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Veterans Advisory Committee <br />Page 11 <br />February 19, 2009 <br />Mr. Wery responded yes. <br />Chairwoman Fox asked Mr. Fitzgerald if there is a plan for maintenance and costs. <br />Mr. Fitzgerald responded that we're not there yet, the Mayor gave him direction to be <br />sure the Committee is in agreement with proposal and location. The details would be <br />worked out later. He did speak to his maintenance staff and they said they could do the <br />basic stuff on the outside since its part of the park. The main thing is that the Committee <br />agrees with the proposal before the County proceeds with it. If the committee agrees, <br />we're all for it. <br />Chairwoman Fox said we aren't able to vote, so this item will be voted on at the next <br />meeting. This information will be in the minutes for review prior to the next meeting. <br />Any Opposition <br />Mr. Kalua asked if group received any confrontation or if anyone was against the site <br />proposal? Lili`uokalani Gardens has a historical background and purpose. <br />Mr. Wery said this part of the park is just an open area, there is nothing there just trees <br />and grass. Right below it is the centennial monument stones. On the other side is the <br />Japanese Gardens separated by trees. <br />Mr. Kalua said anytime you do something, you always have community hearings, or with <br />other veterans. Do all of the veteran organizations from the different wars support this? <br />Mr. Wery said as far as he knows some members of the 442nd are against it. But if they <br />are, they have to state why. <br />Chairwoman Fox asked if it's been presented to anyone else other than the Mayor and this <br />committee. <br />Mr. Wery said it was presented at the County Council. They approved it. <br />Mr. Kalua said that's good because anytime you do something, you try to present it to the <br />people in that area. Because if something should happen and you don't get the vote, do <br />you have an alternate plan to take it to a different location? <br />Mr. Wery responded, no we don't. He shared they also received 10,000 signatures from <br />the people of this island supporting the location and memorial. They briefed them on it <br />and told them what it was and where it would be erected. <br />Mr. Nishimoto asked what's your major opposition to selecting the site. <br />Mr. Wery said his understanding and he might be wrong, is that some people in the <br />Japanese community and not sure how large that group is, are saying the entire park is a <br />