BF Committee From: County Clerk Sent: Friday, April 07, 2017 7:50 AM To: BF Committee Subject: Fw: Kihei Gymnasium Support From: Ben Prangnell <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2017 4:54 PM To: County Clerk Cc: [email protected]; Kelly King Subject: Kihei Gymnasium Support Aloha Maui County Council, First, thank you for your service to our community. I wanted to send a note along for the support of the Kihei Gymnasium. I have been involved in hosting camps, clinics, school assemblies and tournaments on all 3 islands of Maui County for thousands of Maui county youth the past eight years. Our mission is to use the power of sports to develop the character, life skills and leadership development of our island youth. Being a Kihei resident for 17 years i have seen the desperate need for an indoor gymnasium in Kihei. We are the only community on Maui without one. We have incredible support and desire for an indoor gymnasium in Kihei to be able to host the clinics, camps and tournaments among the hundreds of families and youth that we serve. Please make it a top priority to fund the Kihei Gymnasium. Mahalo Nui Loa, basketbaLIMAUI Ben Prangnell, President, basketballMAUI ben( basketballmaui.com www.basketballMAUl.com 501 c 3 youth nonprofit Tax ID: W66202970-01 EDN 27-2400826 BF Committee From: Billy Dirksen <[email protected] > Sent: Tuesday, April 11,20175:56 PM To: BF Committee Subject: Save three can plan As a Maui Meadows member who has appreciated the 3 can plan for many years, I could not see doing with out. I feel that the convenience of curbside pick up is what makes so many more users participate in this service. Thank you for your consideration. Billy Dirksen 3130 Akala Dr Kihei, HI 96753 Mahalo, Billy J. Dirksen Director of Operations AIi'i Resorts LLC www.AIiiResorts.com [email protected] 866-284-2544 I 808-879-6284 Ext. 16 This email may contain confidential and privileged material for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). Any review, use, distribution or disclosure by others is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient (or authorized to receive for the recipient), please contact the sender by reply email and delete all copies of this message. Billy Jalbert 454 Laulea Place Paia, HI 96779 Budget & Finance Committee Maui County Council 6 April, 2017 RE: Fiscal 2O18budtteon Dear Council members, I am writing on behalf of the Paia Youth and Cultural Center (PYCC) as a Paia resident, small business owner, youth center parent, board member and current board president. For nearly a quarter of a century PYCC has been building a better community through our youth. We serve a diverse population providing programs based on teaching life skills, serving meals, comradery and more, and we continue to need your financial support. I have four specific requests for the Council: 1. Please maintain or increase the current funding that was allocated to the budget for youth center programs last year. PYCC cannot afford a cut while our membership, expenses and needs continue to grow. 2. Please add on $40,000 to last year's youth center budget to purchase a new van. We need a new van to provide safe transport for our members. Our current vehicle is 10 years old and nearing the end of its useful life. 3. Please continue to fund the Coalition for Underage Drinking Prevention. With fund- ing from the coalition we conduct a certified best practice program, Malama Pono Project Venture. As substance abuse remains a major challenge in our community, it is vital that we continue to teach our youth the benefits of abstinence from alcohol and other drugs and model a healthy lifestyle. 4. Please fund the monies allocated for the Baldwin Beach Park master plan. This plan will directly influence the future of the PYCC. We deeply appreciate your support over the last 24 years. Although we have succeeded in obtaining funds from multiple sources (51 % of FY17 operating budget came from other means) we continue to need Maui County support now more than ever. With aIohaand gratitude, / BillyJalbert PYCC Board President pr- J 12 RECEIVED AT TING ON BF Committee From: Brett Gobar <[email protected] > Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 7:43 AM To: BF Committee Subject: budget concepts i am a resident of Kuau, Paia and own here and in Ulupalakua ; both create substantial tax to the County, State, Feds, including GE TAX, property tax, and substantial income tax. i am concerned about inefficiencies in gov't spending. i feel wages and retirement expenses are too high. i dont find Maui's County employees efficient or very motivated Budget requests; 1. structure development permit approvals so developer and profiteering investors pay for all new infrastructure, including roads, sewer, storm drainage, power.... and future maintenance; 2. clarify language on Ag property tax rates and water rates to incentivize growing and production of vegetables for the community. animal production, horse grazing, does not feed our Ohana. 3. consider rapid design and installation of a Paia bypass road and bike network that keiki and adults can use for transportation. 4. expedite policies to help AFFORDABLE FARMING MAUI .COM , Farmers Union, and the College, immeditately train and place farmers on old cane land, to have affordable housing there , with no commute congestion on our roads, and providing local food for the Maui Ohana; this will reduce the need for budget to include programs for homeless, low income housing, unemployment benefits. 5. Invest in new WATER CATCHMENT, WATER STORAGE AND WATER TRANSPORTATION..., reduce water used on golf courses (very wasteful,,, even if recycled.... that water could be going to the Ag. Park and new food and fuel production) I AM HERE TO HELP. please ask appropriate County depts. to think about how i can volunteer and implement my expertise in Planning, Environmental Water Resource Management. kindly, brett 1 Brett Gobar Manager Finca Ulu de Paz Kula Hawaii uluusurfgmai1.com 808 633 6916. .above signature & msg.is nonbinding; any contract must be in detailed writings & signed personally by brett gobar BF Committee From: Cassie Ale <[email protected] > Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2017 2:04 PM To: BF Committee; Cassie Ale Subject: Project Grad Attachments: ProposedTestimony.docx Please accept my attached testimony. Proposed Testimony. I strongly support the line item in the County of Maui's proposed budget for a grant for Project Graduation. lam a friend of Baldwin High School, which has been holding project graduation events for over 15 years. Each year over 200 students participate in project grad, and these events enjoy tremendous community support through donation of prizes, food, supplies and monies. This alcohol and drug free event provides an important service to our community by educating high school students about the dangers of driving under the influence and keeps our students safe during a dangerous time of year for teenagers. I urge you to please continue supporting this important program. Thank you. BF Committee From: charlie wai <[email protected] > Sent: Saturday, April 08, 2017 4:55 PM To: BF Committee Subject: My testimony Dear council members, My name is Charlie wai I've been going to the Pycc since I was just a little kid now I am 29 years old and still go there so I can surf,skate and hang out with some amazing people. The reason I'm writing you is because I just wanted to touch base on some areas where I feel is crucial for the continuation of the youth center . First off funding, it's very important to keep our funds the same or even better a little more would be awesome. The youth center provides a safe fun place for learning for kids of all ages including myself, I just had twin baby boys and I would love to take them there when they are old enough. Underage drinking programs ,funds for a new van for the kids and a new life guard tower would also be perfect for our home. I really hope nothing changes or even gets better at our cultural center where kids can just be kids in a drug free environment and i as a parent now would Absolutely appreciate it for you guys to help out the cause. I look forward to enjoying the PYCC with my kids and with you in the future mahalo. Thanks s000 much aloha Charlie Wai jr 1 BF Committee From: Cheska Liwag <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, April 10, 2017 7:02 PM To: BF Committee Subject: Testimonial on behalf of Maui Economic Development Board To whom it may concern, My name is Cheska Liwag, a senior enrolled at the University of Hawaii Maui College. As a high school student, I was very involved in Maui High School's robotics team. During my sophomore year, I was entrusted to lead the build team and then as a senior, I was promoted to be the team's captain. Through this program, I was able to gain sophisticated experience in design and mechanical engineering and was able to develop multiple skills including leadership, communication, dedication, and teamwork. With the help and support of Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) and Women in Technology (WIT), I was able to, along with my team, continue participating in robotics as an extracurricular activity and continue entering competitions that have taught me valuable lessons in life. As a senior in high school, I had the opportunity to work directly with MEDB's Women in Technology (WIT) team for my senior project.