2004-10-14 Veteran Advisory Committee Minutes

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Veterans Advisory Committee Page 3 October 14, 2004 delivery has been rescheduled to October 23'd. Delivery to include 400 yards of cinder soil. On October 25th, Goodfellows will be delivering equipment including a D -4 or D -5 dozer. Larry Walker of Swing Zone will be grading on Tuesday, October 26th and feels he can complete grading in one day. On October 27th and 28th, fine grading should be done and re- installing of headstones. On Thursday, October 28th, Goodfellows will GPS work that has been done and confirm that headstones are installed in the proper location. On Friday, October 29th, Kukio Resort will start cutting and delivering sod on pallets. Employees from the Waikoloa Village, Waikoloa Beach and Mauna Lani Golf Courses will install sod around the headstones. Project is currently on schedule and should be completed by October 30th in time for the November 11th Veterans Day Memorial Service. Les wanted to convey his appreciation to Park Superintendent Steve Morifuji and Parks employees for use of the backhoe during the project. Minoru Hanato reported that the new canopy is on site. He also stated that someone damaged the gate at the main entrance near the highway. Graveliners Delbert Nishimoto said that specs for the gravliners must first be approved by the VA at the federal level and then project can be initiated. VETERANS DAY PARADE Dale Wilson told Director Engelhard they are counting on P &R to include funds for police and emergency medical support during parade. Director Engelhard confirmed that P &R will include in the proposed budget funds for sixteen (16) off -duty police officers (one at each intersection) and three (3) EMT units — either off -duty or on -duty, for 2 t/2 to 3 hours. Budget must be approved by Council. Dale discovered that there are a number of veterans organizations that have umbrella insurance policies that cover events such as parades. Dale asked committee members to check with their organizations if their insurance could cover a parade event. NEW BUSINESS No New Business. EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS REPORT ON SEPTEMBER VISIT FROM PROJECT MANAGER OF THE STATE CEMETERY GRANTS PROGRAM (Scott Gebhardtsbauer)