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Veterans Advisory Committee <br />Page 6 <br />February 16, 2006 <br />Member Patrick Pavao would like the letter to emphasize that there was only one <br />cemetery, but now the Big Island has three. The amount of acreage has tripled which <br />should justify additional funds for maintenance. He suggested that Chairman Highley <br />work with Director Engelhard to obtain cost info to include in letter and that a copy be <br />sent to all of our Big Island Legislators. <br />Motion Passed <br />Members voted unanimously to have Chairman Highley send a letter to the legislature <br />requesting additional funds, a total of $100,000 increasing from the $22,500 the County <br />now receives from the State to maintain all three cemeteries on the Big Island. <br />VETERANS CEMETERY III — WEST HAWAII <br />Cemetery Hours <br />Chairman Richard Highley said there is a big complaint that the West Hawaii Cemetery <br />is only open from 8 am to 12 noon. He asked the hours of the Hilo Cemeteries and <br />Director Engelhard responded that they are open from lam to 7pm. Chairman Highley <br />said that many people are unable to just stop by in West Hawaii, including tourists who <br />visit cemeteries wherever they travel. <br />Director Engelhard will check on cost to have a security service lock gate in order to <br />extend hours and close at a later time. She said that could be expensive due to the <br />distance of the cemetery from other facilities and from Kailua. <br />EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS <br />NEW DIRECTOR - OVS <br />Keith Ribbentrop announced that Mr. Reed of the Indianapolis, Indiana Regional Office <br />Department of Veterans Affairs has been appointed as Director of the Honolulu Office <br />effective March 1sT. He is a disabled Vietnam Veteran, holds a Purple Heart, served in <br />the United States Marine Corp, received all of his education including his graduate <br />degree through Chapter 31, and worked his way through the VA system starting as a <br />Vocational Rehab Counselor. Effective March 3rd' Mr. Jim Correli, the Acting Director <br />will step down and retire. <br />NEXT MEETING <br />The next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. in the Hawaii <br />County Councilroom and video - conferencing at the Kona Mayor's Office. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Nathal el Sa*i tos- <br />Secretary <br />