Hawaiian Acres Community Association

Council Meeting Minutes

Jan. 14, 2007

I. Call to order at 2:22 p.m. A. No quorum for General Membership Meeting. All council members present except Russ and Tarael. B. Guests: Julie Peatross, Barry Saltzman, Jamie Neill, Bob Jacobson, Kevin Sylvester, Jim Allegretti, Mark Sheffield, Faye Willsey, Alita Warner, Paul Shrift, Patricia Walters.

II. Julie moved to approve Dec. ’06 minutes. Mark seconded. Passed with amendments. Delete items about forestry brochure and “voluntary” under “Unfinished Business”, C and D.

III. President’s Report: A. Diana outlined meeting procedure and included comments about “Robert’s Rules of Order”. B. Her Native Forest Dedication has been effected. Details to follow in newsletter. C. Review of cesspool upgrade. $3000-$6000. D. County parks may be established nearby. Need feedback to county. E. Review of bylaws and charter amendments to be voted on at the April meeting. F. Review of drainage culvert/ditch easement.

IV. Secretary’s Report: John read a “thank you” letter from Lyle Nelson.

V. Treasurer’s Report: Phil reported ’06 was a “break even” year and that ’07 may be in the red. Phil moved to have financial information posted on the HACA website and in the newsletter. Julie seconded. Several comments in favor. Passed.

VI. Diana explained bylaws and charter amendments.

VII. Guests Concerns: A. Jamie commented she likes the entrance sign stone. B. Julie announced trash pickup event March 3 by HACA and the Assembly of God church. C. Bob: There have been several complaints about the “bus park” at 8 & B Rds., and he will take action as County Councilman.

VIII. Committee Reports: A. Emergency Response: Rick absent.

B. Planning & Parks: 1.We need pea gravel on the playground. Action deferred until after the new septic tank is in. 2. Thanks to the Taits for the survey results to be included in the next newsletter. More analysis of survey data to follow. Julie pointed out several items of interest and trends of attitudes. Mark questioned results of responses to “ag. zoning” item. 3. John moved to delete “pavilion” from the agenda. Julie seconded. Passed. 4. Phil had some ideas about improved automation of the survey. 4. Next planning meeting Feb. 6, 6:00 p.m.

C. Community Watch: 1. Patrice reported burglaries and break-ins. One attack by three men with numchucks. Two houses “wiped out” in Orchidland. Two local males in a white Honda. 7 Rd. burglary immediately thereafter. Suspects may have been apprehended already. Andrew Dubio, Lawrence Olson, and James Trecosi. Two people robbed at gunpoint off D towards C. 2. Four women want hand-held CBs. 3. Need action committee. 4. Cameras and walkie-talkies are working well.

D. Volunteer Fire Dept.: Bob reported CPR training and county VFDs meeting. Funding initiatives in progress. Volunteers are doing a great job. Sheldon says the truck is in good repair. Our truck broke down once a few weeks ago. Stephanie: there may be a fire station planned for Kurtistown.

E. Maintenance: John discussed various small items, digging to locate cesspool and cutting groove in entryway slab to drain away water. Jobs pending: new light switches for the lobby, kitchen, and bathrooms, and rubbish barrels for the yard.

F. Social: No chair. Mark may volunteer.

G. Newsletter: John announced editorial comments about the survey are welcome. Membership articles are welcome. Next deadline April 1. Human interest stories are encouraged. Candidate letters will be needed in the next newsletter.

H. Elections: Russ absent.

I. Signs: Still no response from Wie about positioning a new stone sign near 1 Rd. Hazard light installed on 1 Rd. Planning meeting announcement signs have been lacking near Ainaloa.

J. Junk cars: Jim reported seven vehicles are in process of removal. Junkyard on 3 Rd is in process of cleanup. Jim suggested large item removal method be established for the March 3 event. Stephanie moved to expand “Junk Car” committee to include ”Junk Cleanup”. Tom seconded. Passed.

K. Landowner relations: No report

L. Website: Phil mentioned reluctance to include asking prices of properties listed under “Landowner Relations”. Website has a new look. Classified ads and business links proposal still to be included. Paul has proposals and pictures to submit.

M. Coqui frogs: New grant needs refinement. Decision pending. Patrice reported users wanting her to be fiscally responsible. Devra is still working on her area.

IX. Unfinished Business: A. Julie moved to have HACA accept $100 for charitable contribution to compensate the Taits for survey work. Patrice seconded. Passed.

Remainder to be paid still undetermined. May be compensated from the Planning Committee budget. B. Jan moved that we submit written reports of committee goals by the April meeting. Stephanie seconded. Passed. C. No report yet about intersection signs replacement. D. Office alarm system bids still pending. E. Tom volunteered to stamp all dues bills with a “Voluntary” notation.

X. Adjournment at 4:50 p.m.