Board Meeting Minutes
3 September 1998

Call to Order
The meeting was called to order by President John Wilson at 5:30 p.m. in the Kula Elementary School Library.

Attendees
Members present were: Gerri Hestand, Alan Kaufman, Tom Jewell, Elliott Krash, Dick Mayer, John McDonald, Karolyn Mossman, Mitch Silver, Steve Sutrov, and John Wilson.
Members excused were: Henrietta Chong, Erwin DePonte, Sue Guille, and Brian Jenkins.
Members absent were: Ben Keau, Henry Lau, and Ron Sakugawa.
Others attending were: Cathy Ross, former Board Member.

Treasurer's Report
Treasurer Karolyn Mossman reported the previous balance of $1435.89, with revenues of $527.25 from dues - $475, T-shirts - $36, postal refund - $8.25, and refreshments - $8 and expenditures of $651.35 from newsletter mailing - $543.74 and refreshments - $107.61, bringing the current balance to $1313.57. On a motion by John McDonald seconded by Dick Mayer, the report was accepted subject to audit.

Secretary's Report
On a motion by John McDonald, seconded by Alan Kaufman, the minutes of the 6 August Board Meeting were approved as submitted by Gerri Hestand for Elliott Krash.

Wes Wong, Division of Forestry and Wildlife: A letter stating KCA's approval of a tree planting project under the Kaluanui Grant Program and the appointment of Henry Lau as KCA project chairman.

C. Takumi, Inc.: A letter transmitting the Pulehu Road Environmental Assessment Statement. (See Unfinished Business)

Introductions
John Wilson introduced Cathy Ross, who had been a member of the KCA Board previously and expressed interest in rejoining the Board. On a motion by Alan Kaufman and seconded by Tom Jewell, Cathy Ross was unanimously accepted as a member. It was noted that there are currently 18 Board Members, with two vacancies on the Board and an invitation has been extended for a Waiohuli Homelands member.

Committee Reports
Highways: John McDonald reported that the modification of the guardrails on the Kula Highway has begun.

Land Use/Planning: John Wilson reported that the Ag Zoning bill passage by Maui Planning Commission was recommitted to the Planning Commission where it may be scheduled for a final vote on 8 September. He noted that one change had been made by limiting the size of the second dwelling and that current debate is focused on subdivision of parcels.

Unfinished Business
Candidates' Night Programs: Dick Mayer asked for comments on the primary candidates' forum and suggestions for the general elections candidates' forum. Suggestions included: developing a program or agenda listing each candidate for audience members to use as a "scorecard" in taking notes; writing questions that would elicit specific responses rather than general remarks from each candidate; and using graphics as well as announcements to recognize and thank sponsors. A proposal to include call-in or teleconferencing components was not accepted as it was considered to be too difficult to manage. Discussion focused on the pros and cons of including the gubernatorial candidates in the next forum: the debate would draw a large audience, thereby giving local candidates a better forum, but the governor's race is well covered in other media and there may not be enough time to provide in depth coverage for all of the major and minor party candidates. It was decided that the committee, and any other Board Members who wish to participate, will meet 15 September at 6:30 at the Kula Elementary School Library to: make recommendations on which races to feature in the next forum; make plans for inviting participants; establish forum procedures; and review logistics for Akaku coverage regarding numbers of cameras and costs.

Hawaiian Homes: John Wilson reported that the most recent meeting of the Roderick Fong led Keokea residents group had reviewed issues similar to those covered at previous meetings and that the group seemed to have difficulty in organizing to develop and proceed with an action plan. The group had received a suggestion to put information and requests for assistance in the HHL and OHA newsletters. Dick Mayer proposed that the KCA should put a welcome message in the newsletters. During discussion on how to respond to Kali Watson's request for planning recommendations (see Communications), Dick Mayer and others questioned whether any comments other than a welcome might be considered presumptious, but it was decided that a review of items already addressed in the community plan and KCA statements would be appropriate. John Wilson will consult with the Planning Department and draft a response to Kali Watson emphasizing the goal of integrating the HHL developments into the community and meeting infrastructure and service needs essential to all residents, including schools, roads and traffic control, police and fire protection, and commercial and residential development guidelines.

Newsletter Survey Results: In response to inquiries about the Kihei/Upcountry Highway position statement, John Wilson has provided the following information: As of 3 September, 70 responses were received with 57 in agreement with the KCA position, 10 not in agreement, and 3 undecided.

New Business
Urban Forestry Project: John Wilson reported that Henry Lau had received a communication from the Division of Forestry and Wildlife identifying a contact person.

Haleakala Highway Median Strip: John Wilson reported that Outdoor Circle representative Laurel Murphy had requested KCA's input on plantings for the 30 foot median strip to be included in the highway when the fourth lane is added. Tom Jewell and Steve Sutrov volunteered to attend the Outdoor Circle's meeting (on 15 October) at 7 p.m. at the Hanibal Tavares Community Center in one of the conference rooms on the lower level. (This is a different date than previously announced and may be subject to further change.)

Pulehu Road Environmental Assessment Statement: (See, Communications) John Wilson reported that he had reviewed the EAS and found only two ommisions: the Pueo was not listed as one of the native species and an electric pole on a sharp curve was not marked for relocation/removal. It was clarified that the project is considered maintenance, not major improvement, and as such involves only resurfacing and widening of the roadbed, paved shoulders, and grass shoulders; and that the Kula Glen portion of the road, Hansen Road, and the Kihei/Upcountry Highway interchange site will not be included.

19 November General Meeting: Board Members were asked to be prepared to discuss program topics at the next Board Meeting. One suggestion offered was the Kihei/Upcountry Highway, if the environmental studies and hearing schedules are available.

Nominating Committee: Sue Guille will serve as chair, with John McDonald, Steve Sutrov, and Cathy Ross as members. They will prepare a slate of candidates for review and approval at the October and November Board Meetings and election at the November General Meeting.

Announcements
KCA Board Meeting: 1 October, Kula Elementary School, 5:30 p.m. Proposed Agenda: Candidates' Night Program, Planning Department:Hawaiian Homes, Nominating Committee Report, November General Meeting Program.

KCA General Meeting: 15 October, Kula Community Center, 6:30 p.m. Agenda: General Elections Candidates' Forum.

KCA General Meeeting: 19 November, Kula Community Center, 7 p.m. Agenda: TBD