REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
VILLAGES OF KAPOLEI ASSOCIATION
Wednesday, September 27, 2000
VOK Recreation Center

PRESENT: President Carol Smith, Vice President Gregory Peterson, Treasurer Steve Loring, Directors Carolyn Ancheta, Jennifer Curtis, Stephen Enomoto, Marlene Lemke, and John Riggins. Secretary Kevin Lum arrived at 7:25 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, Recreation Director Christopher Lewis, Office Manager Claire Loo-Hoy, Kay Tokonaga and Peter Hirai of the Kiwanis Club, and Roy Sakata of the Department of Transportation, Airports Division.

I CALL TO ORDER

There being a quorum present, President Smith called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

II APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

Director Peterson motioned, and it was seconded, to approve the minutes of the Board of Directors Meeting of August 23, 2000 as circulated. Motion carried unanimously.

III REPORTS

Guest Report :Ms. Kay Tokonaga and Mr. Peter Hirai of the Kiwanis's Club addressed the board. They will be holding a meeting at the Kapolei High School on October 18, 2000 to see if there is an interest by the community to establish a Kiwanis Club in Kapolei.

Mr. Roy Sakata of the Department of Transportation, Airports Division, addressed the Board about General Aviation flights over the villages, and their proposed solutions to the problem.

Director Kevin Lum arrived at 7:25 p.m.

Homeowner Comments - Mr. Luis Arboleda, Lot 5-283, expressed his concerns about street parking in Iwalani.

Director Riggins motioned, and it was seconded, that a letter be written to HCDCH, with photos enclosed, about our concerns about street parking and safety problems within the Villages, and asking them for a solution. Motion carried on a vote of 8 to 0. Director Lemke abstained.

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:

  1. Vandalism in Aeloa Park
  2. Common Areas - Malanai and Iwalani
  3. Zoning in Villages
  4. Motion Sensors at Pool Area
  5. VIP
  6. Rule of No Skateboarding on Recreation Center Property

Treasurer's Report - The August 2000 Financial Reports were presented. Director Lum motioned, and it was seconded, to approve the financials as circulated. Motion carried unanimously.

Civic Action Committee - Gregory Peterson reported on the plans for the legislative forum

Member Relations Committee - Carol Smith provided a written report with recommendations on editorial comments versus reporting articles, and allowing our sub-associations use of our newspaper.

Director Smith motioned, and it was seconded, that:

1) The front page shall contain fact based, informational articles (non-editorial) only, and

2) Articles pertaining to the Villages of Kapolei shall have front-page priority. Motion carried unanimously.

Director Smith motioned, and it was seconded, that:

1) There shall be a special space each month listing the Sub-Associations and their meeting time and dates.

2) Each Sub-Association shall be given the opportunity to submit an article and/or pictures for each edition of our newsletter.

3) The article shall be for the purpose of notification of their events, activities, and meetings.

4) All articles will be printed under a common header for the Sub-Associations.

5) Each article shall be limited to a column of 3 3/4" X 4", which translated to approximately 200 words at 11 pt.

Motion carried unanimously.

Traffic & Safety Committee - Lenny Farm provided a written report of the last meeting of the committee. This matter will be tabled until the next meeting to allow Mr. Farm to make corrections to the report.

HCDCH - Marlene Lemke gave an oral report responding to the letter written to the acting director of HCDCH. She advised that a written response to the letter is forthcoming.

IV NEW BUSINESS

Naming Parks -- An ad-hoc committee was formed to look into the matter of finding names for the parks in our villages. Carol Smith, Greg Peterson, and John Riggins volunteered to be on this committee.

Board Members - Steve Loring wanted to remind the members of the Board that, unless specifically directed by the Board, they do not speak on behalf of the Board of Directors of the Villages of Kapolei Association.

Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) -- Mr. Warren Wegesend and Mr. Chris Lewis presented a written report and proposal to purchase an AED.

Director Ancheta was excused and left at 9:05 p.m.

Director Lum motioned, and it was seconded, to purchase one Automatic External Defibrillator. Motion carried on a vote of 4 to 3. Directors Curtis, Loring and Riggins voted no. Director Peterson abstained.

Non-Potable Water System - Mr. Wegesend gave an oral report on the cost and feasibility of maintaining and using the non-potable water system versus purchasing recycled water.

ADA Compliancy of Bi-Secting Park - President Smith expressed her concern with the ADA compliancy of the Bi-Secting Park.

Director Riggins motioned, and it was seconded, to have an ADA consultant do a free review of our facilities and the bisecting park. Motion carried on a vote of 6 to 0. Directors Lemke and Lum abstained.

VI ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to discuss, President Smith adjourned the meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.

Submitted by,
Claire Loo-Hoy
Office Manager

Approved: 10/25/00