REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
VILLAGES OF KAPOLEI ASSOCIATION
Wednesday, June 23, 1999
VOK Recreation Center
PRESENT: President John Riggins, Vice President Greg Peterson Secretary Stephen Enomoto, Treasurer Carol Smith, and Directors Carolyn Ancheta, Jennifer Curtis, Steven Loring, and Kevin Lum.
A list of any and all homeowners in attendance will also become a part of the meeting file.
EXCUSED: Director Tom Otake
CALL TO ORDER
There being a quorum present, President Riggins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Director Peterson motioned, seconded by Director Curtis, to approve the minutes of the Board of Directors meeting held on May 26, 1999. Motion carried unanimously. Director Curtis motioned, seconded by Director Enomoto, to put the approval of the minutes of the October 28, 1998, Adjourned Annual Meeting on the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Director Curtis motioned, seconded by Director Smith, to approve as to form, the minutes of the October 28, 1998 Adjourned Annual Meeting. Motion carried unanimously.III REPORTS
A. Homeowners Comments --
Director Loring brought up the subject of sidewalk strip maintenance on behalf of a homeowner.General Manager's Report -
Mr. Warren Wegesend provided a verbal, as well as a written report which will become a part of the meeting file. He reported on the following items:Aeloa Passive Park --
The developers have now proposed a quit claim deed for the turn-over of the park. We are waiting to see the wording of the proposed deed.Bisecting Park --
Our attorney provided a written status report on the bisecting park and grants of easement. After much discussion on each point of issue, the following motions were made:Director Loring motioned, seconded by Director Lum, to accept the recommendation of the attorney and waive the requirement of having HCDCH conduct a survey of the Bisecting Park, before acceptance of the Park. Motion carried unanimously.
Director Curtis motioned, seconded by Director Peterson, to let HCDCH grant the 4 easements as discussed in items number 1 and to grant such easements as are necessary to dedicate the adjacent roadway to the City and County of Honolulu, as discussed in item number 2 of the attorney's status report. Motion carried unanimously.
Director Curtis motioned, seconded by Director Smith, to accept the Bisecting Park without a commitment by HCDCH, so long as the perimeter walls will be constructed at no cost to the Association. Motion carried unanimously. Director Curtis motioned, seconded by Director Loring, to accept the provision that the exhibit to the deed indicate that the conveyance is subject to terms and conditions contained in previous deeds which are part of the chain of title. Motion carried unanimously.HCDCH Workshop --
As a result of the all day workshop, the HCDCH Board of Directors have instructed their staff to come up with a financial plan on how they will complete the Villages of Kapolei. One of the considerations of the Board is to eliminate the 60/40 rule, because in this depressed market, market home are selling close to affordable prices. Developers would then be more willing to come in to play the open market. On the matter of common area maintenance, HCDCH indicated that they just hired new contractors, although things still look the same. If was the consensus of the Board, that if things do not change by our next board meeting, the Board should take some action.Automated Trash Pickup --
Residents in Village IV and V have just received their trash cans for automated pick-up. It was the associations understanding that these two villages would not be put on the automated system because the trucks would have a hard time maneuvering in those villages. Staff called the Refuse Department about this, and they will come out and take a look.Nehoa Lots --
These lots do not have zero lot lines as some people believe. Each lot actually have garden easements into adjoining lots.Election of Directors --
All notices were mailed out last week on Friday, June 18, 1999. A Meet the Candidates Night will be held on June 29, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. The deadline to turn in the ballots and proxies is July 12, 1999. Sealed ballots are put into the ballot box. HSTA has volunteered to count the ballots. The results will be put back into the ballots box, and the election results will be opened and announced at the annual meeting.Treasurer's Report --
Treasurer Smith reported on the May 1999 Financials. Director Enomoto motioned, seconded by Director Lum to accept the Treasurer's Report. Motion carried unanimously.1. Check Signing Policy --
Mr. Wegesend reported that the current policy is to have two live signatures on checks. Since we will now be doing the payroll in-house, and since the board is made up of volunteers, and past experience has shown it is sometimes difficult to get the second signature on the checks, it is proposed that a check writing machine be purchased to provide the signatures. There will be checks and balances in place to insure against fraud. Director Curtis motioned, seconded by Director Peterson, to purchase the check writing machine as proposed, for the payroll checks. Motion carried on a vote of 5 to 2. Directors Curtis and Riggins voted no. Director Lum abstained.Community Policing Committee --
Not in attendance. Mr. Wegesend reported that Kent Apana was asked to report at this meeting.Communications Committee --
Director Smith gave a written as well as an oral report.Director Smith motioned, seconded by Director Enomoto, to adopt the following policies as recommended by the committee. Motion carried unanimously.
Each Representative of our district be given the opportunity to submit an article for all newsletters.
The articles shall be uncensored.
All articles will be printed under a common header "Political Corner."
Each article to be limited to a column of 3 3/4" X 8", which translates to approximately 400 words at 11 pt (common pt. Used in our newsletter).
Any additional space required will be considered paid advertisement and they will be billed the appropriate fee.
The articles will be edited for foul language.
A disclaimer will be added.
Director Smith motioned, seconded by Director Curtis, to print a synopsis of Board activities in the newspaper. Motion carried unanimously. The committee also recommended that next year, the newspaper be rescheduled so it is mailed out on the last day of the month. Also, the committee recommended that Kim Mercado be sent to a journalism course. The next scheduled meeting of the committee is July 8, 1999, 8:45 p.m. Director Ancheta had to leave due to illness and was excused.Traffic Committee --
Director Lum provided a written report which will become a part of the meeting file.The committee is also looking for more interested homeowners to serve on this committee. An invitation will be published in the next newspaper. Their next scheduled meeting is July 23, 1999.
Mr. Wegesend reported that although HCDCH is committed to getting police officers at the Parkway intersections there are still concerns about traffic safety and liability due to the continuing construction work on the Parkway. There is also concern that they may not be able to meet the deadline and open the Parkway in time for the Middle School opening.
It was the consensus of the Board that a letter be sent to HCDCH telling them of the need for the opening of the Parkway. Paula Loring will also advise the Neighborhood Board of our concerns.Legislative Committee --
Director Peterson reported that a Town Meeting was scheduled for June 24, 1999, featuring Senator Brian Kanno and Representative Mark Moses.1. Super Grand Prix -- This is scheduled to be held at Barber's Point Naval Air Station in November of this year. The promoters are planning to make a presentation to the Neighborhood Board at their July 21, 1999 meeting. In the past, the Neighborhood Board has not been very receptive to them.
It was the consensus of the Board that Director Peterson send a letter to the promoters commending them on their efforts and asking them to keep us informed of this event. Each board member will sign this letter and a copy of the letter will also be sent to the Neighborhood Board.
Nominating Committee --
Director Riggins reported that there are 7 candidates running for the four available seats. The Annual Meeting is scheduled for July 14, 1999, after which the Board will hold an Organizational meeting to elect officers.Director Lum motioned, seconded by Director Peterson, to hold the next regular board meeting on August 4, 1999. Motion carried unanimously.
Kapolei Spring Festival Wrap-Up --
Director Ancheta had to leave early due to illness and therefore not available to give a report. This will be deferred until the next regular board meeting.Recreation Committee -- Director Enomoto reported on the proposed Music Night. He has been trying to get groups to play for free or at reduced rates. We have a problem in that we do not have a sound system, but he may be able to find someone to loan us a sound system for those nights. There are some groups that would not mind playing for free or reduced rates if they are allowed to sell their CD's.
Director Enomoto motioned, seconded by Director Curtis, to change the association policy to allow musical groups to sell musical paraphernalia in exchange for playing for free, subject to approval of our attorney. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Director Lum motioned, seconded by Director Smith, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.Respectfully submitted,
Claire Loo-Hoy
Administrative Assistant
Approved:
Date: 08/04/99