2005-07-28 Veteran Advisory Committee Minutes

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Veterans Advisory Committee Page 2 July 28, 2005 then dispose beer bottles and cans on the lawn. Mr. Kaoiwi went to Mayor's Office, the Mayor wasn't available so he explained problems to the Managing Director and he acknowledged that P &R has no funds. The Managing Director requested concerns in writing, however, he first wanted a consensus of this committee. He then went to the County Council and expressed concerns to Finance Chairperson Virginia Isbell and Council Members Angel Pilago and James Arakaki. They asked for an estimate of funds needed which Mr. Kaoiwi estimated $2,000 for solar light and $3,000 for the gate. Councilman Arakaki suggested he write to the County Council to request at least $7,000 for these improvements. Temporary Chairperson Penny Fox asked members if there was any discussion. Member Patrick Pavao said that he recently visited the cemetery and saw people hanging out drinking in the culdesac. He has also received calls from people with concerns about this problem. He gave full support of request for funds from County Council and made a motion to send a letter. Motion The motion was unanimously approved to have Chairman Kaoiwi submit letters to both the Mayor and County Council to request funds for these improvements at Veterans Cemeteries I and II and a copy be submitted to Councilmember Donald Ikeda since both cemeteries fall under his jurisdiction. (* *See Below — Solar Light for Flag Pole at Cemetery III to be included in request) Veterans Cemetery III Minoru Hanato said they are also looking into a solar lighting system for the flagpole at Cemetery III. They have checked with HELCO to see if they can help and are still working on getting it. Joe and Lee Pretsch have visited several solar establishments and obtained various price estimates. They will continue to check on prices. "Director Engelhard suggested that Chairman Kaoiwi include in his letters to the Mayor and Council a request for the solar light for the flagpole at Cemetery III. Chairman Kaoiwi confirmed that he would include that request. Boss Hanato said that lawn at Cemetery III is looking really nice and would like to acknowledge P &R employees assigned to cut grass there. Director Engelhard will convey his thanks to employees. Minoru Hanato said that P &R employee Kimo shared that there are approximately 14 more gravesites available in Area L He would also like to know who to contact regarding the columbariums as soon as possible. Previous Meeting Minutes — May 19, 2005 and June 16, 2005 • The Minutes of the May 19"' and June 16th meetings were approved as submitted.