Koolauloa Neighborhood Board meeting minutes June 10
Koolauloa Neighborhood Board No. 28
Draft regular meeting minutes
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Hau’ulu Community Center
Call to order: Chair Richard Fale called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with a quorum of 10 members present. Note—This 11 member Board requires six (6) members for a quorum and to take official action.
Board Members Present: John Elkington, Richard Fale, Moana Kalua’u, Norman Kaluhiokalani, Dotty Kelly-Paddock, Dee Dee Letts, Jimmy Leonardi (arrived at 6:20 p.m.), Creighton Mattoon, Kela Miller, Junior Primacio and Les Steward.
Board Members Absent: None
Vacancies: There are no vacancies at this time.
Guests: Barbara Kahana (Hau’ula Community Association) Marvin Iseke, Captain Ron Johnson (Honolulu Fire Department) Michael Bliss (Brigham Young University Hawaii), Barry Usagawa (Board of Water Supply) John Olszowka, Steve Hoag (Hawaii Reserves Inc.), KC Connors, Kathryn Heath, John White, Didi Heron, Reed Matsuura (Councilmember Donovan Dela Cruz’s Office), Lieutenant John Vines (Honolulu Police Department), Diana Hoppe, Burton Greene, Peggy Nihipali (Kahuku Library), Maureen Malanaphy, Bryan Mick (Mayor’s Representative), Representative Jessica Wooley, Senator Clayton Hee, Ernie Martin, Leland S.M. Ribac and Marie Richardson (Neighborhood Commission Office staff).
City monthly reports:
Honolulu Fire Department (HFD): Captain Ron Johnson reported;
Fire Statistics for May 2010: Included Hauula Station: 6 rubbish fires, 1 vehicle fire, 25 medical emergencies and 2 search and rescues; Kahuku Station: 1 structure fire, 3 wildland fires, 3 rubbish fires, 18 medical emergencies, 1 search and rescue and 1 miscellaneous call; Ka’a’awa Station: 1 structure fire, 15 medical emergencies and 4 search and rescues.
Fire Safety Tip: As summer approaches the island will be at higher risk for fires due to dry vegetation and hot weather. Residents are urged to use caution when utilizing flame-producing devices and were reminded that children under the age of 18 shall not possess fireworks, matches, and or lighter.
Questions, comments and concerns followed:
Unaware Residents: A community member raised concerns with the proposed relocation of the Hauula Fire Station, noting that throughout the community many residents were not aware that the station is moving.
Fireworks Ban: A community member questioned if the Captain is in favor of an all-fireworks ban; Captain Johnson explained that although he enjoys fireworks, professionally he would be in support of the ban.
Mahalo: A resident thanked the Hauula Fire Station for a wonderful job when responding to her earlier emergency in April. The resident expressed appreciation for all of HFD.
Honolulu Police Department (HPD): Reported later in the meeting.
Mayor’s Representative: Reported later in the meeting.
Council Member Donovan Dela Cruz’s Representative: Reed Matsuura reported;
Emergency Sirens: Councilmember Dela Cruz has introduced Resolution 10-59 following the February tsunami scare. Since then the State Civil Defense and City Department of Emergency Management (DEM) has identified the need to upgrade 71 existing sirens and install 53 additional sirens on Oahu.
City Budget: Council has approved the City Budget. The Capital Budget is slightly high this coming fiscal year (FY) due to the City Rail Project and several sewer projects. For a complete description of the City Budget residents may visit www.honolulu.gov.
La’ie Point Concerns: The Councilmember’s office is awaiting responses regarding the closure of La’ie Point due to illegal activities as well as the expansion of Anemoku Street.
Kahuku District Park: The Councilmember’s office continues to work with the Kahuku community including both the Kahuku Community and Kahuku Villages Associations (KCA) and (KVA).
Questions, comments and concerns followed:
Siren Testing: It was questioned and clarified that the City maintains the Civil Defense sirens island wide, however relies strongly on community members to report in-operable or malfunctioned sirens.
Ka’a’awa Beach Park: It was noted that the Ka’a’awa Beach Park sign has not been corrected to utilize the Hawaiian okina abbreviation; Reed to follow-up.
District Park Requests: A Board member explained that she had requested information regarding which district parks island wide have and have not been completed; Matsuura to follow-up.
La’ie Bus Shelters: It was requested that the Board be provided the study and outcome of the requested bus shelters in La’ie. The community continues to use the bus stops heavily and would like to continue to push for the shelters. Hauula community members also mirrored the request.
Board of Water Supply (BWS): Barry Usagawa reported;
Water Main Break: No water main breaks reported in Koolauloa for the month of May. Oahu potable pumpage week ending June 5, 2010 was 147 million gallons per day (mgd). The state is currently experiencing a drought; residents are encouraged to conserve water during the hot summer months.
General Water Announcements/Water Quality: Every year the BWS conducts thousands of tests on the water source and distribution system to ensure federal and safe drinking water standards. Residents should receive an annual water quality report by July 1, 2010.
Summer Conservation: Residents were reminded that Oahu is entering the hot summer months when water consumption typically rises. Simple tips to conserve water include checking for leaks, turning off the tap when brushing your teeth and installing a nozzle on your garden hose.
Questions, comments and concerns: Watershed Management Plan: It was questioned and clarified that the plan will be going before the State Water Commission on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at the State Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) building at 6:30 p.m. Once approved the plan will go before full Council.
Board member Jimmy Leonardi arrived at 6:20 p.m. A quorum of 11 members present.
APPROVAL OF MAY 13, 2010 REGULAR MINUTES: Several corrections were submitted and approved;
Page 6: Community Concerns No. 3: Replace explanation to read; ‘Rural Economic Development: A community member reiterated her explanation from last month regarding modern rural economic development aimed at gifts and talents of the local community to raise incomes. Much of the current large-scale development proposed is a very old fashion and is based on real estate development, exploiting the land and bringing in thousand of more visitors and visiting students. Modern development would strengthen our Agriculture Sector and supplement it with well-paying 21st Century Media, Film and TV jobs for local community. There are many Agricultural Programs, grants and supports which could strengthen farmers in Koolau Loa. These AG programs include: US Department of Agriculture Programs, Hawaii Agricultural Alliance Programs and even free Ag programs from College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR) of the University of Hawaii at Manoa. There are also some young Ag-Entrepreneurs setting-up innovative businesses. How can our community best utilize these resources?’
Elkington moved and Kalua’u seconded to approve the correction. The motion was ADOPTED, 9-1-1, (Aye: Elkington, Fale, Kalua’u, Kaluhiokalani, Kelly-Paddock, Leonardi, Mattoon, Primacio and Steward; No: Miller; Abstain: Letts).
Page 8: Community Reports: Inclusion of the Hau’ula Community Report to read;
1. Hauula Tsunami Emergency Plan- the State Civil Defense Office made a presentation to the Hauula Community Association on 5/4/10 in preparation for the development of an Emergency Preparedness Plan for Hauula. A working group co-chaired by Burt Greene and Dotty Kelly-Paddock is now meeting to locate emergency evacuation sites in Hauula. If you have any suggestions or would like to join the working group, please contact Burt Greene (293-0820) or Dotty Kelly-Paddock (255-6944).
2. HCA Signage/Communication—We will put up our restored town sign with a sign below to alert community members regarding community meetings and activities. We also have a face book page. Still want to have a website, anyone interested in doing this? Please contact Dotty at 255-6944.
3. Kam Hwy Upgrades- As a result of Burt Greene’s perseverance, Hauula is now getting some much-needed stripping, on our piece of Kam Highway. Thanks Burt for your advocacy for Hauula!
4. Hauula Elementary School- HES is creating a Home-School Compact; will focus on Hawaiian Values; have revised the wellness policy- will complete assessment and develop a work plan; completed HSA (grade 6-fourth quarter scores went from 1 8%to 25% in reading proficiency and 9% to 31 % in math. HES can provide signage, can put banners on fence. In the future will have electronic marquee. HES has a current Emergency Preparedness Plan and it is practiced throughout the year. Parents should not come down to the school to pick up children. LDS church is the shelter for the school. Not sure yet about principal position. There is a hiring freeze, maybe we will know more in June. HES can always use community volunteers; just call the school to volunteer. The May Day celebration at HES will be May 13 from 9-10:30 AM. All are invited!
5. Hauula Community Park- We have sent an email to Dept of Design and Construction and Dept of Land and Natural Resources and Parks and Rec. to let them know that we would like for them to transfer the land at 54-260 Hauula Homestead Rd. from DLNR to City and County, Parks and Rec. Dept so that it can be developed as an addition to the Hauula Community Park. The current Hauula Community Park is short 6.5 acres according to the state standards for Community Parks. This 5 acre parcel was identified in the Koolauloa Park Master Plan as the number one site for park expansion. It is currently available since a 30-year lease was recently cancelled. This parcel will be sufficient to develop football and soccer fields for our children in Hauula and the Koolauloa area. We are in hopes that this proposal will go before the Land Use Board in June. We have started an online petition and will also do a hard-copy petition. Jessica Wooley offered to write a letter to support our request to have this parcel of land transferred from DLNR to the City and County Parks and Recs Dept so it can be developed as an addition to Hauula Community Park. Thanks Rep. Jessica Wooley.
6. Ahupua’a Initiative- In our April 27th meeting we had a guest speaker, Debbie Gowensmith for the Hawaii Community Stewardship Network. They help to empower communities in Hawaii to improve their quality of life through caring for theft environmental heritage. They can assist us with assessing the condition of our community from ecological to cultural; developing, managing and evaluating projects/activities to ensure they are having the desired impact; and building equitable partnerships. We hope to stay involved with this network. Our next meeting will be on May25th at the Hauula Community Park Building from 6-7:30 PM. Interested folks are welcome!
7. Hau’ula Civic Center Access- The policy that has been shared with us by the City and County (Bryan Mick and Charles Woodward —Facilities Maintenance) is that in order to rent the multi-use room in the Civic Center for community meetings the charge will be $50 for 2 hours and we would need to provide a copy of a liability policy along with the payment. I think we need to keep working on this issue, any suggestions appreciated!
8. Meeting with Key Project will be set up in May/June to discuss possible areas of collaboration. If you are interested in working with us call Dotty Kelly-Paddock (255-6944).
9. The Resource Guide for Koolauloa has not been updated since 2008. We are recommending that it be revised for 2010.
10. Elections of Officers for the HCA will be held in January 2011.
Steward moved and Mattoon seconded to approve the correction. The motion was ADOPTED, 10-0-1, (Aye: Elkington, Fale, Kalua’u, Kaluhiokalani, Kelly-Paddock, Leonardi, Mattoon, Miller, Primacio and Steward; Abstain: Letts).
Page 5: Kahuku Community Fund Advisory Committee: Clarify and indicate that the Advisory Committee reviews community applications and makes recommendations to the Hawaii Community Fund. Board member Letts and community member Margaret Primacio’s term is about to expire.
Elkington moved and Miller seconded to approve the correction. The motion was ADOPTED, 9-0-1, (Aye: Elkington, Fale, Kalua’u, Kaluhiokalani, Kelly-Paddock, Leonardi, Mattoon, Miller, Primacio and Steward; Abstain: Letts).
Mattoon moved and Miller seconded to adopt the May 13, 2010 regular meeting minutes as corrected. The motion was ADOPTED, 10-0-1, (Aye: Elkington, Fale, Kalua’u, Kaluhiokalani, Kelly-Paddock, Leonardi, Mattoon, Miller, Primacio and Steward; Abstain: Letts).
Mayor’s Representative: Bryan Mick reported;
Imminent Domain: Mick provided information regarding what imminent domain really is, and what the process is which must be followed. A letter was also provided signed by the community member whom agreed to sell her parcel of land for the proposed Hauula Fire Station.
Meeting Minutes: Board members were reminded that the meeting minutes are to reflect what has occurred at Board meetings and are not be verbatim or verbal transcriptions.
Supreme Court Rulings: Awaiting a response from the Department of Budget and Fiscal (BFS) regarding the amount of tax payer monies that were used towards legal fees dealing with the City and Supreme Court Rulings of the Mass Transit’s Environmental Assessment (EA).
Kahuku and Kii Bridge: The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) has already indicated that they do not maintain the ditch areas; currently awaiting a response from the City Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM).
Property Tax Payments: Residents and Board members were provided detailed instructions of how to pay their property taxes via the telephone.
Tour Bus Traffic: Residents’ concerns regarding the tour busses leaving the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) should be directed to the State Department of Transportation (DOT).
Questions, comments and concerns followed:
City Responses: Concern rose with the untimely responses of City departments; it was requested that DPR provide a list of all District Parks that have been fully developed and which ones are currently incomplete.
Malaekahana Ditch: Concerns at a Kahuku Village Association (KVA) meeting highlighted the Malaekahana ditch which requires cleaning and maintenance.
Transit Authority: It was questioned and clarified that the proposed Transit Authority will posses powers of imminent domain; however the provisions of the Authority is currently not set.
Agreement to Sell: It was noted that the letter regarding the Hauula Fires Station indicates the willingness to sell. It was suggested that commercial areas be utilized and not private lands.
Hauula Community Park: Concerns were raised regarding the Hauula Community Park fencing; in its current state parts of the fence is falling apart due to rust. The community would like the fence replaced.
Board business:
Election of Board Officers: Primacio explained that to his understanding the Neighborhood Plan calls for election of officers specifically in July. Chair Fale attended the Conference of Chairs on Saturday, June 5, 2010, where concerns were raised regarding the elections. Letts reported that the Board normally recesses in July and that elections may be pushed back to August if needed.
Letts moved and Mattoon seconded to elect officers in August 2010, keeping the July 2010 regular recess. The motion was ADOPTED UNANIMOSULY, 11-0-0, (Aye: Elkington, Fale, Kalua’u, Kaluhiokalani, Kelly-Paddock, Letts, Leonardi, Mattoon, Miller, Primacio and Steward).
Primacio moved and Leonardi seconded to add the approval of videographer expenditures for fiscal year (FY) 2011 to the Neighborhood Board agenda. The motion was ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY, 11-0-0, (Aye: Elkington, Fale, Kalua’u, Kaluhiokalani, Kelly-Paddock, Letts, Leonardi, Mattoon, Miller, Primacio and Steward).
Approval of Videographer: Chair Fale explained that to continue videotaping the Neighborhood Board regular meetings the Board must first approve publicity expenditures. It was noted that the current videographer costs $250 per meeting. Mayor’s representative Bryan Mick indicated that the City budget was recently passed and the Board’s publicity funds are in tact. The Board’s publicity fund may be increased to accommodate videotaping of ten months.
Mattoon moved and Letts seconded to table the approval of expenditures until a more definite budget and specific amounts are provided. The motion was NOT ADOPTED, 4-7-0, (Aye: Kalua’u, Kaluhiokalani, Letts and Mattoon; No: Elkington Fale, Kelly-Paddock, Leonardi, Miller, Primacio and Steward.)
Elkington moved and Leonardi seconded to approve $250 of the Board’s Publicity Account for taping of the August 2010 regular meeting, where a more complete Board budget will be provided. The motion was ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY, 11-0-0, (Aye: Elkington, Fale, Kalua’u, Kaluhiokalani, Kelly-Paddock, Letts, Leonardi, Mattoon, Miller, Primacio and Steward).
Disaster Preparedness Presentation: Burton Greene provided a PowerPoint highlighting;
HELP Committee: The Hauula Emergency Leadership Preparedness (HELP) Committee with several faith based organizations has come together for a community emergency disaster preparedness planning and implementation plan.
Status of Disaster Plan: There is no plan for the Hauula community; other Koolauloa towns have a plan already in place. Evacuation procedures or escape plans are in place but do not address major disasters.
Catastrophic Disasters: At least 40% or more homes may be destroyed in a category four (4) hurricanes or major tsunami. Hauula may become isolated and cut-off through power, communications and access. Residents were urged to have a 3-7 day emergency food supply just in case.
Civil Defense Help: Residents should not rely on Civil Defense for immediate help and are urged to become more self-sustaining through their own emergency action plans.
Hauula Help Itself: Civil Defense has agreed to train residents and plan development phases. Maps, literature and website information is available to residents. All faith-based organizations are urged to support community evacuation plans.
Disaster Phase Planning: In developing a plan for catastrophic disaster operations, four phases must be compiled; pre-disaster planning, disaster operations once event occurs, post-disaster operations and finally end-disaster operations which includes a resident care cycle.
Next Steps: Community leaders are now to determine which level of appropriate support in development and staffing is needed. Leaders are urged to attend Civil Defense Leadership training on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 in Hauula at 6:00 p.m.
Contact Information: Interested community members or for more information may contact Burton Green at 293-0820, Dotty Kelly-Paddock at 255-6944 or Ken Furukawa at 293-7719. Vice Director of the State Civil Defense is Ed Teixeira at 733-4300.
Questions, comments and concerns followed:
Outside Communities: It was questioned and clarified that all communities are welcome to participate in the Civil Defense Training Class. The HELP Committee is aimed at creating a preparedness plan for Hauula.
Home-Based Preparation: A Board member elaborated on the fact that many residents have begun to prep in the event of an emergency noting that a 72-Hour kit and several days of food have been purchased.
American Red Cross: A community member suggested the HELP organization contact and work closely with the American Red Cross.
Drum Road Escape Route: A Board member noted that he has been working with the military community in possibly accessing the military Drum Road which leads from Kahuku to Wahiawa, to be utilized in an emergency evacuation event.
Honolulu Police Department (HPD): Lieutenant John Vines reported;
Crime Statistics for May 2010: 1 aggravated assault, 4 simple assaults, 4 auto-theft recovery, 8 burglaries, 2 drug/narcotics, 1 family offenses, 3 graffiti, 23 motor vehicle collisions, 3 motor vehicle thefts, 13 property damages, 1 rape, 24 thefts, 5 threatening and 8 unauthorized entrance to a motor vehicle (UEMV).
Police Station Construction: The Koolauloa Police Station is currently under construction and will remain under construction for several more months.
Questions, comments and concerns followed:
Mini-Vehicles: It was questioned and clarified that the mini three-wheeled vehicles on the roadways are licensed and registered vehicles which permits them on any roadway.
Unmarked Lanes/Signage: Concerns were raised regarding the unmarked lanes and lack of signage on Kahekili Highway as you approach Ahuimanu Elementary School.
Kahana Exit: Concerns were raised with vehicles trying to exit Kahana. Motorists’ visual line of sight seems to be obstructed and creates a hazard for oncoming vehicles.
Statistic Requests: It was requested that the criminal statistics include number of arrests made.
RESIDENTS’/COMMUNITY CONCERNS: Several concerns were voiced at this time;
West Windworks: Keith Avery of West Windworks apologized for his absence last month, and noted that he would be more than happy to come back in August, following the Board recess, to provide more information of the wind farm project in Kahuku.
5-Acre Park in Hauula: A community member announced that he did testify at the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) meeting regarding the park in Hauula, and was happy to announce that the 5-acre parcel has been given to the Hauula Community as requested.
Puanlu’u Community Association (PCA): An officer of the PCA Public Safety Committee provided statistics and concerns regarding public sex offenders and number of known offender residences. In 2010 77 convicted offenders were listed, seven (7) were unconfirmed. The statistics did not include murders, rape, or child molesters. Concerns were also raised regarding unknown statistics on military bases.
Modern Rural Economic Development: A community member reiterated her explanation from last month regarding modern rural economic development aimed at gifts and talents of the local community to raise incomes. Much of the current large-scale development proposed is based on real estate development, exploiting the land and bringing in thousand of more visitors and visiting students. Modern development would strengthen our Agriculture Sector and supplement it with well-paying 21st Century Media, Film and TV jobs for local community.
Star-Bulletin Article: Concerns were raised regarding a news article noting that the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) and Brigham Young University of Hawaii (BYUH) will close if the Envision La’ie Project does not go through.
Request for La’ie Project Presentation: A Board member reiterated her request regarding possible agenda items of project in La’ie not related to the Envision La’ie Project; Chair Fale noted he did honor this past request. The Board member would like to re-request this item be placed on the August agenda.
REPORTS:
Treasurer’s Report: Kalua’u read the May 2010 Treasurer’s Report, highlighting a current expense of $542.34 due to printing and postage and videotaping, and a closing total balance of $1,254.42. The report was filed.
Elected Officials:
Congresswoman Mazie Hirono: No report or representative present.
Governor’s Representative: No report or representative present.
State Legislators:
Senator Clayton Hee: Senator Hee provided a brief update on the State Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Budget, highlighting $2.5 million for the State Civil Defense, $9 million awarded to schools and $2.5 million in the State Budget that will be matched by Senator Inouye for drainage projects.
Questions, comments and concerns followed:
School Specifics: It was questioned and clarified that the $9 million slated for the schools is spread between the two years of the biennium; Hauula Elementary School still has funds from the last biennium.
Change in Voting Location: It was questioned why residents are moving voting elections; Senator Hee explained that this should be answered by the Office of elections of Campaign Spending Committee.
Hauula Play Courts: Board members thanked Senator Hee for his continued support regarding the Hauula Play Courts; fortunately the lands were just acquired.
Olelo Opportunities: A community member requested support from the Senator to bring more Olelo Media opportunities to Kahuku High School.
Representative Jessica Wooley: Representative Wooley reported;
Mahalo Community: The representative thanked and congratulated the Hauula community for their victory in acquiring the 5-acre parcel for the community park. The working group at Ka’a’awa Elementary School was also thanked for their hard work.
Department of Transportation (DOT): The representative has met with DOT and is happy to report that the Hauula roadway repairs are moving forward and should e completed within a couple of months.
Meth Issues: The representative held a community meeting aimed at meth awareness and education; several advertisements are slated to be released soon; so residents were urged to keep their eyes open.
Questions, comments and concerns followed:
Abstinence Education: It was questioned and clarified that the legislature had proposed a move on saving the educational program in all schools; however the representative will have to follow-up.
Disaster Preparedness: Chair Fale questioned if the loss of funds within the Hurricane Relief Fund will adversely affect the community should a natural disaster hit; Representative Wooley educated the community that the Hurricane Relief Fund would not amount to enough money in the case of an emergency and the Legislature felt it a good decision to use those funds to curve furlough Fridays.
Committee Work: It was questioned and clarified that the representative currently sits on the Economic Revitalization, Business and Military Affairs Committee.
Mahalo: Several community and Hauula Board members thanked the representative for her continued support in the Hauula community and her letter of support for the 5-acre lot.
Representative Michael Magaoay: No report or representative available.
Board member John Elkington retired from the meeting at 8:00 p.m. A quorum of 10 members present.
Committee Chair Reports: In the interest of time all committee reports were deferred excluding the Health & Welfare and Education Committee reports.
Health & Welfare: Kelly-Paddock announced that Key Project will be hosting a free showing of ‘FOOD INC.’ and free dinner buffet on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m. For more information call 239-6777.
Education: Leonardi reported that in a published news article by the Star-Advertiser, several smaller schools have been threatened with the risk of possible closures including Ka’a’awa and Hau’ula Elementary Schools. It was requested that the Board write a follow-up letter to the Board and Department of Education (BOE and DOE), opposing such closures within the Koolauloa District.
Department of Education (DOE): No report or representative available.
Ka’a’awa Elementary School: Letts reported that residents have testified regarding the closure of the elementary school with unanimous support to keep the school open. The final task force meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2010, where the final report will be completed. The report will go before the Superintendent and then the Board of Education (BOE). The working committee members and neighboring schools were thanked for their support.
Letts moved and Leonardi seconded to send a letter in support of keeping Ka’a’awa Elementary School open to District Superintendent Lea Albert, Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi and the Board of Education. The motion was ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY, 11-0-0, (Aye: Elkington, Fale, Kalua’u, Kaluhiokalani, Kelly-Paddock, Letts, Leonardi, Mattoon, Miller, Primacio and Steward).
Kahuku Community/School Library: Peggy Nihipali provided the Library’s calendar of events highlighting the summer reading program finale, Ikebana flower arranging, worm farming and the current book mobile route. Residents were strongly encouraged to utilize the library and the book mobile, noting that if not used programs may be taken away from the community.
U.S. Marine Corps/U.S. Army: No report or representatives available.
Correspondence: No correspondence at this time.
Community Reports: Chair Fale deferred community reports; Kelly-Paddock requested that the Hau’ula Community report be inserted to the minutes.
Hau’ula Emergency Leadership Preparedness (HELP) Update: The HELP Team hosted a meeting on June 3, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at Hauula Elementary School to get faith-based leaders involved in the planning for Hauula. Burt Greene made a presentation. Ed Teixeira, the head of state Civil Defense was also on-hand to answer questions. We had a great turnout from the LDS churches, Seventh Day Adventist Church and the Church Without Walls. We encourage all Hauula churches to join in this effort, as well as, other key leaders in the community. All are invited to an important training hosted and presented by State Civil Defense on June 29th from 6-8 PM at Hauula Elementary Cafeteria. Call Burt Green 293-0820 or Dotty Kelly-Paddock 255-6944.
HCA Website Development: We have a Hau’ula resident who has volunteered to help our Hau’ula Community Association build a website. So stay tuned! Mahalo to Kalama Akamine!
New Hau’ula Town Sign & Sign-below-sign: We will be adding an announcement sign below our town sign. Ken Furukama will be coordinating the announcement signs. Mahalo Ken!!
Kam Hwy Bus Stop Shelters: Burt Greene has requested some more bus shelters for Hauula. Mahalo Burt!
Hau’ula Elementary School: The DOE has posted the position for a new principal at Hauula Elementary. The interviews will be around the mid to end of July. The interview committee will consist of seven people including: two principals, a community person, a teacher, a classified staff person, a School Community Council person and a Complex Superintendent. The kids at Hauula Elementary have put together a video on “Why we want Mr. Izumi to stay”. They came to the HCA meeting and showed it. Mahalo to Mrs. Rebecca Walker and son Kahia Walker for taking the time to present the video!
Hau’ula Community Park Expansion: On Thursday June 10 several Hauula community members will attend a meeting of the Board of Land and Natural Resources at 8:45 AM, 1151 Punchbowl St. in Honolulu, (Room 132 of the Kalanimoku Building). You can also email or fax testimony to the Board prior to the meeting. For a paper petition call Dotty at 255-6944 or go online right away to support a new park in Hauula that will offer the land needed for a football and soccer fields. This Park, if approved is on the corner of Hauula homestead Rd. and Hanaimoa St. in Hauula.
Hauula Ahupua’a Initiative: The next meeting is scheduled for June 22 at 6-8 PM at the Hauula Community Park Building. We will be planning for an oral history project. We need to collect oral histories from our Kupuna about Hauula and stories about the old days. We hope to video these stories to help guide our development of the Hau’ula Ahupua’a. Please join us or call Dotty at 255-6944.
Meeting with Key Project: Set with the Executive Director, John Reppun for June 23, 10 AM at the Key Project. We will be planning some collaborative projects that will help bring important, much needed resources/support to Hauula. Please call Dolly if you would like a ride or want to attend.
Non-profit Status: Barbara Kahana gave a short presentation and recommendations re non-profit organization. HCA will work on obtaining this status in the near future.
Hau’ula Loop “No Parking - High Crime Zone”: We will put temporary signage there to warn hikers not to park there because it is a high crime area.
Meth Workshop & Neighborhood Security Watch Workshops: Sponsored by State Rep. Jessica Wooley on May 27 at the Hauula Civic Center. If you are interested in starting a Neighborhood Security Watch or just being a part of one call Dotty at 255-6944. We hope to continue our efforts with the support of Jessica Wooley to acquire more treatment facilities in the Koolauloa area in the next year or two. I you want to assist with this or provide input please call Dotty 255-6944. Mahalo to Jessica Wooley for all the support!
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Several announcements were made at this time;
Next Meeting: Residents were reminded that the Board will be recessing in July. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 12, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at the Hauula Community Center.
Hauula Emergency Leadership Preparedness (HELP): Residents interested in the HELP program may contact Kelly-Paddock after the meeting. Residents are invited to participate in a training session on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at the Hauula Elementary Cafeteria at 6:00 p.m.
Hauula Ahupua’a Initiative: The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 22, 2010at the Hauula Community Park building from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
La’ie Sunset on the Beach: Residents were reminded that La’ie Day and the La’ie Sunset on the Beach will be held on July 2 and 3, 2010 at Kokololio Beach Park.
Olelo Media Training Courses: A community member provided flyers of media training courses beginning on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 provided by Olelo Media at Kahuku High School.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
Submitted By:
Leland S.M. Ribac
Neighborhood Assistant
Reviewed By:
Richard Lee Fale
Chair