Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 3:00
p.m. by President Dan Payne.
Quorum: A quorum was established with thirty-seven (39)
members present.
Introduction of Directors: Dan Payne, President; John
Vurich, Vice-president; Don Tinker, Secretary; Wayne Graber,
Treasurer; Jesse Crawford, and Suzanne Mayhew, General Manager
Minutes of Membership Meeting of February 23, 2003: Dennis
Triglia moved to approve the minutes of February 23, 2002 as written,
seconded by Bobbi Stutsman, the motion carried unanimously.
Special Guests:
Puna Councilman, Gary Safarik - Spoke about supporting
the "Weed & Seed" program for Puna. This will help
get government grants to allow the police to weed out drugs and
bring in rehabilitation services. "Ice" is a big problem
in Puna. Education, public programs, and transportation for our
youth is needed. We re competing for this program with
Kealakehe in Kona.
HPP Fireman George Allen - Requested that house numbers
be posted at the entrance of driveway and able to be seen from
either approach. If you need your house number contact the Planning
Department. This is high fire season, if you burn, have water
nearby. If a fire starts call immediately. He recommended leaving
a 14 foot opening in any fencing to allow for emergency vehicle
access.
Special Reports:
Neighborhood Watch - Chair Larry Pirtle reported they have
40 members who observe and report. He recommended a chain or
gate to deny unwanted auto access to your property, install outside
sensor lighting. Put timers on inside lights and radio when you
are away. They just had a Keiki ID day. They sponsor Litter Pick-up,
the next one will be in October, and a Trunk & Treat Night
at the Activity Center on Halloween, decorate your cars, dress
in costume, kids can Trick or Treat at the cars. Meeting are
third Thursday each month at the Activity Center Library at 7:00
p.m. A Prosecuting Officer will give information on identifying
"ice" houses and what we can do to assist the police,
at the August meeting.
Malamalama School - Chair Walter Bell reported HPPOA owns the
school property. The school's lease provided two one-half scholarship
per year for HPP lot owners and an HPPOA member serve on their
Board. Enrollment is up. They are having a Medieval Faire on
Halloween. In September a new school Board member will be needed,
to be selected to serve on their Board requires ownership in HPP.
General Manager's Report: The returned surveys indicate
that members are willing to pay more road fees or a special assessment
for paving. We are planning to repave and clear the shoulders
on Paradise between the highway and 21st street in the next few
months, after it is paved, cuts for waterlines will not be allowed.
We also plan to pave the aprons of the worst side roads. Tree
roots are lifting the roadways, Helco cuts one side, we will be
cutting the other side. She is checking on a soil stabilizer
and will be conducting tests.
Unfinished Business:
Suggested Bylaw Amendments - Chair Bobbi Stutsman reported
the committee is still working on bylaw changes. Chuck Cartwright
opposed the Bylaw Committee because they were not elected, they
just volunteered. Chuck Cartwright moved that Board members not
serve as voting members of the Nominating or Bylaw Committees,
Jherrie Rubeyiet seconded. Ron Phillips amended the motion that
Board members may attend but not vote, on all Committees of the
general membership. Jherrie Rubeyiet seconded. After much discussion,
Ron Phillips called for the Question. The vote to stop discussion
was 19 in favor, 11 opposed, discussion ended. The vote on the
amendment was 12 in favor, 29 opposed, the amendment failed.
The vote on the original motion was 12 in favor, 31 opposed, the
motion failed. Chuck Cartwright moved to approve the existing
Bylaw Committee, Jherrie Rubeyiet seconded, the motion
carried unanimously.
Election Results - District 1 - Kyle Golden was elected for
one year replacing Rob Daley; District 2 - Barney Scheffield
was elected; District 3 - Chuck Beohnke was elected; District
4 - Dan Payne was elected.
Owner Input: Chuck Cartwright could not find a motion
on the website where the 10% road fee was approved. The GM advised
the motion was passed on October 20, 2002, she will check the
website.
Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m.
Dennis Triglia moved to approve the minutes of February
23, 2002 as written, seconded by Bobbi Stutsman, the motion carried
unanimously.
Chuck Cartwright moved to approve the existing Bylaw Committee,
Jherrie Rubeyiet seconded, the motion carried unanimously.
Submitted by:
Lori Miner, Recording Secretary
Don Tinker, Corporate Secretary
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