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Veterans Advisory Committee <br />Page 7 <br />September 18, 2008 <br />people are much more cooperative over there. The reason they want artificial flowers is <br />that they want them there all the time. <br />Mr. Hanato suggested the County enforce their rules about cleaning the graves, what is <br />allowed and that it will all be thrown away, whether its fresh or artificial flowers. He <br />observed on the Hilo side lots of the headstones are above the ground, its just put there, <br />its not sunk in which makes it harder for groundskeepers. There are a lot of headstones <br />and they are heavy, but it looks much nicer when it's sunken in and it's also safer. It will <br />also be easier for controlling the flower problems. <br />Ms. Brulee- Wilson commented that she loves artificial flowers, in this case though there <br />are so many factors that have been stated and should be considered. When you expose <br />artificial flowers to sun, wind, rain, and the other elements and gnats and flies, no matter <br />how expensive they are, they will lose their luster and beauty. She feels we need to form <br />a consistent rule to eliminate artificial flowers. <br />Chairwoman Fox said if we decide to change this rule to include artificial flowers, we <br />have to go to Public Hearing. She asked if there is any motion to put artificial flowers in <br />the rule. There was no response. <br />Mr. Nishimoto said matter is moot, he will inform requestor that the rules for Hawaii <br />County do not allow artificial flowers. <br />Chairwoman Fox said the matter is tabled for the time being and person is welcome to <br />come to talk to committee at a future meeting. <br />EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS <br />None <br />ANNOUNCEMENTS <br />Veterans AJA Memorial Service <br />Mr. Nishimoto announced that the AJA Veterans Memorial Service would be held at <br />Veterans Cemetery I on Sunday, September 28th at 10:00 am. <br />NEXT MEETING <br />The next meeting will be held on October 16, 2008 at 3pm. <br />Meeting will again be held in Hilo at the Office of the Prosecutor and in Kona at the <br />Mayor's Office. <br />ADJOURNMENT <br />Meeting adjourned at 3:55 pm. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Nathalie Santos, Secretary <br />