Hawaiian Acres Community Association

Meeting Minutes

Feb. 13, 2006

I. Call to order at 7:05 p.m.

A. All members present except Linda, Rod, and Russ.

B. Guests: See Sign-In Sheet attached to Corporate Record

II. Several members moved and seconded to approve Jan. 8, 2006 meeting minutes. Sandy asked whether minutes should mention Allan’s sign removal was voluntary. Allan denied. Minutes approved “as amended” although no amendment was formally made.

III. No President’s report

IV. Secretary’s report: A. John reported 1. Receipt of a “threatening” letter concerning land sales. Laurie referred sender to Calif. Better Business Bureau. 2.. Maxine O’Neill seems to have disappeared. 3. A letter from County Planning Dept. about planning meetings, dates, and places. B. Julie explained the currently developing animal control bill. Find it on the govt. website. C. Stephanie elaborated concerning planning meetings. Moved to support Ag 3 zoning as HACA position in County communications. Mark seconded.. Passed. Stephanie volunteered to write letter with this goal statement. Ditto 40’ easement for all roads. Mark seconded. Passed.

V. Howard Lontoc described County-offered program to control coqui frogs. Diana volunteered to chair Coqui frog committee. Approved.

VI. Treasurer’s report: Phil reported increases in expenses and income. Moved to accept purchase of new computer. Julie seconded. Passed. Insurance policies being reviewed. Expressed concern about office security.

VII. Much discussion of the karate banner issue. Banner remains down.

VIII. Committees:

A. Emergency Response: Jim Allegretti reported vulnerability to hurricanes. Discussed training programs and encouraged volunteers. 966 9466. He will be working with Ken Cutting.

B. Planning and parks: Stephanie announced possible picnic bench installer. J. J. Olive. John moved to support. Phil seconded. Approved. Allan moved we look into developing children’s facilities and programs. John seconded. Passed.. Stephanie invited all to planning committee meetings.

C. Community Watch: chairperson absent.

D. VFD: Joe reported one call to Fern Acres. Discussed burning rules. We MAY acquire Keaau’s old fire truck. Phil inquired whether funding is needed for VFD. Must ask Sheldon. Joe described procedure for cleaning out firehouse.

E. Maintenance: Phil moved John to install one downspout . Diana seconded Passed.

F. Newsletter: no report

G. Elections: John asked for input about the by-laws change to elections every two years. Several members supported it.

H. By-laws: Allan suggested possible violation per use of proxies. Julie called for more study.

I. Sign Committee: Sandy researched rules about bulletin board. Must be 30’+ from any road. John volunteered to build bulletin board. Allan and Diana seconded. Passed. Sandy suggested a bird petroglyph design. Other logo ideas. Allan moved to decline temporary sign design. Phil seconded. Passed.

J. Social: Linda absent.

K. Junk Car: Diana reported improvements in car removal system.

L. Landowner Relations: No report

M. Website: No report.

IX. HARC Residents are violating rule of trucking in tracked equipment.

X. Unfinished business

A. Jan moved to procede with contracting with Rod to do driveway survey. Phil seconded. Passed. B. Still waiting for bids to clean up recycling center.

XI. Adjournment at 10:05 p.m.