REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING VILLAGES OF KAPOLEI ASSOCIATION
Wednesday, January 26, 2000
VOK Recreation Center
PRESENT: President Carol Smith, Vice President Stephen Enomoto, Secretary Kevin Lum, Treasurer Steven Loring, Directors Carolyn Ancheta, Greg Peterson, and John Riggins. Directors Tom Otake arrived at 7:05 p.m. Director Jennifer Curtis arrived at 7:12 p.m.
The Attendance Sign-In Sheet for homeowners and guests in attendance will also become a part of the meeting file.
GUESTS: General Manager Warren Wegesend and
Office Manager Claire Loo-Hoy.
CALL TO ORDER
There being a quorum present, President Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
HOMEOWNERS COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF LEGISLATURES Senator Brian Kanno and Representative Mark Moses were not able to attend the meeting, but they did provide written reports which will become a part of the meeting file.
REPORTS:
A. General Manager's Report -
Mr. Warren Wegesend provided a written report which will become a part of the meeting file, and answered questions about his report. Following are items reported on:Aeloa Passive Park
Issues of form of deed for Bisecting Park
Zoning of the Villages of Kapolei
DHHL -- Collection of assessments
VIP Registration
Cracked tiles on roof of Lifeguard office
Painting of wrought iron gates and fences around Rec Center
Pool Steps
Repair of pool ladder
Director Otake arrived at 7:05 p.m.
Treasurer's Report --
Treasurer Loring presented the December 1999 Financials. Director Enomoto motioned, and it was seconded, to accept the financials as stated. Motion carried unanimously.Director Curtis arrived at 7:12 p.m.
President was informed that there was a homeowner who wanted to address the Board. There were no objections to return the item III. HOMEOWNERS COMMENTS: Mr. Thomas Kelly of lot 2-299 addressed the Board regarding outstanding warranty issues and his concern about the developer leaving the islands in a few months. Director Otake will look into the matter.Other Committee/Director Reports
Community Policing Committee --
Director Lum advised he did not have anything to report.Traffic Committee--
Director Lum reported that the State will be contracting services to have a traffic warrant study for both intersection of Kamaaha Loop.Kapolei Spring Festiva:
l -- Director Enomoto reported that the Festival will be held on April 15, 2000, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, to coincide with the Food Bank drive. They are starting the receive is donations, but they are still looking for volunteers to help in the planning and coordination of this community event.Legislative Action -- Director Greg Peterson provided a copy of the letter sent to Governor Cayetano about the Kapolei Library, which will become a part of the meeting file.
Design Review Committee -- Joe LaCalamito expressed his concern about the Design Rules and Guidelines given to our attorney for review approximately two years ago with no progress.
Director Riggins took the opportunity to express his concern that the Design Review Committee approved changing the color schemes in the villages.
General Manager Warren Wegesend was instructed to write to our attorney giving a specific date for completion of the review. Assessment of our attorney services will be put on the next Executive Session agenda.Appointment of Bill Petti and Joe LaCalamito --
Director Loring motioned, and it was seconded, to approve the appointment of William Petti for a two-year term, and Joseph LaCalamito to a one-year term on the Design Review Committee. Motion carried on a vote of 8 to 0. Director Otake abstained.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
CAI Workshop --
Director Smith reported on the seminar which she attended. She provided handouts which will become a part of the meeting file.Conducting meetings according Robert's Rules of Order for Small Boards.
Director Smith motioned, and it was seconded, to adopt the section on Small Boards, in Roberts Rules of Order. Motion failed on a vote of 3 to 4. Directors Ancheta, Loring, Lum and Riggins voted no. Directors Otake and Smith abstained.Policy on No-Shows:
Director Loring motioned, and it was seconded, that if a board member is scheduled to attend a seminar paid for by the Association, the board member should contact the President or General Manager if he/she is not able to attend. If a valid excuse is not given, or if the board member does not show up without calling first, the board member will reimburse the Association for the fee paid. Motion carried on a vote of 7 to 0. Directors Ancheta and Otake abstained.Employees' 401(k) Plan Administration :
Director Lum motioned, and it was seconded, that the necessary changes be effected to change the administration of the Association's 401(k) Plan from Pacific Century Trust to PGR Advisors Hawaii. Motion carried on a vote of 8 to 0. Director Otake abstained. Director Lum motioned, and it was seconded, to appoint the President of the Board of Directors as the Plan Administrator for the Association's 401(k) Plan. Motion carried on a vote of 5 to 2. Directors Enomoto and Peterson voted no. Directors Curtis and Otake abstained.NEW BUSINESS
Publishing Minutes of the Board Meeting in the Association Newspaper:
Director Ancheta motioned, and it was seconded, to print the approved minutes of Board meetings in the association's newspaper. Motion carried on a vote of 6 to 1. Director Curtis voted no. Directors Enomoto and Peterson abstained. It was recommended that the Communications Committee investigate changing the mailing date of the newspaper.Tax Seminar:
Director Riggins motioned, and it was seconded, that the Association host a tax seminar, free of charge to residents. Motion carried on a vote of 8 to 0. Director Otake abstained.Wrought Iron Painting Contract -- Written bids were provided and will become a part of the meeting file. Mr. Wegesend reported that he review the bids and recommends E. Oshiro Painting, Inc.
Director Loring motioned, and it was seconded, that the Association hire E. Oshiro Painting, Inc., for re-painting the wrought iron gates and fences, with a minimum one year warranty. Motion carried on a vote of 8 to 0. Director Otake abstained.
Kapolei High School Construction:
The Department of Education is considering taking away from the private developer the construction of Phase II of the school. This item will be on the agenda of the Neighborhood Board meeting on February 16, 2000, 7:30 p.m., in the Campbell Building, Laulima Room.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, President Smith adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
Submitted by,
Claire Loo-Hoy
Office Manager
Approved Date: 2/23/00