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Veterans Advisory Committee <br />Page 5 <br />March 15, 2007 <br />Mr. Ribbentrop has gone to take photos after receiving calls and the only thing he can <br />render from a personal aspect is the County is very compassionate in their application of <br />the rules. <br />Chairman Highley said we are getting people at the West Hawaii Veterans Cemetery to <br />follow the rules more then in the past. If they choose to put artificial flowers, they <br />understand that those will be disposed of. <br />Brass Markers <br />Mr. Kaoiwi received a call from a veteran concerning a marker for his brother, which had <br />not yet come in after almost one year. Mr. Kaoiwi checked status and the brass marker <br />just came in. He explained to veteran that since it is a brass marker, it would have to be <br />mounted on a concrete block, which is not the County's responsibility. Dodo said they <br />would do it. <br />Sinking Graves <br />Mr. Kaoiwi said a veteran also shared concerns about sinking graves at Veterans <br />Cemetery IL He told veteran if there are any graves sinking to inform County employees <br />so they could fill it in. Veterans should understand their responsibility to help inform <br />people of rules and tell P &R staff which graves are sinking. Employees have a lot to do <br />to maintain cemeteries and take care of burials. If we inform employees of sinking <br />graves, this would help keep everyone safe. <br />Funding Increase for Maintenance Cost - State Funds to County of Hawaii <br />Chairman Highley said State Legislators are still trying to get additional funds to the <br />County for maintenance since $22,000 annually for all three cemeteries is not enough. <br />They are hoping to triple amount. <br />NEW BUSINESS <br />Membership <br />Vacancies <br />Chairman Highley reported on vacancies: <br />1) VFW - Mr. Austen does not want to continue serving on the committee. He is <br />working on getting a replacement. <br />2) Club 100 <br />3) Independent - Patrick Pavao's term ended December 31, 2006. Chairman Highly <br />recommends we talk to people who may be interested, person does not have to <br />belong to a veteran organization, but needs to submit an application. <br />4) Hilo Interpreters - George Yamamoto's term ended December 31, 2006 and he <br />cannot be reappointed. <br />