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

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

CONSULTANTS: Donna Ashizawa and Eugene Dashiell.

CSF: Judy Nakamura.

GUEST: Steve Kubota

COMMENTS FROM THE COMMUNITY:

From Chair Harris:

Members Harris, Ho, Holmes, Laws and Madlener attended the first meeting of the Integrated Coastal Management Forum which was held at NBC on January 26, 1999. The purpose of this forum was to discuss existing water quality monitoring data on Mamala Bay and to solicit input in establishing the Mamala Bay Regional Monitoring Program. Groups are being set up to begin strategy concerning this Bay.

James Marcus - The City and County is in the process of putting up for bid the cleaning of the beaches. On Wednesday, the 24^th of February, Allied Machinery will demonstrate their beach cleaning equipment at Waimanalo Beach at 8 am. Everyone is welcome.

From Steve Kubota:

Senate Bill 1576 has been introduced which gives income tax credits to volunteers. It was argued that there is a need for long-term commitment by the volunteers and with the government downsizing it becomes even more important to have a volunteer force.

Ala Wai Project - CSF has been selected to be its funding agent.

Wetlands Policy Meeting - A meeting will be held on February 18, 1999, at Windward Community College, Hale Kuhina 115, from 6:45 pm with the Department of Health. Anyone having anything to do with wetlands is urged to attend. Contact person is Sara Young at 586-4377.

The Department of Health has received $700,000 from the Unified Watershed Assessment for the Koolaupoko watershed.

Kahana Valley - An illegal landfill has been created with debris going into Kahana Stream and a formal filing with the State has begun.

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.

During the week of March 22, 1999, the Association of American Geographers will be holding their national annual meeting at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. There are several sessions devoted to GIS and other watershed issues, including half-day workshop on GIS for the classroom. The content of this meeting is very applicable to the VWQMP’s mapping project and Donna has requested attendance at this meeting. Member Holmes moved and member Madlener seconded the motion to authorize Donna to attend the week-long conference at a total cost of $206; $185 for registration plus $21 for the workshop. The motion was approved.

A sub-committee consisting of members Harris, Laws, Heckman, and Ho will review the program and workplan of the Volunteer Water Quality Monitoring Coordinator.

TECHNICAL PROGRAM REPORT - Eugene Dashiell Coordinator

Student intern papers - After all of the reports have been received from the student interns Eugene will compile them in booklet form and have copies made available for the libraries and the community.

GIS - The high powered portable computer that has been purchased by KBAC for Eugene is also available for Donna’s use; he suggested that KBAC think about purchasing the GIS software ArcView.

Proposed Work Tasks - Member Laws made a motion to have the following projects be implemented at the budget amounts allocated (budget includes cost for planning, coordination, and conceptual design):

Pilot erosion control projects $50,000

Waimanalo algal blooms $50,000

Enchanted Lake, Kaelepulu Stream $50,000

Stream restoration $50,000

Member Madlener seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.

Litter and plastic recycling - Member Laws moved to have either the Chair or a representative from KBAC testify at the legislature. Member Heckman seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.

Eugene gave testimony at the legislature about the bill for the Ala Wai Canal Watershed Program. Discussion ensued about whether written or oral testimony was better and member Holmes mentioned that in order for the testimony to have any meaning, one should first talk to the key aides who handle the legislation and get some background information so you’re better prepared to focus on the testimony. Member Madlener moved to have the Acting Chair of KBAC go to the legislature to speak on behalf of the council on issues that are pertinent to the interest of KBAC. After much discussion, it was felt that council members could speak for themselves on issues that were pertinent to the interest of KBAC and it was not necessary for only the Chair to give testimony. All council members were encouraged to participate in the legislative process. A vote was taken and the motion failed.

ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS: Chair Jeffrey Harris, Coordinator

Approval of January 12, 1999 minutes - The minutes were approved with corrections.

Chair Harris welcomed Toby Rushforth as the newest member on the council. He replaces Elaine Murphy from the Kaneohe Neighborhood Board.

Purchase of computers by KBAC - Discussion ensued about the need for all of the members to be on-line. Member Laws made a motion to have KBAC purchase two computers for the council members to use. Chair Harris seconded the motion. The motion was approved.

New Chair - The next Acting Chair of KBAC will be Edward Laws.

Administrator/Directorship Position - Discussion has been ongoing about what the responsibilities (job description) should be and a list has been compiled. Members have been given another week to fine-tune this list.

MOU between KBAC and WCC - At the last meeting it was announced that the agreement had gone through the legal council of the UH and additional terms had been added. Chair Harris has been in contact with Provost Dyer to iron out the differences and a new approach has been suggested whereby the facility use agreement will be used which will allow KBAC and WCC to go forward with the MOU. This agreement needs to be re-signed every six months. Chair Harris will continue to meet with Provost Dyer until the MOU is signed.

Treasurer’s report - The council accepted the financial statement of 31 December 1998 which totaled $2,010,869. Per the advice of the accountant, the council members voted unanimously to have the entire interest income go to general and administrative expenses first and any excess to fund program costs as approved by the council from time to time.

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

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 10:05 pm.