2005-10-20 Veteran Advisory Committee Minutes

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Veterans Advisory Committee Page 3 October 20, 2005 VETERANS CEMETERY III — WEST HAWAII (Reforestation Project) Richard Highley reported that he is pleased with progress on reforestation project. They have contacted Mr. Charles Whitney of the Whitney Pacific Corporation who agreed to bulldoze the road required to install the goat proof fence. Dr. Richard Stevens said they expect about 100 volunteers to participate in another big planting project on the morning of Saturday, November 5th which should cover makai of the pu`u. Very thankful that project is receiving lots of support from veterans and the community including plant donations from Kukio and funds for the fencing project. REPORT ON FUNDS RECEIVED FOR VETERANS CEMETERIES I, II and III Chairman Kaoiwi reported that following his request to the Mayor and County Council, gates were installed at Veterans I and II and the Mayor has assured him that the solar light for the flagpole will be paid for. Louis heard that maybe HELCO would be providing the light, but if that doesn't happen he recommends someone from Kona follow up with P &R. SUB - COMMITTEE REPORT — COLUMBARIUMS No Report. Sub - Committee has not yet scheduled a meeting. Although sub - committee members made suggestions on what should be done with the columbariums at Veterans I and II such as redesign, etc. they will schedule a meeting and discuss during that time. Results to be reported at a future Veterans Advisory Committee meeting. NEW BUSINESS BURIAL HOURS Motion Wendall Kekumu made a motion to have the County of Hawaii comply with Rule 7 relating to burial hours at Veterans Cemeteries and recommends if that cannot happen, Rule 7 be changed accordingly. All members present voted unanimously in favor of this motion. (Director Engelhard reported after the meeting that Rule 7 had been changed in March of 2002 to allow the Director to specify burial times since the employees work from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm weekdays, except holidays.)