Board Meeting Minutes
April 4, 2002
4/30/02 

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: Hari Ajmani, Gina Flammer, Marjorie Hill, David Jenkins, Elliott Krash, Dick Mayer, Terry McBarnet, Karolyn Mossman, Verna Nahulu, Mitch Silver, Steve Sutrov, and John Wilson. 
Members excused: Frank Catanzaro, Alan Kaufman, and Wally Taylor. 
Members absent: Ron Nagata
Guests: Reta Chin, Kula Elementary School PTA President for 2002-2003.

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 $987.69 ($00.94 interest income, $16.75 refreshments, $170 donations, $725 dues, and $75 deposit refund) and year to date expenses of $1075.961 ($125 mail permit, $235.28 administrative expenses, $75 community center deposit, and $640.68 newsletter), the April 4 balance is $1814.32. The Treasurer's report, subject to audit, was filed. 

Secretary's Report
The secretary's report of the March 7 meeting was distributed via email and copies were available at the meeting. There being no corrections, 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.

Committee Reports
Parks/Beautification - Kula Courts: Steve reported that the County is in the process of developing a master plan for the Kula Community Center Park. Dick reported that the land is leased by the County from the von Tempsky family. Steve also noted that the gateball courts are reserved for the exclusive use of the gateball club. Karolyn objected to the restricted use of public park facilities and Terry agreed and stated that we should insist that public access be granted. Karolyn suggested that we develop a policy statement to address this, Dick seconded it, and the motion passed without further discussion. 

Planning - Sign Ordinance: The Grace Church sign was discussed briefly and it was explained we are waiting to learn what the County will do since work has been stopped on the project.

Health/Safety - Street Readdressing: Marjorie Hill reported that the postal carriers may agree to posting numbers on the boxes that do not yet have their new numbers.

Lighting - Outdoor Lighting Ordinance: Steve reported briefly on some of the problems being encountered the committee in the process of drafting a new ordinance for Maui.

Unfinished Business
KCA Image/Communications - Caps: Mitch Silver reported that Morihara's, Kula Ace, and Sunshine Market have been approached about retailing the Kula "image" caps. The Caps Subcommittee (Mitch, Steve, and Terry) was authorized to decide on the quantity to order, the base color(s), and other design details.

Water Meter Issuance and Fee Rules - Testimony: Dick Mayer, Terry McBarnet, and Elliott Krash will draft testimony for the Board to review at its May meeting. Dick, Terry, Verna, and Elliott will attend the Board of Water Supply Public Hearing.

Upper Kula Ag Line - Realignment: There was brief discussion about whether the KCA should take any position on the proposed realignment of the line. Dave Jenkins and others commented that the lower course for the line was proposed to avoid installing a booster pump to lift the water, thereby saving money. The only concern Board Members had heard was from the property owner where the line would be rerouted. There was consensus that KCA should not take a position without additional information or other Kula residents' input.

New Business
May General Meeting: Program suggestions included: 
� Kamehameha Schools - Headmaster Rod Chamberlin 
� Keiki Zoo - Wanda Riggs
� Kulamalu/senior housing - Everett Dowling 
Dick, Dave, Hari, and Elliott will contact presenters. 

Karolyn will handle the refreshments. On a motion by Steve, seconded by John, the Board approved expenditure of up to $100 for food and other purchases. 

The group discussed options for advertising the meeting and the pros and cons of each, including:
� Newsletter - good coverage but expensive (approximately $700)
� Banners - good visibility if up several days before meeting in several locations
� Media - articles and calendar listings in Haleakala Times and Maui News and on Akaku
� Flyers - posted and available loose at local establishments
Inserts or advertisements in the Haleakala Times were also suggested. Hari Ajmani offered to call the paper for current information on costs and other details to be shared at the next meeting.

Election Forums: Dick and Elliott reported that the Pukalani Community Association (PCA) had inquired about the possibility of joint sponsorship of the election forums. In the preliminary email contacts, PCA's Donna Clayton had mentioned the advantage of fewer meetings and larger audiences for the candidates. Elliott briefly explained to her the costs and logistical support requirements. Hari, Karolyn, and Steve presented several reasons for keeping the forums under Kula's sole sponsorship:
� The forums are a high profile event for KCA.
� Having only one sponsor helps focus on issues and concerns specific to Kula.
� A larger event could be difficult to manage.
Mitch, Reta, Terry, and Verna offered reasons for joint sponsorship:
� KCA and PCA could learn from each other.
� PCA and KCA would share the costs and work.
� KCA's expertise and forum model would be replicated, thereby benefiting the broader community.
� The candidates would be speaking to a larger audience at fewer meetings.
Elliott and Dave will get additional information and opinions from PCA Board Members and electoral candidates and report at the May KCA Board Meeting.

(Elliott and Dave left the KCA meeting to attend the PCA meeting. John Wilson presided in Elliott's absence.)

Kula Community Long Range Planning: Mitch reported on his efforts to extend long range planning for Kula as discussed at the March Board Meeting with Brian Miskae. Some points raised during the Board's discussion were:
� Mitch proposed starting with a small KCA planning group rather than a large community group. 
� Mitch and Dick will arrange a small group meeting with planner Linda Morgan. 
� Dick explained that there is not a Kula-only plan, just the Upcountry, or Pukalani-Makawao-Kula Community Plan.
� Steve proposed that we develop a plan for Kula to be presented (to the CAC) as "guidelines of what we want".
� Hari said any plan must have "teeth" and should also include a vision statement.
� Mitch emphasized that we must identify priorities. 
� Karolyn said that we much reach out to the entire community, especially different groups and neighborhoods, such as the Hawaiian Homelands settlements.
� Terry mentioned the water meter waiting list and said we should support managing it instead of saying "let's stop everything".
� Dick said that we may discover that traffic will become an even bigger problem than water.
� John asked how our KCA planning effort relates to what Brian Miskae discussed.

"Mo Bettah" Grant: Mitch shared information on a grant program that might provide a source of funding for KCA to purchase a digital projector. He explained that:
� The "Mo Bettah" grants offered by the Hawaii Community Foundation range from $1000 to $30,000 for community, cultural, and seniors groups
� The 501 C3 tax status is preferred but 501 C4 groups might be eligible T
� The deadline for application is May 1 with response in July 
Mitch moved that we apply for the grant and Terry seconded the motion. Discussion included:
� Terry asked if we would need to change our tax status. He suggested having the Legal Aid Society manage the grant since they have C 3 status. 
� John asked how much we would use the projector.
� Steve asked if the grant could be used to finance our newsletters.
The motion passed with one nay vote (Verna).

Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.