Minutes: June 9,1998

CALL TO ORDER: Acting Chair Christine Woolaway called the meeting to order at 7 pm.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Jeff Harris, Steve Holmes, Edward Laws, Fred Madlener, Elaine Murphy and Christine Woolaway. There was a quorum.

MEMBERS ABSENT: Mark Heckman and Roland Libby, Jr.

CONSULTANTS: Donna Ashizawa and Eugene Dashiell

CSF: Judy Nakamura

GUESTS: Peter Adler, Kathy Harris, John Knox, Dave Krupp, John Reppun (KEY Community Development Program), and Ken Schmidt (CraterView Technologies.)

John Reppun - John had been informed by Donna about the pending training session for the GPS (Global Positioning System). He passed out a letter informing the council about four potential applicants who were sincerely interested in the training opportunity and that he knew of organizations who would be willing to contribute towards the cost of the training.

TECHNICAL PROGRAM REPORT - Eugene Dashiell Coordinator

A sheet listing the activities and actions previously reported and proposed new activities and actions were handed out by Gene. This sheet can be accessed at the above web site under the Technical Coordinator column.

Gene has acquired eight 30"x30" or larger color enlargements of air photos of most of the study area and is having these mounted on foam core board with a matte laminate cover to protect the photo. These photos will be used in the community meetings and also for future meetings.

Peter Adler has reported that everything is ready for the meetings next week and community organizations will be manning tables: so far we have 7 in Kaneohe, 7 in Kailua, and 5 in Waimanalo.

John Knox discussed the PR work that has already been completed and believes that the outreach interviews would focus mainly in the rural areas of Waimanalo and Waiahole-Waikane.

Koolaupoko Development Plan - Eugene and Elaine will form a sub-committee to prepare a position paper.

Health Department Proposal - A request for proposal based on a 100% match has been presented by the Health Department. A motion was made by member Madlener that KBAC form a sub-committee to write a draft proposal to be presented at the next KBAC meeting. It was seconded by member Murphy. Discussion followed and members volunteered to be part of the sub-committee: Jeff Harris, Steve Holmes, Edward Laws, Elaine Murphy, Donna Ashizawa, and Eugene Dashiell.

Community meeting refreshments - Eugene proposed having refreshments catered by Koolau Catering who has submitted a bid of $2.50 per person to provide coffee, fruit juice, muffins, breads and rolls at the community meetings. The estimated number of persons is 225 for a total of $575 plus tax. Member Madlener moved that we accept this suggestion and member Harris seconded the motion. Discussion ensued and the motion passed to provide refreshments not to exceed $600.

Prioritization of Projects - Eugene proposed that the council authorize him to subcontract Peter Adler to assist in prioritizing the projects after the community meetings are done. Member Madlener moved that we accept this suggestion and member Harris seconded the motion. Discussion ensued and the motion passed with a sum not to exceed 10 hours.

Ken Schmidt’s proposal - Ken had presented a proposal to the council at an earlier meeting to perform services to assist in the coordination of computerized mapping and related technology initiatives. A sub-committee consisting of Roland Libby, Jr., Steve Holmes, and Elaine Murphy met and concluded that the proposal was a valid one and that the council should accept it. Member Murphy moved to accept Schmidt’s proposal and member Holmes seconded the motion. Discussion ensued and the motion passed with a cost not to exceed $4800. The KBAC Watershed Data Base and Information System report (WDBIS) will be due July 28, 1998.

Student Interns - Eugene proposed subcontracting several students or recent graduates to undertake preparation of reports for various watershed problems with stipends not to exceed $1,500 per student, preference to be given to students at WCC or Koolaupoko residents. Member Laws moved to accept Eugene’s proposal and member Murphy seconded the motion. Discussion ensued and the motion passed with a total amount not to exceed $10,000.

VOLUNTEER WATER QUALITY MONITORING COORDINATOR REPORT - Donna Ashizawa Coordinator

Work highlights for May 27 to June 9, 1998 were handed out. This sheet can be accessed at the above web site under the Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Coordinator column.

Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver training course: Member Harris moved to authorized Donna and Eugene and eight other individuals to participate in the Trimble GPS training course. Member Madlener seconded the motion. Discussion ensued. Council members are encouraged to submit names of individuals who they believe would not only benefit from the training but share this knowledge with the community. Names and phone numbers should be faxed or e-mailed to Donna who would prioritize the list and submit it to Chair Woolaway. The motion passed. The cost for the first 6 participants is $3,500 and $100 each for the next four participants.

National Monitoring Conference - Donna would like to attend the National Water-Quality Monitoring Conference to be held in Reno, Nevada from July 7-9, 1998. The material that she received describes a conference that seems to cover everything that the volunteer program is considering. If she does attend this conference, she will not be attending the Conservation Conference to be held in Honolulu. Member Murphy proposed that Donna attend the conference with the understanding that she get the most economical means possible. Member Madlener seconded the motion. Discussion ensued and the motion passed.

ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS: Chair Christine Woolaway Coordinator

Approval of May 12 and 26, 1998 minutes - The minutes were approved.

Report from Edward Laws - Ed reported that he had spoken to Dr. Raleigh of CSF concerning cost-sharing of expenses to bring one or more participants to Hawaii to share their expertise with regard to working with volunteers and educating the public on water quality issues. Dr. Raleigh was receptive to the idea. Member Woolaway made a motion to have Ed approach Dr. Raleigh about attending a KBAC meeting to discuss this and other issues. Member Madlener seconded the motion. The motion passed.

"TARO - Mauka to Makai" textbook - Ten textbooks have been purchased by the council for distribution to education institutions. It was decided that two each would go to the three windward libraries (Kaneohe, Kailua, and Waimanalo); one to Windward Community College, and one each to Castle, Kailua, and Kalaheo High Schools.

Discussion on Mini-Grants - Member Holmes, who is a liaison to Laulani Teale of Hui Malama ‘Aina o Waimanalo, read a letter requesting some minor changes in their budgeted items for the project. Discussion ensued and it was decided that the liaisons would have discretionary power to decide minor changes in the project or purchases.

The following are tentative KBAC dates for future meetings to be held at Windward Community College:

June 23, 1998 - Hale Alaka’i #118

July 14 and 28, 1998 - Hale Alaka’i #118

August 11 and 25, 1998 - Hale Alaka’i #118

ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by Acting Chair Christine Woolaway at 9:35 pm.