Kula Community Association
P.O. Box 417, Kula, Hawaii 96790
http://kulamaui.com

Board Meeting Minutes
January 3, 2002

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

Attendees
Members present: Hari Ajmani, , Gina Flammer, Marjorie Hill, Elliott Krash, Terry McBarnet, Dick Mayer, Verna Nahulu, Mitch Silver, Steve Sutrov, and John Wilson
Members excused: Frank Catanzano, Dave Jenkins, Alan Kaufman, Karolyn Mossman, and Wally Taylor
Members absent: Ron Nagata

Treasurer's Report
The Treasurer's report submitted by John Wilson showed a January 1, 2002 year to date beginning balance of $1,902.59. No income or expenses were reported for the first three days of the year. Actual revenues for 2001 were reported as follows: dues: $1,403, T-shirt sales: $1,870, Donations: $234, Park permit refund: $225 and interest of $18 for a total of $3,750 for the year. Expenses reported for 2001 were as follows: community information (newsletters and banners): $1,141, T-shirt expenses $870, administration: $298, refreshments: $46, and donations $600 for a total of $2,955 for the year. Revenue was $795 more than expenses for 2001, though the accounting is done on a cash basis so not all expenses and revenues match-up during the same year. For example, T-shirts printed and paid for in 2000 were sold and reported as income in 2002. The Treasurer's report, subject to audit, was filed. Mitchell Silver reported that he has made several copies of his Kula slideshow and is asking for a $20 donation to the Association. The Board thanked him for this. 

Secretary's Report
The secretary's report of the November meeting will be reviewed at the next meeting. Steve Sutrov suggested audio recording the monthly meetings. 

Communications
Agendas listing communications were circulated and reviewed by Elliott Krash.

Committee Reports
Water: Dick Mayer reported on recent BWS meetings. Items included: 1) the availability of water which is reported to be in an excess of current use. Elliott Krash estimates from DWS data that there could be an excess of between 200,000 and one million gallons per day over, not including the h'poko well used during emergencies. 2) The priority/waiting list was discussed by the BWS in connection with the rule for issuing Upcountry meters. The BWS passed the rule to go to a public hearing, probably in February. There are now 900 on the list, though multiple lots and subdivisions are included as one name on the list. DWS plans to be begin issuing meters based on the list and on source availability. Dick Mayer raised the point that the list is in conflict with the Upcountry community plans which calls for Hawaiian Homelands and farmers to have priority. The BWS position is that people on the list have been waiting for up to 9 years and as such have first priority. According to Dick, this could lead to a legal challenge. 3) New water meter fees: the fee increase of $3,000 to $6,000 for a residential 5/8ths meter, but this will not apply to those on the list. There will be a hearing on new DWS rules, which may be listed on their website. Terry McBarnet reported that Phase I ag line will be completed soon. Delays occurred because of heavy rains. 

Planning - Antennas: Elliott Krash updated the Board on a meeting held over the broadcaster's tv attenna farm in Polipoli park. Hunters strenuously objected to the antennas being placed in the middle of prime hunting grounds. Steve Sutrov suggested that the Board adopt an antenna position. Elliott will include this in a future meeting agenda. Elliott reported on discussions the Planning Commission's consideration of AT&Ts cellular relay station on an empty lot between the post office and Kula elementary school. The Commission accepted most of the KCA's conditions outlined in a position letter written by Hari Ajmani, Elliott Krash, and John Wilson. The letter was based on discussions with AT&T's consultant Rori Frampton. 

Highways - Upcountry Highway EIS responses: General discussion revolved around the inadequacy of the responses to the KCA and individual Board member comments. Concerns were trivialized and in some cases the comments were not even addressed. Dick Mayer offered to write a letter to the Federal Highways Department stating that the EIS failed to address the concerns as required by law. The letter will be circulated to members for comment prior to mailing.

New Business
2002 Budget: presented by John Wilson as follows: Expenses: Community info (newsletters, ect): $1,765, T-shirt production: $900, administration: $285, refreshments: $100, other $75, grants:$500 for a total of $3,625. Income is budgeted as follows: dues $1,200, T-shirt sales: $1,200, donations: $35, interest: $15, and misc.: $75 for a total of $2,525. This shows spending $1,100 over revenues. John explained that it is difficult to project a balanced budget due to cash basis accounting and the difficulty of predicting income. The Board discussed how current ideas for the promotion of the KCA might help increase revenues. These ideas include baseball caps and notecards promoting Kula. Other ideas to educate and involve residents include more newsletters. Previous discussions of having newsletter sponsors were also brought up as well as a brief discussion about soliciting specific donations for special projects. Elliott will add this to a future agenda for further discussion.
2002 Meetings: Mr. Craddick has already been invited to the February general meeting, but is off island and will respond soon. . Questions for him include an update on Phase I, how will waiting list handle those whose name has come up but can not afford the fee, how will distribution be handled from mainline to properties on list, how is the water being handled for the new Hawaiian homelands subdivisions, how will usage be measured? How will increased use it affect the underground aquifer? Mitchell requested that we ask Mr. Craddick for a copy of his presentation and let him know our questions in advance. The Board agreed.
February Newsletter: Topics discussed include: water, future meetings (promotion of February general meeting), major issues worked on last year, including outdoor lighting, Upcountry highway, Hana highway, thank you and reminder about readdressing project, signage issues, developments in Kula, ambulance hours, need for Community police officer, and promotion of KCA website. Elliott Krash will get back to Board members with assignments and deadlines.
Charter Commission: The Maui News reported that areas discussed by the Charter for change include planning, water, parks and recreation, and health and safety. Elliott Krash asked for discussion on whether a Board member should testify at next meting. 

Unfinished Business
Readdressing project: Marjorie Hill reported that 40% of Kula addresses have not been changed. The Board agreed that a reminder in the newsletter would be a good idea. 

Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:10.