REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
VILLAGES OF KAPOLEI ASSOCIATION
Wednesday, August 23, 2000
VOK Recreation Center

PRESENT: President Carol Smith, Vice President Gregory Peterson, Treasurer Steven Loring, Directors Carolyn Ancheta, Marlene Lemke, and John Riggins. Secretary Kevin Lum and Director Jennifer Curtis arrived at 7:03 p.m.

EXCUSED: Director Stephen Enomoto

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, A/R Clerk Trinh Bayron, Covenants Specialist Kimberly Kaoihana, Design Review Committee Architect Peter Maerten, and Teri Kita, Joe LaCalamito, and William Petti, also of the Design Review Committee.

I.     CALL TO ORDER
There being a quorum present, President Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.Director Kevin Lum and Director Jennifer Curtis arrived at 7:03 p.m.

II.     APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
It was motioned and seconded, to approve the minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting of July 26, 2000 as circulated. Motion carried unanimously.

SUSPENSION OF AGENDA

Director Smith motioned, and it was seconded, to suspend the agenda to discuss the Landscaping Approvals at this time. Motion carried.

LANDSCAPING APPROVALS

The following members addressed and answered questions from the board regarding Design Review Committee policies on color schemes and design changes.

William Petti --Design Review Committee

Teri Kita --Design Review Committee

Director Kevin Lum motioned and it was seconded, that discussions with the Design Review Committee be suspended. Motion carried on a vote of 5 to 2.

Director Lum motioned and it was seconded, that the Board call a special meeting with the Design Review Committee to discuss concerns of the Board with certain design approvals, and also discuss the proposed changes to the Design Rules and Guidelines. Motion carried on a vote of 7 to 1. Director Ancheta voted no.

Director Riggins motioned and it was seconded, to also move the Traffic Committee Report up on the agenda to allow it's members to address the board. Motion carried.

TRAFFIC COMMITTEE
Resident JoAnn Abrazado, addressed the board regarding traffic lights and traffic safety.

Director Loring motioned, and it was seconded, that the traffic safety issues be suspended and referred to the next Traffic Committee meeting which is scheduled to be held on September 14, 2000. Motion carried unanimously.

AGENDA RESUMED

III REPORTS

General Manager's Report--Mr. 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:

  1. Tour of Villages
  2. Turnover of Common Areas-Aeloa, Malanai, Bi-Secting Park & Iwalani
  3. Recruiting of Maintenance Staff
  4. Budget
  5. Kekuilani Common Lots
  6. DHHL--Village 6
  7. Recreation Programs Attendance--Gen. Mgr. Wegesend to check on the number of attendance for water polo.
  8. Covenants Monthly Report
  9. Non-Potable Water System

Treasurer's Report--The July 2000 Financial Reports were presented. Director Lum motioned and it was seconded, to accept the treasurer's report as circulated. Motion carried unanimously.

Civic Action--Gregory Peterson reported on the Kapolei Library and Mayoral Forum

Member Relations--Carol Smith provided a written report with recommendations on church ads/articles policy which will become a part of the meeting file.

Director Riggins motioned and it was seconded, to accept the recommended policy on church ads/articles in the newsletter, as amended. Motion carried unanimously.

Director Curtis motioned and it was seconded, that front page articles should be non-editorial. Motion carried unanimously.

IV.      UNFINISHED BUSINESS

President's Duties and Responsibilities-Director Peterson provided a copy of Robert's Rules of Order regarding the President's duties and responsibilities, which will become a part of the meeting file. There was discussion about keeping to the agenda.

It was the general consensus of the Board that the President advise homeowners who want to address the board that they have up to 5 minutes to express their concerns.

V.     NEW BUSINESS

Resolution for Tom Otake-A copy of a proposed resolution for appreciation of services rendered for ex-board member Tom Otake was presented and will become a part of the meeting file.

Director Lemke motioned, and it was seconded, to adopt the Resolution for Tom Otake as stated. Motion carried unanimously.

HCDCH Maintenance-Director Ancheta requested a status report from Director Lemke on various outstanding issues with HCDCH.

General Manager Wegesend will write to HCDCH requesting the current status on the maintenance of the road ways and common areas, entrance sign for the villages, beautifying villages by planting trees, beautification of empty lot next to the rec center, and upkeep of lots not yet developed.

HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union--For information only.

Hall Rental Security--Warren Wegesend presented a proposal to allow the use of volunteer sheriffs as off-duty officers for parties in the hall.

Director Lum motioned, and it was seconded, to accept the recommendation of the General Manager to revise the Recreation Center Policies and Procedures to include the use of volunteer sheriffs for off-duty officers at parties in the hall. Motion carried on a vote of 7 to 1.


VI.     ADJOURNMENT

Director Loring motioned, and it was seconded, that the meeting adjourn to Executive Session. Motion carried unanimously.

Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

Submitted by,

Trinh Bayron
A/R Clerk

Approved: 9/27/00