2005-05-19 Veteran Advisory Committee Minutes

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Veterans Advisory Committee Page 3 May 19, 2005 Minoru said that the waterline had to be repaired and a lot of the gravel was used to cover that area and depleted the stockpile, which does not leave enough for the columbarium. P &R Director said the County would provide 10 -15 cubic yards of gravel as requested. UNFINISHED BUSINESS VETERANS CEMETERY III — WEST HAWAII Mr. Highley reported that volunteers have been working with P &R to keep grass looking nice by spreading fertilizer, helping to install and trim around headstones. Very appreciative of P &R employees who have been responsive to their assistance. (Reforestation Project) Mr. Highley said that they are working with the West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery Development Expansion Association to raise funds to supplement reforestation project. Dr. Richard Stevens reported that they are picking up momentum and lots of people are coming out to help support the project. Plants are continuing to grow, still dealing with goats and will be until fence is erected. Completed a new grant application to an organization that is supported by DLNR and U.S. Forestry to purchase plants for the next phase. Planning a golf tournament fundraiser. Some organizations recommended that they put in wish lists of what they would like for the reforestation project and the cemetery. Mr. Highley said they contacted a Vietnam veteran of a very large corporation who wants to get involved and requested a wish list of items that he can solicit for the cemetery. The following is Mr. Highley's wish list items which will require approval by the County. 1) Installation of cups to prevent problems they are having with glass and moving them back and forth - he estimated $2,000 should cover that cost. 2) Light on flagpole — he contacted a Solar Company who said its very doable and estimates that the package would cost $1,000. The only problem is that equipment could be stolen so it would have to be bolted down. VETERANS CEMETERY I & II — COLUMBARIUMS SUB - COMMITTEE - REPORT No report. Will keep item on the agenda until there is a report.