2005-11-17 Veteran Advisory Committee Minutes

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Veterans Advisory Committee Page 3 November 17, 2005 shoulder to shoulder at the base of the Pu`u and dug out fountain grass, then planted large Hawaiian trees which is creating an instant forest in the middle of the cemetery. He thanked all volunteers for their participation. VETERANS CEMETERY III — WEST HAWAII — FLAG POLE LIGHTING Mr. Richard Highley reported that at the last West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery Expansion Development Association Meeting he found out, thanks to Chairman Kaoiwi, that Mayor Kim has approved funding for the lighting and HELCO is willing to do installation. Will work on getting factors together. SUB - COMMITTEE REPORT — COLUMBARIUMS Chairman Kaoiwi said he spoke to Patrick Pavao about the Columbariums at Veterans Cemeteries I and IL Their suggestion is to write a letter to the state OVS Director recommending that they make changes to cover each individual niche instead of having one cover for 4 niches as in original design. Mr. George Mukai said that he knows the status of the columbarium at Veterans Cemetery I, but wanted to know about Veterans 11. Chairman Kaoiwi said that Veterans II located near the committal shelter also needs a gate and a plate for individual niches to avoid tampering. It also has one cover for every four (4) niches. Action Mr. Highley volunteered to write the letter to the state requesting that they make improvements to the columbariums at Veterans I and II. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Kaoiwi relinquished chairmanship to Vice Chairman Denny Austen to bring up the following concern. Reforestation Project — Grant Funds Mr. Kaoiwi said he heard that there are problems with the funds for the reforestation project and making payment to the contractor, since (3) bids were needed prior to services rendered. Dr. Stevens reported that he and Mr. Highley just today attended a meeting with Director Engelhard to discuss funds. Director Engelhard is investigating possibility of turning funds (both from federal grant and from Council Member Virginia Isbell) over as grants - in -aid to the West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery Expansion Development Association in order to begin the next phase of the fencing project. Mr. Highley added that the County is required to follow procurement laws.