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Veterans Advisory Committee <br />Page 3 <br />November 20, 2008 <br />Mr, Highley asked if contents of columbariums would be removed before moving and <br />Mr. Lum responded that the contractors are professional and should know how to handle <br />moving. <br />Mr. Highley said its been brought to his attention that every unit has a crack across the <br />center of the columbarium and the problem has to be addressed before moving it to avoid <br />having urns fall out. <br />Mr. Lum suggested Mr. Highley communicate his concern to Mark Moses of VA. <br />Mr. Highley said he has written a letter to Mr. Moses two or three months ago and never <br />received a response and asked if he should attempt to at least receive acknowledgement <br />of his letter. <br />Mr. Lum asked if John Grogan, President of the West Hawaii Veterans' Cemetery <br />Development and Expansion Association was aware of this concern. <br />Mr. Highley said he sent a personal letter directly to Mark Moses not through the <br />WHCDEA because that organization is not responsible for what is done at the cemetery. <br />Mr. Lum said the strategic plan of the Veterans Cemetery states that WHCDEA provides <br />guidance and veterans' perspective to the Office of Veterans Services. <br />Mr. Minoru Hanato said John Grogan is aware of the cracks in the foundation of the <br />columbariums and told him he needs to let OVS know about the problem if its moved. <br />Mr. Lum suggested they follow up with John Grogan to communicate that concern. <br />Director Engelhard said she would communicate the concern to Gina Ichiyama of DAGS <br />if its explained clearer to her. <br />Mr. Hanato said three of the columbariums have a crack in the center of the face plate <br />concrete base and if its lifted or moved there will be a problem. He said there are four (4) <br />bolts in the front and eight (8) bolts in the back. There may not be enough cement in the <br />foundation. He has communicated this concern at meetings and to Gina of DAGS and <br />nothing has happened. <br />Director Engelhard said she will again communicate it to Gina and now that they are <br />moving it something should happen. <br />Use of County Equipment <br />Mr. Hanato thanked Director Engelhard for use of the backhoe. He shared that he was <br />able to move cinders, vaults and some of the County's items. He also made a road to save <br />time and avoid needing a 4 -wheel drive to obtain access to the other side. <br />