Mililani Mauka/Launani Valley Neighborhood Board No. 35
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MILILANI MAUKA/LAUNANI VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 35 c/o NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION 530 SOUTH KING STREET ROOM 406 HONOLULU, HAWAII, 96813 TEL: (808) 768-3710 FAX: (808) 768-3711 INTERNET: http://www.honolulu.gov/nco DRAFT REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2016 MILILANI MAUKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CALL TO ORDER: Vice-Chair Stanton Oishi called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., with no quorum of only four (4) members present. Note – This nine (9) member Board requires five (5) members to establish a quorum and to take official Board action. Board Members Present: Dana Agader, Kevin Cole, S.J. Melendrez (arrived at 7:10 p.m.), Stanton Oishi, and Keith Tamashiro. Board Members Absent: Dean Hazama, Joseph Hwang, and Teresa Lau. Guests: Boy Scouts Troop 664; Brigadier General Kenneth Hara (Governor David Ige’s representative); Captain Tim Turgeon (Honolulu Fire Department); Lieutenant Dennis Ono (Honolulu Police Department); Jeanne Ishikawa (Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s representative); Deputy Commander Michael Busby (US Army); David Cho (Senator Donovan Dela Cruz’s Office); Val Okimoto (Representative Beth Fukumoto Chang’s Office); Thomas Strout (Board of Water Supply); Zoe (videographer); and James Skizewski (Neighborhood Commission Office). Pledge of Allegiance: Boy Scouts Troop 664 led the Pledge of Allegiance. MONTHLY REPORTS Honolulu Police Department (HPD) – Lieutenant Dennis Ono reported the following: Burglary: A burglary was reported in the Mililani area, and based on the investigation along with the assistance of the community HPD was able to identify and arrest the couple for the related crimes. With the help of our community members we were able to take these individuals off our streets and make our community a safer place. Traffic Safety Tip: Know how to gauge and adjust tire pressure. Inside each personal motor vehicle, be sure that the spare tire is not flat and contains the right tools to perform a tire change. Always leave the house with a full tank of gas as well as have a flashlight present inside the motor vehicle. HPD urges families to learn/teach one another how to change tires and if unsure, have the phone number of someone who can help you in case of emergencies. Coffee with a Cop: Major Kerry Inouye announced the Coffee with a Cop event at the Wahiawa McDonalds on Saturday, May 28, 2016, from 11:00 a.m. till 1:00p.m. The public is invited to sit down and have coffee with the local HPD to discuss any concerns or issues the public may have. Board of Water Supply (BWS) – Tom Strout reported the following: Water Main Breaks: There were no water main breaks to report. Telephone Scam Warning: BWS warns the community of a telephone scam where BWS customers are being targeted in an attempt to fraudulently collect money. BWS has received several reports of customers being contacted by a person claiming to be a BWS employee. These customers were told that the customer owed a large sum of money to BWS and were told that a bill amount must be paid immediately to avoid water service shut off. Anyone who receives an unexpected or unusual phone call from BWS are encouraged to call BWS for verification. Do not give any information to the caller. Tips to help protect against scams that may use water bills as a lure include: o Know the account status. Call BWS customer service staff at 748-5030 or sign up for online billing services for accurate information about the account. o Understand BWS collection procedures. BWS does not call costumers outside its business hours to request payment. o Safeguard personal information. Never give out credit or debit card number or other personal information to any caller or visitor without knowing their true identity. o Hang up on any suspicious caller. If feeling pressured, hang up the phone and call BWS customer service at 748-5030 to ensure a BWS representative is speaking. Residents are also encouraged to Oahu’s Neighborhood Board system – Established 1973 MILILANI MAUKA/LAUNANI VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 35 TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2016 DRAFTREGULARMEETINGMINUTES PAGE2OF6 call HPD at 911 if any suspicious activity is encountered. Additional reports can also be filed to BWS by calling 748-5000. Military – Deputy Commander Michael Busby reported the following: Prescribed Burn: Army Officials are taking steps to prevent fires on Schofield Barracks training range during the drier months ahead. Army fire officials are planning to conduct an annual prescribed burn of the Schofield Barracks training range complex, beginning in May 2016 and will last one (1) week and is used to reduce overall fire dangers in the months ahead. Dry conditions are due to El Niño season and are causing higher- than-normal brushfire dangers across the state that are expected to continue throughout the summer. The prescribed burn will improve safety by removing highly flammable guinea grass and other area vegetation. Contact 656-3154 or 656-3160 for more information. Hawaiian Forests Birds Exhibit: Bishop museum continues to display a Hawaiian Forests Birds Exhibit that exemplifies the United States Army and other agencies working together to preserve Hawaii’s native birds. The exhibit will be open until July 31, 2016. Veteran Affairs 2k Walk and Roll: The sixth annual Veterans Affairs (VA) 2-kilometer walk and roll will take place on May 18, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Acute Care Clinic at Tripler Army Hospital. There will be interactive exhibits throughout the walk. Anyone with access to the Army hospital is welcome. This event will also serve as an opportunity to donate items to homeless veterans. All non-perishable items such as socks, t-shirts, underwear, and toiletries are welcomed. Last year 23,700 VA affiliates participated donating monies and goods valued at over $325,000 to homeless veterans. The walk is approximately 1.2 miles and encourages people to get active. Military Appreciation Combined Concert: On May 21, 2016, the 31st annual military appreciation combined concert will be held by the 21st infantry band, Marine Corp Pacific Band and the United States Air Force Band of the Pacific will hold a combined concert on Saturday, May 21, 2016, at 6:00p.m. at the Hawaii Theater. For more information visit the Hawaii Theater’s website at www.hawaiitheatre.com 67th Annual Mayors Memorial Day Lei Ceremony: The Federal Fire Department Station No. 15 at Schofield Barracks will serve as one of the collection points for donated leis in regards to the Mayor’s Memorial Ceremony at the National Memorial of the Pacific on May 30, 2016. Leis can be dropped off on May 27, 2016, from 8:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. There are also collection points at Pearl Harbor and Kaneohe Marine Corp Base, the leis must be made of fresh flowers, ti leaves, and must measure 20-24 inches in length before tying. For more information contact City and County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) at 808- 768-3003. United States Army Garrison Memorial Day Ceremony: On May 30, 2016, the US Army Garrison will hold a Memorial Day ceremony at 10:00a.m. at Schofield Barrack’s post cemetery. The public is invited to honor army veterans as well as others that served and died while protecting our country. Please have the current insurance, registration, and license to gain access to the base. S.J. Melendrez arrived at 7:10 p.m.; 5 board members now present and quorum has been made. Leilehua Concert Series: The final Leilehua Concert series event will be held at Leilehua Golf Course featuring Kawika Kahiapo. This event is free and open to the public. Army’s 231st Birthday: In commemoration of the army’s birthday the 25th infantry band will perform on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 7 and 8, 2016, from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Fort Derussy behind the Hawaii Army Museum in Waikiki. Real I.D. Act: As of May 1, 2016, army installations in Hawaii are enforcing the “Real I.D. Act” for incoming drivers. Drivers’ licenses from the following states are not compliant with the act, American Samoa, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, and Washington. Individuals from these territories will be granted access to Hawaii army installations only if they have a valid Department of Defense (DOD) card present with them. Individuals from these states or territories without a valid DOD card holder present will not be allowed access to the base unless they can provide a second form of identification. For more information, go to the website www.dhs.gov/realidenforcementbrief. RESIDENTS’/COMMUNITY CONCERNS: Pickle Ball: Kacey Adams who is a resident of Mililani-Mauka came to inform the board about the game of Pickle Ball. Currently, there are no Pickle Ball courts in Mililani and most people interested in playing must go to Waipahu. Ms. Adams requested that the Board look into painting Pickle Ball lines onto some tennis courts in the district. Four (4) pickle ball courts fit on one (1) tennis court. She went on to invite the public to take part in the new game every Thursday and Friday mornings at Mililani District Park where they use string to mark the lines until tennis courts in the area are approved to have them permanently painted on. MILILANI MAUKA/LAUNANI VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD NO. 35 TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2016 DRAFTREGULARMEETINGMINUTES PAGE3OF6 ELECTED OFFICIALS Mayor Kirk Caldwell’s Representative – Deputy Director of the City Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Jeanne Ishikawa reported the following: Neighborhood Parks: In light of severe vandalism to some of the community parks, Mayor Caldwell would like to encourage community residents and the public to be vigilant and call 9-1-1 to report any suspicious activity.