REGULAR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING VILLAGES OF KAPOLEI ASSOCIATION
Wednesday, December 8, 1999
VOK Recreation Center
PRESENT: President Carol Smith, Vice
President Stephen Enomoto, Secretary Kevin Lum, Treasurer Steven Loring, Directors Carolyn
Ancheta, and John Riggins. Directors Jennifer Curtis, Tom Otake arrived at 7:04 p.m.
Director Greg Peterson arrived at 7:19 p.m.
The Attendance Sign-In Sheet for homeowners and guests in attendance will also become a part of the meeting file.
GUESTS: Senator Brian Kanno, Representative Mark Moses, General Manager Warren Wegesend and Administrative Assistant Claire Loo-Hoy.
I. CALL TO ORDER
There being a quorum present, President Smith called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
II. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES
Director Enomoto motioned, and it was seconded, to approve the minutes as amended. Motion carried unanimously.
Page 1. Paragraph 1 -- PRESENT: Reflect that Director Ancheta was excused for being late because she had to coordinate a school function.
Page 1. III. Line 2 -- Add: Honolulu Star Bulletin and the upcoming closing.
Director Enomoto motioned, and it was seconded, that item number V. A. Boy Scouts of America Charter for Troop 126 be moved up on the agenda and be heard next. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Wegesend introduced Mr. John Mills, District Executive of the Aloha Council of the Boys Scout of America; Mr. Mike Garrett, who volunteered to be the Chairperson of Troop 126; and Mr. Tom Blitch, who volunteered to be the Scout Master. The Cub Scouts Troop 126 is getting older and the next level would be to move up to a Boy Scout Troop. They requested that the Villages of Kapolei charter Boy Scout Troop 126. Director Riggins motioned, and it was seconded, that Villages of Kapolei Association charter Boy Scouts Troops 126. Motion carried unanimously.III HOMEOWNERS COMMENTS AND REPORTS OF LEGISLATURES
Ms. Carolyn Ancheta addressed the Board about publishing the minutes in the newspaper. This item will be addressed again in the next meeting.
Ms. JoAnn Abrazado addressed the Board about putting in traffic lights at the intersection of Kama'aha Avenue and Kuloa Avenue.
Senator Brian Kanno and Representative Mark Moses provided written reports which will become a part of the meeting file. Both Senator Kanno and Representative Moses gave verbal reports of the activities in the community.
Director Peterson arrived at 7:19 p.m.
IV 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:Issues of form of deed
Zoning of the Villages of Kapolei
Violence in the Workplace seminar
Lot 1-105
DHHL
VIP Program
Thanks-for-Giving Dance
Painting of wrought iron gates and fences around Rec Center
For the record, Director Riggins reported that he heard that the developer Watt Homes will be leaving the islands in approximately four months.
President Smith motioned, and it was seconded, that since the Association's attorney has arrived, the Board adjourn to Executive Session to discuss legal matters with her. Motion failed on a vote of 5 to 3. Directors Ancheta, Loring and Lum voted no. Director Otake abstained. (A unanimous vote is needed).Treasurer's Report --
Treasurer Loring presented the October 1999 Financials. Director Curtis motioned, and it was seconded, to accept the financials as stated. Motion carried unanimously. The November Financials will be mailed out to the directors some time next week when it is completed.Community Policing Committee
-- Director Lum reported that a Citizen Patrol has been established for Malanai Iki.Traffic Committee -- Director Lum provided a written report which will become a part of the meeting file.
Director Lum motioned, and it was seconded, that the Board inquire of HCDCH a firm commitment date on when the traffic study will be done. Motion carried on a vote of 8 to 0. Director Otake abstained.
Director Lum motioned, and it was seconded, that the Board draft a letter to HPD for a third traffic monitor. Motion carried on a vote of 8 to 0. Director Otake abstained. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 10, 2000. The traffic light issue and the traffic cones issue will be addressed at that meeting.Kapolei Spring Festival --
Director Enomoto reported that the Food Bank and the radio station have not yet picked a date, so it was decided that the Kapolei Spring Festival would be held on April 8, 2000, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. They are still looking for volunteers to help in the planning and coordination of this community event.Legislative Action -- Director Greg Peterson reported on the status of the Kapolei Library.
Director Peterson motioned, and it was seconded, that he draft a letter to Virginia Lowell stating that the Board supports proceeding with the building of the Kapolei Library with the money already allocated by the legislature. Motion carried on a vote of 8 to 0. Director Otake abstained.
The draft will be provided to the Board before it is sent. Copies of the letter will also be provided to the Neighborhood Board, the Governor, and our representatives.V. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Kapolei Knolls --
Director Otake reported that Schuler is no longer interested in joining the Association.VI. NEW BUSINESS
CAI Workshop -- Anatomy of a Board Meeting
Board members who are interested in attending this workshop should let Mr. Wegesend know by this Friday. Employees 401(k) Plan Administration -- A written report was provided by staff which will become a part of the meeting file.1999 Audit --
An audit proposal from our 1998 auditor, James K. Michishima, was submitted and will become a part of the meeting fileBrewer Chemical Spill--
Director Peterson motioned, and it was seconded, that a letter be sent to Brewer Chemical notifying them of our concern about their recent spill at Campbell Industrial Park. Motion carried on a vote of 7 to 0. Director Otake abstained. Director Curtis stepped out of the meeting for a few minutes.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, President Smith adjourned the meeting at 8:26 p.m.
Submitted by,
Claire Loo-Hoy
Administrative Assistant
Approved Date: 1/26/00