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Kula Community Association |
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6 July 2000 Call
to Order The meeting was called to order by
President Elliott Krash at 5:30 p.m. in the Kula Elementary School Cafeteria.
Attendees Members present: Gina Flammer, Alan
Kaufman, Elliott Krash, John McDonald, Steve Sutrov, and Verna Nahulu. Members excused: Hari Ajmani, Terry
McBarnet, Dick Mayer, Karolyn Mossman, Mitch Silver and John Wilson. Community
Officer Ernest Soares was unable to attend. Members absent: Emma Abihai, Erwin
DePonte, and Tom Jewell. Guests: David Jenkins and Daryl Arita,
Upcountry residents. Resignations: Dale Greiner and Henry
Lau. Treasurer's
Report Treasurer John McDonald reported a
balance of $1,279.72 with income of $249.37 ($230 in dues, $17 in donations, and
$2.37 in interest) and expenses of $209.74 ($170 HSAC conference, $24 post
office box rental, $9.49 T-shirt bags, $6.25 Haleakala Times). On a motion from Steve Sutrov with a second from Verna Nahulu
the report was accepted subject to audit. Secretary's
Report On a motion by Alan Kaufman with a
second from John McDonald the minutes of 4 May meeting were approved as
submitted by Verna Nahulu and typed by Gina Flammer.
On a motion by Verna Nahulu with a second by Alan Kaufman the corrected
minutes of the June 1 meeting were approved as submitted by Gina Flammer. Communications All communications listed on the agenda
were circulated and discussed at the meeting.
Committee
Reports Water
Board
of Water Supply Governance: The issue of BWS autonomy was
raised during a recent conversation between a KCA Board member and a BWS Board
member. The BWS is currently
semi-autonomous. Autonomy would give the BWS the freedom to set rates.
The earliest this issue could go onto a ballot is next year.
Alan Kaufman reported that the KCA Board has not looked into this issue
and suggested further study, including discussion with BWS members. Steve Sutrov suggested bringing the issue up during our
election forums. Budget
hearings: Copies of KCA Board testimony were
distributed. This testimony
highlighted KCA positions that related to the budget initiatives. The Budget passed allotted 60% of the capital improvement
projects monies to Upcountry
projects. EMI:
Discussion of A&B and EMI permits for use of water from the East Maui
watershed was deferred until Tom Jewell is available. Highways
King
Kekaulike Traffic: Erwin DePonte has spoken to Bob
Sairot, Maui District Engineer, DoT Highways Division, who informed Erwin that
he is waiting for a counting machine before he can study the traffic problem at
Kulamalu and Kula Highway. Erwin
pointed out that with the schools being out for the summer, it will be necessary
to do the counts after school starts instead of or in addition to a summer
count. Upcountry
Highway: The Maui News reported that the
terminus chosen for the Upcountry Highway is Haliimaile.
Alan Kaufman recommended sending a thank you letter to Bob Siarot for
making a decision that reflects Upcountry wishes and then offering suggestions
for continuing problems, such as: a signal at the Kulamalu/Kula Highway
intersection only at busy times; avoidance of a signal at the intersection of
Haleakala Highway and Haliimaile; and separate lanes where Omaopio and Pulehu
cross the new Highway for easier/safer crossings. Steve Sutrov suggested waiting until the draft EIS report is
released. It was agreed to have
Elliott write the thank you but not address the specific issues at this time.
(The letter will be addressed to Kazu Hayashida, Director, DoT, and will
recognize and thank Pericles Manthos, former Administrator, Highways Division,
and Bob Siarot. It will also be sent to the Maui News for the Thank You Letters
section.) HSAC
Conference: Verna Nahulu submitted a report on the
conference as well as a copy of the opening blessing. Elliott Krash reported she thought the conference was well
structured and filled with useful information.
It included global, state, agricultural, and local perspectives.
She would have preferred more of an opportunity for informal discussion
among conference participants and presenters.
Charmaine Tavares is preparing a report for the County Council on the
HSAC conference and other conferences she attended on the mainland on planning
and development. Unfinished
Business Street
Lighting: Steve Sutrov has obtained a copy of
the latest standards. The Council
of Street Lighting Standards is under the Public Works Department and only has
limited authority to review subdivision standards.
There is the possibility of expanding this authority if enough community
input is made. Steve Sutrov is
planning to contact the Big Island which has comprehensive standards.
He would like to work with other community associations and Public Works
to develop a comprehensive plan for Maui. The
KCA Board thanked Steve for his work on this important issue.
New
Business Fee
for Use of Kula Elementary School: In
accordance with Department of Education regulations, the KCA must pay a building
use fee to cover utilities. Our
annual fee will be $73.44. Alan
Kaufman cited the school's continuing support in providing a meeting room for
the KCA for many years and made a motion to appropriate $50 to the Principal 's
discretionary fund and $50 to the PTA to use for projects to benefit the
students . The motion was approved.
Maps:
John McDonald has maps of the island, including a precinct map, and he is
donating them to the Association. The
Board thanked John for his donation. Adjournment On a motion by Verna Nahulu with a
second by Alan Kaufman the meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. |
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