Kaneohe Neighborhood Board met last night in the breezeway of Ben Parker School. The cafetorium was locked up.
Action was taken to submit a letter of interest nominating Kaneohe to be a Blue Zone test community. For more information click here.
Councilman Anderson reported that the Haiku Stairs Committee has submitted their recommendation and he will be working with the Board of Water Supply and the Mayor to implement those recommendations. An access point has been identified that should eliminate trespass in the community. A 24 hour guard has reduced trespass problems, but Anderson stated the status quo is not tenable and unless the situation can be resolved by spring of 2015 he will recommend the stairs be removed.
Bob Harter, C&C DEM, made a presentation on hurricane preparedness. Click here for more information.
A representative from the Oahu Invasive Species Committee made announcement asking us to be on the lookout for the little fire ant. We have infestations in Waimanalo and in Wailua that are being contained and eradicated. Be particularly cautious when buying any plant material imported from the Big Island where the fire ant is established.
The little fire ant has a very nasty bite and can adversely affect our lives. It will be pure hell for our pets and for wildlife.
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Thursday, April 18, 2013
Kaneohe Neighborhood Board Mtg Report
Benjamin Parker School, Kaneohe HI, 4/18/13
Fire Department Rep discussed disposal of hazardous materials. He recommended going to http://www.opala.org/solid_waste/what_goes_where_table.html to find out how to properly dispose of rubbish.
Fluorescent tubes require special handling.
Fluorescent Tubes and CFLs can be brought in to the City's Household Hazardous Waste bi-monthly event by appointment. Householders may also wrap bulbs in newspaper and dispose of with your regular household rubbish. CFLs only (no tubes) may be taken to the Returns Desk at any Home Depot on Oahu.
There was considerable discussion with the Mayors Rep conerning returning bus service to Kamehameha Hwy between Hygienic Store and Kaneohe. It was also pointed out that Windward Oahu has no bus service from town after 9pm. This makes it impossible for bus riders to work or go to meetings in the evening.
HPD reported and increase in break ins to both homes and cars. They said they know who is doing it but when they arrest one another is getting out of jail. Apparently, these are professional thieves who alternate between their career and jail.
The Board of Water Supply is initiating on line bill payment services. Go to www.boardofwatersupply.com and click on "View Your Bill on Line".
The Marine leadership will host a meeting on 24 April in the Kainalu Elementary School cafeteria from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
2 Marine Corps Generals and our legislators will be present. This event is open to the public. The noise has been better and we appreciate the efforts that have been made. That said, attending this meeting and others like it will help insure neighborly flying and continued noise abatement measures going forward.
Citizen Concerns
Sidewalk near Ben Parker School is not ADA complient because of telephone poles in the sidewalk. Wheel Chairs have to use the roadway.
Trees encroaching on sidewalk along Waikalua Rd near the Ann Pearl Nursing Home need to be maintained by the State.
Pahia Road and Kamehameha Hwy crosswalk needs safety improvments. Design is scheduled for FY2014 with construction in FY2015. Please pay attention when using crosswalks. Make sure cars are stopped before stepping into the next lane.
Waikalua subdivision has only one way out. If a storm blocks the access road, residents will be stuck. This is a safety issue.
Guard Rails along Waikalua Road across from Ann Pearl School need to be extended.
Waikalua Rd at Kamehameha Hwy jams up and needs a right turn lane.
Scholar Ships available to Windward Community College
WCC announced Paipai O Ko`olau will provide full scholarships to 20 students in each of the next four years. Scholarships will go to students who otherwise would not be able to attend College. For details contact Sarah Inouye at 235-7326 or inouywa@hawaii.edu.
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Notes on the Aug 16 Kaneohe Neighborhood Board Mtg
The Kaneohe Neighborhood Board had a lively meeting Thursday evening August 16. The audience expressed concerns about noise generated by the Marine Base, the recent pedestrian death Pahia Road and the strong orders affecting residential long Waikalua Road.
Capt. Pamela Marshall made a report on behalf of the Marine Corps and received many strong complaints from the public about aircraft noise and the announced basing of Osprey and other aircraft at the Marine Base. People are very concerned about the potential impacts of expanded training on their lives. Those that have read the final EIS realize it says training will be conducted 24 hours a day 7 days a week. That means aircraft flights will be greatly increased. Capt. Marshall responded that the Marine Corps has no plans at the present time to change their hours of operation. Noise complaints should be reported to the "Noise hotline" at 257-8832. To be most effective you message should include the time and date of the noise incident and if you want a call back leave your name and number.
Captain Marshall announced the Blue Angles will be here for Bay Fest and will be flying from 9/24 through 9/30
One of the most controversial subjects to come before our neighborhood board is always permits for residential halfway houses. According to our current laws, an applicant who wants to establish a halfway house must inform the neighborhood board of their intent, but residents cannot influence the establishment of a halfway house in their community. Legislation was introduced in the 2012 legislative session to establish rules that would govern how halfway houses are distributed within our community. That legislation was vetoed by Gov. Abercrombie.
A meeting to discuss how clean and sober halfway houses should be regulated will be held Thursday, August 30 from 10:51 AM in room 309 of the state capital.
The presentation was made describing the C&C Rental Assistance Program for low income families. The speaker indicated that one of the road blocks to fully implementing the program is finding landlords willing to participate in the program. You can find more information at http://www1.honolulu.gov/dcs/cityaid.htm.
The Ha`iku Baseball Field has be renamed the Alice Stewart Baseball Field. Congratulations Alice.
The problem of pedestrian safety at the crosswalk at Pahia Road and Kamehameha Highway is particularly vexing. The Kaneohe Neighborhood Board has been asking the city to improve the safety at this crossing for years. The response from the city is they have checked the Police Department incident reports and there is no justification for improving this crosswalk. they obviously did not talk to business owners located near the crosswalk. One business owner testified to the board that he sees several near misses every day. I personally have stopped for pedestrians in this crosswalk and have cars speed by me totally ignoring the fact that I was stopped for a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. In one case engrossed a pedestrian totally engrossed in her cell phone was saved from injury and possible death when I honked my horn and alerted her in time for her to jump out of the way of an oncoming vehicle.
I was raised in Oregon. In the Pacific Northwest people respect crosswalks. Those who don't are frequently ticketed. Enforcement is a strong teacher. In Hawaii it is rare that a car will stop for me when I stand in a crosswalk. After an off-duty police officer ran me down while I was standing in the curb lane of a punch bowl street crosswalk I decided that a crosswalk in Hawaii is a death trap. Cars ignore pedestrians and crosswalks and pedestrians ignore oncoming traffic.
In previous cases of dangerous crosswalks the city has simply eliminated the crosswalk. That is not the solution for Pahia Rd. it's a 2 block walk to the traffic lights at either Kahuhipa Rd or William Henry Rd. People are going to cross Kamehameha at Pahia Road whether there's a crosswalk or not. Suggestions for making this crossing safer range from eliminating the left turn into Pahia Road and creating a pedestrian island so that a pedestrian only has to cross 2 lanes at a time to installing a lighting system that flashes to illuminate the crosswalk when a pedestrian presses a button.
We need 2 things: Engineering safety improvements at the Pahia Road and consistent police enforcement of crosswalk violations.
The problem of sewage odor along Waikalua Road was addressed by Athan Agashi of the Environmental Services Department. He said the county has sealed the manhole covers and installed charcoal filters to absorb the odors. when a resident complained that sulfur added to the sewage was compounding the problem Mr. Agashi stated that they were not adding chemicals to the sewage but were considering using a castle nitrate additive to help combat odor causing bacteria.
Capt. Pamela Marshall made a report on behalf of the Marine Corps and received many strong complaints from the public about aircraft noise and the announced basing of Osprey and other aircraft at the Marine Base. People are very concerned about the potential impacts of expanded training on their lives. Those that have read the final EIS realize it says training will be conducted 24 hours a day 7 days a week. That means aircraft flights will be greatly increased. Capt. Marshall responded that the Marine Corps has no plans at the present time to change their hours of operation. Noise complaints should be reported to the "Noise hotline" at 257-8832. To be most effective you message should include the time and date of the noise incident and if you want a call back leave your name and number.
Captain Marshall announced the Blue Angles will be here for Bay Fest and will be flying from 9/24 through 9/30
One of the most controversial subjects to come before our neighborhood board is always permits for residential halfway houses. According to our current laws, an applicant who wants to establish a halfway house must inform the neighborhood board of their intent, but residents cannot influence the establishment of a halfway house in their community. Legislation was introduced in the 2012 legislative session to establish rules that would govern how halfway houses are distributed within our community. That legislation was vetoed by Gov. Abercrombie.
A meeting to discuss how clean and sober halfway houses should be regulated will be held Thursday, August 30 from 10:51 AM in room 309 of the state capital.
The presentation was made describing the C&C Rental Assistance Program for low income families. The speaker indicated that one of the road blocks to fully implementing the program is finding landlords willing to participate in the program. You can find more information at http://www1.honolulu.gov/dcs/cityaid.htm.
The Ha`iku Baseball Field has be renamed the Alice Stewart Baseball Field. Congratulations Alice.
The problem of pedestrian safety at the crosswalk at Pahia Road and Kamehameha Highway is particularly vexing. The Kaneohe Neighborhood Board has been asking the city to improve the safety at this crossing for years. The response from the city is they have checked the Police Department incident reports and there is no justification for improving this crosswalk. they obviously did not talk to business owners located near the crosswalk. One business owner testified to the board that he sees several near misses every day. I personally have stopped for pedestrians in this crosswalk and have cars speed by me totally ignoring the fact that I was stopped for a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. In one case engrossed a pedestrian totally engrossed in her cell phone was saved from injury and possible death when I honked my horn and alerted her in time for her to jump out of the way of an oncoming vehicle.
I was raised in Oregon. In the Pacific Northwest people respect crosswalks. Those who don't are frequently ticketed. Enforcement is a strong teacher. In Hawaii it is rare that a car will stop for me when I stand in a crosswalk. After an off-duty police officer ran me down while I was standing in the curb lane of a punch bowl street crosswalk I decided that a crosswalk in Hawaii is a death trap. Cars ignore pedestrians and crosswalks and pedestrians ignore oncoming traffic.
In previous cases of dangerous crosswalks the city has simply eliminated the crosswalk. That is not the solution for Pahia Rd. it's a 2 block walk to the traffic lights at either Kahuhipa Rd or William Henry Rd. People are going to cross Kamehameha at Pahia Road whether there's a crosswalk or not. Suggestions for making this crossing safer range from eliminating the left turn into Pahia Road and creating a pedestrian island so that a pedestrian only has to cross 2 lanes at a time to installing a lighting system that flashes to illuminate the crosswalk when a pedestrian presses a button.
We need 2 things: Engineering safety improvements at the Pahia Road and consistent police enforcement of crosswalk violations.
The problem of sewage odor along Waikalua Road was addressed by Athan Agashi of the Environmental Services Department. He said the county has sealed the manhole covers and installed charcoal filters to absorb the odors. when a resident complained that sulfur added to the sewage was compounding the problem Mr. Agashi stated that they were not adding chemicals to the sewage but were considering using a castle nitrate additive to help combat odor causing bacteria.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Report on Kaneohe Neighborhood Board Mtg of 8/18/2011
This is not the official minutes of the meeting, But is some of thing things one member thinks may be of special interest to you.
The KNB will be sponsoring and Emergency Preparedness presentation at the Windward Hoolaulea on October 1.
C&C to build sewage bypass.The EIS for the court mandated sewer connection between Kaneohe and Kailua has been accepted. The preferred alternative is a gravity tunnel under Oneawa Hills. However, this alternative will take longer to construct and must be approved by the Court which had set a 2014 deadling. Construction is expected to start in 2012 and be completed by 2018.
In a presentation by C&C Department Environmental Services they explaned that the sewer odors that are emanating from various locations along a force main are caused by an inverse syphon which occurs under Kamehameha Hwy and the to the on and off cycle of the Ahumanu force main pump. They are using several technics to attempt to resolve the problem.
On 8/24 the MCBH will be conducting training and the airport will be open from 5:30am to midnight. Expect increased aircraft activity and related noise.
Pedestrian Month. HPD informed us that during Pedestrian Month they will be focusing on pedestrians who cross a street illegally. Then they dropped a bomb shell. We all know it is illegal to cross against the orange palm, but did you know it is illegal to enter the crosswalk when the flashing countdown has started. Even if you clear the crosswalk before light turns green you are still in violation and can be ticketed.
The Neighborhood Commission is updating its mailing list. They urge you to save the county money by receiving an email copy of meeting notices. Go to: http://www1.honolulu.gov/nco and sign up for the free service.
If you want to continue receiving the printed notice by mail call Theona Kapoi at 808-768-3779 or email nco@honolulu.gov.
Anyone who has not re-registered will be dropped from the mailing list.
Castle Complex Schools, Town Hall Mtg, 8/29/11, 6:30 - 9:00pm Learn how the achievement of boys differs from girls. Hear world-renowned expert on gender based learning, Abigail N. James, PhD, share how to help boays achieve. Learn how boys'brain development affects learning, and learn strategies for helping boys overcome stumbling blocks. Learn how to work with teachers for your childs success.
The KNB will be sponsoring and Emergency Preparedness presentation at the Windward Hoolaulea on October 1.
C&C to build sewage bypass.The EIS for the court mandated sewer connection between Kaneohe and Kailua has been accepted. The preferred alternative is a gravity tunnel under Oneawa Hills. However, this alternative will take longer to construct and must be approved by the Court which had set a 2014 deadling. Construction is expected to start in 2012 and be completed by 2018.
In a presentation by C&C Department Environmental Services they explaned that the sewer odors that are emanating from various locations along a force main are caused by an inverse syphon which occurs under Kamehameha Hwy and the to the on and off cycle of the Ahumanu force main pump. They are using several technics to attempt to resolve the problem.
On 8/24 the MCBH will be conducting training and the airport will be open from 5:30am to midnight. Expect increased aircraft activity and related noise.
Pedestrian Month. HPD informed us that during Pedestrian Month they will be focusing on pedestrians who cross a street illegally. Then they dropped a bomb shell. We all know it is illegal to cross against the orange palm, but did you know it is illegal to enter the crosswalk when the flashing countdown has started. Even if you clear the crosswalk before light turns green you are still in violation and can be ticketed.
The Neighborhood Commission is updating its mailing list. They urge you to save the county money by receiving an email copy of meeting notices. Go to: http://www1.honolulu.gov/nco and sign up for the free service.
If you want to continue receiving the printed notice by mail call Theona Kapoi at 808-768-3779 or email nco@honolulu.gov.
Anyone who has not re-registered will be dropped from the mailing list.
Castle Complex Schools, Town Hall Mtg, 8/29/11, 6:30 - 9:00pm Learn how the achievement of boys differs from girls. Hear world-renowned expert on gender based learning, Abigail N. James, PhD, share how to help boays achieve. Learn how boys'brain development affects learning, and learn strategies for helping boys overcome stumbling blocks. Learn how to work with teachers for your childs success.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Kaneohe Neighborhood Board April 15
HFD fire tip of the month
Take care with propane grills. Propane is invisible and highly explosive. If you grill doesn't light in 10 seconds, turn it off, keep it open so the gas can dissipate and wait five minutes before trying to light it again.
Use only approved lighter fluid when ligting charcoal grills. Do not leave a charcoal grill unattended and make sure the coals are cold before disposing of them. Mix water into the ash and make sure any charcoal that floats is throughly wet so it sinks.
HPD reports that safe robberies are up. Be sure your safe is secured to something solid.
Koolaupoko Watershed Management Plan meeting will be held in Kaneohe at Camp Kokokahi YWCA from 6:30 to 8:30 on May 11. At the meeting preliminary watershed management and strategies will be explained and public input will be solicited.
Primavera Aquaponics made a presentation about a system they have developed which will make do-it-yourself sustainable agriculture a reality. Check out http://vimeo.com/9847748
Anyone interested in Kaneohe Bay should check out "Friends of Kaneohe Bay" on FaceBook or contact bsager@lava.net to join and advocate for the Bay. The Friends of Kaneohe Bay will suppliment the work of the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council. Legislation passed this year will preserve the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council as the community advisor to DLNR, but DLNR support for the Council has been eliminated. The Friends of Kaneohe Bay is the organization that will address issues in the Bay. It is your voice concerning management in the Bay.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Summary of KNB Meeting 3/18/10
Kaneohe Neighborhood Board Meeting, 3/18/10
Kaneohe Community and Senior Center
The Kaneohe Neighborhood Board March 3 meeting was held at the Kaneohe Community and Senior Center. Future meetings will be held at the Senior Center until a meeting room at Windward Community College can again be arranged.
The Hawaii Fire Department tip of the month addressed the dangers of boiling Easter eggs. Scalding is one of the major sources of injury to young children. Always turn the handles of pots to the back of the stove. If possible, boil your eggs on the back of the stove. Cooking and boiling pots fascinate curious, young children. Watch your children closely whenever you are cooking. Take special care when carrying a boiling pot of water between your stove and your sink. Do not leave children unattended when you have hot liquids on your stove. Be aware that the artificial grass in Easter egg baskets is very flammable. Keep your Easter egg baskets away from open flames. Also, be aware that small candies and other small objects are a choking hazard.
The most controversial issue brought up at the meeting involved the new property tax classifications. The new classifications are “home owner” and “non-homeowner”. Anyone with a second building on their lot will be subject to the non-homeowner classification. Even if the live in their home and have relatives living in the second home they will loose their home owner classification and related home owner excemptions. Even if the second building is used for storage, the home owner will be classified as a non-home owner. The trigger which will cause you to loose your home owner classification is whether or not you have a second building on your lot.
The non-homeowner classification was passed last year with very little public notice. Property owners who fall in the non-homeowner classification will find out they have been hit with a major increase in their property tax when their loan company informs them that the escrow payments must be substantially increased to cover the higher property tax.
The Kaneohe Bay Regional Council (KBRC) has been the community’s voice for Kaneohe Bay for over 20 years. Legislation passed last year will sunset the KBRC at the end of this fiscal year. SB2340 SD1 will rescind the terminating legislation. Rep Ito saved the legislation at the last minute by reassigning it as single referral and scheduling a hearing for Monday morning 3/22. The community is forming a “Friends of Kaneohe Bay” to help supplement the work of the Kaneohe Bay Regional Council. To find out what is happening in Windward Oahu take a look at http://koolaupoko.wordpress.com.
Security at the Hawaii State Hospital was reduced when the Department of Public Safety (DPS) security officers where replaced by a private security company. Two weeks after the change and accused murder and rapist walked out of the Hospital. He is still at large. The Kaneohe Neighborhood Board has expressed concerns about inadequate security which allows dangerous patients to walk away. SB2919 SD1 makes it clear that the DPS is responsible for security at the Hawaii State Hospital and asks the Dept of Health to report to the legislature as to the plans and strategies to provide adequate security for dangerous patients at the Hospital.
Furlough Fridays where discussed. Basically, our kids are going to school four days a week. Hawaii has fewer instructional days than any other state. Sen Tokuda introduced SB2124 SD2 to permit the state to use the Hurricane Relief Fund to restore needed funding to get our kids back to school. Senator Tokuda stated that it is to late to effect furlough fridays in this school year. Even if the legislature provides needed funds the Governor can refuse to release them. Much depends on negotiations with between the Governor and the Teachers Union. Funds will not be released until an agreement can be reached.
Speeding in residential areas is perhaps the most prevalent complaint brought to the neighborhood board. HPD has testified that they do not have the manpower necessary to monitor speeding in residential areas and that they are on top of the problem. Contradictory testimony? Many residents have testified that residential speeding is a problem.
Most recently, the board received testimony that they have seen two children hit by cars at the intersection of Haiku Rd and Heeia St. Fortunately the children where not hurt. Therefore, the accidents were not reported. The KNB submitted a letter to Councilman Anderson asking that a traffic study be conducted to see what can be done to make the pedestrian crossing at this intersection safer. Speeding on Haiku Rd is routine.
The KBR council researched what other communities are doing and found that many communities set up a citizen road watch system in which citizens are provided with speed measuring equipment and document where and when speeding is a problem. This gives the police data they need to make the traffic monitoring more effective. The KNB submitted a resolution asking the HPD to set up a Citizen Road Watch program. HPD rejected the proposal based on cost.
Senator Tokuda first introduced legislation to set up a Citizen Road Watch program in 2007. Currently, Senator Tokuda will introduce a resolution to set up a task force to recommend a process to develop a Citizen Road Watch program in Hawaii. Ultimately the purpose of the program is to identify areas where residential speeding is a problem and educate drivers about the dangers of speeding in residential neighborhoods.
The KNB frequently receives testimony from neighbors who are concerned about noise, traffic and dangerous behavior of residents of these homes.
The state law was amended so that drug and substance abuse group homes did not have to seek conditional use permits from the county in order to be located in residential areas as part of an Omnibus anti-crime measure passed about 5-6 years ago despite the vocal objections by KNB and many others.
After many community complaints the law was later amended to require "informational" meetings by operators.
KNB has always objected to any exemption from the public hearing requirement and has never taken the position that they are legal and therefore nothing can be done. KNB has consistently said that the exemption was ill-advised and that residents should always be able to have a say in whether such group homes can be located in their respective neighborhoods.
Providing public input to the governmental decision making process is the purpose of the Neighborhood Boards.
Senator Tokuda submitted legislation addressing the problem but it died in committee. She will be introducing a resolution calling for the Department of Health (DOH) to provide oversight and accountability over these facilities.
The state law was amended so that drug and substance abuse group homes did not have to seek conditional use permits from the county in order to be located in residential areas as part of an Omnibus anti-crime measure passed about 5-6 years ago despite the vocal objections by KNB and many others.
After many community complaints the law was later amended to require "informational" meetings by operators.
KNB has always objected to any exemption from the public hearing requirement and has never taken the position that they are legal and therefore nothing can be done. KNB has consistently said that the exemption was ill-advised and that residents should always be able to have a say in whether such group homes can be located in their respective neighborhoods.
Providing public input to the governmental decision making process is the purpose of the Neighborhood Boards.
Senator Tokuda submitted legislation addressing the problem but it died in committee. She will be introducing a resolution calling for the Department of Health (DOH) to provide oversight and accountability over these facilities.
Clean and Sober Homes and Halfway houses provide an important service in our communities. Most operate responsibly, but a few continually violate laws that ensure not only the safety and well-being of neighbors, but also the welfare of individuals living inn the facilities. The resolution will ask DOH to address the problems of regulation and oversight.
The Kiwanis Club of Kaneohe will hold the 49th Annual Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast at Benjamin Parker Elementary School on May 9 from 6:30 am to 11:00 am. For tickets contact Joshua Chang, 392-3731.
The homeless camp on the Kailua side of Kaneohe Stream makai of Kamehameha Hwy has been a concern for some time. Private land owners of the property occupied by campers are being asked to have the homeless arrested as trespassers. The Windward Homeless Coalition has be alerted to the problem and will be intensifying efforts to help the campers find suitable housing.
Obviously, pushing the homeless from one location to another is no solution. Many organizations try to address the problems of the homeless, but their efforts are often uncoordinated. The Mayor has stated,”if we’re not willing to step forward, homelessness will continue to plague us.” He has set up a working group of County agencies to work with other government agencies, business and non-profits. The problems of the homeless are “beyond the capability of any single entity to solve.”
The Census Bureau made a presentation. They want everyone to know that personal information collected is absolutely private and not shared with anyone. It is important to get an accurate count. Federal funds are distributed based on census data. In the last census they estimate that 40% of Hawaii’s population was not counted. That means that we are loosing 40% of potential Federal contributions.
Everyone is urged to fill out the Census form they received in the mail. When forms are not received, a Census interviewer has to make a personal visit to collect information. A personal visit costs us $50 as opposed to less than a dollar when forms are returned.
Two important plans effecting the Kaneohe are being reviewed and updated. One is the Koolaupoko Sustainable Communities Plan and the other is the Koolaupoko Watershed Management Plan. Final drafts are being prepared. Community meetings to receive testimony on the final drafts will be held in late spring.
The Sustainable Communities Plan can be seen at:
The Watershed Management Plan can be seen at:
http://www.hbws.org/cssweb/display.cfm?sid=2124
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Friday, August 21, 2009
Meeting Notes for 8/20/09
Kaneohe Neighborhood Board Mtg. Notes on Meeting of 8/20/09
This is not the official minutes but only a summary of my notes of the highlights of the meeting.
No action was taken due to a lack of a quorum. Many Boards including the KNB face a problem based on a glitch in the law that prevents a board from filling position for which no candidate ran. We can only appoint a volunteer when a position is vacated by a resignation. The Neighborhood Commission is working on the problem and we hope to be able to appoint volunteers at the October meeting.
The Christmas Parade is scheduled for December 5. Art Machado can use all the help he can get.
Laura Theilen, the Governor's representative, described how DLNR has revised its Recreation Renaissance program. DLNR plans to charge non-residents to access two high use State Parks on each major island and use the funds to finance park maintenance. DLNR also plans to raise recreational boating fees and use those funds for maintenance.
The state is revising flood control maps. It is important that everyone be aware of the changes. If you buy flood insurance before the new maps show you in a flood zone, you flood insurance will be grandfathered in at the rates applicable to your current status.
The Board discussed the pending Bay View foreclosure. It was pointed out that Bay View is the last large area of open space with Bay Frontage. The Kaneohe Master Plan designates Bay View as important green space which can provide much needed public access to the bay. The Board will follow up with our Windward legislators to determine if the property can be acquired for public use.
Environmental Chair Sager announce that:
the Draft Oahu Bicycle Plan is available for comment at www.oahubikeplan.org. Comment period is pau at the end of the month.
The Koolaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club is working on a project to identify ahupuaa boundaries. Any kupuna with knowledge of traditional boundaries should contact the club. Any graphic artist who is interested in helping design the signs is asked to call 226-4195.
The Kaneohe Bay Regional Council will be terminated at the end of this fiscal year. The Friends of Kaneohe Bay is being organized to help support the KBRC and act as an advocate for the Bay. Contact Bill Sager at 375-1114 if you want to be an advocate.
This is not the official minutes but only a summary of my notes of the highlights of the meeting.
No action was taken due to a lack of a quorum. Many Boards including the KNB face a problem based on a glitch in the law that prevents a board from filling position for which no candidate ran. We can only appoint a volunteer when a position is vacated by a resignation. The Neighborhood Commission is working on the problem and we hope to be able to appoint volunteers at the October meeting.
The Christmas Parade is scheduled for December 5. Art Machado can use all the help he can get.
Laura Theilen, the Governor's representative, described how DLNR has revised its Recreation Renaissance program. DLNR plans to charge non-residents to access two high use State Parks on each major island and use the funds to finance park maintenance. DLNR also plans to raise recreational boating fees and use those funds for maintenance.
The state is revising flood control maps. It is important that everyone be aware of the changes. If you buy flood insurance before the new maps show you in a flood zone, you flood insurance will be grandfathered in at the rates applicable to your current status.
The Board discussed the pending Bay View foreclosure. It was pointed out that Bay View is the last large area of open space with Bay Frontage. The Kaneohe Master Plan designates Bay View as important green space which can provide much needed public access to the bay. The Board will follow up with our Windward legislators to determine if the property can be acquired for public use.
Environmental Chair Sager announce that:
the Draft Oahu Bicycle Plan is available for comment at www.oahubikeplan.org. Comment period is pau at the end of the month.
The Koolaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club is working on a project to identify ahupuaa boundaries. Any kupuna with knowledge of traditional boundaries should contact the club. Any graphic artist who is interested in helping design the signs is asked to call 226-4195.
The Kaneohe Bay Regional Council will be terminated at the end of this fiscal year. The Friends of Kaneohe Bay is being organized to help support the KBRC and act as an advocate for the Bay. Contact Bill Sager at 375-1114 if you want to be an advocate.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Documents from KNB mtg 09-08
The following documents from the August Meeting of the Kaneohe Neighborhood Board are available by clicking the links below:
3Talk
The 5Rs program at Castle High School emphasizes Respect, Responsibility, Resourcefulness, Relationships and Reillency. The program emphasizes the importance of "the village" in raising a child and asks how we raise our kids.
5Rs Handout
Mayor's Newsletter
Councilmember Barbara Marshal Report
HPD Report
HPD reported that the Kailua Station has been enforcing traffic violations on the old Kaneohe Bay Drive. Last month they issued 11 moving violations and 5 speeding tickets. That is down about 75% from the previous month.
For an excellant website documenting pedestrian accidents click here.
Mayor Handout
PACT Newsletter
The new library at WCC is in the design phase. The Architect made a presentation to the board stressing that the building will be consistent with the existing architecture on campus and it will maximize "green" technology. The complete description can be found at:
WCC Library
A presentation was made by the Board of Water Supply urging Windward Oahu to voluntarily reduce water use by 10%. Watering days are Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday before 7AM and after 5PM. Details are available at www.boardofwatersupply.com
Deadline for applying for the C&C Property Tax Credit is Sept 30. This credit is in addition to the homeowner's excemption and must be applied for annually. Submit a certified IRS 1040 and if over 75 proof of age.
The tax credit applies to any owner who has a homeowners excemption and makes less than $50K per year. If you are over 75 there is an even better exception offered.
A citizen expressed concern that drinking at school atheletic events is leading to inappropriate behavior and asked that the law against drinking in public parks be enforced.
3Talk
The 5Rs program at Castle High School emphasizes Respect, Responsibility, Resourcefulness, Relationships and Reillency. The program emphasizes the importance of "the village" in raising a child and asks how we raise our kids.
5Rs Handout
Mayor's Newsletter
Councilmember Barbara Marshal Report
HPD Report
HPD reported that the Kailua Station has been enforcing traffic violations on the old Kaneohe Bay Drive. Last month they issued 11 moving violations and 5 speeding tickets. That is down about 75% from the previous month.
For an excellant website documenting pedestrian accidents click here.
Mayor Handout
PACT Newsletter
The new library at WCC is in the design phase. The Architect made a presentation to the board stressing that the building will be consistent with the existing architecture on campus and it will maximize "green" technology. The complete description can be found at:
WCC Library
A presentation was made by the Board of Water Supply urging Windward Oahu to voluntarily reduce water use by 10%. Watering days are Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday before 7AM and after 5PM. Details are available at www.boardofwatersupply.com
Deadline for applying for the C&C Property Tax Credit is Sept 30. This credit is in addition to the homeowner's excemption and must be applied for annually. Submit a certified IRS 1040 and if over 75 proof of age.
The tax credit applies to any owner who has a homeowners excemption and makes less than $50K per year. If you are over 75 there is an even better exception offered.
A citizen expressed concern that drinking at school atheletic events is leading to inappropriate behavior and asked that the law against drinking in public parks be enforced.
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