2007-03-15 Veteran Advisory Committee Minutes

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Veterans Advisory Committee Page 3 March 15, 2007 thinks if the County needed it right away, it was going to come from Kaneohe Veterans Cemetery. There is so much confusion he doesn't want to misquote anything. Chairman Highley stated there are (2) different items, a graveliner and a lawn crypt (also called a cement graveliner or a vault). At the West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery graveliners are necessary because there will be no soil remediation, following the geotech's survey the soil was found suitable for burials there. Chairman Highley said there is a Master Plan which will cover the next 200 years and wanted to confirm that a restroom is included in that plan. Mr. Kalua confirmed that he understood the restroom to be one of the priorities and should be a part of the master plan. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Veterans Cemetery II - Status of Expansion Project Director Engelhard reported that the County has not yet accepted the condition of the Veterans Cemetery II Expansion Project because it still has a lot of hila hila (sleeping grass) and has some drainage problems. The recommendation is that if they don't finish project by the end of April, the County will take further steps. The end of April will make it 1 1/2 years since project has been finished, but not accepted. Veterans Cemetery I and II - Columbariums Director Engelhard reported that special head screws were ordered to install a plate on the columbariums that are already there. Rather than knocking down what is there, we would first use what we have and if necessary add more later. Veterans Cemetery III - West Hawaii Reforestation Project Chairman Highley said there was another planting held recently and asked Mr. Minoru Hanato to report on project. Mr. Minoru Hanato reported there would be another planting sometime in April, but was unsure of exact date. During the last work date volunteers planted on the roadside and the hill. Unable to use as much water as before since Kukio cut down the amount of water weekly by utilizing timers. The plants are suppose to take care of itself soon and by cutting down the water, they are trying to make the plants adjust. Still working on greenhouse, just finished stitching the netting that goes right around and over. The sides and irrigation system also need to be completed. The inside reinforcements were made with PVC pipes, which will also carry water to be released via timer on the inside plants. Each pipe has an individual shut off valve to regulate water. Water Usaze /Future Restrooms Director Engelhard asked how much water was being used for Reforestation Project. Mr. Minoru Hanato responded that the amount being used was more then what was written and now they cut down the water he's unsure how much it is. Director Engelhard