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1 June 2000 Call
to Order The meeting was called to order by
President Elliott Krash at 5:30 pm in the Kula Elementary School Library.
Attendees Members present were: Hari Ajmani, Gina
Flammer, Dale Greiner, Alan Kaufman, Elliott Krash, John McDonald, Dick Mayer,
Karolyn Mossman, Mitch Silver, Steve Sutrov, Verna Nahulu, John Wilson Members excused: Community Officer,
Ernest Soares Members absent: Emma Abihai, Erwin
DePonte, Tom Jewell, Henry Lau, Terry McBarnet Treasurer's
Report Treasurer John McDonald reported a
balance of $1,240.09 with income of $50.72 ($48.00 in T-shirt sales and $2.72 in
interest) and expenses of $1,469.84 ($250 for HSAC conference, $348.82
newsletter postage, $364.58 newsletter printing, $414.74 reorder of t-shirts,
$85.45 administrative expenses, and $6.25 for the Haleakala Times).
On a motion from John Wilson with a second from Dale Greiner the report
was accepted subject to audit. Secretary's
Report The minutes of 4 May meeting were
distributed at the meeting and will be discussed at the June meeting to give
Board members adequate time to review them.
Communications All communications listed on the agenda
were circulated at the meeting except KCA testimony to the Board of Water
Supply. (See below, Committee Reports - Water) Committee
Reports Communications/T-shirts:
New T-shirts have been received and will be delivered to Morihara's
General Store. Current inventory
with new shirts included is estimated at 80 shirts, which should take 4-5 months
to sell. New designs were
discussed. Costs for producing another design are $600 for a new silk screen
set-up and then $7.25 per shirt. Alan Kaufman proposed using Curtis Cost's Old
Water Tank print which the artist has offered to KCA. Because this design was
previously used by Kula School there would not be the $600 cost of converting it
for T-shirt printing. It was suggested that the vision statement on the T-shirts is
too wordy and leaving it off. The
Communications/T-shirts Committee will discuss design ideas and report back.
Anyone interested in working with the committee should call Alan Kaufman.
Steve Sutrov suggested having a logo design with community input and
having 2 designs, possibly keeping the old design with addition of a new design.
Land-Use/Planning Kula
Lodge: Hari Ajmani presented the KCA Board's
position on the Kula Lodge to the Maui Planning Commission, which was favorably
received. Steve Sutrov reviewed the
Planning Commission's action on each KCA recommendation and reported on other
testimony. Neighbors were concerned
about the planned sewage treatment pond and children having access to it.
The Health Department will investigate and report back to the committee.
Pulehu
and Omopio Developments: Hari Ajmani, John Wilson, and
Elliott Krash shared information they have heard that two developers and
possibly a third may have plans to develop from Pulehu Road across to Omaopio
Road with over 50 lots of 2+ acres, using well water.
Dick Mayer commented that these developments are not in the Community
Plan and are not consistent with the Plan's priorities.
Hari Ajmani offered to contact Lloyd Lee, Head Engineer, and Glenn Veno,
or other Planning Department officials requesting information about these
developments. Recycling
Center in Kula: John Wilson reported that in
response to a request for a more convenient recycling center, the Solid Waste
Division of Public Works has suggested vacant land off of lower Kula Road.
A map was distributed showing the area being considered.
Two years ago the KCA Board was asked for advice on locations and this
location meets several of the KCA's criteria - that the new center to be
centrally located and easily accessible to upper and lower Kula residents.
It was noted that the suggested location is near three homes.
The hours, noise, and lighting of the center have yet to be addressed.
The process of getting funding and easements will take a few years.
Please call John Wilson for more information.
Water Legislation:
Tax benefits for farmers who make irrigation improvements passed the
legislature. It is unknown if the
money has been released. Tom Jewell has sent a fax to the Governor to release
the funds. EMI:
Elliott Krash reported that KCA was asked by Garrett Hew of EMI to
support renewal of the A&B and EMI permits to take water from the East Maui
Watershed. Native Hawaiians, represented by Isaac Hall, are concerned about
water flow in East Maui. The KCA letter supported the one year, revocable license
renewal in order to keep water flowing and to provide a year to address the
environmental, Native Hawaiian, and other concerns. Board
of Water Supply Strategic Plan: Elliott Krash
reported that many of the sugestions submitted by KCA mambers were incorporated
into the Plan. Priorities will be
determined using a process for getting a broader participation. BWS
Position on Issuance of Meters During a Drought:
President Elliott Krash reported that she attended the BWS's Legislative
Committee Meeting and testified on the KCA Board's position of no new water
meters until water shortage problems are resolved. The BWS Legislative Committee voted to forward to the
full BWS the recommendation to declare a moratorium on new meters until the end
of the year. Health
and Safety: As a follow-up to the General Meeting,
Elliott Krash suggested that the Board obtain the ambulance and crime statistics
presented by the speakers. Gina
Flammer will request copies of the information
presented at the meeting from Donna Maiava and Ernie Soares (or Greer
Prince). There was agreement on the
need to follow-up with Pukalani and Makawao on the ambulance issue and explore
creative partnerships and funding options, such as with the National Park.
It was suggested that a Park employee be invited to meet with the Board.
Roads/Highways:
There was discussion of Bob Siarot's suggestion to
wait for the traffic count to increase before a signal is necessary.
Alan Kaufman stressed that if a signal were installed it would only be
needed for a 2 hour period (an hour in morning and an hour in afternoon).
Dale Greiner and Erwin DePonte will follow-up with Bob Siarot. Unfinished
Business Election
Forums Planning: Date of candidate notification
is in late July (2 weeks later this year).
Our Primary Election Forum is scheduled for August 24th
and the
General Election Forum is scheduled for October 19th.
Dick Mayer is contacting candidates to leave these dates open.
Only candidates in contested races will be invited to participate.
The County Council ballot is non-partisan so there will be one slate with
multiple candidates. Dick Mayer has
contacted Akaku for the filming of this event.
Last year our expenses to Akaku were $200-$300.
A motion carried to approve spending up to $300. The following committees
were formed: Questions - Dale Greiner, Elliott Krash, Alan Kaufman, and John
Wilson; Program and Publicity: Hari Ajmani, Mitch Silver, and John Wilson;
Set-up and Food preparation - Karolyn Mossman, Verna Nahulu, and Gina Flammer;
Clean up - Verna Nahulu and Gina Flammer. Dick Mayer opened a discussion on the
location of forums, including the option of using the County Council Chambers.
A motion was made by Karolyn Mossman with John Wilson seconding to have
both forums held Upcountry. There
was general Board agreement that the Forum should focus on Kula issues and be in
Kula. The motion carried.
Joint
Community Association Meeting: Dick Mayer
suggested that we delay the joint meeting until after the election forums,
perhaps in January. This would give
time to have a small informal meeting with 2-3 people from each of the three
associations, perhaps in September, to plan the joint meeting.
Dick suggested the topics of elder care and housing and education. New
Business Street
Lighting Standards: Steve
Sutrov reported that he is trying to get 1998 standards adopted; they are
currently not in the county codes. He
would like for Kula to have standards that better reflect our own rural
community as opposed to having countywide standards for the entire island.
Hari Ajmani reported that lots of counties have different standards for
rural and city areas. It was also suggested that we request to be contacted about
lighting for large developments such as Kulamalu. John Wilson pointed out that standards and zones are under
the jurisdiction of the Public Works Department and we should be working with
them. Announcements Hari Ajmani, Terry McBarnet, Dick
Mayer, Karolyn Mossman, Mitch Silver, and John Wilson will be unable to attend
the July meeting. Adjournment On a motion by John Wilson with a
second by Gina Flammer the meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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