2006-03-16 Veteran Advisory Committee Minutes

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Veterans Advisory Committee Page 6 March 16, 2006 also published in the paper at one time. He said that no one is taking action and the public is concerned. Mr. Kaoiwi said when the article came in the newspaper, he went to see a UPW Union Business Agent to ask why this issue came up of overtime and why they are putting this hardship on the director. They claimed it wasn't them, it came from the top of the union. He said he asked the business agent to get back to him after checking with top union representatives on Oahu about what can be done and he hasn't heard yet. He will go back to the union again. The employees did not ask for compensation, they were adjusting their hours, completing the burial and then taking their lunch break. It was the union that said you must take your break at regular time, or receive compensation. Action - Meeting Set Director Engelhard suggested that a few members set up a meeting with her to discuss burial times at Veterans Cemeteries. Chairman Highley and Delbert Nishimoto will meet with Director Engelhard in her office prior to the April 20th meeting at 2:00 pm. PURPLE HEART MONUMENT Chairman Highley said at a recent Military Order of the Purple Heart meeting there was a discussion on the possibility of the County accepting a Purple Heart Monument at Veterans Cemetery IL At this point it is for informational purposes only. Member Don Bennett commented that it was too early to bring up request. (The rest of Don Bennett's comments were inaudible). EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS HAWAII COUNTY CODE AMENDMENTS - CHAPTER 15 Director Engelhard announced that the Hawaii County Code Amendments approved during the February 16th meeting proposing to change Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 731 -Hilo to just MOPH and to add a slot for Korean War Veterans was scheduled to be heard at the Council Committee on Public Safety and Parks and Recreation on March 21, 2006. Due to minor changes requested by staff of the Legislative Auditor's Office, the matter will be withdrawn from that meeting and brought up at a future date possibly on April 7th. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chairman Highley shared information regarding events scheduled at KMC: March 17th - St. Patrick's Day Buffet March 18th - A Halau Performance March 19th - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park presents people and land of Kahuku March 31s'- Luau Day Bingo April 1st - 11th Annual Spring Dance Concert April 16th - Easter Egg Hunt