Minutes: November 10,1998

CALL TO ORDER: Acting Chair Jeffrey Harris called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Jeff Harris, Mark Heckman, Roland Libby, Jr., Edward Laws, Fred Madlener, Elaine Murphy and Christine Woolaway. There was a quorum.

ABSENT: Steve Holmes

CONSULTANTS: Donna Ashizawa and Eugene Dashiell

CSF: Judy Nakamura

GUESTS: Alex Ho, Eric Kanja and Dave Krupp

COMMENTS FROM THE COMMUNITY: none

VOLUNTEER WATER QUALITY MONITORING COORDINATOR REPORT - Donna Ashizawa Coordinator

Work highlights can be accessed at the above web site under the Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Coordinator column.

Dr. Joseph Ciotti has invited KBAC members to attend his GIS class presentation to be held at Windward Community College on:

Date: December 7, 1998 (Monday)

Place: Hale ‘Imiloa #133

Time: 6-9 pm.

TECHNICAL PROGRAM REPORT - Eugene Dashiell Coordinator

A. Memo of Understanding between KBAC and WCC - Chair Harris met with Drs. Joe Ciotti and Dave Krupp to tour the science lab and also to discuss the budget. Dr. Ciotti has requested an answer from KBAC about committing to the "MOU" and Chair Harris has assured Dave Krupp that he would have an answer by morning. The budget was discussed at length; some of the expense items have already been purchased (the GPS and insurance) or are already available (scanner and digitizer). Windward Community College has twenty computers in the science lab and KBAC will supply $20K for computer costs. The cost will include the following purchases: a poweredge computer server, network switch, uninterrupted power supply, backup tapes, and a 17" monitor. It was discussed and agreed that $50K for hardware (scanner and digitizer), software (EQ WIN), staffing and training could be deleted from the budget. Staffing could be contracted out; bypassing WCC’s indirect cost.

Member Murphy moved to accept Ken Schmidt’s report with additional input from KBAC members to acquire equipment for the WIN (Watershed Information Network) project which includes acquiring some hardware, contracting out the web master/installer, and working out staffing details with input from the web master/installer and the KBAC council members. Member Libby seconded the motion. Discussion ensued and the motion passed unanimously.

It was also discussed and agreed that KBAC is not agreeing to supporting full time access to the computer lab and not acquiring additional computers. In addition, KBAC agreed not to provide maps at KBAC’s expense but will consider allowing a map budget for non-profits and schools. The consensus was that heavy use of the lab was not expected due to many people using the web to access information.

Chair Harris will call Dave Krupp to inform him that KBAC is committed to the MOU with Windward Community College.

Eugene faxed "Task 2" to the council members for review. They include the following:

Prioritize and Schedule Tasks - prepare suggested prioritization and schedule for consideration and mark-up by KBAC

Prepare Description of Work Tasks and Cost - prepare a description of the major tasks and an estimate of their costs.

Prepare for and Attend Two KBAC Meetings

Develop an Educational Program - develop an educational program which could complement the Technical Program and the Water Quality Monitoring Program as they are envisioned in the Consent Decree.

Discussion ensued. Alex said that part of the Consent Decree states that the Technical Program should set up an education program but it stops short of saying that the Technical Program should implement the program. Member Libby said Task 2 was needed to assist the council in moving towards the implementation process and focusing on a direction.

Eugene gave his views on prioritization. He believes that the top priority in terms of severity of water quality problems is Waimanalo. He sees possible solutions and also an educational program being implemented. He suggests a watershed training program utilizing Waimanalo youths, stream cleanups, and wetlands education. The next priority area is Kailua: Enchanted Lakes/Kaelepulu Stream. KBAC could set up a workshop to call people together to discuss the problems and come up with solutions. The third priority area is Kaneohe. Kailua Bay and the Kaneohe watershed have improved in terms of water quality. There are some erosion spots and we have a chance to do demonstration projects there. Member Heckman said there have been lots of research interests in the Kaneohe area compared to the other areas. Member Murphy suggested making Kaneohe a demonstration project where people could observe what needs to be done to make it better.

Member Heckman proposed accepting Task 2 and member Laws seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.

ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS: Chair Jeffrey Harris, Coordinator

Approval of September 22, 1998 minutes - through a fax vote the minutes were approved.

Approval of October 13, 1998 minutes - the minutes were approved with corrections.

Report from Edward Laws - Member Laws contacted Janet Hashimoto, Chief, Monitoring and Assessment Office, USEPA, inquiring about the study to measure sediment and nutrient loading of Waimanalo Stream and not Inoa’ole Stream. Funding for the streams were based on feedback from the State Dept. of Health (DOH) and Inoa’ole Stream was not listed but Waimanalo Stream was.

Mini-grant #2 - Fifteen proposals were received and after much discussion member Laws moved to fund six proposals and member Heckman seconded the motion. The motion passed.

The following proposals were accepted:

                1. Youth for Environmental Service - Sean Casey

    Koolaupoko Watershed Education Presentation

2.  Kawai Nui Heritage Foundation - Keith Krueger

    Kawai Nui cleanup

3.  Kailua Hawaiian Civic Club - Ronald Jackson

     Tool shed and garden tools for Ulupo Heiau

4.  King Intermediate School - Jeff Rachlin

    Mulching makes a direct impact on bay water quality

5.  Makawai Stream Restoration Alliance - Kaipo Faris

    Hihiwai restocking project - Waiahole Stream

6.  Enchanted Lake Residents Association - Katherine A. Kelly

    Brochure - Protecting the environment of Enchanted Lake

For mini-grant #3, Member Murphy suggested having a list of resources available so people could talk to someone for assistance before writing the proposal.

Directorship/Administrator

Chair Harris suggested a sub-committee be formed to discuss the directorship/administrator position. Members Laws, Madlener, Harris and Woolaway have volunteered to be on the sub-committee. Member Murphy will be available after the 22^nd of November. They will report back to the board at the next meeting.

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

                December 8, 1998 (Tuesday) - Hale Alaka’i #102

ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by Acting Chair Jeffrey Harris at 9:45 pm.