There is a foul smelling white scum on the Lake and it is at a record low level of 8 inches below normal. Two dead barracuda found. The water is anaerobic and stagnant. The area by the Kukilakila Island has improved following removal of large rocks and sediment. General meeting planning. By-laws questions for presentation at the general meeting.
October 2012 Newsletter
ELRA e-newsletter Issue 6 October 2012 Last chance: Reserve your seat at the Annual Meeting next Saturday The annual meeting will be on Saturday, October 27 at the Mid Pac Country Club, and we would like to have at least one representative from every lake residence in attendance. There’s been a lot going on with […]
October 2012 Agenda
Enchanted Lake Resident’s Association Board of Directors Monthly Meeting Tuesday, October 9, 2012, 7 pm at Kukilakila Poolside Call To Order (Determination of a Quorum) S. Alden Approval of September Meeting Minutes M. Kennard Financial report Darren & M. Kennard Ongoing Business Elections/ballot Annual Meeting Agenda Update on Amendments and By-laws Re-do S. Alden & […]
August 2012 Board Meeting Minutes
The Lake has a white scum on it and smells bad on mauka side. The water level is down seven inches below normal as the berm has not been opened since June. Fish die offs impending with low Lake level. A shovel opening of the berm for August 27th was discussed. The siphon project is still awaiting permits.Annual fee mailing sent. The articles of incorporation, by-laws and associate membership discussed. Delta Claim. Annual Meeting prices set. Kukilakila island dredging projects bids and progress. Reports of nets being set at night. Report of something getting into the cages and breaking the oysters.
September 2012 Newsletter
September News from ELRA: Delta Action, Berm Opening and Kukilakila Island Dredging
July 2012 Board Meeting Minutes
We have issued 15 power boat decals and 70 kayak/rowboat decals. The draft of the proposed changes to by-laws was reviewed. Bill Kinney appointed to fill Bruce Jahnke’s seat on the board. Kukilakila Island dredging project bids presented. The siphon project has been delayed. The City has decided to issue a one month at a time permit for the berm opening at Kailua beach park instead of for multiple openings. A group of algae farmers came to evaluate the types of algae growing and collected a large amount of samples. Franklin’s oysters are growing well and Kuuipo from Kualoa has offered him 20 more bags.
August 2012 Agenda
Enchanted Lake Resident’s Association Board of Directors Monthly Meeting Thursday, August 16, 2012, at the home of Bob Bourke, 437 Keolu Drive Call To Order (Determination of a Quorum) S. Alden Approval of July Meeting Minutes M. Kennard Financial report Darren & M. Kennard Update on Amendments and By-laws […]
June 2012 Board Meeting Minutes
Bob reports that the Lake is not healthy. There is a strange algae bloom that is turning the water grey. A total of 32 barracudas have been found dead and some smaller ones are also dying. Bob believes they are swimming into shallow water and dying of anoxia. Discussed dredging between the shore and the Kukilakila island. Amended by-laws out to directors for review and they will be put up on the website. They should be ready for the annual meeting. Oyster growing process in Kualoa. Kimo’s Cove cleanup. Annual meeting date set for Oct. 27.
July 2012 Agenda
Enchanted Lake Resident’s Association Board of Directors Monthly Meeting Tuesday, July 10, 2012 Agenda Call To Order (Determination of a Quorum) Approval of Minutes Financial report <Detail attached> Darren & M. Kennard Amendments and By-laws Re-do (draft red-line emailed to Board members and Kathy Kelly) S. Alden & K. Kelly Delta Claim: Mediation/Update (letter to […]
May 2012 Board Meeting Minutes
There was a recent Plankton bloom but the Lake water is clear. The algae are increasing. There has been a large (28) die-off of large barracudas. Fish samples have been sent to the Federal Wildlife veterinarian. Nothing has shown up in the tissue. The Kamehameha School parcel has a foul odor and needs some cleaning. Residents should contact KS. There is also concern that the Kukilakila island may connect to shore putting nesting birds in jeopardy.
June News from ELRA
Lake Cleanup, Berm Opening and Coots
June 2012 News: Hokulea
ELRA Special Bulletin June 18, 2012 Join the the crew of Hokule’a, Kailua Canoe Club and ELRA for one last mangrove cleanup this Thursday morning You’ll get to work with the crew of Hokule’a when you help with the mangrove cleanup this Thursday, June 21. We’ll meet at the Kailua Beach Halau at 8:30 am, […]
June 2012 Agenda
Agenda for the Enchanted Lake Residents Association Board of Directors Monthly Meeting, Tuesday, June 12, 2012 Call To Order (Determination of a Quorum) Approval of Minutes Delta Claim: Mediation/Update (letter to Berengue and upcoming filing of suit) B. Bourke Financial reportDarren & M. Kennard Old Business Lake Health/siphon project /City Permit/Berm Opening B. Bourke Development […]
April 2012 Board Meeting Minutes
The berm was open for 10 days last month with the heavy rains. The lake level is up and the algae has calmed down. There is an algae bloom of plankton. There was a recent note of 14 dead barracudas. Bob tried to get one to the lab for analysis but could not find a recently demised sample. A fish tagging system would have been helpful in this event. Bob is still working on getting tags.
March 2012 Board Meeting Minutes
Bob took a representative from the Division of Aquatic Resources out on the Lake. He suggested that using a trash pump to suck up algae might be successful. Bob is looking into ideas to market the algae. The siphon contract was signed and should start this summer. The Army Corp of Engineers is reviewing the wetland determination report. Cindy shared pictures from recent rains of the area under water. Bob has contacted the developer. Sue will work on rewriting the by-laws to reflect comments made by residents. An e-newsletter went out with good feedback. 50% of those receiving the newsletter opened it the first day.