina Flammer (update on the Kulamalu
development). KCA
Funded Projects: Alan Kaufman
and Mitch Silver will ask Community artists to donate a design for a logo which
may be used for T-shirts and possibly a sign.
It was asked why Kula needs a welcome sign. Verna Nahulu responded that it will help raise the awareness
of Kula on Maui and better establish our community presence and possibly help
the community get more water. New
Business Renewable
Energy Resolution: Dick
Mayer made a motion for the Board to take a position to urge the legislature to
foster the development and use of indigenous natural resources for clean power.
He read the motion with revisions proposed by Board Members.
John McDonald suggested supporting a study, rather than the resolution,
to determine the cost and effectiveness of renewable energy in Hawaii before
legislating its development. John
Wilson expressed concern about the economic feasibility of developing
alternative energy sources. Dick Mayer responded, citing the cost differentials
given the recent price increases of fossil fuels. Elliott Krash questioned the appropriateness of the KCA
supporting a broad issue not specific to Kula.
Terry McBarnet stated that renewable energy is a Kula concern.
Dick Mayer said there is an increase in renewable energy use all over the
mainland. Steve Sutrov and
Terry McBarnet expressed support for wind energy.
Alan Kaufman seconded Dick Mayer's motion to accept the resolution with
revisions. The motion passed (6-2).
Kula
Lodge Renovation Plans: Steve
Sutrov reported that the Planning Commission will meet on May 8th, 6pm at the
Community Center to consider the Kula Lodge renovation/expansion plans.
He discussed concerns about the impact on neighbors of bright lights,
outdoor music after 9pm, outdoor dining, a planned 36 foot high new structure,
and the use of the Lodge as a spot for the origination of bike tours.
It was noted that the Board voted in 1996 that this project could
continue and some of these concerns were addressed at that time.
Dick Mayer proposed that Steve Sutrov draft a position statement for the
Planning Commission reiterating the KCA's concerns about Kula Lodge plans.
Adjournment On a motion by Dick Mayer with a second by Verna Nahulu the
meeting was adjourned at 7:23 pm. |
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