CALL TO ORDER: Acting Chair Jeffrey Harris called the meeting to order at 6:50 pm.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Jeff Harris, Mark Heckman, Alex Ho, Steve Holmes, Ed Laws, Fred Madlener and Christine Woolaway. There was a quorum.

CONSULTANTS: Donna Ashizawa and Eugene Dashiell.

CSF: Judy Nakamura.

GUESTS: Eric Kanja and Mahina Yahiro.

COMMENTS FROM THE COMMUNITY:

From Chair Harris - The first meeting of the Integrated Coastal Management Forum is scheduled for January 26, 1999 (Tuesday) in the Maui Room, Neal Blaisdell Center, from 2-4 pm. The purpose is to discuss existing water quality monitoring data on Mamala Bay and to solicit input in establishing the Mamala Bay Regional Monitoring Program. This meeting is not open to the public. Contact person is Eldon Franklin, Division Chief, Environmental Quality, Dept. of Environmental Services at 527-5263.

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.

Beach cleanup by State prisoners - Donna suggested a prisoner beach cleanup program for a period of eight months (maximum of two cleanups per month) to rotate between Waimanalo, Kailua and Waiahole beaches and others, if needed. Member Madlener moved to authorize Donna to form a partnership with the State Correction Office for the purpose of scheduling beach cleanups, and to use up to a maximum of $1800 for meals and supplies, for a period of eight months. Member Laws seconded the motion. The motion passes unanimously.

Member Woolaway spoke about an island-wide beach cleaning proposal being done by a private citizen and will fax the information to the council members.

TECHNICAL PROGRAM REPORT - Eugene Dashiell Coordinator

Discussion ensued concerning Task 2 - KBAC Revised Proposed Work Tasks. Comments were received from the council members and consolidated by Eugene. Each subject matter was discussed at length.

1. Pilot Erosion Control - Member Holmes met with Pericles Manthos (State DOT Highway Division Chief) to discuss how best to remedy the raw cuts along the highway. Mr. Manthos is willing to provide traffic control, supplies, design assistance and expertise for hydro-mulching of grasses and ferns; and possibly other assistance. With this kind of assistance, it will be much easier to secure right-of-entry to State sites.

Concerns were raised about 1)how to go about selecting the project which would be most beneficial to the community; 2)longevity of the project; 3) cost to fund the project and 4)commitment by the State or private landowners that they will be responsible after the fact (how is it going to be kept up). Other members wanted to know what part the State and private owners might be willing to do to assist KBAC in the pilot projects.

Members Heckman and Woolaway wanted the project to include some quantification of success such as how much soil erosion was prevented as a result of the project. Member Laws suggested documenting soil erosion by placing stakes in the ground, drawing a line near the top soil, and having someone check every six months to see how much soil has been lost.

2. Litter and Dumping Control - A suggestion was made to have video cameras

put in place and have volunteers monitor it on a trial basis but concerns were raised about the equipment being stolen or damaged and the ability to prosecute the dumpers. Member Holmes suggested paying police for overtime work at Kapaa Quarry Road. Honolulu Police Dept. also has a program where citizen patrols are issued cell phones and the volunteers drive back and forth on the road and call HPD whenever they see something. Video cameras could also be mounted on street lights which are connected with fiber optics and the highway people could monitor should they see a truck filled with debris.

Member Woolaway mentioned that Sea Grant has set aside some money to pay boaters for nets and plastics

Waimanalo Algal Bloom - Gene commented that nutrients are everywhere: hog farms, horses, dairy farms, injection wells, and cesspools. He suggested creating a wetlands (reconstruction of a marsh) and thought that this project should be in the technical program because engineers may be needed. Member Holmes commented that President Clinton and VP Gore have earmarked some money for wetland restoration.

4. Enchanted Lake Complex - Member Heckman suggested researching the history behind the water flowing from the mountains to the ocean - where did it flow to before and where does it flow to now (where and when was it diverted to other areas). Before a meeting between the government agencies, private organizations, and community groups can be held, all of the facts about Kaelepulu/Enchanted Lake need to be put on the table. Then KBAC could sponsor a meeting or meetings to describe the problems and listen to suggestions from all of the groups to best remedy the problem.

5. Stream Restoration - Gene envisions a stream which is essentially an environmental billboard made accessible to the community with bikeways and meandering paths and landscaped with environmentally friendly plants. The council members are enthusiastic about this idea and believe this would be a great pilot project.

Education and Community Building - Member Heckman suggested that a workshop be held to identify who is doing what and see which community groups would like to work together with KBAC.

Member Heckman made a motion to have Eugene submit a proposal on the discussion held along with a budget. Member Laws seconded the motion. Discussion followed and member Madlener said, "Eugene is right on track and I’m in favor of this motion." Member Holmes will follow through by 1) speaking to the police on overtime pay for police officers to patrol the Kapaa Quarry area and 2)video camera monitoring using existing street lights.

ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS: Chair Jeffrey Harris, Coordinator

Approval of December 8, 1998 minutes - Member Heckman made a motion to accept the minutes and member Woolaway seconded the motion. The motion passed.

Chair Harris welcomed Alex Ho on board as the newest member on the council. He replaces Roland Libby, Jr.

Discussion concerning the MOU have been on-going between Chair Harris, Drs. Joe Ciotti and Dave Krupp and Eugene Dashiell. In the last round of talks, the MOU was sent to the UH Office for Procurement, Property and Risk (OPPR) Management for review and comment. Revisions have been made and additional terms have been added to the MOU by OPPR: specifically concerns for rules and regulations and liability and property insurance. Council members will be given enough time to review and critique the revised MOU and comments should be faxed to Judy for compilation.

He’eia Ahupua’a - It was suggested that Dr. Raleigh be invited to a KBAC meeting to update the members on the ahupua’a since contracts have been signed with Bishop Estate and Dept. of Land and Natural Resources. Member Laws will extend the invitation to Dr. Raleigh.

Administrator/Directorship Position - Council members will be given time to write their thoughts about why we need or don’t need a director - and what they believe the responsibilities (job description) should be. Answers should be faxed to Judy for compilation and distribution back to the members.

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

February 9, 1999 (Tuesday) - Hale Alaka’i #118

March 9, 1999 (Tuesday) - Hale Alaka’i #118

April 13, 1999 (Tuesday) - Hale Alaka’i #118

May 11, 1999 (Tuesday) - Hale Alaka’i #118

June 8, 1999 (Tuesday) - Hale Alaka’i #118

ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned by Acting Chair Jeffrey Harris at 9:50 pm.