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Veterans Advisory Committee <br />Page 5 <br />May 18, 2006 <br />Inouye and Representative Case. Possibly Herring Kalua could help with obtaining funds <br />for this project. <br />George Mukai announced that matter was discussed at a 442nd Meeting and members <br />have said they will go along with whatever the County of Hawaii decides, however, they <br />are unable to provide funds or labor for this project. The wall is made of hollow tile and <br />has reinforcement in it. <br />Penny Fox asked if it would be easier to put more concrete on the floor to raise it, but <br />George Mukai said that would be difficult because you would have to grade the entire <br />floor. Mr. Mukai feels the most economical way would be to cut the wall - there is a <br />cement cap and it could be cut depending on the size of the blocks either 16" or 24 ". <br />Chairman Highley asked how funds could be obtained to proceed with this project, <br />should we solicit funds from the County Council? <br />Penny Fox recommended that this item be put on next month's agenda so that it can be <br />discussed with Director Engelhard. Deputy Director Mizuno said members first need to <br />come up with an estimated cost and then try to insert into County budget. She also <br />shared that she is unsure where that project would fall in the list of priorities and its too <br />late for this fiscal year's budget as Council just past first reading of the budget last night. <br />George Mukai asked if its too late to make a request for funds for this project. Deputy <br />Director Mizuno said you can try to make a request from a councilmember for <br />discretionary funds, but its important to first have an estimated cost. She also said that <br />P &R currently has 115 projects. <br />Chairman Highley suggests that members keep on top of this project and if its something <br />that cannot be done this year, possibly look at it for next year. <br />COST OF GOVERNMENT COMMISSION <br />Chairman Highley read the letter members received from the Cost of Government <br />Commission dated April 10, 2006. <br />Mr. Mukai asked if this committee only handles business concerning the cemeteries. <br />Mr. Austen responded that other matters such as the parade, etc. are only discussed at the <br />request of the Mayor. <br />Members did not have any comments to offer the Cost of Government Commission. <br />EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS <br />NO REPORT <br />