2005-10-20 Arborist Advisory Committee Minutes

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Chair Bisel reported that at the last meeting, B. Ishii and Public Works Director McClure were here and very helpful and willing to prepare and construct the four signs. Shortly after, B. Ishii gave him a draft copy of the proposed layout and language for the signs. Its a nice, full size plaque. Chair Bisel had some concerns about the weight of the text in some areas and, after consulting with B. Ishii, changed the text size a bit. The sign is going to be 4 long by 3 high. Each of these letters on the top will be 4 tall, so it should easily be readable from a vehicle. B. Ishii stated that it will be a metal sign with a green background and white lettering. At Corp. Counsel Nodas suggestion, Hawaii County Code Section 14-65 was added to reference the actual ordinance. C. Hendricks moved and J. Anderson seconded the motion to approve the layout of the sign. The motion passed unanimously. ChairBiselthankedPublicWorksforhelpingwiththisproject. 3.LogoContest: J. Anderson reported that the contest was put out to the general public and advertised in the local papers. In addition to picking up the entry form from the Planning Department and art supply stores in East and West Hawaii, it was available at a couple of galleries, the Hawaii Community College Art Department and from numerous individuals. Submittal date is by November 10, judging date November 12 and depending on whether the winner is from East or West Hawaii, theres a County Council meeting on December 7 or December 21, 2005. It was agreed that the Council member from the district that the winner is from will acknowledge the winner and present the prize. The entries will go on display at the Mayors Office and Pauahi Place in January because the exhibit space is not available in December. Chair Bisel introduced Vickie Vierra who will be one of the judges for the contest. J. AndersonmentionedthatChairBiselwillnotbeoneofthejudges. Whileadvertisingthecontest,J.Andersondiscoveredthatalotofpeoplewerenotaware of the Committee and the trees, so she recommended that we take advantage of all opportunities to promote both. C. Hendricks suggested presenting copies of the book Majesty II: The Exceptional Trees of Hawaii to the Council members. It lists the Haili Church Kamani Tree but it doesnt show the picture. The book also includes the Kohala Mauka Road Ironwood trees, though those are not on our Exceptional Trees list. Chair Bisel thanked E. Wilkins for her behind-the scenes work and also thanked V. Vierra for volunteering again as a judge.