2004-07-15 Veteran Advisory Committee Minutes

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Veterans Advisory Committee Page 3 July 15, 2004 Temporary Shelter (See Mr. Highley's report - Progress of West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery III Landscaping Improvements Dated July 15, 2004 — Paragraph 2) He reported that someone offered to construct a temporary shelter until funding becomes available to construct the permanent chapel and wanted to let them know process. Director Engelhard said P &R would be happy to consider it. She will e -mail Less Chess to request information. NEW BUSINESS VETERANS DAY PARADE Chairman Kaoiwi reported that Mayor Kim referred Big Island Veterans Association's request to have a Veterans Day Parade in Hawaii County to this Committee. The Mayor's response to Dale Wilson stated that members may be able to advise or assist on how to best organize such a Veterans Day Parade. He also stated that the County does not sponsor parades, all parades in the county are organized and sponsored by private organizations. Mr. Wilson said that the request was not to have the County sponsor the parade, but rather endorse having a Veterans Day Parade and provide Police, emergency systems and liability insurance. BIVA would plan and handle the conduct of the parade and its participants. Director Engelhard said that the County of Hawaii is self- insured and not insurable. Chairman Kaoiwi shared his concern that the budget has already been prepared for this year, however, it may be possible for next year. Mr. Wilson agreed that it may be too late for this year, but will look at planning a parade for next year. He asked Director Engelhard for direction on how to pursue police and EMS assistance to have a parade next year. Director Engelhard said that she could put costs for police and EMS services in P &R budget. The advantage would be that if P &R is rejected, BIVA could still make request to County Council. Director Engelhard responded to Mr. Wilson's question about necessity to have liability insurance by stating that it depends on parade participation such as if there will be animals, pa`u riders (people get kicked or fall off), or floats (people can fall off).