2005-04-21 Veteran Advisory Committee Minutes

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Veterans Advisory Committee Page 3 April 21, 2005 know, but it has been brought to the attention of M &E. M &E is the firm hired to inspect and oversee the project. Chairman Kaoiwi reiterated his concern about the problems that the County may inherit at Cemetery II as occurred following the acceptance of Veterans Cemetery III. The County should not be held responsible if the punch list items are not remedied. Mr. Nishimoto said that the County wouldn't be responsible as long as they don't accept the project. M &E has been terminated, the State is now taking over the project and writing to the bonding company. He suggested we just wait to see what happens at this point since we are not in a crunch situation like West Hawaii III was at that time. He said they have a punch list and highly recommends that the County not accept project until items are completed. Director Engelhard said the County will not accept the project until items are remedied. Veterans Cemetery III — West Hawaii Temporary Columbarium Mr. Nishimoto reported that he received an e -mail from the DOD Engineer stating that within a six -month period a 96 -unit columbarium should be in place. The contract and funding has been approved and are awaiting final signatures. Mr. Steve Morifuji (Park Superintendent) is the County of Hawaii P &R contact for that project. There is a glitch on the covers for the columbarium, which can be obtained free of charge from the VA, but requests must be initiated from the OVS office. Received photos showing the accomplishments completed by veterans and volunteers from the west side. Kauai and West Hawaii Cemeteries are in the same package for receipt of the temporary columbariums, however, Kauai has not answered the request at this time. Boss Hanato shared his concern about proper preparation of the area for installation of temporary columbarium. He said without a concrete slab, the columbarium could tilt. Mr. Nishimoto said the plans call for compacted base course. The contractors will work with Steve Morifuji of P &R and look at the ground to be sure its compacted properly. The key to compacting is water and rolling over with the compactor. He said that the temporary columbarium doesn't call for concrete, because when the permanent one is installed, you would have a slab to remove. He suggested leaving plans as is and to let the contractor make the final call. During Mr. Highley's report he shared that Director Engelhard told him they would be pouring the slab in place for the foundation. Mr. Mukai also shared his concerns about the stability of the columbarium. Chairman Kaoiwi said that the contractor will be liable if he doesn't follow the specs.