REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
VILLAGES OF KAPOLEI ASSOCIATION
Wednesday, March 28, 2001
VOK Recreation Center
PRESENT: President Carol Smith, Vice President Gregory Peterson, Secretary Kevin Lum, Treasurer Steve Loring, Directors Carolyn Ancheta, Marlene Lemke and John Riggins.
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.
I CALL TO ORDER
There being a quorum present, President Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II PRESIDENT'S STATEMENT - President Smith reminded those in attendance about meeting protocol. She also read response letters about the Kapolei High School funding.
III APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Director Peterson motioned, and it was seconded, to approve the minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting of February 28, 2001. Motion carried on a vote of 6 to 1. Director Ancheta voted no.
IV NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Resignation of Stephen Enomoto
Director Peterson motioned, and it was seconded, to accept the resignation of director
Stephen Enomoto. Motion carried unanimously.
Appointment of New Board Members
Director Peterson motioned, and it was seconded, that the vacancy left by Mr. Enomoto also be filled tonight; and that a separate vote be taken, by secret ballot, for each vacancy; each seat to go to the candidate with the vote of a simple majority; and each vacancy be filled until the next annual meeting. Motion carried o a vote of 5 to 1. Director Ancheta voted no. Director Loring abstained.
Candidates
Five candidates (Gary Callahan, Jeanette Kaipo, Valarie Nobriga, Brian Osgood, and Jeffrey Woodland) have already submitted their resumes. There were no other nominations from the floor. Director Lum motioned, and it was seconded, that each candidate be given up to 5 minutes to address the board. Motion carried unanimously.Vote
After each candidate addressed the Board and answered questions, a vote was taken for each vacancy with the following results.
Vacancy 1 Vacancy 2
Gary Callahan 2 3
Jeanette Kaipo 2 2
Valarie Nobriga 0 1
Brian Osgood 3
Jeffrey Woodland 0 1
Mr. Gary Callahan and Mr. Brian Osgood were declared the winners and asked to assume their seats at this meeting.REPORTS
Homeowner and Legislative Comments - Representative Mark Moses and the following owners addressed the board with their concerns and comments:
James Santos - Lot 1-501 - Covenants enforcement and common area maintenance.
General Manager's Report -
Warren Wegesend answered questions about his written report, which will become a part of the meeting file. Following are items on which he reported and on which there was discussion:Zoning
Grace Pacific asphalt plant
Child care during Teachers' Strike
Dump Truck
Owner building front yard wall
Skate Board Park
Non-Potable Water/R-1 Recycled Water
Treasurer's Report - Treasurer Loring presented the February 2001 Financial
Reports. Director Lum motioned, and it was seconded, to approve the financials as
circulated. Motion carried unanimously.
Treasurer Loring reported on the research of options for investing the transferred year 2000 excess money.
Director Loring motioned, and it was seconded, that we keep the current fund structure with the Schwab Value Advantage account. Motion carried on a vote of 8 to 0. Director Ancheta abstained.Other Committee Reports
Civic Action Committee -
No reportTraffic & Safety Committee - JoAnn gave an oral report. Copies of the minutes of the February 22, 2001 Traffic and Safety Forum were also provided and will become a part of the meeting file.
Director Loring motioned, and it was seconded, that the Board advocate the installation of traffic lights at the intersection of Kama'aha Loop and Kama'aha Avenue. Motion carried unanimously. (Note: Director Riggins voted yes with reservations as he felt that although traffic lights will help, it is not the only solution; and he hopes people do not get a false sense of security because of the traffic light being installed.)
HCDCH - A letter from HCDCH dated March 21, 2001 addressed issues and concerns presented at the last Board meeting.. The Board requested additional information on the following items:
Acreage taken from the second elementary school
Other items that were deleted from the original Master Plan
Sprinkler leaks
Old temporary park on Kealanani Avenue.
Trees and more greenery near the entrances to the Village.
VI UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Design Review Committee Rules - Director Lum motioned, and it was seconded, that the General Manager contact the Design Review Committee to set up a meeting, prior to April 25, 2001, to review the proposed changes to the Design Rules and Landscape Guidelines. Motion carried on a vote of 8 to 1. Director Loring voted no.
VII NEW BUSINESS
Maintenance of Malanai Entrance - This item was addressed in the letter from HCDCH dated March 21, 2001, under Section 5.D.3.
Resolution for Stephen Enomoto - A proposed resolution of appreciation for
past member, Stephen Enomoto, was provided and will become a part of the meeting file.
Director Riggins motioned, and it was seconded, to approve the resolution to
Stephen Enomoto. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, President Smith adjourned the meeting at 9:36 p.m.
Submitted by,
Claire Loo-Hoy
Office Manager
Approved: April 25, 2001