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Home My WebLink About2003-03-07 Family Violence Advisory Commission Minutes Dixie Kaetsu Harry Kim Managing Director Mayor Peter Hendricks Deputy Managing Director COUNTY OF HAWAII FAMILY VIOLENCE ADVISORY COMMISSION 25 Aupuni Street, Room 217 Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4252 (808) 961-8316 Fax (808) 933-1521 TDD (808) 961-8521 Friday, March 7, 2003 10:00 AM 25 Aupuni Street, #113 County Building, Hilo MINUTES PRESENT Patti Barry, Chair, Dorothee Auldridge, Linda Halsted, Karen K Emily Naeole, Kelly Soo, Jacqueline Watanabe, Karen Wolfe STAFF Lincoln Ashida, Corporation Counsel CALL TO ORDER Chairperson P. Barry called the meeting to order at 10:05 a.m. MINUTES Minutes from the January 24, 2003 meeting were approved. TREASURERÓS REPORT No questions or comments on the TreasurerÓs Report. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Î Agenda Items Only No statements from the public REPORTS A. DV-101 Î COURSE CURRICULUM K. Soo distributed folders containing information that her agenc DV classes. After a brief review of the contents, she asked tha members read through the folders and follow up at the next meeti questions, comments and/or suggestions to add to this curriculum B. PUBLIC RELATIONS K. Wolfe brought thumbnail cartoon sketches on DV for possible u commission. She asked the commission pay $300 for this service. read and circulated a copy of an article she wrote about the com submitted to the County Newsletter or other publications. Commi were asked for their additional input to this article. There was discussion on spending the money for the artistÓs sket said that he would need to check first with the CountyÓs Purchas if there were procurement rules that would apply in contracting He also suggested that before the commission make any decision, determine if this is a service they want, then decide if this is the vendor they want to go with. C. DVIAT P. Barry reported on a UH WomanÓs group that is working on an ex program with other schools on the mainland for whatever type of on campus against women. Another issue discussed at the DVIAT m the safety issue at Family Court. D. FOSTER CARE/LONG TERM CARE P. Barry reported on an article about foster care groups closing Casey Family Group will be here in Hawaii for two years working children they have, working with the State then phasing out afte reported on what other agencies are doing. Adoptions and guardi than foster care seem to be on the incline. K. Wolfe shared information about Mary WalkerÓs ranch in Kohala. E. Law and Policy Reform K. Kudlo reported on various issues/concerns in the communities. reported on many programs already in place and grants available to various groups such as this commission. There was discussion on various laws relating to DV issues that L. Ashida suggested that the commission, as a body collaborate e towards changing these laws through lobbying legislation. He al commission that they could seek advice in this area from Mayor K Director Andy Levin, who has had many years of experience in legislative issues. UNFINISHED BUSINESS L. Ashida informed the commission that the length of the public would depend on how many members from the public spoke, which would probably be few. P. Barry said that at the next meeting, after public hearing, th time on the DV 101 course curriculum. K. Soo said that a 2-hour would be sufficient. NEW BUSINESS P. Barry reported about a letter written by her husband (head of Neighborhood Watch) that was sent to various government leaders the sale of drug paraphernalia sold at the swap meet in Ocean Vi 2 told that paraphernalia can legally be sold at any business in Hawaii but it becomes illegal only if it is used, if there is residue on it. She sugg the commission can lobby for change. Naeole reported on a person interested in doing a wrestling prom commission. K. Soo expressed the need for a male figure involve bring in more men. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Bernie Carvalho and Les Estrella gave the commission information are involved in through the Catholic Church that is called Faith provide rooms for those in need of a place to stay that are in a non-alcohol, drug free setting, located in downtown Hilo. There are presently 7 women and 9 men staying in the house. Their phone number is 934-7852. Kevin Dayton, reporter for the Honolulu Advertiser was introduce ANNOUNCEMENTS Next meeting will be a Public Hearing on the by-laws on March 28 in Kona. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12:05 p.m. Submitted by: Charmaine Shigemura 3