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Home My WebLink AboutCOM 0139.003 2002-2004March 20, 2003 James Arakaki, Chairman and all Councilmembers Hawai'i County Council 25 Aupuni St, Room 209 Hilo Hi 96720 Re: West Hawai'i civic center Aloha, RECE;IV0 By y 9oupty Coun:il Citizens for Equitable and Responsible Government (CERG) has conducted an informal, voluntary response Internet poll and opinion. Twenty (20) responses or approximately 13% of the distribution list were received. Each response has been attached for your review with a summary of results listed on page 2 of this letter. Only Question #1 had a clear majority of opinion with 80% favoring a West Hawai'i civic center in some form. As a result, CERG officially supports a West Hawai'i civic center. However, the survey results also clearly indicate a lack of consensus regarding a location for the proposed public facility, regardless of the ceded lands issue. Therefore, if funding is approved, CERG strongly recommends further public education and hearings be conducted by the County government before a location for the proposed civic center is finalized. Sincerely, Cbm Charles Flaherty President 'Pt1a Ref. Awl. iJ�40 81-950 Makahiki Lane' Captain Cook HI 96704 . (808)323-2323' abford(o)turguoise net Summary of Poll and Opinion Results QUESTION #1: Do you support or oppose a West Hawai'i Civic Center at this time? Support: 16 (80%) Oppose: 3 (15%) Need more info: 1 (5%) QUESTION #2: If you support a West Hawai'i Civic Center, do you believe locating it on ceded lands is appropriate or inappropriate? Appropriate: 8 (40%) Inappropriate: 7 (35%) No comment: 3 (15%) Need more info: 2 (5%). (QUESTION #3: If you support a West Hawai'i Civic Center, but believe locating it on ceded lands is inappropriate, what location or solution do you propose? Please see attached responses. QUESTION #4: If you believe leasing ceded lands is appropriate, do you believe a lease payment of $1 per year is appropriate or inappropriate? Appropriate: 5 (25%) Inappropriate: 4 (20%) No comment: 9 (45%) Need more info: 2 (10%) QUESTION #5: Would you like your answer(s) and comment(s) to be included as testimony to the Hawai'i County Council this Friday, March 7"'? (Yes/No) Yes: 14 (70%) No response: 6 (30%). Page 2 Page 1 of 2 Charles Flaherty From: Elizabeth Hardy[elizabeth@orchidswithakrha.com] Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 12:59 PM To: Charles Flaherty Subject: Re: CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center QUESTION #1 Do you support or oppose a 'Vest Hawaii Civic Center at this time? Comments: I support a civic center since it will save paying rent, which I feel is inappropriately high for what taxpayers are getting QUESTION #2: if you support a West Hawaii Civic Center, do you believe locating it on ceded lands is appropriate or inappropriate? Comments: Sony, I do not know enough about the legalities of building on ceeded !ands QUESTION #3: If you support a West Hawai'i Civic Center, but believe locating it on ceded lands is inappropriate, what location or solution do you propose? I propose that a survey be conducted to determine if there are current landowners who are willing to donate land for building a westside civic center QUESTION #4: 3/3/2003 Page 2 of 2 If you believe leasing ceded lands is appropriate, do you believe a lease payment of $1 per year is appropriate or inappropriate? Comments: See question 2 answer QUESTION #5: Would you like your answer(s) and comment(s) to be included as testimony to the Hawai'i County Council this Friday, March 7th? (Yes/No) YES Please send your answer(s) and comment(s) by this Wednesday evening, March 5th. 3/3/2003 Page 1 of 2 Charles Flaherty From: Ann Peterson lcinzi@hawaii.rr.coml Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 1:31 PM To: Charles Flaherty Subject: Fw: CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center --- Original Message — From: Charles Flaherty To: oneheart@aloha.net Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 12:53 PM Subject: CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center CITIZENS FOR EQUITABLE AND RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawai'i Civic Center Mayor Kim is proposing a $2,000,000 bond to fund construction of the first phase of a West Hawai'i Civic Center. Some believe that a Civic Center would result in more equitable and responsible County government for the citizens of West Hawai'i. Others believe that the funds should be spent on more basic needs in our community, such as more and better roads and access to County water. The mayor is currently proposing the Civic Center be located in Kealakehe on seven acres of "ceded lands" that the State has offered to the County for $1 per year. Some believe local Hawaiians would greatly benefit from a Civic Center where all can meet together and plan how to best help Kona to return to the peace and harmony that once existed here so long ago, so the Kealakehe location as good as any. Others believe that it is inappropriate for the State to be offering or selling anyone "ceded lands" with Governor Lingle and the Hawaii Congressional delegation lobbying for the Akaka bill and a possible sovereign Hawaiian nation. Still, others believe it is inappropriate to take "ceded lands" for a Civic Center at $1 per year when commercial rates are much higher and while Federal and State promises to thousands of Native Hawaiians for homesteads have gone unmet for decades. Please take the time to answer the following question(s) and provide your comments that your voice can be added to this unique public debate. QUESTION #1: Do you support or oppose a West Hawai'i Civic Center at this time? Comments: Yes, we need to have more areas where the public can come together. Areas of public realm in Kona are sadly lacking. QUESTION #2: If you support a West Hawaii Civic Center, do you believe locating it on ceded lands is appropriate or inappropriate? Comments: I do not think this location is appropriate because it is located on a DEAD-END street with little or no chance of ever becoming a thorough fare. It is also located away from the center of town leading to urban sprawl. Looking at an arieal of Kailua Village, the area between Alii Drive and Kuakini and Hualalai and Palani shows an abundance of land that is mostly parking lot. This is the area where 3/3/2003 Page 2 of 2 the civic center should be build - rejuvniating this area, and bringing it into the public realm QUESTION #3: If you support a VVest Hawaii Civic Center, but believe locating it on ceded lands is inappropriate, what location or solution do you propose? As stated above, my objection to the land has nothing to do with its status as "ceded." AAaa� an assumption) See answer above for preferred location. I e QUESTION #4: If you believe leasing ceded lands is appropriate, do you believe a lease payment of $1 per year is appropriate or inappropriate? Comments: QUESTION #5: Would you like your answer(s) and comment(s) to be included as testimony to the Hawai'i County Council this Friday, March 7"t? (Yes/No) yes - except for the "assumption" comment - that is for you only. However, I do want to make the point that there are other reasons that this land should not be considered. Please send your answer(s) and comment(s) by this Wednesday evening, March 5th. Mahalo Nui Loa, GERG Board of 3/3/2003 Charles Flaherty From: Joel Nye [JoelNye@hawaii.rr.com] Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 3:30 PM To: Charles Flaherty; oneheart@aloha.net Subject: Re: CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center At 12:53 PM 3/3/03 -1000, Charles Flaherty wrote: > ..eq Rb , .+. >Citizens for Equitable and Responsible Government > >CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center >Mayor Kim is proposing a $2,000,000 bond to fund construction of the >first phase of a West Hawai'i Civic Center_ Some believe that a Civic >Center would result in more equitable and responsible County government >for the citizens of West Hawai'i. Others believe that the funds should >be spent on more basic needs in ourcommunity, such as more and better >roads and access to County water. >The mayor is currently proposing the Civic Center be located in >Kealakehe on seven acres of "ceded lands" that the State has offered to >the County for $1 per year. Some believe local Hawaiians would greatly >benefit from a Civic Center where all can meet together and plan how to >hest helps Kona to return to the peace and harmony that once existed >here so long ago, so the Kealakehe location as good as any. Others >believe that it is inappropriate for the State to be offering or >selling anyone "ceded lands" with Governor Lingle and the Hawai'i >Congressional delegation lobbying for the Akaka bill and a possible sovereign Hawaiian >nation. Still, others believe it is inappropriate to take "ceded >lands" for a Civic Center at $1 per year when commercial rates are much >highcr and while Fcdcral and State promisccyc thousands of tiatic >Hawaiians for homesteads have gone unmet for decades. >Please take the time to answer the following question(s) and provide >your comments that your voice can be added to this unique public >dc., ate. >QUESTION #1: >Do you support or oppose a West Hawai'i Civic Center at this time? >Comments:support >QUESTION #2: >1f you support. a `vilest Eawai", Civic Center, i10 Y,,U believe 11cc"ting it >on ceded lands is appropriate or inappropriate? >Comments:appropriate >QUESTION #3: `If Fest H Ci- b.. you support a awa�'� �� Center, u� believe locating 11 on >ceded lands is inappropriate, what location orsolutiondo you propose? > >QUESTION 44: >If you believe leasing ceded lands is appropriate, do you believe a >lease payment of $1 per year is appropriate or inappropriate? >Comments:appropriate 1 >QUESTION #5: >Would you like your answer(s) and comment(s) to be included as >testimony to the Hawai'i County Council this Friday, March 7th? >(Yes/No)YES >Pl.ease send your answer(s) and comments) by this Wednesday evening, >March 5th. >Mahalc Nui Loa, >CERG Board of ><html xmins:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmins:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmins : w="Urn: schemas-microsof t-comt: office : word" xmins:stl="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" xmins="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> ><head> ><META iiTTr^.--Type" = Content -Type = w%v'TDiv'T-�cn �"t '= , fi t ilii. 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Since I believe a Civic CenLer would benefit all people here in Lhe County, particularly West Hawaii, it's hard for me to see why 'ceded lands' should not be used if location and convenience and cost are considered best. #3 N/A 44 N/A if using ceded lands is considered an appropriate procedure, then the $1 per year is also appropriate. #5 yes Pete Hoffmann 3/3/2003 Charles Flaherty From: ASLTIBURON@aol.com Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 3:52 PM To: oneheart@aloha.net Subject: CNH Civic Center Citizens for Equitable and Responsible Government CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center Mayor Kim is proposing a $2,000,000 bond to fund construction of the first phase of a West Hawai'i Civic Center. Some believe that a Civic Center would result in more equitable and responsible County government for the citizens of West Hawai'i. Others believe that the funds should be spent on more basic needs in our community, such as more and better roads and access to County water. The mayor is currently proposing the Civic Center be located in Kealakehe on seven acres of "ceded lands" that the State has offeied to the County for $1 Pel year. JVllll: believe local Hawaiians would greatly benefit from a Civic Center where all can meet together and plan how to best help Kona to return to the peace and harmony that once existed here so long ago, so the Kealakehe location as good as any. Others believe that it is inappropriate for the State to be offering or selling anyone "ceded lands" with Governor Lingle and the Hawaii Congressional delegation lobbying for the Akaka bill and a possible sovereign Hawaiian nation. Still, Others beliCVC it w inappropriate to take "ccdcd ].ands" for a Civic Center at $1 per year when commercial rates are much higher and while Federal and State promises to thousands of Native Hawaiians for homesteads have gone unmet for decades. Please take the time to answer the following question(s) and provide your comments that yVlll vole can be added to this unique public debate. QUESTION #1: Go you support or oppose a West Hawai i Civic Center at this tirat9 les. Comments: There will always be reasons for putting it off i.e. other prier, t, t,S. QUESTION #2: 1f you Sll(JpVrt 4 VVeJI Hlwa1 1 Civic l.t:llt el, Ul/ you Le11C ve 1Vl.atlllg it on Ceded lands 1.J appropriate or inappropriate? Comments:l think that various Native Hawaiian groups and spokespeople should be the arbiters of that question. Though, of course, they will not all agree just as the rest of us don't agree. QUESTION #3: if you support a West Hawaii Civic Center, but believe locating it on ceded lands is inappropriate, what location or solution do you propose? I don't know. What are the functions that are required/desired for such a "Center"? Offices for elective as well as appointees and civil servants, work rooms, police staion, judicial center, county social services???? How big and how diverse? A gathering place and "function" center too? Lets do it right. Let's design the building complex/camel/elephant - or at least know what we really want it to do before we site it. QUESTION #4: G if you believe leasing ceded lands 1s appropriate, do you believe a lease payment of $1, per year is appropriate or inappropriate? Let's ask the Native Hawaiians. Such a deal would be a fabulous bargain for the County as measured in $$$, but it would be NO bargain if it became a symbol of continuing unfairness to the Native Hawaiians. Comments: QUESTION #5: Would you dice your answer (s) anis comment(s) to be included as to5t"Mony to the; Hawai i County Council this Friday, March 7th? YES Please send your answer(s) and comment(s) by this Wednesday evening, March 5th. Mahalo Nui Loa, 2 Page I of 2 Charles Flaherty From: Bill & Pat Taylor ibptaylor@ilhawaii.net] Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 6:12 PM To: Charles Flaherty Subject: Re: CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center On all auestions lets forget the damn thing and take care of some of the important run down things, such as roads, healyh dept bldg in kealakekua, finish upyjr high school project, up grade a fired na pool facility. Mahalo, Bill Taylor ----- Original Message ----- From: Charles Flaherty To: oneheart@aloha.net Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 12:53 PM Subject: CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center CITIZENS FOR EQUITABLE AND RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawai'i Civic Center Mayor Kim is proposing a $2,000,000 bond to fund construction of the first phase of a West Hawai'i Civic Center. Some believe that a Civic Center would result in more equitable and responsible County government for the citizens of West Hawai'i. Others believe that the funds should be spent on more basic needs in our community, such as more and better roads and access to County water. The mayor is currently proposing the Civic Center be located in Kealakehe on seven acres of "ceded lands" that the State has offered to the County for $1 per year. Some believe local Hawaiians would greatly benefit from a Civic Center where all can meet together and plan how to best help Kona to return to the peace and harmony that once existed here so long ago, so the Kealakehe location as good as any. Others believe that it is inappropriate for the State to be offering or selling anyone "ceded lands" with Governor Lingle and the Hawai'i Congressional delegation lobbying for the Akaka bill and a possible sovereign Hawaiian nation. Still, others believe it is inappropriate to take "ceded lands" for a Civic Center at $1 per year when commercial rates are much higher and while Federal and State promises to thousands of Native Hawaiians for homesteads have gone unmet for decades. Please take the time to answer the following question(s) and provide your comments that your voice can be added to this unique public debate. QUESTION #1: Do you support or oppose a West Hawai'i Civic Center at this time? Comments: QUESTION 92: If you support a West Hawai'i Civic Center, do you believe locating it on ceded lands is appropriate or inappropriate? Comments: 31113,120031 Page 2 of 2 QUESTION #3: if you support a West Hawaii Civic Center, but believe locating it on ceded lands is inappropriate, what location or solution do you propose? QUESTION #4: if you believe leasing ceded lands is appropriate, do you believe a lease payment of $1 per year is appropriate or inappropriate? Comments: QUESTION #5: Would you like your answer(s) and comment(s)to be included as testimony to the Hawaii County Council this Friday, March 7th? (Yes/No) Please send your answer(s) and comment(s) by this Wednesday evening, March 5th. Mahalo Nui Loa, CERG Board of 3/3/2003 Page I of 2 Charles Flaherty From: Glenn Johansen [glennj@konacoast.com] Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 7:51 PM To: Charles Flaherty Subject: Re: CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawai'i Civic Center Mayor Kim is proposing a $2,000,000 bond to fund construction of the first phase of a West Hawai'i Civic Center. Some believe that a Civic Center would result in more equitable and responsible County government for the citizens of West Hawai'i. Others believe that the funds should be spent on more basic needs in our community, such as more and better roads and access to County water. The mayor is currently proposing the Civic Center be located in Kealakehe on seven acres of "ceded lands" that the State has offered to the County for $1 per year. Some believe local Hawaiians would greatly benefit from a Civic Center where all can meet together and plan how to best help Kona to return to the peace and harmony that once existed here so long ago, so the Kealakehe location as good as any. Others believe that it is inappropriate for the State to be offering or selling anyone "ceded lands" with Governor Lingle and the Hawaii Congressional delegation lobbying for the Akaka bill and a possible sovereign Hawaiian nation. Still, others believe it is inappropriate to take "ceded lands" for a Civic Center at $1 per year when commercial rates are much higher and while Federal and State promises to thousands of Native Hawaiians for homesteads have gone unmet for decades. Please take the time to answer the following question(s) and provide your comments that your voice can be added to this unique public debate. QUESTION #1: Do you support or oppose a West Hawai'i Civic Center at this time? Comments: Support, as long as it is built upon land owned by the County, and the badly needed road improvements in West Hawaii are also funded and completed. QUESTION #2: If you support a West Hawai'i Civic Center, do you believe locating it on ceded lands is appropriate or inappropriate? Comments: Inappropriate. The County should not compete for the seven acres of ceded lands with the 25 or so Native Hawaiian families on the waiting list for homesteads. The County can budget for the purchase of land needs. Affordable housing for Native Hawaiians only three miles north of Kailua- Kona is more important use of ceded lands. QUESTION #3: If you support a West Hawai'i Civic Center, but believe locating it on ceded lands is inappropriate, what location or solution do you propose? Either locate the Civic Center on the five acres available along Henry Street at Crossroads, including the one acre already owned by the County, or perhaps on the available AG -zoned land mauka of the Queen Kaahumanu Highway between Malulani Drive and Nani Kailua Drive, where Mayor Yamashiro suggested to build it several years ago. 3/3/2003 Page 2 of 2 QUESTION #4: If you believe leasing ceded lands is appropriate, do you believe a lease payment of $1 per year is appropriate or inappropriate? Comments: It's not appropriate to occupy and build upon ceded lands. QUESTION #5: Would you like your answer(s) and comment(s) to be included as testimony to the Hawaii County Council this Friday, March 7th? (Yes/No) Yes. 3/3/2003 Page 1 of 1 Charles Flaherty From: susman.kona [susman.kona@prodigy.net] Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2003 4:31 AM To: Charles Flaherty Subject: Re: CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center Question #1: Yes Question #2: Yes. Question #3: NIP. Question #4: I'll leave that to the philosophers. Question #5: Yes 3/4/2003 FW: CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center Page 1 of 3 Charles Flaherty From: Susie Cysewski [agkona@hawaii.rr.00m] Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2003 8:51 AM To: oneheart@aloha.net Subject: RE: CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center -----Original Message ----- From: Janice Palma-Glennie[mailto:paimtree7@earthlink.netj Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 7:47 PM To: karen eoff; chris becker; matt binder; dianne zink; Susie Cysewski; madone erway; ellen Schomer; garrett webb; david holzman Subject: FW: CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center Importance: High From: "Charles Flaherty" <oneheart@aloha.net> Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2003 12:53:30 -1000 To: <oneheart@aloha.net> Subject: CERCI Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center Citizens for Equitable and Responsible Government CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center Mayor Kim is proposing a $2,000,000 bond to fund construction of the first phase of a West Hawai'i Civic Center. Some believe that a Civic Center would result in more equitable and responsible County government for the citizens of West Hawaii. Others believe that the funds should be spent on more basic needs in our community, such as more and better roads and access to County water. The mayor is currently proposing the Civic Center be located in Kealakehe on seven acres of 'ceded lands= that the State has offered to the County for $1 per year. Some believe local Hawaiians would greatly benefit from a Civic Center where all can meet together and plan how to best help Kona to return to the peace and harmony that once existed here so long ago, so the Kealakehe location as good as any. Others believe that it is inappropriate for the State to be offering or selling anyone 3ceded lands with Governor Lingle and the Hawaii Congressional delegation lobbying for the Akaka bill and a possible sovereign Hawaiian 3/4/2003 FW: CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center Page 2 of 3 nation. Still, others believe it is inappropriate to take ceded lands' for a Civic Center at $1 per year when commercial rates are much higher and while Federal and State promises to thousands of Native Hawaiians for Homesteads have gone wimet for decades. Please take the time to answer the following question(s) and provide your comments that your voice can be added to this unique public debate. QUESTION #1: Do you support or oppose a West Hawaii Civic Center at this time? Support Comments: QUESTION #2: If ,you support a West Hawaii Civic Center, do you believe locating it on ceded lands is appropriate or inappropriate? Yes, I think it's a better use of money than to purchase other land. Comments: QUESTION #3: If you support a West Hawaii Civic Center, but believe locating it on ceded lands is inappropriate, what location or solution do you propose? QUESTION #4: If you believe leasing ceded lands is appropriate, do you believe a lease payment of $1 per year is appropriate or inappropriate? Appropriate. It'll benefit everyone in the long run. 3/4/2003 FW: CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center Comments: QUESTION #5: Page 3 of 3 Would you like ,your answer(s) and comment(s) to be included as testimony to the Hawai'i County Council this Friday, March 7th? (Yes/No) If you choose to, ok. Please send your answers) and comment(s) by this Wednesday evening, March 5th. Mahalo Nui Loa, CERG Board of 3/4/2003 Re: CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center Page 1 of 3 Charles Flaherty From: Jack Kelly [konajack@earthlink.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 6:33 AM To: Charles Flaherty Subject: Re: CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center From: "Charles Flaherty" <oneheart@aloha.net> Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2003 12:53:30 -1000 To: <oneheart@aloha.net> Subject: CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center Citizens for Equitable and Responsible Government CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center Mayor Kim is proposing a $2,000,000 bond to fund construction of the first phase of a West Hawaii Civic Center. Some believe that a Civic Center would result in more equitable and responsible County government for the citizens of West Hawaii. Others believe that the funds should be spent on more basic needs in our community, such as more and better roads and access to County water. The mayor is currently proposing the Civic Center be located in Kealakehe on seven acres of 'ceded lands' that the State has offered to the County for $1 per year. Some believe local Hawaiians would greatly benefit from a Civic Center where all can meet together and plan how to best help Kona to return to the peace and harmony that once existed here so long ago, so the Kealakehe location as good as any. Others believe that it is inappropriate for the State to be offering or selling anyone 'ceded lands' with Governor Lingle and the Hawaii Congressional delegation lobbying for the Akaka bill and a possible sovereign Hawaiian nation. Still, others believe it is inappropriate to take 'ceded lands' for a Civic Center at $1 per year when commercial rates are much higher and while Federal and State promises to thousands of Native Hawaiians for homesteads have gone unmet for decades. Please take the time to answer the following question(s) and provide your comments that your voice can be added to this unique public debate. 3/5/2003 Re: CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center QUESTION #1: Do you support or oppose a West Hawai'i Civic Center at this time? No Comments: I guess all the other questions are dependent on me answering yes to the first question. QUESTION #2: Page 2 of 3 If you support a West Hawai'i Civic Center, do you believe locating it on ceded lands is appropriate or inappropriate? Comments: QUESTION #3: If you support a West Hawaii Civic Center, but believe locating it on ceded lands is inappropriate, what location or solution do you propose? QUESTION #4: If you believe leasing ceded lands is appropriate, do you believe a lease payment of $1 per year is appropriate or inappropriate? Comments: 3/5/2003 Re: CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center Page 3 of 3 QUESTION #5: Would you like your answer(s) and comment(s) to be included as testimony to the Hawaii County Council this Friday, March 7th? (Yes/No) Please send your answer(s) and comment(s) by this Wednesday evening, March 5th. Mahalo Nui Loa, CERG Board of 3/5/2003 Page I of 2 Charles Flaherty From: Carey Lindenbaum ]cll@lava.net] Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 8:06 AM To: Charles Flaherty Subject: RE: CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center -----Original Message ----- From: Charles Flaherty [mailto:oneheart@aloha.net] Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 12:54 PM To: oneheart@aloha.net Subject: CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center CITIZENS FOR EQUITABLE AND RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawai'i Civic Center Mayor Kim is proposing a $2,000,000 bond to fund construction of the first phase of a West Hawai'i Civic Center. Some believe that a Civic Center would result in more equitable and responsible County government for the citizens of West Hawai'i. Others believe that the funds should be spent on more basic needs in our community, such as more and better roads and access to County water. The mayor is currently proposing the Civic Center be located in Kealakehe on seven acres of "ceded lands" that the State has offered to the County for $1 per year. Some believe local Hawaiians would greatly benefit from a Civic Center where all can meet together and plan how to best help Kona to return to the peace and harmony that once existed here so long ago, so the Kealakehe location as good as any. Others believe that it is inappropriate for the State to be offering or selling anyone "ceded lands" with Governor Lingle and the HawaN Congressional delegation lobbying for the Akaka bill and a possible sovereign Hawaiian nation. Still, others believe it is inappropriate to take "ceded lands" for a Civic Center at $1 per year when commercial rates are much higher and while Federal and State promises to thousands of Native Hawaiians for homesteads have gone unmet for decades. Please take the time to answer the following question(s) and provide your comments that your voice can be added to this unique public debate. QUESTION #1: Do you support or oppose a West Hawai'i Civic Center at this time? [Carey] YES Comments: QUESTION #2: If you support a West Hawaii Civic Center appropriate or inappropriate? [Carey I INAPPROPRIATE 3/5/2003 do you believe locating it on ceded lands is Page 2 of 2 Comments QUESTION #3: If you support a West Hawai'i Civic Center, but believe locating it on ceded lands is inappropriate, what location or solution do you propose? [Carey] SEEK A DONATION OF OTHER STATE-OWNED LAND QUESTION #4: If you believe leasing ceded lands is appropriate, do you believe a lease payment of $1 per year is appropriate or inappropriate? [Carey] INAPPROPRIATE Comments: QUESTION #5: Would you like your answer(s) and comment(s) to be included as testimony to the Hawaii County Council this Friday, March 7th7 (Yes/No) [Carey] YES Please send your answer(s) and comment(s) by this Wednesday evening, March 5th. Mahalo Nui Loa, CERG Board of 3/5/2003 Charles Flaherty From: Sent: To: Subject: QUESTION I QUESTION 2 QUSTION 3 QUESTION 4 QUESTION 5 Marian Charlton [kazmar@kona.net] Wednesday, March 05, 2003 10:43 AM Charles Flaherty Re: CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center SUPPORT APPROPRIATE MOOT APPROPRIATE YES THIS RESPONSE IS FROM KAZUMI OSHITA AND MARIAN CHARLTON 1 Page 1 of 2 Charles Flaherty From: Josephine [josephine@poidogs.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 1:22 PM To: Charles Flaherty Subject: Fw. CERG Poll and Opinion. West Hawaii Civic Center I just now saw Glen Johansen's LTE just before leaving on my lunch break. I support all the reasons that he provides on why the CC should not be built on ceded lands. Mahalo for all that you continue to do for us. Josephine ----- Original Message ----- From: Josephine To: Charles Flaherty Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2003 11:59 PM Subject: Re: CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center 1) As a native Hawaiian, I am not in support of a civic center at this time. 2) As a native Hawaiian, I believe that the CC should not be built on ceded land. 3) 1 think the CC should be located near to the Kmart area. 4) 1 believe that a dollar per year rent is inappropriate and the CC lease rent should increase to the current market value. 5) Yes, you may include my views on this subject. — Original Message --- From: Charles Flaherty To: oneheart@aloha.net Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 12:53 PM Subject: CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center CITIZENS FOR EQUITABLE AND RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawai'i Civic Center Mayor Kim is proposing a $2,000,000 bond to fund construction of the first phase of a West Hawaii Civic Center. Some believe that a Civic Center would result in more equitable and responsible County government for the citizens of West Hawai'i. Others believe that the funds should be spent on more basic needs in our community, such as more and better roads and access to County water. The mayor is currently proposing the Civic Center be located in Kealakehe on seven acres of "ceded lands" that the State has offered to the County for $1 per year. Some believe local Hawaiians would greatly benefit from a Civic Center where all can meet together and plan how to best help Kona to return to the peace and harmony that once existed here so long ago, so the Kealakehe location as good as any. Others believe that it is inappropriate for the State to be offering or selling anyone "ceded lands" with Governor Lingle and the Hawai'i Congressional delegation lobbying for the Akaka bill and a possible sovereign Hawaiian nation. Still, others believe it is inappropriate to take "ceded lands' for a Civic Center at $1 per year when commercial rates are much higher and while Federal and State promises to thousands of Native Hawaiians for homesteads have gone unmet for decades. 3/5/2003 Page 2 of 2 Please take the time to answer the following question(s) and provide your comments that your voice can be added to this unique public debate. QUESTION #1: Do you support or oppose a West Hawai'i Civic Center at this time? Comments. QUESTION #2: If you support a West Hawai'i Civic Center, do you believe locating it on ceded lands is appropriate or inappropriate? Comments: QUESTION #3: If you support a West Hawai'i Civic Center, but believe locating it on ceded lands is inappropriate, what location or solution do you propose? QUESTION #4: If you believe leasing ceded lands is appropriate, do you believe a lease payment of $1 per year is appropriate or inappropriate? Comments: QUESTION #5: Would you like your answer(s) and comment(s) to be included as testimony to the Hawai'i County Council this Friday, March 7th? (Yes/No) Please send your answer(s) and comment(s) by this Wednesday evening, March 5th. Mahalo Nui Loa, CERG Board of Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.459 / Virus Database: 258 - Release Date: 2/25/03 Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.459 / Virus Database: 258 - Release Date: 2/26/03 3/5/2003 CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center Page 1 of 2 Charles Flaherty From: Marjorie Erway [merway@hawaii.rr.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 6:38 PM To: oneheart@aloha.net Subject: CERG Poll and Opinion. West Hawaii Civic Center Sorry, Chuckee - this is probably NOT what answers you're looking for. Will be curious to see your summary (of all V? replies you got). No need to change our email address - the one you have goes to both of us just fine. I seem to reply easier than Duane - he doesn't type and it's much more difficult for him. < : ) Marione Citizens for Equitable and Responsible Government CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center QUESTION #1: Do you support or oppose a West Hawai'i Civic Center at this time? SUPPORT Comments: We need a civic center in Kona. Now is as good a time as any other. This should NOT be a question of roads or civic center. Both are urgently needed AND both are possible. QUESTION #2' If you support a West Hawai'i Civic Center, do you believe locating it on ceded lands is appropriate or inappropriate? yes Comments: something will be built on that piece of land. While we should be paying our fair share of rent - if that is not the way it is working right now, that is the way it is. Hopefully, eventually, the County will be charged the right amt. of rent. QUESTION #3: If you support a West Hawaii Civic Center, but believe locating it on ceded lands is inappropriate, what location or solution do you propose? QU_ES11ON #4: if you believe leasing ceded lands is appropriate, do you believe a lease payment of $1 per year is appropriate or inappropriate? no - see above - #2 Comments: QUESTION #5: 3/5/2003 Re: CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center Page 1 of 3 Charles Flaherty From: Janice Palma-Glennie [palmtree7@earthlink.net] Sent: Monday, March 03, 2003 7:43 PM To: Charles Flaherty Subject: Re: CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center on 3!3/03 2:53 PM, Charles Flaherty at oneheart@aloha.net wrote: Citizens for Equitable and Responsible Government CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center Mayor Kim is proposing a $2,000,000 bond to fund construction of the first phase of a West Hawai'i Civic Center. Some believe that a Civic Center would result in more equitable and responsible County government for the citizens of West Hawaii. Others believe that the funds should be spent on more basic needs in our community, such as more and better roads and access to County waler. The mayor is currently proposing the Civic Center be located in Kealakehe on seven acres of 'ceded lands' that the State has offered to the County for $1 per year. Some believe local Hawaiians would greatly benefit from a Civic Center where all can meet together and plan how to best help Kona to return to the peace and harmony that once existed here so long ago, so the Kealakehe location as good as any. Others believe that it is inappropriate for the State to be offering or selling anyone 'ceded lands` with Governor Lingle and the Hawaii Congressional delegation lobbying for the Akaka bill and a possible sovereign Hawaiian nation. Still, others believe it is inappropriate to take 3ceded lands' for a Civic Center at $1 per year when commercial rates are much higher and while Federal and State promises to thousands of Native Hawaiians for homesteads have gone unmet for decades. Please take the time to answer the following question(s) and provide your comments that your voice can be added to this unique public debate. QUESTION #1- 3/3/2003 Re: CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center Page 2 of 3 Do you support or oppose a West Hawai'i Civic Center at this time? Only if it is in an already existing location (similar to Hale Halewai preferably). Comments: A civic center that would help West Ilawai'i would not only be an alternate seat of government (as there should be equal amounts of meetings/hearings both here and East Hawai' i), but it should also be a place that is an island -style gathering/meeting place --at least partially open air, a place where traditional island activities can take place in a traditional (near to nature) environment. Spending the money to create a modern, 7 -acre, urban -style civic center seems a low priority for the county at this time. QUESTION #2: If you support a West Hawaii Civic Center, do you believe locating it on ceded lands is appropriate or inappropriate? That should be decided by the native Hawaiian community. Comments: QUESTION #3: If you support a West Hawaii Civic Center, but believe locating it on ceded lands is inappropriate, what location or solution do you propose? An already existing (low cost) or simple, tasteful facility (maybe where the canoe halau was going to be built at Old Airport, although I believe that is State land) would be most appropriate, but not if it costs a lot of money. If the main priority is to get fair government representation for West Hawai' i residents, then a rented location with rooms simply for hearings/public meetings and a main office (even in hotel like Keauhou Beach. King Kam, etc. or one of many unused commercial spaces in downtown Kailua-Kona)might suffice and be more cost-effective. QUESTION #4: If you believe leasing ceded lands is appropriate, do you believe a lease payment of $1 per year is appropriate or inappropriate? 3/3/2003 Re: CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center Comments: QUESTION #5: Page 3 of 3 Would you like your answer(s) and comment(s) to be included as testimony to the Hawai'i County Council this Friday, March 7th? (Yes/No) yes, thank you. Please send your answer(s) and comment(s) by this Wednesday evening, March 5th. Mahalo Nui Loa, CERG Board of 3/3/2003 Page 1 of 2 Charles Flaherty From: Miles Mulcahy [Miles@aloha.net] Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2003 11:24 AM To: Charles Flaherty Subject: Re: West Hawaii Civic Center Poll and Opinion results Chuckee, I just don't know enough about it to comment intelligently at this time. Aloha M lilcs ---- Original Message ---- From: Charles Flaherty To: oneheart@aloha.net Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2003 9:18 AM Subject: West Hawaii Civic Center Poll and Opinion results CITIZENS FOR EQUITABLE AND RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT There have been sixteen (16) responses to the poll and opinion or approximately 10% of the distribution list. Since this was a voluntary, non-random survey, statistical projections or inferences with respect to the greater population cannot be reasonably made. The final reading of the mayor's proposal will not occur until the next Council session, so there will not be a final decision this Friday . Therefore, those who have NOT responded, please do so if you are at all interested in this issue. Here are the results so far: QUESTION #1: Do you support or oppose a West Hawaii Civic Center at this time? Support. 12 (75%) Oppose: 3 (19%) Support only if in existing facility: 1 (6%) QUESTION #2: If you support a West Hawai'i Civic Center inappropriate? Appropriate: 7 (44%) Inappropriate: 6 (38%) No comment: 2 (13%) Need more info: 1 (6%). do you believe locating it on ceded lands is appropriate or QUESTION #4; If you believe leasing ceded lands is appropriate, do you believe a lease payment of $1 per year is appropriate or inappropriate? Appropriate: 5 (31%) Inappropriate: 5 (31%) No comment: 5(3'1'/'0') 3!6!2003 Page 2 of 2 Need more info —1 (6) QUESTION #5: Would you like your answer(s) and comment(s) to be included as testimony to the Hawai'i County Council this Friday, March 7th? (Yes/No) Yes: 14 (88%) No comment: 2 (12%). QUESTION #3: If you support a West Hawai'i Civic Center, but believe locating it on ceded lands is inappropriate, what location or solution do you propose? "Kmart area" "Seek a donation of other state land" "an already existing (low cost) or simple, tasteful facility" "let's know what we really want before we site it" "the five acres available along Henry Street at Crossroads or perhaps along AG -zoned land mauka Queen Ka'ahumanu between Malulani Dr and Nani Kailua where Mayor Yamashiro suggested" "conduct a survey of current landowners who are willing to donate land for building a Westside civic center" "the area between Ali Drive, Kuakim, Hualalal, and Falani shows an abundance of land that is mostly parking lot... rejuvenating this area and bringing it into the public realm" Mahalo for your participation and interest! CERG Board of Directors 3/6/2003 Page 1 of 1 Charles Flaherty From: Manawaa@aol.com Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2003 12:11 PM To: oneheart@aloha.net Subject: Re: West Hawaii Civic Center Poll and Opinion results Charles, Hi Chuck, I didn't realize you were doing this.... I never gave an opinion yet: I Do Support a West Hawaii Civic Center, preferably in an existing facility, think ceded lands could be appropriate. And thank you for being a political voice. patty eames 3/6/2003 Charles Flaherty From: David. Ofelia Schamber [ofedav@yahoo.eom] Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2003 1:05 PM To: Charles Flaherty Subject: Re: West Hawaii Civic Center Poll and Opinion.. results Yes, we support a West Hawaii Civic Center. The best location would be the land hetween Nani Kailua and Malulani Drive. The Schambers --- Charles Flaherty <oneheart@aloha.net> wrote: > Citizens for Equitable and Responsible > Government > There have been sixteen (16) responses to the > poll and opinion or > approximately 10$ of the distribution list. > Since this was a voluntary, i non-random survey, statistical projections or > inferences with respect to > the areater population cannot be reasonably > made. The final sanding of the mayor's proposal ..ill > not occur until the next > Council session, so there will not be a final > decision this Friday. > Therefore, those who have NOT responded, please i do so if you are at all', > interested in this issue. > Here are the results so far: QUESTION #1: > Do you support or oppose a West Hawai'i Civic > Center at this time? > Support: 12 (750) > Oppose: 3 (19%) i Support only if in existing facility: i (6%) > QUESTION #2: > If you support a West Hawaii Civic Center, do > you believe locating it > on ceded lands is appropriate or inappropriate? > Appropriate: 7 (44%) Inappropriate: �`,. 6 (38%) pp� > No comment: 2 (13%) > Need more info: 1 (6%). > QUESTION #4: • 1f you 0C11eve leasing coded lands 1J > appropriate, do you believe a > lease payment of $1 per year is appropriate or > inappropriate? > Appropriate: 5 (31%) > Inappropriate: 5 (31%) > No comment: 5 (31%) Need more Info - 1 (6) > QUESTION #5: > Would you like your answer(s) and comment(s) to > be included as testimony 1 > to the Hawai'i County Council this Friday, March 7th^ (Yes/No) > Yes: 14 (88%) > No comment: 2 (12%). > QUESTION #3: • if you support a West Hawai i Civic Center, but > believe locating it on > ceded lands is inappropriate, what location or > solution do you propose? > "Kmart area" > "Seek a donation of other state land" > "an already existing (low cost) or simple, 11 tas cful facil' ty,. > "let's know what we really want before we site > it" > "the five acres available along Henry Street at > Crossroads or perhaps • along A6rd mauka Queen Fa'ahumanu > betweenMalulaniDr and Nani > Kailua where Mavor Yamashiro suggested" > "conduct a survey of current landowners who are > willing to donate land > tor buiiding a Westside civic center" > "the area between Ali'i Drive, Kuakini, > Hualala' and Palani shows -,- • abundance of land that is mostly parking > lot.rejuvenating this area and > bringing it into the public realm" > Mahalo for your participation and interest! > CERG Board of Directors OfeDav and the Boys Do you Yanoo!e Yahoo! 'rax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/ N Page 1 of 1 Charles Flaherty From: MMMKONA@aol.com Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2003 2:36 PM To: oneheartCaloha.net Subject: Re: CERG Poll and Opinion: West Hawaii Civic Center Aloha, Based on the knowledge we currently have I would vote as follows: Question 1. Yes 2. Yes 3. --- 4. Appropriate 5. Yes Jim Williams 73-1161 Ahulani St. Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 3/6/2003 Charles Flaherty From: Sekera@aol.com Sent. Sunday, March 16, 2003 12:13 PM To: oneheart@aloha.net Subject: Re: West Hawaii Civic Center Poll and Opinion results I was out of the area when this request first came in. If it is not too late, following is my opinion: Support West Hawaii Civic Center No opinion on ceded lands. Thanks for your concern and interest, Sharon Sekera ------------------- Citizens for Equitable and Responsible Government There have been sixteen (16) responses to the poll and opinion or approximately 108 of the distribution list. Since this was a voluntary, non-random survey, statistical projections or inferences with respect to the greater population cannot be reasonably made. The final reading of the mayor's proposal will not occur until the next Council session, so there will not be a final decision this Friday. Therefore, those who have NOT responded, please do so if you are at all interested in this issue. Here are the results so far: QUESTION #1: Do you support or oppose a West Hawai'i Civic Center at this time? Support: 12 (758) Oppose: 3 (198) Support only if in existing facility: 1 (68) QUESTION #2: If you support a West Hawai'i Civic Center, do you believe locating it on ceded lands is appropriate or inappropriate? Appropriate: 7 (448) Inappropriate: 6 (368) No comment: 2 (138) Need more info: 1 (68). QUESTION #4: If you believe leasing ceded lands is appropriate, do you believe a lease payment of $1 per year is appropriate or inappropriate? Appropriate: 5 (318) Inappropriate: 5 (318) No comment: 5 (318) Need more info QUESTION #5: Would you like your answer(s) and comment(s) to be included as testimony to the Hawai'i County Council this Friday, March 7th? (Yes/No) Yes: 14 (888) No comment: 2 (128). QUESTION #3: If you support a West Hawai'i Civic Center, but believe locating it on ceded lands is inappropriate, what location or solution do you propose? "Kmart area" "Seek a donation of other state land" "an already existing (low cost) or simple, tasteful facility" "let's know what we really want before we site it" "the five acres available along Henry Street at Crossroads or perhaps along AG -zoned land mauka Queen Ka'ahumanu between Malulani Dr and Nani Kailua where Mayor Yamashiro suggested" "conduct a survey of current landowners 1 who are willing to donate land for building a Westside civic center" "the area between Ali'i Drive, Kuakini, Hualalai, and Palani shows an abundance of land that is mostly parking lot.rejuvenating this area and bringing it into the public realm" Mahalo for your participation and interest! CERG Board of Directors 6