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

Board Meeting Minutes
March 7, 2002

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

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

Treasurer's Report
The Treasurer's report submitted by John Wilson showed the balance of $1902.59 on January 1, 2002. With year to date income of $832.69 ($00.94 interest income, $16.75 refreshments, $170 donations, $570 dues, and $75 deposit refund) and year to date expenses of $1064.71 ($125 mail permit, $224.03 administrative expenses and $75 community center deposit, and $640.68 newsletter), the March 1 balance is $1670.57. The Treasurer's report, subject to audit, was filed. 

Secretary's Report
The secretary's report of the February 7 meeting was reviewed. The minutes were approved as submitted by Verna Nahulu.

Communications
Communications were listed on the agenda, copies of available items were circulated, and several were reviewed by Elliott Krash.

Long Range Planning
Brian Miskae of the Long Range Planning Division of the Department of Planning gave a slide presentation on long range planning, emphasizing how smart growth planning is a change in attitudes. He said innovation requires that we think in new ways and about the future - what we are leaving for our children and grandchildren. 

To accomplish our goals planners should be putting people first and citizens must review what we have, revise the General Plan, prepare regional plans for each island, establish urban boundaries, and develop plans for each community. These plans should be based on information compiled through a variety of inventories and studies, including: public facilities inventory, socio-economic forecast, public infrastructure inventory, carrying capacity analyses, and land-use forecasts. We need to preserve open space and agriculture, manage growth, preserve the uniqueness of each community, diversify our economy, and develop more efficient modes of transportation.

Discussion focused on:
� How we can be involved without going to more meetings (web page, interactive web site, email, media).
� How to align County, State, and Federal plans, priorities, and funding (DoT, DoE).
� How we will establish priorities and allocate limited resources.
� How we will learn what others in the community want and help them be involved.

The group agreed to have a planning/visioning meeting involving Board Members and other community members with diverse ideas. Mitch Silver, Dick Mayer, and Alan Kaufman offered to coordinate. They will determine the structure, and format, and facilitation.

Committee Reports
Beautification - Kula Ball Field Project: Robin McMillan reported on a project to clean up and plant the bank between the Kula ball field and the highway. The Maui County Arborist Committee, the KCA, the Outdoor Circle, and Kula Ace and several growers and nurseries are cosponsoring the project. Robin needs helpers from KCA for the first work day which will be March 24, from 10 am to 3 pm.

Planning - Sign Ordinance: Elliott Krash announced that she had attended the Urban Design Review Board Meeting to hear the staff update on the church sign. The UDRB chairman had requested the staff report because the matter had not been before the UDRB. The staff was not able to explain the status of the application. Verna Nahulu reported that the church had received a permit. Elliott said the church was granted a variance but must return to the UDRB before receiving a permit. She asked Planning Department staff to notify her as soon as they determine the status of the application.

Health/Safety - Ambulance: Elliott Krash reported that two ambulance bills may still be alive in the legislature. Gina Flammer will try to determine their status and email Board members on who to contact. 

Unfinished Business
KCA Image/Communications: Mitchell Silver shared sample designs for ball caps. He explained various options and features, including:
� Silk screened or embroidered
� Higher costs for embroidery and for more colors
� Velcro, buckle, or snap closure 
� Wholesale prices of $7 to $14
� Additional charges for set up
The group decided that a small committee should limit the choices to two or three designs for a Board decision. Verna Nahulu suggested that Gill McBarnet's designs be considered. Terry McBarnet and Mitch Silver offered to bring the final recommendations to the next Board Meeting.

Charter Commission Testimony: A subcommittee of Dick Mayer, Elliott Krash, and Barbara Long had met and developed draft testimony on the Charter Commission's 17 proposals. The draft document was distributed, along with the Commission's original proposals. The Board reviewed and discussed each item, making suggestions on whether or not to take a position on the proposed amendment and, if so, what to include in the position statement. The subcommittee will incorporate the Board Members' recommendations into the final position paper and testimony to be presented at the Charter Commission's Upcountry hearing. (The final position paper is available on the KCA web site.) 

Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15.