REGULAR MEETING MINUTES

THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2006

KING WILLIAM LUNALILO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CALL TO ORDER: Chair Ron Lockwood called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. with 9 members present, which constituted a quorum.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Scott Cheever, Albert Furuto, Gordon Furuto, Les Hata (arrived at 9:05 p.m.), Serena Kyi-Yim, Ron Lockwood, Deepak Neupane (departed at 9:04 p.m.), Shaunna Tabor, Clifton H. Takamura (arrived at 7:14 p.m.), Marijane Holmes Carlos (appointed at this meeting), Elaine Akau, Stephanie Visaya Bose (arrived at 8:05 p.m. and departed 9:21 p.m.), Betty Lou Larson.

MEMBERS ABSENT: Linda Dela Cruz (excused), Rodney Evans, Michael Taleff, Eliza Talbot

GUEST: Rachel Glanstein, Colin Carter, Heydon Cheigh, Marilyn Vrana, Tom Heinrich, Chad Durkin, Major Randy Macadangdang (Honolulu Police Department District 1), Capt. Thomas Grossi (Honolulu Police Department District 1), Maurken Dunn, Officer Zomas O. (Honolulu Police Department District 7), Officer Clintion Corpuz (Honolulu Police Department District 7), Senator Brian Taniguchi, Keith Ishinaga (Board of Water Supply), Sgt. Mike Nakada (Honolulu Police Department District 7), Officer C. Hytry (Honolulu Police Department District 7), Major M. Nakagawa (Honolulu Police Department District 7), Jill Puletasi, Celia Mairr Analcalia (Department of Education), Pat Lee (Honolulu High Capacity Transit Corridor Project), Carl Novak, Lillian Novak (McCully Citizens' Patrol), Councilmember Ann Kobayashi. Jim McCoy, Taro Young, Raymond Lalorin (McCully Citizens' Patrol), Sgt. Lee (Honolulu Police Department District 1) Daisy Mural, Mark Defley, Sharon Laster, Chad Durkin, Dr. Eric Takamura (Department of Environmental Services), William Wanner (M&E Pacific, Inc), Mimi Gans, Capt. Guy T. (Honolulu Fire Department), and Chad Kahale (Neighborhood Commission Office Staff).

PUBLIC SAFETY INPUT/COMMUNITY INPUT:

Honolulu Fire Department (HFD): Guy Takeya reported the following:

1.       Statistics for March – There were 6 structure, 2 bush, and 3 rubbish fires; 77 medical calls, 1 search and rescue, and 8 miscellaneous emergencies.

2. Fire Safety Tip –Brush Fire season is here, so remember to maintain a 30-foot wide clearing in between any structure and vegetation.  Also 4^th of July is just around the corner so consider leaving the fireworks to the professionals and if not parents please supervise all kids.

Questions, answers, and comments

1.       Heydon Cheigh asked if it was necessary for the police, fire, and emergency medical services to have their sirens on at 4:00 a.m. in the morning and if there was a law that stated that they were allowed to have your sirens on.  In response Guy Takeya says that it is part of protocol and procedures, and he did believe that it was required by law to keep the sirens running. 

2.       Mr. Heinrich asked if the fire department knows when they are relocating to Station 49.  In response Guy Takeya did not know when this change will take place.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD)- District 1- Kaheka to Houoli St.: Major Randy Macadangdang, Capt Thomas Grossi and Sgt. Lee reported the following:

A copy of the statistics was given for the month of April and there are no new crime trends.

Questions, answers and comments:

1. Betty Lou Larson asked if people standing in the median have the right-of-way or is it the car.  Sgt. Lee replied if the person is in the crosswalk they have the right-of-way but if standing on the median the car has the right-of-way.

2. Clifton H. Takamura asked that a Police Officer be stationed at the corner of King Street and Kapiolani Avenue because cars are cutting off many pedestrians. In response Sgt. Lee said that officers are placed on a priority basis and if they do see cars cutting off pedestrians, they will cite them.

3. Scott Cheever asked if the HPD teach motorcyclists to slow down in a turn and speed up out of the turns.  Sgt Lee does believe that the permit test does go over the matter of slowing down and speeding up around turns.

4. Lillian Novak would like to know if there are trends that are happening with graffiti because now they are moving into the residential areas and that they are getting bolder. Reported that a 5 ft by 6 ft painting came up at 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. and also asked if they were able to find the mango thieves yet. Sgt. Lee does not see any real trends with the graffiti, and he does have some suspects of the mango theft problem.

5. Major Randy Macadangdang transferred from District 3 Pearl City on March 19^th 2006 to District 1 and he has a motto “can’t do it by ourselves, we need the public help”.  Capt. Tom Grossi is the second in command.  The Major and Captain are trying to put all their effort into catching the people who are creating the graffiti.  Our department safety tip is “with 10 motor vehicle deaths and 7 pedestrian deaths in this district, even though you many have the right-of-way, always be careful and still be aware of your surroundings.”

6. Serena Kyi-Yim used to see Police Officer posted at the corner of Pilikoi St. and King St. and she does not see them there too often.  There is a real traffic problem at that location. Another troubled location is on the corner of King St. and South St. due to all the people trying to get onto King St. from South and block the road. Major Macadangdang is dedicated to fixing these problems and will put teams out in that location and will cite not only cars but pedestrians as well.

Honolulu Police Department (HPD) - District 7- East Honolulu: Major Mark Nakagawa and Officer Zomas O. reported the following:

1. Major Mark Nakagawa was just assigned to District 7 as of March 19^th 2006, before this he was the Commander of Criminal Investigation Unit.  There will be three topic of focus 1) speeding, 2) traffic flow (west to east, east to west) and 3) graffiti.  This past weekend there were 12 Juveniles arrested for graffiti crimes and we ask the public to help by painting over graffiti immediately and to report any incidents.

2. Statistics from May compared to April: on Beat 753 2/1 burglary, 6/3 theft and 6/4 Unauthorized Entry into Motor Vehicles (UEMV); on Beat 754 2/7 burglary, 6/7 theft, 1/11 UEMV; on Beat 755 1/2 burglary, 7/10 theft and 2/4 UEMV.

Questions, answers, comments

1.       Marijane Carlos thanked the police for the beautiful job they did with getting out the homeless at Ala Wai Manor at night but now they are coming around during the day drinking and smoking drugs. Officer Zomas O. states that they are doing sweeps and if they see any camping they will cite and arrest people, also they are trying to set something up with the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR).

2. Clifton H. Takamura asked if they should call 911 if they catch people doing graffiti.  Officer Zomas O. responded that by getting there identity would be a start to building a case so that they can prosecute.

3. Serena Kyi-Yim noted there is a problem on the street she lives on with cars parking in the no parking zone and when she calls the police they don’t do anything.  Why don’t they just give the ticket instead of trying to find the owners?  In response Officer Zomas O. says every time he has reported to this problem he has always given tickets but he can not speak for the others.  Everyone has their own way to handle the situation.

4. Albert Furuto asked that you caught a number of people for graffiti over the weekend were any students, and do schools have any anti-graffiti programs? In response Major Nakagawa said that they were all juveniles and if more of the kids are from one school they will set up programs to help with these problems.  The Vice Principal of Lunalilo Elementary said in Chapter 19 of their guidelines that it does go over graffiti and its punishment.

University of Hawaii at Manoa (UH-Manoa) Representative – No representative was present.

Mayor's Representative – No representative was present.

Governor's Representative – No representative was present.

Board of Water Supply: Keith Ishinaga reported the following:

1. There were no water main breaks in the month of May.  There is a pamphlet that he handed out and it lets you know how you can be part of the conservation efforts.  If you would like more information you can call Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) at 483-8600 ext 3.

2. Kapiolani Boulevard Water and Sewer Improvements execution of the construction is being held up until Memorandum of Agreement between the Board of Water Supply and the Department of Environmental Services.

Honolulu High Capacity Transit Corridor Project Update – Pat Lee and Gary Omori reported the following:  The study of the 23 miles transit corridor traveling for University of Hawaii Manoa to Kapolei is in progress.  Some interesting statistics about the corridor, in the year 2030 will carry 95% of the entire employment group on Oahu; also there will be a 93% growth in population in the corridor area.  Another round of public meetings have been scheduled for Saturday June 24, 2006 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Kapolei Hale, Monday June 26, 2006 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Honolulu Hale, and Wednesday June 28, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Kamilowano Elementary School in Salt Lake.

Questions, answers, and comments

1.        Clifton H. Takamura wanted to know if the taking down of some bus stops is part of their project and if they have thought about express buses.  Mr. Lee says that the bus stop removals are not part of their project but the City’s effort to make the bus system more efficient. Yes, they have looked at express buses but at this time they have four alternatives: 1) Transportation System Management which pertain to express buses, 2) No Build which is we don’t build at all 3) Fixed guideways which is rail system, 4) Managed Lanes which would be toll lanes.

2.        Albert Furuto no real worry about the time of this project.  Mr. Lee replied that it is important that the community gets their input now before the decision is made for them.

Elected Officials 

Councilmember Ann Kobayashi reported the following:

1.        The Council is moving along and hopefully the budget will pass with its third reading.  Also there have been many informational meeting on the budget around the island, Kahuku, Laie, and Windward Community College.  The bill to set the property tax rates is up for its third meeting.  In the budget they have more money for public safety especially ocean safety to hire more lifeguards and the equipment they need.  There is also $230 million left for the storm, wastewater, and sewer repairs.

Questions, answers, and comments

1.        Clifton H. Takamura asked if there is any room for the master plans on the budgets.  Councilmember Kobayashi replied that the Administration has told them that they would not fund any master plan until they catch up with the deferred maintenance.

2.        Albert Furuto relayed some residents’ concerns about the rocks in the Makiki stream.  Councilmember Kobayashi reported that the council did put $400 thousand so that they could get some federal funding to dredge the ditch.

3.        Heydon Cheigh asked if there’s an agency that is supposed to pick up regular street garbage and if there is, they are doing a terrible job. If the City cannot take care they should have program where people in the community can do it. Councilmember Kobayashi stated that there are suppose to be street cleaners that take care of that.  Also, she will look into to this problem and see what she can do to help.

4.        Chair Lockwood sent an email to the Council about 40 different projects; he will like to receive a response.  Councilmember Kobayashi will send a response in writing.

Senator Brian Taniguchi reported the Legislature is adjourned May 4^th 2006 and won’t be in session until middle of January of next year 2007.  For the other state representatives, their reports are in the back of the room.

Questions, answers, and comments

1.            Heydon Cheigh asked if the State representatives could do something about cleaning up the neighborhood.  In response Senator Taniguchi said that they can and will see what he can do about it.  Also they have something called the Community Work Day were volunteer come out to clean parks and other areas.

2.            Clifton H. Takamura asked about the Makiki Stream flooding and the effect it had on the neighborhood and what solution did the State come up with.  Senator Taniguchi said that there are tax credits and they are will to give up to $10,000 or 10% of your loses such as TV and other personal items.  The state is also providing $60 million for damages across the State.

3.            Clifton H. Takamura also asked if the State is going to get involved with the Ala Wai Canal sewer dumping.  The Department of Health will be monitoring the water quality of this project.

4.            Albert Furuto asked what the State will do in order to prevent future flooding in the area.  In response this area deals with more of a City problem but Senator Taniguchi will see what he can do.

5.            Scott Cheever asked what the Senator’s position on the transit system is.  The Senator cannot take a formal stand at this time.

6.             Betty Lou Larson thanked the Senate for passing bill SB 20-76 which give incentives to land owner to sell their lease properties, but she also knows that the Governor vetoed a bill similar to this one and wondered if it had already been signed.  Senator Taniguchi did not believe that it was signed yet.

FILL OF VANCANCY

The chair asked if there was anyone willing to fill the vacancy in Sub-district 2.  There was one candidate Marijane Carlos lives in Hawaii for over 30 years, and has been living in the Ala Wai Manor for 17 years, 15 of those years she has been on the board of directors and 10 when she was the president.  Albert Furuto moved to accept Marijane Carlos as a member of the neighborhood board it was seconded and passed unanimously.

Chair Lockwood announced, there would be no Neighborhood Board meeting for the month of July, and recess is called at 8:00 p.m. to have Ms. Carlos sworn in as a Board member.

8:05 p.m. Stephanie Visaya Bose came in

Chair calls meeting to resume at 8:15 p.m.

PRESENTATIONS:

Phytoremediaiton with Akulikuli of the Bacteria in the Ala Wai Canal- Chad Durkin reported recently about the project that is already in progress.  They have been dredging the Ala Wai Canal and this is good for removing large sediment and other objects.  But with the Akulikuli project it will catch all the things dredging does not catch like bacteria and smells.  Most of the pollution is coming out of the conservation areas and this is mostly due to erosion.  Historically this problem would be solved by the wetland ecology but over time it was replaced with cement and building.  Ideally what this project is trying to do is replace these wetlands with another natural solution.  Akulikuli plant is basically a salt-water plant that they would place in the canal.  This plant feeds on the waste of the water eating the bacteria.  It uses its long root sto collect the nutrition it needs to live and this process is called the Riso Filter. 

Due to the plant’s inability to float on its own, the project will use a floating device to support the plant, which cannot grow over the floating device area, which is good because it won’t take over the area like certain plants.  Also, because they are restricted to such a small area they use air pumps to pump oxygen to circulate through the plants so it can collect more bacteria.  This plant also helps with the local animals in the area.  The roots collect nutrition that baby fish like to feed on; also ducks land on this floating device and catch little shrimp that feed on the roots.

Overall their study found that there was some change in the level of bacteria near the bank areas.   They also put in a resolution with the State to try and encourage the use of other natural plants and animal to help with this problem in other areas.

Questions, answers and comments

1.            Question was asked how your bacteria numbers add up to other projects that were performed.  Durkin answered that the numbers match up with other projects but with the recent dredging the water started off better that what we wanted.

2.            Marilyn Vrana asked about how the funding of this project is being supported right now.  Durkin answered that it is being supported by non-profit, but are in the process of securing more funds. But the original funding was through the Biotechnology program, which is federally funded.

3.             Scott Cheever was wondering if the Akulikuli plants help any of the invasive species.  In response the Akulikuli plant does co-exist and is not a real dominating plant.

4.            Clifton H. Takamura asked what the time frame for this project is.  Durkin responds that the time line is for one year but because it took six month to get permits we asked for an extension of six months.

5.            Marijane Holmes Carlos asked if they have any plans to do the Manoa/Palolo stream.  Durkin responded that it might be an opportunity to test the system.

6.            Betty Lou Larson if this system was to become permanent how much upkeep would be needed to maintain the plant.  Durkin answers that the idea is to make it a self-staining system with only little maintenance of picking up trash.

Beachwalk Emergency Wastewater Bypass Project -Dr. Eric Takamura from the Department of Environmental Services and William Wanner from M&E Pacific, Inc reported Mayor Hannemann considers this project to be his top priority and the Governor has proclaimed this an emergency allowing the waiving of permit application requirements to ensure timely construction.  The plan for construction should be done by the end of the year.  The construction will be done by M&E Pacific, Inc.

The bypass line will be constructed of four feet in diameter pipe that are three inches thick by design to be virtually indestructible.  Starting from Beachwalk Wastewater Pump Station and traveling to existing sewer at the end of the Ala Wai Canal. These pipes will be placed under ground between 30 ft - 40 ft this will be done through microtunneling other pipes will be placed at the bottom of the Ala Wai Canal by weighting down the pipes. In Waikiki, in order to make the ground around the pipes more stable they will be drilling and injecting grout along Kaiolu St.  The pipes will be fussed together using a fusion machine.

There will be many inconveniences such as, 1) The staging point for this project is on Kaiolu St. there will be traffic restriction to reduce chance of another break, 2) Temporary pumps will be installed along side of the Ala Wai Canal taking up parking and walking area, 3) These pumps will be enclosed in a box in order to keep the noise down but there will be some noise of up 70 decibels or as loud as regular traffic, 4) the bike path will be rerouted along the Ala Wai Community Park, 5) 5 of 157 community garden plots will need to be relocated, 6) pipe will be stored in park areas and will take up space, 7) work will be done at night during the hours that the parks are closed, 8) there will be a 8 ft gate with a screen put up to block the noise and dust from going into the Ala Wai Elementary School.

They will be trying their best to return the area to the same or better condition.  If you have any question or have any problems you can check out the web page at www.beachwalkbypass.com or call the hot line a (808) 203-5777.

Deepak Neupane departed at 9:04 p.m.

Les Hata arrived at 9:05 p.m.

Questions, answers and comments

1. Marilyn Vrana asked about the displacement of the water when the pipes go into the canal.  Wanner answers that water will find its own level but the displacement should go right into the sea.

2.       Tom Heinrich has two question: the first is the question about the system used in Hawaii Kai is the same type of system, and the second to get these pipe to stay you do you have to do any drilling or dredging.  Wanner answer the first question with yes it is the same system only on a larger scale, and to the second question there will be no drill or dredging to keep the pipes down because it will be weighed down.

3. Elaine Akau asked stated in the presentation you said there are different pumps coming in, have they already been ordered.  Wanner answered with yes they have been ordered and are expecting to arrive in about 2-3 weeks.

4. Shaunna Tabor she is the president of the Ala Wai Dog Park, said it has taken a year to get the city to approve a dog park and now that we got it approved and now your pipes are in the middle of our dog park.  What she is hoping for is to be able to meet with M&E Pacific in order to figure a solution to this problem.  In response Wanner say that they would be using that area for a path and that pipe might be there for a while, but he is will to try work out a better solution with Tabor.

5. Tabor also has a problem with the drainage system in the area because of large mounds where the trees sit and it would be helpful if you could help fix it.  Wanner answers that they are going to remove some of the mounds in order to create a level work area.

6. Scott Cheever asked which one costs more to do microtunneling or drilling and dredging.  In response microtunneling comes out a little cheaper than drilling and dredging, but impact on the community is less because now we don’t have to open up streets and stop all traffic.

7. Betty Lou Larson asked if this is a temporary repair and what is the long-term, will this process be continued and what will happen to the temporary pipe when the long-term plan is finished.  Wanner answered that this temporary bypass is only supposed to last 4-5 years, which would allow the City time to replace it with a permanent fixture.  When the permanent lines are completed they will remove the temporary pipe by taking off the weights and pumping air into the pipe to float to the top.

8. Clifton H. Takamura what is the longevity for the permanent program and what would the maintenance be for a project like this.  Wanner answered with pipes used in the old days were made of clay or concrete, now new materials are being used to extend the life of the pipes.  The pipe will be made of fiberglass and the life span is about 75 years.  Also, with this extra pipe we will be able to stop the flow of water in one pipe and check the other to keep up the maintenance. Takamura also asked if this would be the new type of material used in all new projects. Dr. Eric Takamura says that basically it will come down to the funding of the project.

9. Albert Furuto main concern is for the school and the problem they might get from the noise and dust.  Will it be possible that you can make a noise barrier for the benefit of the schools?  Wanner say that they are working very closely with the schools and will assist them in any way possible, also they plan to do most of the noisy work during summer vacation so that it won’t have a big impact on the school. The second question is about the fusion machine will it be releasing any harmful gases and what is the smell factor of the fusion process.  Wanner said they have not encountered the problem with the odor and with the trade wind and how they usually blow does not see that as to much of a problem.  The third question is the grout toxic in any way.  Wanner answered no it is just water and cement.

Stephanie Visaya Bose departs at 9:21 p.m.

10. Gordon Furuto wanted to know what the life span of the plastic pipe is.  Wanner says the life span is about 75 years.

11. Chair Lockwood concerns are about the noise and residents in the neighborhood concerns about when they can go back to their regular lives.

12. The next presentation they will be having is June 13, 2006 at the Waikiki Neighborhood Board Meeting.

13. Shaunna Tabor asked after 4-5 yrs when you remove the temporary pipe what kind of effect would it have in the area.  Wanner answers that there will be some disturbance but everything will be put back the way it is.

The Chair asked for a motion to extend the meeting 30 minutes.  Takamura moved and Tabor seconded to extend, motion Carried 10-1. (AYE: Cheever, A. Furuto, Hata, Kyi-Yim, Lockwood, Tabor, Takamura, Carlos, Akau, Larson NO: G. Furuto)

14. Resident concerned about timeliness because it is an emergency will there be over time put in to finish as soon as possible.  Wanner says yes they will put all the extra hours need to finish in time.

RESIDENTS’ CONCERNS

1.            Albert Furuto has four concerns: 1) time of the meetings are too long, 2) concerns about the minutes’ accuracy, 3) the problem with 4-5 months of non approved minutes, 4) the appropriation of time for the meeting, 5) the behavior of the chair.

2.            Lillian Novak has a problem with the pick up of trash at Zippy, by Honolulu Disposal at 3:30 a.m. through 5:00 a.m. on South King St.  Chair Lockwood said he would look into this problem again and see what he can do to help.

3.            Clifton H. Takamura has two concerns: first is about the car left on the road and could people remove cars faster, and the second concern is about moped racing down Date St and other areas.

4.            Janet Inamine is also concerned about the length of the meetings.  The Manoa Neighborhood Board assigns certain time limit to every topic to shorten the meeting.

5.            There was a written concern about the condition of Date St. and the potholes.

HOUSEKEEPING

1.            Letters to Members with three (3) or more absences this past year will be sent according to the Neighborhood Plan.

2.            Bus Stop Reconfiguration Update was handed out by Councilmember Kobayashi we will be losing six bus stops and gaining one.

3.            Sub-District Boundary & Seat Change Update at the last meeting of the Neighborhood Commission Meeting. The issue was brought before them and a public meeting will be scheduled and held in the district.

4.            Ala Wai Watershed Update, June 17, at the Ala Wai School.  They will be holding their annual meeting to answer any questions or concerns.

5.            The Lock Up – Response to Our Letter and Update. There will be a meeting with Ala Wai manor and the Lock Up self storage people, June 2, 2006, at the American Legion Hall.  See the Planning and Zoning committee agenda details.

6.            Report on 2005 – 2006 Board. Listed actions we had taken as a Board and that all 17 seats are now filled.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

(Dog Park Update) –Tabor reported there is no update as of today

(Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization Update)- Janet Inamine reports that there were no major changes.

(Makiki Stream Update) – Chair Lockwood reported The Army National Guard cleared Makiki Stream of debris by the truckloads. Silt still needs to be removed. Since December, silt is 1.7 feet higher at South King Street and Kalakaua Avenue and three (3) feet higher at Kalakaua Avenue and Phillip Street.

(Board Member Survey Results) was passed out and people were kept secret.

NEW BUSINESS

Resolution on Beachwalk Emergency Wastewater Bypass Chair Lockwood reported to ask that the park, community garden, school boundary and ball field be returned in better than found condition.  There are two amendments Change the title from Beachwalk Emergency Wastewater Bypass to the same Title of the Project - Beachwalk Wastewater Emergancy Bypass.  The second amendment is to add at the end of the last paragraph “Director of the City Department of Environmental Services, and President of the Ala Wai Watershed Association”.  Elaine Akau motioned to accept resolution as amended, seconded by Marijane Holmes Carlos the resolution passes unanimously.

Election 2006 – 2007 Officers to be elected the elected officer has to have at least 9 yes votes.

CHAIR

Takamura nominated Ron Lockwood as Chair, Larson seconded. Albert Furuto nominated himself as Chair Gordon Furuto seconded. Serena Kyi-Yim nominated Elaine Akau as Chair, Shaunna Tabor seconded.

A vote was taken with the following results: For Akau 3-8 (AYE: Akau, Kyi-Yim, Tabor NO: Larson, Cheever, A. Furuto, G. Furuto, Hata, Lockwood, Takamura, Carlos). For A. Furuto 2-9 (AYE: A. Furuto, G. Furuto NO: Tabor, Larson, Cheever, Hata, Kyi-Yim, Lockwood, Takamura, Carlos, Akau). For Lockwood 6-5 (AYE: Larson, Cheever, Lockwood, Hata, Carlos, Takamura NO: Akau, Kyi-Yim, Tabor, A. Furuto, G. Furuto,).  A Chair was not decided because no one received the 9 votes necessary.  Albert Furuto withdraws from the running.

 A second vote was taken with the following results: For Akau 3-8 (AYE: A. Furuto, G. Furuto, Akau NO: Kyi-Yim, Tabor, Larson, Cheever, Hata, Lockwood, Takamura, Carlos) For Lockwood (AYE: A. Furuto, G. Furuto NO: Akau, Kyi-Yim, Tabor, Larson, Cheever, Hata, Lockwood, Takamura, Carlos) A Chair was not decided because no one received the 9 votes necessary. Akau withdraws from the running.

A third vote was taken with the following results:  For Ron Lockwood 9-1-1 (AYE: Cheever, Hata, Kyi-Yim, Lockwood, Tabor, Takamura, Carlos, Akau, Larson Abstain: G. Furuto NO: A. Furuto). Ron Lockwood will be the Chair for 2006-2007.

VICE CHAIR- Chair Ron Lockwood reminds the broad that you can have more then one Vice Chair.

Larson nominated Takamura for 2^nd Vice Chair, Akau second.  Kyi-Yim nominated Akau as 1^st Vice Chair, Tabor seconded.  A. Furuto nominated himself for 3^rd Vice Chair and G. Furuto seconded

Furuto motions to extend the meeting until 10:10, Kyi-Yim seconded, motion carried unanimously

A vote for 1^st Vice Chair was taken with the following results: For Akau 9-2 (AYE: Cheever, A. Furuto, Kyi-Yim, Lockwood, Tabor, Takamura, Carlos, Akau, Larson NO: G. Furuto, Hata).  Vote passes and Akau is now the 1^st Vice Chair

A vote for 2^nd Vice Chair was taken with the following results: For Takamura 9-2 (AYE: Cheever, A. Furuto, Hata, Kyi-Yim, Tabor, Takamura, Carlos, Akau, Larson NO: Lockwood, G. Furuto) Vote Passes and Takamura is now the 2^nd Vice Chair.

A vote for 3^rd vice Chair was taken with the following results:  For A. Furuto 6-3-2 (AYE: A. Furuto, G. Furuto, Kyi-Yim, Tabor, Carlos, Akau, OBSTAIN: Larson, Hata, Cheever NO: Lockwood, Takamura).  Vote did not pass because no one received the 9 votes necessary.

SECRETARY

        Takamura nominated Visaya Bose for Secretary, Carlos seconded.  Visaya Bose for Secretary passed by acclamation

TREASURER

Akau nominated Kyi-Yim as Treasurer, Tabor seconded.  Takamura nominated Larson as Treasurer, Kyi-Yim seconded

A vote was taken with the following results: For Kyi-Yim 9-1-1 (AYE: Cheever, A. Furuto, G. Furuto, Hata, Lockwood, Tabor, Takamura, Carlos, Akau, Larson OBSTAIN: Kyi-Yim NO: Takamura). Kyi-Yim won by majority vote.

Kyi-Yim motion to Adjourn meeting, Larson Seconded

Reminders

1.            Larson committee is meeting 21^st of June 7:00 pm

2.            The Ala Wai Manor and the Lock Up meeting will be tomorrow from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Meeting Adjourns at 10:12 p.m.

Submitted By,

Chad Kahale

Neighborhood Assistant