Note: Meeting Minutes are posted after they are approved during the following month’s board meeting.

March 2023 Meeting Minutes

Enchanted Lake Residents Association Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Tuesday, 14 March 2023

PRESENT: Greg Colbert, Mike Compton, Connie Jewell, Todd Jewell, Margaret Novack, Cindy Turner, and Don Young

ABSENT: Duston Dawson, Gus Gustavson, Linda Jenks, Danny Medeiros, Alan Richardson, and Fran Tannen

CALL TO ORDER – Don Young: The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm. A quorum was declared.

APPROVAL OF THE FEBRUARY MINUTES – Connie Jewell: Draft minutes were emailed to the Board by M. Novack prior to the meeting. G. Colbert moved to approve the February minutes and T. Jewell seconded the motion. The remaining members approved the minutes report unanimously.

FINANCIAL REPORT – Gus Gustavson: The Profit and Loss – Budget vs. Actual (Jul 22 – Feb 23), Profit and Loss – Previous Year Comparison through YTD (Jul 22 – Feb 23), and Statement report were emailed to the Board along with the following summary prior to the meeting:

There are no significant changes in the ELRA finances for the month of February 2023.
The American Savings Bank January end of month balances are $2,252 in Savings and $27,708 in Checking. Expenses are tracking well with our budget estimates.
Changes from FY 2022 to FY 2023 are primarily changes in taxes and revenue due to increased interest rates. These are all expected changes and not significant issues.

The Financial report was approved by acclimation pending audit.

ADMINISTRATION:

Correspondence Report – Don Young: No report.

Kailua Neighborhood Board Meeting Report – 2 Mar 23 – Danny Medeiros: The following report was emailed to the Board prior to the meeting:

There are reports of frequent fights/bullying occurring at Kailua District Park.
Community concerns about traffic caused by the construction near Kalapawai going into Lanikai and detours onto Kuukama Street.
KMCBH gave a presentation on current water consumption and their plans for reducing it in the future. Board of Water Supply discussed concerns about increased water demands on the windward side, citing the high consumption by KMCBH and having to drill one additional well behind Windward Community College to meet community demands.
The mayor’s office reported that they will clean the storm water drainage basket filters by the end of this year, and that the last time they did so was three years ago.
Randall Hue voiced concerns about the rise in property taxes, presenting a spreadsheet dating back three years of all the property assessments in the Enchanted Lake area. He found that the assessed land value differed from property to property, despite having the same lot size. The mayor’s office is going to look into it.
Governor’s office reports they will look into making more pickle ball courts.
Government Representatives discussed the creation of facilities in each community that can care for their houseless individuals who are unable to go to shelters or the state hospital.
Boy scouts gave a presentation on crosswalk safety.

2023 Goals and Objectives Review – Todd Jewell/All: Discussed updating the 2023 Goals and Objectives by first aligning the goals to the appropriate committee and secondly rewrite the objectives using actionable language that is time-based and has a measurable outcome.

By organizing the goals around committees, each committee can monitor the progress of their assigned objectives and report their status at monthly Board meetings. T. Jewell gathered everyone’s input and will make the initial changes to the groupings. He will then email a working document to each committee for their review and to add any specificity needed and/or to create additional goals for review/discussion at the April Board meeting.

2-2 Task: Update 2023 Goals and Objective groups. – T. Jewell

2-3 Task: After receiving updated 2023 Goals and Objectives working document, review/add objectives to your committee’s goals. – Committee Leads: D. Young (Executive), M. Compton (Operations), Operations, M. Novack (Community Relations), G. Colbert (Dredging), and L. Jenks (Lake Environment)

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Dredging Committee – Greg Colbert:

1. Tried to set up a meeting with Dawn Szewczyk, head of the Department of Facility Maintenance, and Councilmember to go over the following subjects but it was postponed due to Sugihara [?] and Randall Wakumoto, DFM Stormwater unavailability. It should be rescheduled later this week. Bob Bourke and Cindy Turner plan to attend this meeting as well.
  1. Berm openings – Discuss the storm water mitigation where they scrape the top of the Burma vs. digging channel for the water.
  2. Coby net’s/baskets [?] that are inside the storm drains.

Recommendations to spend the 1.8 million that was allocated from the city (see Water Pollution Committee Report in December 2022 Minutes for details).

UH extension service water test results did not include bioassay results (see Dredging Committee Report, February 2023 minutes). UH’s Theodore Radovich indicated that he would run the bioassay tests and G. Colbert is waiting upon those results.
Further discussion was had regarding a farmer in Waimanalo that may be interested in the dredging material and how dredging material would be transported to the property (see Dredging Committee Report, December 2022 minutes).
Oversee the possible reconditioning of existing ELRA Rafts/Barges (Task 8-3) Update – G. Colbert’s handyman is scheduled Thursday to fix the rafts/barges and replace the lumber for about $1,000.00. M. Novack moved to approve up to $1,500.00 to repair the rafts/barges and C. Turner seconded the motion. The remaining members approved the motion.

Environmental Committee – Linda Jenks: The following report was emailed to the Board prior to the meeting:

Huge cleanup effort took place March 11-12 on northeast portion of the lake. Pictures show the build up after the last Kona storm. There is a boat still there that is now cleaned up enough to hopefully have its owner recognize it and claim it. There were several trips to green waste and to the dump, and a significant amount of microplastics were removed.

The berm has been opened and has resulted in a lower level than usual at times, and the quality of the water appears improved.

Sean Connell was contracted for this cleanup project at $30.00 per hour and it was accomplished in 20 hours, including transportation to dump over three consecutive days. C. Turner moved to reimburse L. Jenks $600.00 for this cleanup project and M. Compton seconded the motion. The remaining members approved this motion.

Novack moved to appropriate $500.00 for another cleanup effort and C. Turner seconded the motion. The remaining members approved this motion.

Operations Committee – Mike Compton:

Private Lake Signage – D. Young stated that the “Private Lake” sign at the entrance to lake is no longer legible. M. Compton has extra signs and will replace it and any other missing signs.
2-4 Task: Replace “Private Lake” sign(s). – M. Compton/G. Colbert

Damaged Docks/Barges – Recent storm resulted in damage to a couple of ELRA member’s docks/barges. A letter will be sent with notification to repair structures or have them removed IAW ELRA bylaws.
2-5 Task: Send letter to ELRA members to repair/remove damaged docks/barges. – D. Young

Security – Contacted by Police and Lake member regarding a potential home break in. All was fine.

Lake Clean-up – Responded to a lake clean up request from an Eagle Scout project to be done on 29 March or later.

Mangrove Removal – Discussed the need to hire someone or obtain volunteers to remove mangrove trees from the lake. D. Young volunteered to contact each of the canoe clubs that use the lake to ask if they will help remove the mangroves.
2-6 Task: Write letters to canoe clubs about volunteering to remove mangrove trees – D. Young,

Membership Committee – Danny Medeiros: Absent, no report.

Audit Committee – Todd Jewell: Completed review and will reach out to G. Colbert and D. Medeiros for final review.

AJOURNMENT: D. Young adjourned the meeting at 8:45 pm.

MINUTES SUBMITTED BY: Connie Jewell

NEXT MEETING:

Board of Directors Meeting: 11 April 2023 at 7:00 pm – Virtual Meeting
Kailua Neighborhood Board Meeting: 6 April 2023 at 7:00 pm – Connie Jewell

2022 OPEN ACTION ITEMS:

2-1 Task: Contact local mountain and motor bike clubs to seek cooperation concerning trails. Consider writing letter to private owner making them aware of the impact of the trails on down slope homes and Lake – To be addressed in the future.

8-8 Task: Follow-up with Kamehameha Schools regarding their payment of Maintenance Fees – G. Colbert

2023 OPEN ACTION ITEMS:

1-5 Task: Contact Blue Ocean Barns to discuss possible harvesting of seaweed in the Lake – G. Colbert

2-1 Task: Draft letter to DFM describing ELRA Activity, sharing our data, and encouraging them to clean out the drains on a regular basis. – L Jenks, D. Young

2-2 Task: Update 2023 Goals and Objective groups. – T. Jewell

2-3 Task: After receiving updated 2023 Goals and Objectives working document, review/add objectives to your committee’s goals. – Committee Leads: D. Young (Executive), M. Compton (Operations), Operations, M. Novack (Community Relations), G. Colbert (Dredging), and L. Jenks (Lake Environment)

2-4 Task: Replace “Private Lake” sign(s). – M. Compton/G. Colbert

2-5 Task: Send letter to ELRA members to repair/remove damaged docks/barges. – D. Young

February 2023 Meeting Minutes

Enchanted Lake Residents Association Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Virtual Meeting, Tuesday, 15 February 2023

PRESENT: Greg Colbert, Mike Compton, Linda Jenks, Todd Jewell, Margaret Novack, Alan Richardson, Fran Tannen, Cindy Turner, and Melody Spencer (Admin)
Bob Bourke, Guest

ABSENT: Duston Dawson, Connie Jewell, Gus Gustavson, Danny Medeiros, and Don Young
CALL TO ORDER – Greg Colbert: The meeting was called to order at 7:10 pm. A quorum was declared.

APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY MINUTES – Margaret Novack: Draft minutes were emailed to the Board by C. Jewell prior to the meeting. L. Jenks moved to approve the January minutes and A. Richardson seconded the motion. The remaining members approved the minutes report unanimously.

FINANCIAL REPORT – Gus Gustavson had emailed the Profit and Loss – Budget vs Actual (cash basis) (Jul 22-Jan 23) report and a Statement report to the Board prior to the meeting.

He stated: There are no significant changes in the ELRA finances for the month of January 2023.

The American Savings Bank January end of month balances are $2,252 in Savings and $30,431 in Checking.

The FY 2023 Year to Date Actual versus Budget spreadsheet shows that expenses are tracking well with our budget estimates.

Our assessment revenue from DPP Single Family Lakefront homes is about $3400 below last FY, or about 11 residences. As mentioned in last month’s report, there were 37 Assessed Members who are delinquent in assessment payment for a total of $64,968. It is expected that additional revenue will be received following the receipt of delinquency letters.

Thanks to Alan Richardson and Adam Bookatz for their continued support of the ELRA finances

The Financial report was approved by acclimation, pending audit.

ADMINISTRATION:

Correspondence Report – Don Young: No report.

Kailua Neighborhood Board (KNB) Meeting Report – Margaret Novack attended the meeting via WEBEX and reports as follows:

Chairman Bill Hicks, Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:00PM. He asked the Board Members who were attending via WEBEX to self-identify.

First item of business was the reminder that 2023 Neighborhood Board Elections are now open. Deadline to register: FEBRUARY 17, 2023. Visit https://web1.hnl.info/nbe or Call 808-768-3710 For more information

There will be a Community Cleanup on 25 Feb 23, 0830 to 1130. Location TBD. More information is available at https://www.picktime.com/swq or Kyle at 808 768-4319.

Community concerns focused on Kailua Beach and its environs.

There are increased homeless people living under the Lanikai Bridge over the Kaelepulu Stream. They may be harassing walkers and those who insist on taking photos. The HPD will check on this.
Kite Surfing lesson are still being given at the beach, even though it is illegal. HPD stated that they must catch them in the act to do anything.
Night Diving may be taking more fish from the bay that would be expected for a non-commercial event.

Other complaints focused on the construction at the Kalapawai Roundabout. Several citizens complained about the detour that funnels traffic, to include city busses, onto Ku’ukama Street. The drivers are ignoring the 15 MPH speed limit. This is a narrow residential street without sidewalks. There are many walkers and bikers on this street, particularly in the morning and afternoon when the Kailua Intermediate School is in session. The consensus was that HPD was not recognizing the problem. HPD will check on this.

Representatives of Marine Corps Base, Hawaii presented two topics:

The first was the Environmental Assessment for bringing new aviation resources to the Base. This brief presentation brought about significant negative response from the meeting attendees.
The second was a brief-back about the controversial fence intended to keep intruders out of the Marine Corps/Air Force Training area at Bellows. This presentation was warmly received.

This being the first KNB meeting during the current HI Legislative Session, all elected officials were either present or represented. Each talked about their legislative packages.

During the presentation by Mayor Blangiardi’s rep, ELRA’s Linda Jenks posed the following question:

“My question is for the mayor’s office, and is about the maintenance of the storm water drainage system in Kailua. About five years ago the city installed 38 basket filters inside the curb inlet drains in Kailua. Recently we have looked at several basket filters and found them to all be full with what appears to be road gravel. The DFM Kaneohe base yard is tasked with the periodical emptying and cleaning of these filters. Can you please provide us with a schedule of what dates these filters were cleaned over the past five years, and when they are scheduled to be cleaned in the future. Mahalo!”

Board business included three motions that were quickly passed at the end of the meeting.

The Kailua Neighborhood Board supports the Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Hawaii Youth Council resolution urging the Hawai’i State Legislature to enact comprehensive tobacco regulations designed to end the epidemic of youth e-cigarette use. (Public Safety, Public Health, and Civil Defense Committee motion.)
The Kailua Neighborhood Board recommends that a cultural consultant be on site at 1508 Mokulua Drive to monitor excavation of a new pool as it is being constructed. (Planning, Zoning, and Environment Committee motion.)
The Kailua Neighborhood Board supports SB1470 and HB1235 that would require the Department of Public Safety to install digital cameras in all guard control rooms at the Kailua Women’s Community Correctional Center and require all guards to wear body cameras while on duty. (Individual motion; will require a second.)

The KNB meeting adjourned at 10:02 pm.

2023 Goals & Objectives Review – Greg Colbert: This discussion was deferred until the next meeting, when members could meet in person.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Dredging Committee – Greg Colbert: Colbert indicated that this month he had interacted on two fronts: American Marine and UH’s Department of Tropical Plant and Soil Sciences.

As agreed, Colbert provided information related to the questions posed during the January Meeting:

American Marine regarding what is involved in creating an island and looking at the island in Hawaii Kai: AM was requested to provide comparative costs between building an island or trucking to a yet to be determined location.
Lisa Martin and Chris Lee possible farm sites in Waimanalo: Were not contacted.
UH extension service water test results: UH’s Theodore J.K. Radovich, Ph.D., Extension Specialist, Researcher & Professor is working with Colbert. Radovich was given two frozen cores taken from the planned-for dredge site in the lake channel. The early tests were good, but they only focused on such things as heavy metals. A bioassay is next. Colbert is hoping for a clean report.
Ameron at Kapaa Quarry as a possible dredge disposal site: Was contacted but declined as they were concerned that accepting materials would impact their permit and potentially cause them to be considered a landfill in violation of their permit.

Environmental Committee – Linda Jenks: Jenks provided the following report.

Storm Drain Project: On January 21, 2023, Bob Bourke, Scott Ferguson, Hugo deVries and I did an inspection and assessment of several of the storm drains in the Enchanted Lake basin.

We investigated the storm drain systems by prying off manhole covers and recording the contents of the drain system catchment system.

About 5 years ago, the City & County installed 38 basket filters inside curb inlet drains in Kailua. Upon checking these basket systems, we found the ones we were able to investigate, to be completely full, mostly with what appears to be road gravel. We did an analysis of the debris, including analysis of the green waste that we did find, and of the gravel appearing contents.

The results of the lab analysis from the UH lab cost $177.00 and will be shared with the city and county.
Again, on February 11, 2023, we investigated a storm drain on Keolu Drive across from Kukilakila, a drain labeled on maps as drain #32. We cleaned out the drain, measured the amount of debris contained in the drain, and removed what appeared to be a long circular sock that was likely installed to remove any oils coming off the roadway. It appeared very old, and likely not doing much to remove any further oils from roadway runoff at this point.
This information is being given to leadership at City and County DFM, in an effort to support them by giving them real time information on the state of the storm drains in our drainage system, that directly empties into Ka’elepulu pond, and ultimately into Kailua Bay and our ocean. It is an ongoing project, and we will be giving more information as the project continues.
The plan is to monitor some of the storm drains for changes over time, such as how much debris collects in a given period of rainfall/ time.
Discussion Followed: Bourke recommended a letter be written to Dawn Szewczyk, P.E., Director, Department of Facilities Maintenance (cc: Randall Wakumoto, Stormwater Dept for City and the local EPA) describing the actions of ELRA, include the data analyzed by the UH Lab, point out that BMPs work, but if they are not cleaned, they cannot work. Bourke also recommends inclosing one of the “Socks” taken out of one of the drains.

TASK 2-1 Draft letter to DFM describing ELRA Activity, sharing our data, and encouraging them to clean out the drains on a regular basis – L. Jenks, B. Bourke, D. Young

Berm Opening: Turner described the various berm openings that took place in January. There was agreement that it had been inefficient. B. Bourke stated that he had emailed G. Colbert, D. Young, C. Turner, and Levani Lipton (KNB) citing the best dates for berm openings. G. Colbert stated that he will connect with B. Bourke to discuss how to address this situation.

Hard Channel Vegetation Cutting: C. Turner reported that the city and county had been cutting the vegetation and removing most of it. However, in one instance the cuttings had been left along the channel near Kukilakila. Turner called and reported the problem. While she did not receive a response, the cuttings had been removed.

Olomana Heights: Hugo de Vries has driven through this site recently and did not note any evidence of heavy run-off. It was also acknowledged that there had not been a lot a heavy rain.

Operations Committee – Mike Compton:

Security: The boat is running well. Security Boat had engaged with two unstickered watercrafts. One was a fisherman and the other a barge. Both departed the lake.

Lake Clean-up: Compton reported that it is possible that a late March cleanup can be arranged. A local Scout Troop might be able to provide some support.

Microplastics: Compton reminded the Board that he had significant quantities of frozen Micro Plastics stored in his freezer and would like to dispense with them. B. Bourke suggested they be retained until the meeting with the Director, Department of Facilities Maintenance

Membership Committee – Danny Medeiros: Absent, no report.

Miscellaneous – Bob Bourke pointed out that there is a large mangrove tree growing at the edge of the lake on the Kamehameha Schools property. It should be cut. Colbert volunteered to write a letter to the Schools making this request.

TASK 2-2 Draft a letter to Kamehameha Schools requesting they remove the large mangrove – G. Colbert.

AJOURNMENT: G. Colbert adjourned the meeting at 8:00 pm.

MINUTES SUBMITTED BY: Margaret Novack

NEXT MEETING:

Board of Directors Meeting: 14 March 2023 at 7:00 pm – Emmanuel Church
Kailua Neighborhood Board Meeting: 2 March 2023 at 7:00 pm – Danny Medeiros

2022 OPEN ACTION ITEMS:

8-3 Task: Oversee the possible reconditioning of existing ELRA Rafts/Barges – G. Colbert

8-8 Task: Follow-up with Kamehameha Schools regarding their payment of Maintenance Fees – G. Colbert

2023 OPEN ACTION ITEMS:

1-5 Task: Contact Blue Ocean Barns to discuss possible harvesting of seaweed in the Lake – G. Colbert

January 2023 Meeting Minutes

Enchanted Lake Residents Association Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Tuesday, 10 January 2023

PRESENT: Greg Colbert, Mike Compton, Gus Gustavson, Linda Jenks, Connie Jewell, Todd Jewell, Margaret Novack, Alan Richardson, Fran Tannen, Cindy Turner, Don Young, and Melody Spencer (Admin)

ABSENT: Duston Dawson and Danny Medeiros

CALL TO ORDER – Don Young: The meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm. A quorum was declared.

APPROVAL OF THE DECEMBER MINUTES – Connie Jewell: Draft minutes were emailed to the Board prior to the meeting. G. Gustavson moved to approve the December minutes and M. Novack seconded the motion. The remaining members approved the minutes report unanimously.

FINANCIAL REPORT – Gus Gustavson: Emailed the Profit and Loss Previous Year (Jul-Nov 21) Comparison versus Year to Date (Jul-Dec 22) report and a Statement report to the Board prior to the meeting.

There are no significant changes in the ELRA finances for the month of December 2022. Expenses are tracking well with no unusual expenses and within budget.

Gustavson, A. Richardson, and Adam Bookatz are in the process of preparing the annual Delinquency letters and invoices to send to the Assessed Members who are behind on their assessment papers.

Richardson sent T. Jewell the internal documents needed to conduct the audit today.

The Financial report was approved by acclimation, pending audit.

ADMINISTRATION:

Correspondence Report – Don Young: No report.

Kailua Neighborhood Board Meeting Report – 5 Jan 23: Meeting canceled.

Holiday Boat Parade Report – Mike Compton: This year’s parade was a success with good weather and above-average participation. M. Compton thanked everyone for coming out and mentioned the possibility of starting earlier next year to have a potluck on the Lake beforehand. This started a brief discussion to have a July 4^th potluck on the Lake – to be continued at a later date.

2023 ELRA Committees Review – Don Young: 2023 committee assignments were discussed/finalized:

1. Audit Committee: Jewell – Chair, G. Colbert, and D. Medeiros
2. Elections Committee: Jewell – Chair, L. Jenks, G. Gustavson, and C. Turner
3. Annual Dinner and Program Committee: Tannen – Chair, M. Novack, and D. Young.
  Note: The 2023 Annual Meeting will be held at Mid-Pac on Saturday, 21 October.
  1-1 Task: Submit deposit and signed agreement to Mid-Pac to reserve date – G. Gustavson, completed.
4. Operations Committee (Safety and Clean Up): Compton – Chair, Darren Rogers, D. Medeiros, and F. Tannen
5. Membership Committee: Medeiros – Chair, A. Richardson, M. Compton, and C. Turner
6. Community Relations/Communications Committee: Novack – Chair and C. Jewell.
7. Dredging Committee: Colbert – Chair, C. Turner, G. Gustavson, and D. Young
8. Lake Environment Health Committee: Jenks – Chair, C. Turner, D. Medeiros, and M. Novack

2023 Kailua Neighborhood Board Sign Up List Review – Don Young: Gustavson volunteered to cover the September meeting. All meetings for 2023 have been assigned a Board member.

2023 Goals and Objectives Review – Don Young/All: Prior to the meeting, M. Novack emailed an ELRA Long Range Plan that was developed by a former board member in 2009. D. Young stated that it is like our current practice of developing yearly goals and objectives. This led to a discussion about possibly incorporating some of the processes from this plan in our development of future goals. As not everyone had a chance to read this document, it will be discussed further at a later meeting.

Goals and Objectives created at the December meeting were updated at this meeting and a new objective, “Inventory Docks and Vessels on the Lake” was added as an Objective to Goal 4: Improve Association Administration. 2023 Goals and Objectives is a work in progress and will be added to the February Agenda for further discussion.

Board Meetings: Alternate Months Virtual – Greg Colbert: Colbert proposed holding monthly meetings in person in even months and virtual meetings in odd months starting with February’s meeting. G. Gustavson moved and M. Novack seconded the motion to approve G. Colbert’s recommendation. The motion was unanimously approved by all members present.

Board Member Meeting Schedule:
Even Months –Virtual: Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct*, Dec
Odd Months – In Person: Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov, Jan
*Suggest holding October meeting in person. It is just before the Annual Meeting.

1-2 Task: Compare virtual platform costs and features and email Board in advance of February’s meeting – T. Jewell.
1-3 Task: Cancel February meeting at Church – C. Jewell.

Church Donation – Don Young: Last year a $200.00 donation was made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church as a thank you for use of their conference room. G. Colbert moved to approve the expenditure of $200.00 for this year and G. Gustavson seconded the motion. The remaining members approved the expenditure unanimously.

1-4 Task: Give donation to the church – G. Gustavson.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Dredging Committee – Greg Colbert: Colbert provided a general recap of open items from his December report (see December minutes). G. Colbert will now follow up and try to get answers/information for the February meeting from:

1. American Marine regarding what is involved in creating an island and looking at the island in Hawaii Kai.
2. Lisa Martin and Chris Lee possible farm sites in Waimanalo.
3. UH extension service water test results.
4. Ameron – Kapaa Quarry as a possible dredge disposal site.

On another subject, G. Colbert introduced to the members, Blue Ocean Barns. This company creates a seaweed-based supplement that helps cows reduce burping, therefore cutting down their methane emissions. It was suggested to contact Blue Ocean Barns to explore an agreement with them to harvest the seaweed in Enchanted Lake.

1-5 Task: Contact Blue Ocean Barns to discuss possible harvesting of seaweed in the Lake – G. Colbert

Environmental Committee – Linda Jenks: Derek Esibill, Program Director – Pacific American Foundation, reported that the salinity in the Lake had gone up significantly from when the berm opened up between December and January. It has dropped down once the berm closed.

Low water level in Lake – One of the drawbacks of the way that we are opening up the berms, and in this case an emergency due to potential flooding, is that the Lake is very low. When the Lake is very low for a long period of time, this impacts the birds building their nests at this low level and when the rain comes their nests get flooded.

Microplastics – There was also a lot of microplastics in the Lake with the previous berm opening as well.

Stormwater Drains – Bob Bourke is working on a Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs) for all over the basin. This plan will be shared with the Board once complete.

Jenks requested assistance in checking and documenting which stormwater BMPs are in place and which ones never got built. G. Colbert volunteered to assist in this effort.

Operations Committee – Mike Compton:

Security – Operations normal. There is an increase in barge stickers, however still a lot of unstickered powered craft on the Lake.

Lake Clean-up – Should have an update on rescheduled clean-up by February meeting.

Berm Opening — The recent berm opening that was opened due to heavy rainfall. It lowered the Lake level; however, the opening was shallow and not deep enough to get an exchange of salt water into the Lake. This led to a discussion about the monthly berm opening and the importance that the DFM (Department of Facility Maintenance) know what specifications are needed to get the exchange of salt water that the Lake needs to be healthy.

1-6 Task: Email Bob Bourke regarding regular berm openings – D. Young, completed.

Membership Committee – Danny Medeiros: Absent, no report.

AJOURNMENT: D. Young adjourned the meeting at 9:00 pm.

MINUTES SUBMITTED BY: Connie Jewell

NEXT MEETING:

Board of Directors Meeting: 14 February 2023 at 7:00 pm – Virtual Meeting
Kailua Neighborhood Board Meeting: 2 February 2023 at 7:00 pm – Margaret Novak

2022 OPEN ACTION ITEMS:

8-3 Task: Oversee the possible reconditioning of existing ELRA Rafts/Barges – G. Colbert

8-8 Task: Follow-up with Kamehameha Schools regarding their payment of Maintenance Fees – G. Colbert

2023 OPEN ACTION ITEMS:

1-2 Task: Compare virtual platform costs and features and email Board in advance of February’s meeting – T. Jewell.

1-3 Task: Cancel February meeting at Church – C. Jewell.

1-4 Task: Give donation to the church – G. Gustavson

1-5 Task: Contact Blue Ocean Barns to discuss possible harvesting of seaweed in the Lake – G. Colbert

December 2022 Meeting Minutes

Enchanted Lake Residents Association Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, 13 December 2022

PRESENT: Greg Colbert, Gus Gustavson, Connie Jewell, Todd Jewell, Alan Richardson, Cindy Turner, and Don Young

ABSENT: Mike Compton, Duston Dawson, Linda Jenks, Danny Medeiros, Margaret Novack, Fran Tannen, and Melody Spencer (Admin)

CALL TO ORDER – Don Young: The meeting was called to order at 7:10 pm. A quorum was declared.

APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER MINUTES – Connie Jewell: M. Novack emailed the minutes to the Board prior to the meeting. There being no corrections or amendments, a motion to approve the November minutes was made by G. Gustavson and seconded by T. Jewell. The remaining members approved the Report unanimously.

FINANCIAL REPORT – Gus Gustavson: G. Gustavson emailed the Profit and Loss Previous Year (Jul-Nov 21) Comparison versus Year to Date (Jul-Nov 22) report and a Statement report to the Board prior to the meeting.

Finished paying the Extra Liability Insurance in November. The Extra Liability Insurance is the biggest expense factor for the Liability Insurance at $13,500.

The balance in American Savings Bank and QSF had little change. ELRA is within budget with similar expenses to last fiscal year.

The Financial report was approved by acclimation, pending audit.

ADMINISTRATION:

Correspondence Report – Don Young:

1. 7 Dec 22: Councilmember, Esther Kia’aina – Letter sent to Esther Kia’aina and copied Levani Lipton, Chair Kailua Neighborhood Board – Pollution of Kailua’s Waterways and Beaches; Bill Hicks, Chair Kailua Neighborhood; and the ELRA Board of Directors. E. Kia’aina responded almost immediately and thanked Don for his recommendations relating to Ka’elepulu estuary and Kailua Bay that she forwarded it to the DFM (City and County of Honolulu – Department of Facility Maintenance) leaders prior to the Kailua Neighborhood Board – Water Pollution Committee meeting. E. Kia’aina said it is important for ELRA to work collaboratively with the Kailua Neighborhood Board Water Pollution Committee.
2. 11 Dec 22: Todd Nobriga, Ameron Kapaa Quarry – Emailed Todd Nobriga of Ameron Kapaa Quarry, and copied the ELRA Board of Directors, requesting Ameron to accept the soil dredged from Ka’elepulu Pond. Oceanit sent T. Nobriga the Soil Analysis Report as requested.
3. Ralph Winnie – Email received from Ralph Winnie, a lawyer volunteering free legal advice to ELRA if needed. R. Winnie’s parents own a house on Enchanted Lake. D. Young will respond to him that our Board is pleased to accept his offer.

Kailua Neighborhood Board (NB) Meeting Reports:

1. 1 Dec 22: No report.
2. 8 Dec 22 – Water Pollution Committee Report – Cindy Turner: This meeting came about after C. Turner looked at the Kaopa Settlement Basin plans (a privately owned basin near the bluffs, past the Mormon Church that no longer functions as a settlement basin). The city said that they cannot do maintenance there because it is privately owned. However, C. Turner discovered that the city owns about a 20–30-foot piece of land going into the basin that is big enough to add berms or other BMPs that could restore some settlement functionality to the basin. C. Turner discussed her findings with Levani Lipton, Chair Kailua NB – Pollution of Kailua’s Waterways and Beaches. L. Lipton suggested presenting this item as a community because the $1.6 million that Ester Kia’aina put in the budget a year and a half ago for stormwater BMTs for the Ka’elepulu area has now been released. Now that it has been released the head of storm water, Randall Wakumoto, DFM Stormwater wants to use the funds to hire consultants to produce a rain garden solution.Turner said that L. Lipton was able to get Randall Wakumoto, Dawn Szewczyk, head of the Department of Facility Maintenance, and Councilmember, Esther Kia’aina who appropriated the funds to all come to this meeting where C. Turner did a presentation on where the Kaopa settlement basin is and how it functions. She then showed a video of the muddy water running into the hardened channel through the wetland and out to the ocean. C. Turner ended her presentation to the committee by stating that the city does own some land there so they could create some berming, as simple as sandbags. C. Turner said that E. Kia’aina asked R. Wakumoto to look into it and see what they could do.
3. Young asked if L. Lipton is presenting a resolution to the Board. C. Turner replied that at this point, Lipton has asked the committee members to propose alternate options for the $1.6 million that would have a significant impact on stormwater quality, rather than spending the funds on a mainland consultant to design a rain garden.

Holiday Boat Parade Report – Don Young: An email was sent to George Lingle to confirm his availability to lead the holiday boat parade on Saturday, 17 December. Upon receipt of confirmation from G. Lingle, C. Turner will send an email to ELRA members notifying them of the date, time, and place to begin the parade.
12-1 Task: Send email to ELRA members – C. Turner,

2023 ELRA Roster Review – Connie Jewell: Novack prepared a draft of the roster prior to the meeting. Dustin Dawson was inadvertently missed and will be added to the roster.
12-2 Task: Update 2023 Roster – C. Jewell, completed.

2023 ELRA Committees Review – Don Young: The following committee assignments were discussed:

1. Annual Meeting Committee:
  1. Annual Meeting was separated from the Secretary’s duties and approved by all present. C. Turner recommended F. Tannen and L. Jenks.
  2. Possible 2023 Annual Meeting Venues were discussed. G. Colbert’s neighbor and Cecilia Stewart (ELRA member) are members of Mid-Pac and F. Tannen is a member of the Kaneohe Yacht Club. Board members agreed that Mid-Pac would be their first choice due to its proximity to Enchanted Lake.
    12-3 Task: Obtain venue for ELRA at Mid-Pac – C. Jewell, completed.
    12-4 Task: Upon successful completion of 12-4 Task, contact Mid-Pac for any Saturday availability in October – C. Jewell, completed.
2. Elections Committee: Novack volunteered to be an advisor.
3. Audit Committee: ELRA Bylaws require three Board members for the Audit committee.
  Jewell will chair, and G. Colbert offered to assist him. D. Young volunteered D. Medeiros to assist on this committee. G. Gustavson and A. Richardson will provide T. Jewell with a copy of the General Ledger and Financial Reports for the fiscal year ended 30 June 2022, and such supporting information as may be required.
  12-5 Task: Provide T. Jewell with a copy of the General Ledger and Financial Reports for fiscal year ended 30 June 2022, and such supporting information as may be required
  – G. Gustavson/A. Richardson.
4. Operations Committee: Colbert volunteered to help M. Compton with clean-up operations.

Committee assignments will be completed at the January meeting when additional Board members are present.

2023 Kailua Neighborhood Board Sign Up List Review – Don Young: Volunteers are still needed to cover open meetings. A. Richardson volunteered for July and T. Jewell switched from June to August due to a scheduling conflict. That still left openings for June, September, and November. D. Young will add this as an Agenda Item for January’s meeting when more Board members are present.

2023 Goals and Objectives Review – Don Young/All: Prior to the meeting D. Young emailed the 2022 Goals and Objectives to the Board. D. Young stated that annually at the December meeting the Goal and Objectives are reviewed and updated for the next year. Goals and Objectives were drafted for finalization at the January 2023 Board meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Dredging Committee – Greg Colbert: G. Colbert led a 25-minute discussion about dredging disposal options:

a. Build islands on the lake to hold dredging material, like the one in Hawaii Kai. Questions were asked about maintenance, appearance, location, etc. This option would require further information and a special meeting for all ELRA members to attend. Note: A 404 permit would need to be obtained.

b. Upland disposal:

Sod farm use in Waimanalo – farmers are interested but have concerns about possible harmful contaminants in the water. Presently water testing is being conducted through December by scientists through a UH extension service with results available sometime in January. G. Colbert also pointed out the unlikelihood of finding one farmer that would be willing to accept such a large volume of dredging material. C. Turner mentioned that maybe there is a farmer with enough space to stockpile all of it and sell it off to other farmers. Ultimately, the biggest question is whether the farmers have the authority to spread the dredging material on land that is leased to them by the State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR). If the result of the testing is positive and the farmers are on private land, this would be the preferred method of disposal. Note: A 404 permit would need to be obtained.

Nānākuli PVT Landfill – this option is expensive due to mobilization, trucking and dump fees which results in little funding remaining to pay for dredging. C. Turner pointed out that the lake’s dredge materials can be used as cap soil and there is a possibility that the Nānākuli dumpage fee could be waived.

This discussion will be continued at a future meeting.

Environmental Committee – Linda Jenks: We experienced a bizarre influx of foam onto the lake at the end of November, not clear what the source of the foam was, but likely sea foam.
Per Bob Bourke, “Foam on the surface is typically the result of lipids being released from dead cells (often algae or diatoms but could be other critters as well) and then foamed through wave action or O₂ bubbles rising to the surface from algae in the afternoons when the water becomes saturated with oxygen from photosynthesis.”There were also a lot of microplastics noted in the foam itself. M. Compton was able to take some samples and freeze them, for a possible presentation to the city at a later time for evidence of pollution coming from the storm drains and flowing out of our coastal waters.

I have included some of the pictures obtained [see Appendix A: Environmental Report Pictures]

Operations Committee – Mike Compton:

Security – Absent, no report.

Lake Clean-up – Clean-up has been postponed.
12-6 Task: Send email to ELRA members – C. Turner, completed

Membership Committee – Danny Medeiros: Absent, no report.

AJOURNMENT: D. Young adjourned the meeting at 9:00 pm.

MINUTES SUBMITTED BY: Connie Jewell

NEXT MEETING:

Board of Directors Meeting: 10 January 2023 at 7:00 pm.
Kailua Neighborhood Board Meeting: 2 February 2023 at 7:00 pm.

2022 ACTION ITEMS:

1-3 Task: Board member to visit ELRA Members who are in arrears in their assessments – G. Colbert.

8-2 Task: Determine status of funding for the Syphon Project and write in support of the Project – yet to be determined.

8-3 Task: Oversee the possible reconditioning of existing ELRA Rafts/Barges – G. Colbert

8-8 Task: Follow-up with Kamehameha Schools regarding their payment of Maintenance Fees – G. Colbert

9-3 Task: Explore the possibility of an alternative dredging company – C. Turner

12-5 Task: Provide T. Jewell with a copy of the General Ledger and Financial Reports for fiscal year ending 30 June 2022, and such supporting information as may be required – G. Gustavson/A. Richardson.

November 2022 Meeting Minutes

Enchanted Lake Residents Association
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Tuesday, 8 November 2022

Present: G. Colbert, M. Compton, G. Gustavson, C. Jewell, T. Jewell, L. Jenks, D. Medeiros, M. Novack, C. Turner, D. Young, and M. Spencer (Administrative Assistant).

Absent: D. Dawson and A. Richardson

Guest: Bill Sullivan, President of the Kukilakila Community Association (KCA).

The meeting was called to order by D. Young, President at 7:04 pm. A quorum was declared.

D. Young introduced B. Sullivan and suggested the various Board members introduce themselves. KCA and ELRA have many interests in common and Sullivan’s presence reinforced how important it is that we work together. He said that he had two topics to discuss:

Docks and watercraft on the Lake.
Future of the boat ramp

Docks and Watercraft on the Lake

KCA has 110 units; some are waterfront, but the majority are not. In the past some unit owners have requested and been granted permission to build floating docks on the lake that abut the property’s common areas. There is not enough waterfront for each unit to have their own dock. KCA is developing a plan as to how to allow the use of docks and various watercraft on the Lake.

They recognize that these permissions require coordination with ELRA and Sullivan says he has encouraged members of KCA to also join ELRA.

This discussion led to citing the example of a fixed dock built by a KCA owner, in contravention of the permissions granted by KCA and ELRA. The fixed dock abuts the KCA common area and is attached to the lake bed – constituting an encroachment[1] on the Lake.

In October the owner contacted the Board ExCom to look for a means of selling the dock as a part of his KCA unit. Upon examination of his request, it was determined that while he had been approved for a floating dock, he had, in fact, built a dock that is fixed in place to the Lake bottom. This posed several challenges given that the dock was physically separated from the owner’s unit by the Common Ground owned by KCA. The ExCom sought solutions to accommodate the owner and was exploring the possibility of approving an encroachment agreement.

Through the course of describing this issue, D. Young became aware that much of the Board disagreed with the concept of using the encroachment process to facilitate this sale.

Young then opened the discussion and sought Board approval of the ExCom recommendation that an encroachment be approved for the fixed dock currently positioned in the lake.

Lively discussion ensued, including the opinions that an encroachment requires it be attached to the owner’s land, not the KCA common area and that owner had not abided by the approval of the dock being based on it’s being a floating dock.

A Motion was then made by M. Compton to reject the recommendation of the ExCom that an encroachment be approved for the fixed dock built on the lake without prior permission. This was seconded by F. Tannen and approved by hand vote the Board of Directors.

11-1 TASK: Write a letter to dock owner, explaining that ELRA will not use an encroachment process to facilitate the sale. ** D. Young ** COMPLETE

Future of the Boat Ramp

Enchanted Lake has one boat ramp, located on the property of KCA. The only other access to the lake for powered boats is by launching from the shore near the outfall of the Kaelepulu Stream. The area around the ramp has silted-in over the years, making its use very difficult.

KCA is exploring ways to make better use of the area, since the boat launch area is underutilized due to the water being very shallow.

The Board was asked whether they thought having a boat ramp was important. Two members said yes, that as boat owners, they would like to have a safe place to launch their boats. Sullivan acknowledged that the ramp could be useful but wondered if there could be a quid pro quo.

B. Sullivan then asked what the plans were for lake dredging and whether it was possible to have dredging done around the boat ramp. Because all the dredging plans are uncertain currently, there was no firm answer. The Board will take this under advisement.

Minutes: The draft October Minutes had been circulated by email. There being no corrections or amendments, a motion to approve the October Minutes was made by G. Colbert and seconded by L. Jenks. F. Tannen abstained since she was not present at the October Meeting. The remaining members approved the report unanimously.

Finance: G. Gustavson reported that the only significant changes in the ELRA finances in October 2022 were our liability insurance renewals and the final payment for the Annual Dinner.

Our total General Liability Insurance and Extra Liability Insurance totaled $13,554.79. The GLI is shown on this month’s report and the XGLI will appear on the November report.

The total cost of the Annual Dinner was $6169.01 for 74 attendees, for an average of $83.36 per person. We are in the process of tabulating the total amount of payments received from members.

The American Savings Bank October end of month balances are $2,252 in Savings and $47,560 in Checking. The checking balance does not reflect the insurance payments as the checks cleared in November.

The July – October Year to Date Actual versus July- October 2021 spreadsheet report is attached. Note that we have 5 more unpaid assessed members than last year at this time, and 3 fewer KCA voluntary members.

Thanks to Alan Richardson and Adam Bookatz for their continued support of the ELRA finances.

The report was approved by acclamation, pending audit.

Administration:

Communications Log: D.Young had shared his log prior to the Meeting. There was no discussion.

Report from Kailua Neighborhood Board (KNB) Nov 3, 2022: L. Jenks reported that there will be no Water Quality Meeting for the month of November, but there will be a hybrid meeting December 8^th, from 6pm to 7:30pm.

HPD report: They are unable to cite people who are staying overnight in Kailua Beach Park, as it never closes. Other parks do close at 10pm, but Kailua Beach Park doesn’t, so they are unable to cite the folks that are sleeping there. They are also unable to cite anyone who has a small fire, as the law state that a person can have a small fire for “cooking”. They will still respond to complaints, but they want the public to understand their limitations.

Marine Corp representative: They have stopped work on the controversial sections of the fence between Bellows and Kailua, after a contingent of local officials met with the Marine Corp representatives and walked the ridge line. The stoppage is in order to give the MC more time to reach out to the community and understand the issues, as well as review alternate designs and funding. KNB Chair Bill Hicks, Senator Chris Lee, Representative Lisa Marten, and Chair Kimeona Kane from Waimanalo Neighborhood Board were present for the walk. The Marine Corp representatives state they are committed to working with the community, and pledge cooperation going forward. There were many questions from the community, as during the last meeting, and the representative said they will return to the December KNB meeting with further updates.

Also, MCBH will be hosting the Special Olympics Nov. 19^th & 20^th, so there will be increased traffic. They are also starting to clean out the mangroves on the H3 side of their main gate (by hand).

Local representatives: The Division of Forestry with be managing the replacement of the trees lost to erosion at Kailua Beach. Design work is progressing for the Boat Ramp. On the Kalapawai Round About project, work on the final part of the project will begin 11/21/22, after the last three poles are removed by HECO 11/17/22. Out of the 7.9 million for the project, about 6 million will go for improved drainage in the area, including putting in new storm drains as well as rehab on the older drains, and installing permeable roadways and rain gardens. The rain gardens that are planned will be maintained by the Outdoor Circle.

Esther Kia’aina: Announced the ACOE approval of the permit allowing regular openings of the berm for Ka’elepulu Stream. She also announced that grants are becoming available for community services groups, please contact Esther for more information. The wall around Wendy’s, between the business and the nearby homes is in process, it is at the permit stage now. There is an interesting project that will be starting up of doing educational murals on the sides of some of the restrooms in the park, to alert tourists (and locals) of how to take better care of the land and the ocean (don’t throw leis with strings in them into the ocean, 10ft from turtles, 50ft from monk seals, etc).

Lisa Marten had a big mahalo to the Marine Corp reps for how they are now listening and beginning to work with the community. She is also starting a docket to review the increasing electrical bills. Her office welcomes any comments.

“60 Day” Letter Subject “Notice of Intent to Bring Civil Suit for Violations of the Federal Clean Water Act and Injunctive Relief”: C. Turner reported that the letter had been sent to ARCUS via Certified Mail on Oct 21, 2022. Turner stated that it appears that a certain level of grading on Olomana Heights has continued.

11-2 TASK: Send copies of signed letter to Board. ** M. Novack ** COMPLETE

Election of Board Officers: As is customary, following the Annual Meeting and the election of Board Directors, Officers are elected to lead the Board for the following year. Officers are all volunteers who agree to serve. Following discussion and without a formal vote, the following are officers for 2023.

Officer Position	Volunteers
President	Don Young
1^st Vice President	Greg Colbert
Treasurer	Gus Gustavson
Secretary	Connie Jewell

The following Committee Leads were also confirmed:

Committee Leadership	Current
Standing Committees per ByLaws
Executive Committee	Don Young
Audit Committee	Todd Jewell
Elections Committee	Connie Jewell
Operations Committee	Mike Compton
Ad Hoc Committees
Dredging	Greg Colbert
Environment	Linda Jenks
Membership	Danny Medeiros

Debrief Membership Meeting October 15: M. Novack reported that in previous years ELRA held its Annual Meeting at the Mid-Pacific Country Club. This year, no longer having access to the club, ELRA chose the Ko’olau Ballrooms & Conference Center. While it was a very satisfactory venue, this proved to be much more expensive than previous events at the club. (Actual numbers are being developed.).

RECOMMENDATION: look for a different venue as early as possible.

The early planning for the meeting, to include multiple emails, followed by the USPS mailing, was effective. The Ballrooms required firm numbers 15 days before the dinner. There were several members who replied very late to what had been a hard no-later-than-date. There was also a couple who arrived without reservations the night of the dinner – having been assured by a previous Board Member that it would be all right.

Within a week of the dinner, it was found that two owner/members would have attended if they had transportation. They were accommodated with ELRA paying their late fees.

RECOMMENDATION: outreach to older owner/members who might attend if they have transportation.

The establishment of a subcommittee led by Cindy Turner, worked well. She established a relationship with the Ballrooms management that allowed her to negotiate multiple changes.

M. Novack will send out a more complete report asking everyone who attended or assisted in planning provide their thoughts and suggestions as to how to make the dinner even better next year.

11-3 TASK: Send “After-Action” to Board for their comments. ** M. Novack ** COMPLETE

D. Young passed out the sign-up form for the monthly Kailua Neighborhood Board.

It was agreed that there would be a Holiday Boat Parade. The proposed date is December 17, 2022, but the date has not been advertised yet.

Committee Reports:

Dredging Committee Report: G. Colbert reported that he along with D. Young and C. Turner had attended a meeting on Oct 21, 2022 with Oceanit and others. A summary of project status from Oceanit’s perspective is that:

The upland disposal site identified at the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility has fallen through and will not be available to receive the material.
This leaves private landfill as the only site currently permitted to receive the material.
Existing Army Corps permit to complete the dredging expires on June 28, 2024. Permit does not include discharge of dredged material into waters of the US.
Existing 401 WQC expires May 9, 2024.
Since 18 months now remain for the permits obtained we would like to discuss moving forward with a plan to complete dredging within that time frame.

Oceanit proposed the idea of building an island in the lake to serve as a depository for the dredged material.

Environment Committee: No report

Operations Committee: M. Compton reported that the EcoHarvester repair for a drive chain was completed on 12 Oct 22. He thanks Hugo DeVries for his hard work.

Security: It has been a quiet month.

Lake Cleanup: There will be a second Lake Cleanup on December 17, 2022. Much more information to follow on this event.

Membership Committee: No Report

Next Meeting Date: The next Board meeting will take place at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 7pm. The next KNB meeting will be December 1, 2022, at the Kailua Rec Center, M. Novack is scheduled to attend.

Adjournment: The meeting adjourned by acclamation at 8:55 pm.

Respectfully submitted
M. Novack

Tasks from previous months still needing to be completed.

1-3 TASK: Board member to visit ELRA Members who are in arrears in their assessments ** G. Colbert.

2-1 TASK: Contact local mountain and motor bike clubs to seek cooperation concerning trails. Consider writing letter to private owner making them aware of the impact of the trails on down slope homes and Lake. ** Relevant, to be addressed in the future.

8-2 TASK: Determine status of funding for the Syphon Project and write in support of the Project** Yet to be determined

8-3 TASK: Oversee the possible reconditioning of existing ELRA Rafts/Barges** G. Colbert**

8-8 TASK: Follow-up with Kamehameha Schools with regard to their payment of Maintenance Fees** G. Colbert*

9-3 TASK: Explore the possibility of an alternative dredging company**C. Turner **

[1] Approval of encroachments is one of several administrative tasks assigned to the ExCom and is normally executed by the Title Company conducting the Escrow Process.

August 2022 Meeting Minutes

Board of Directors Zoom Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, Aug 9, 2022

Conducted via Zoom: Present: J. Bean, G. Colbert, M. Compton, G. Gustavson, M. Novack, A. Richardson, F. Tannen, C. Turner, D. Young, and M. Spencer (Administrative Assistant).

Absent D. Dawson, C. Jewell, L. Jenks, and D. Medeiros

Guests: Bob Bourke, Scientific Advisor; Ralph Winnie, Resident of 816 Pamuhele.

The meeting was called to order by D. Young, President at 7:04 pm. A quorum was declared.

The President, D. Young announced that the meeting would diverge from the published Agenda, to allow those attending from off-island to participate more fully.

B. Bourke-led discussion about Lake Health:
B. Bourke, Scientific Advisor, opened the discussion with his observations on Lake health.

• Lake level is low.
• Several varieties of algae are thriving.
• A tilapia die-off has happened in two Lake locations: Kimo’s Cove and at the mauka edge of the wetlands.

C. Turner, Wetland Owner, added that the Wetlands have not recovered from the significant sediment inflow from upslope construction. Shallow, warmer waters have encouraged the growth of algae and she can’t dock the EcoHarvester at the shore because of the shallow waters.

Discussion then focused on what can be done to help the Lake. Several suggestions were made.

1. The sand berm separating the Kaelepulu Canal from the Kailua Bay should be opened on a regular basis. This led to questions about the status of the Permit that the City was supposedly submitting to the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE). There were many opinions as to the status, but it became clear that the status remains unknown.

8-1 TASK: Determine status of Berm opening permit** Yet to be determined

2. The long-proposed syphon project, intended to improve the water flow into Hamakua Wetland and beyond, will provide additional flow into the Lake and should be funded. This project has now drawn the attention of political leaders whose interest in the Hamakua Wetlands will actually benefit the entire Kaelepulu Estuary.

8-2 TASK: Determine status of funding for the Syphon Project and write in support of the Project??** Yet to be determined

3. Ideally, the algae should be removed. Turner stated that she and M. Compton had made a second run at Kimo’s Cove, but that they cannot get close to shore and are impeded by the large numbers of floating coconuts.

Discussion then focused on how to better remove the algae. Turner and Compton both agreed that using the old ELRA raft as a drying rack for the algae seemed to work. But they need more rafts. G. Colbert stated that he knows someone who might be available to recondition or possibly construct more of these simple rafts. After more discussion, G. Colbert made the following motion, which was seconded by D. Young:

Motion: ELRA will allocate up to $500 for the possible reconditioning of the two existing ELRA rafts. This motion was approved unanimously by the Board.

8-3 TASK: Oversee the possible reconditioning of existing ELRA Rafts** G. Colbert**

Bourke then turned to the Draft Storm Water Strategic Plan. As shown on the City’s web site, “This Plan describes the City’s vision and long-term goals for storm water over the next 50+ years, as well as the current strategies that will guide management and investment in City storm water operations”.

Recognizing that the Lake derives the vast majority of its fill from storm water runoff, it is very important that ELRA read and provide comments on the draft plan. Comments are due NLT Sep 16, 2022. B. Bourke volunteered to provide the comments.

8-4 TASK: Read and provide ELRA perspective comments on the Draft Storm Water Plan** B. Bourke**COMPLETE

C. Turner introduced an additional Lake Health issue; that of the continued neglect of the various contributories of the lake. There are several ditches and drains that feed waters into the lake, consistent with its “… time immemorial service as a natural ponding area for the drainage of surface and storm waters of the surrounding areas;…” (1963 Kaelepulu Pond Drainage Agreement)

This service is compromised when the canals, ditches and drains leading into the lake are not maintained and kept clean of vegetation and debris. Turner provided several photos illustrating these conditions.

This is not a new topic for the Board. G. Colbert brought this to the attention of the Board in Feb of this year when he observed vegetation being cut in one of the major canals that feed the lake and being left in the canal. D. Young agreed, citing his earlier experience with large clusters of “obviously freshly cut” grass surrounding his dock and onwards into the lake.

8-5 TASK: Write Letter to Esther Kia’aina, City Council Dist 3, (with CC to DFM) describing the situation, complete with photos, and asking for relief **D. Young ** COMPLETE

Lastly, B. Bourke raised the issue of the continued lack of a TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load) plan for the Kaelepulu Estuary.

8-6 TASK: Write a letter to EPA (Need to know what part) requesting assistance** D. Young** Yet to be determined

Minutes: The draft Minutes for July 2022 had been circulated previously via email.
Following a brief discussion, G. Gustavson moved approval and F. Tannen seconded the motion that the Minutes be approved. A. Richardson abstained since he was not present at the July meeting. The remaining members approved the report unanimously.
Finance: G. Gustavson, Treasurer, stated there are no significant changes in the ELRA finances in July 2022. We closed out the 2021-2022 fiscal year at the end of June very close to our budget for repetitive line items.
The American Savings Bank May end of month balances are $2252 in Savings and $53,030 in Checking.
There are three major recurring expenses that were paid in early August: $3100 for D&O insurance, $3342 for insurance for the eco-harvester and security boat, and $300 for the 2022-2023 property tax. These expenses are consistent with our expectation and our budget.
Thanks to Alan Richardson and Adam Bookatz for their continued support of the ELRA finances.
With no objections, the Finance Report was unanimously accepted, subject to audit.
A. Richardson stated that he was working on the upcoming year’s budget and that it had been distributed to the Executive Committee for their review. There will be more to follow on this.
D. Young thanked G. Gustavson for the names for the new residents of 964 Iopono.

8-7 TASK: Write Welcome Letter to new residents of 964 Iopono **D. Young ** COMPLETE

Administration:
Communications Log: D.Young had shared his log prior to the Meeting. There was no discussion.

Report from Kailua Neighborhood Board August 4, 2022
D. Young reported that, despite notifications KNB meetings would only be held at Kailua Rec Center pavilion, 24+ attended online; only 10-12 in person.

Not much occurred directly impacting the Lake or surrounding waterways.
Board of Water Supply: 3 water main breaks in Lanikai; 3 at Bluestone. There was a plea to reduce water consumption by 10%.

MCBH: KBAY Festival full day of events August 13 & 14, 6 am to 7 pm. No schedule of events will be released. Use carpools. Buses, Uber, Lift to provide access, or walk in.

Community Concerns: Cutting trees down at Kailua Beach. Will they be replaced?

Annual Membership Dinner Meeting, October 15: M. Novack reported that it appears that the Board is current with the variety of tasks necessary to produce the Annual Meeting.

The first notice about the Dinner to membership was an email sent to ELRA members on July 31, 2022. This included a means to indicate attendance, nominate a candidate for the Board, and to name a proxy. The hard copy invite will be sent via USPS on Sep 1, 2022.

Elections: Numbers of possible vacancies on the Board needing to be filled continue to fluctuate. Nonetheless, it has been increasingly difficult to attract new Directors who are willing to serve. Novack recommends the Board take this post-pandemic year to focus on rebuilding the Board.

Dinner: The dinner price has increased a bit with the additional requirement to have a security guard present, due to the no-host Bar. The projected costs for attendees will be $25 for the household’s first dinner and $45 for the second dinner. We hope to have 63 or more participants.

The Planning Committee will meet at the Koolau Ballroom on 13 August 2022, to participate in a tasting session to select the menu for the evening.

C. Turner reminded that there is a significant deposit was due NLT 30 August 2022.

Derek Esibill has been confirmed as the evening’s speaker. He indicates he has his own projector if needed as backup to G. Colbert.

Following discussion, it was agreed without a vote to invite three of Kailua’s community leaders and their guests to the dinner and to pay for their meals.

Annual Report: D. Young requested that all Committee Chairs begin preparing their input to the written Annual Report. The dates should encompass 1 July 2021 to 19 Aug 2022.

Young requests the drafts be to him NLT 19 August.

Maintenance Fees for 2023: D. Young reopened the July discussion about Maintenance Fees. At this time there was even less unanimity than was seen then and the July Motion was withdrawn.

8-8 TASK: Follow-up with Kamehameha Schools with regard to their payment of Maintenance Fees** G. Colbert**

Committee Reports:

Dredging Committee Report: G. Colbert reported that he has attended several meetings. His report covered three separate meetings.

Meeting with Lisa Martin (State House District 51), Randy Cates, Chris Lee (State Senate District 25), the city’s Department of Health (Clean Water Branch), D. Young, and others to discussion how to improve the health of the Hamakua Wetlands and the interconnected Kaelepulu Stream/Canal. The wetlands are very dry.

The urgent need to have the City complete the permit relating to the opening of the sand berm between the Canal and Kailua Bay was mentioned, but the focus was on how to increase flow from the Kawainui Marsh and the Hamakua Wetlands. The concept of “increased headwater” through these interconnected waterways is dependent on having a greater flow from the Marsh which is, at present, dependent on a permanent installation of a previously tested syphon system. Funding for the proposed Syphon Project will be sought by Lisa Martin and Chris Lee.

As part of this meeting, the use of the proposed dog park on Hamakua Drive to store dredge material was raised, as was the possibility of identifying low-lying DLNR land in Waimanalo for that use, but without resolution. The dog park would be a longer-term future option but would not meet current timing expectations. Colbert will follow up with Chris Lee regarding possible use of DLNR lands in Waimanalo.

Meeting with Lisa Martin (State House District 51) concerning her contacts with Peggy Leong. Lisa reports that Peggy has finished her part of the review and will probably recommend that the State not take on the liability for the dredged material at the Hawaii Youth Corrections Facility (HYCF). We are still looking for a formal response from the Department of Human Services.

Meeting with Todd Gray (Land Asset Manager, Kamehameha Schools (KS)) concerning possible collaboration with KS on their lands off Keolu Drive. Discussion centered on possible future development of these properties and if and how KS and ELRA could work together. Gray pointed out that the lands in question have low monetary value and that any development was low on the school’s list of priorities. He suggested that ELRA might want to lease the land or perhaps buy it for a $1.00.

Colbert reminded Gray that during the DPP negotiations KS had agreed to pay the annual assessments, but that it had not yet happened. Colbert will follow up with KS to look at payment mechanics.

Environment Committee: No report. See early part of meeting minutes for environment discussion.

Operations Committee: No report.

Membership Committee: Discussion relevant to this Committee, taking place earlier in the meeting, is recorded here. D. Young opened the discussion saying that ELRA owed an answer to an individual who had requested permission to kayak on the Lake.

There are three membership options that allow Lake access: Assessed Members, Voluntary Members, and Associate Members. Each of these require a fee. Access has also been granted to local Canoe Clubs, based on their agreement to waive all liability from their actions on the lake.

Over the years, the Board had received requests from individuals who do not wish to pay for membership but would like to simply access the via kayak or SUP. These requests have always been denied. In the meantime, the Security Officer acknowledges that individuals continue to enter the Lake without membership or permission.

Discussion centered on whether there were other ways to authorize entry to the lake, short of requiring membership, that would not result in large numbers of outside individuals filling the lake. How could ELRA be a good neighbor without jeopardizing the private nature of the Lake? Several possibilities were discussed, but each seemed to have major drawbacks.

Eventually it was agreed, without vote, to offer the individual in question the opportunity to apply for Associate Membership.

8-9 TASK: Respond to individual requesting to Kayak to offer Associate Membership** D. Young ** COMPLETE

Next Meeting Date: The next Board meeting will take place at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church Tuesday, Sep 13, 2022, at 7pm. The next KNB meeting will be Sep 1, 2022, at the Kailua Rec Center, M. Novack is scheduled to attend.

Adjournment: F. Tannen moved adjournment, which was seconded by G. Gustavson. The affirmative vote was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 9:26 pm.

Respectfully submitted
M. Novack

Tasks from previous months still needing to be completed.

1-3 TASK: Board member to visit ELRA Members who are in arrears in their assessments ** G. Colbert.

July 2022 Meeting Minutes

Board of Directors Zoom Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Conducted via Zoom: Present: J. Bean, G. Colbert, M. Compton, G. Gustavson, L. Jenks, D. Medeiros, M. Novack, F. Tannen, C. Turner, D. Young, and M. Spencer (Administrative Assistant).

Absent: D. Dawson, C. Jewell, and A. Richardson,

Guests: Bob Bourke, Scientific Advisor; Maryam Hosseini Ghomi, and Payameh “Pye” Seyhandar, Residents at 1050 Akumu St.

Of Note: This meeting had been scheduled to take place at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Kailua as the first “in Person” meeting since July 2020, the beginning of the pandemic. However, many of the attending Board members preferred Zoom and the in-person meeting was deferred to Zoom.

The meeting was called to order by D. Young, President at 7:03 pm. A quorum was declared.

Minutes: The draft Minutes for June 2022 had been circulated via email prior to the meeting.
Following a brief discussion, G. Gustavson moved approval and L. Jenks seconded the motion that the Minutes be approved. D. Young, J. Bean, G. Colbert, D. Medeiros, and M. Compton abstained since they were not present at the May meeting. The remaining members approved the report unanimously.

Finance: G. Gustavson reported that there are no significant changes in the ELRA finances in June 2022. We closed out the 2021-2022 fiscal year very close to our budget for repetitive line items. The major areas that did not track the budget were lake maintenance, costs for the annual meeting, and dredging. Funds were budgeted for those items, and little or no funds were expended.

The American Savings Bank June end of month balances are $2252 in Savings and $46,064 in checking.
The annual ELRA maintenance fee invoices were mailed on June 2nd. To date, we have received over $20,000 in assessment payments from assessed members. Melody has mailed out the boat stickers for the upcoming FY, except for a few that were just recently received.

Thanks to Alan Richardson and Adam Bookatz for their continued support of the ELRA finances.

By show of hands, the Finance Report was unanimously accepted, subject to audit.

Administration:
Communications Log: D.Young had shared his log prior to the Meeting. There was no discussion.
Report from the Kailua Neighborhood Board (KNB): C. Turner reported that she was unable to attend, but had conferred with Levani Lipton, Member of KNB, to determine whether there had been any discussion relevant to the Lake. She was told that there was none.

Annual Membership Meeting: M. Novack opened the discussion reminding the Board that the Planning Committee (consisting of C. Turner, C. Jewell, and F. Tannen) had been addressing the various details of the Annual Meeting.

Using the 2022 Planning Matrix, it appears that the Board is current with the variety of tasks necessary to produce the Annual Meeting.

The Planning Committee will meet at the Koolau Ballroom on 13 August 2022, to participate in a tasting session to select the menu for the evening.

C. Turner reminded the board that a significant deposit was due NLT 30 August 2022.

D. Young has already updated the various invite, nomination requests, and proxy documents to be used in the Invites, both via email and via USPS mail.

D. Young has invited Derek Esibill to be the evening’s speaker. This has not been locked-in yet.

G. Colbert confirmed that he has a projector that can be used at the meeting.

Considerable discussion was devoted to the most effective timeline for sending out the various email and USPS notifications. It was agreed that:

– On 18 July a full email invite (less Menu)/notification, to include request for RSVP, request for Director Nominations, request for Proxy designation, and a map. The invite will also be posted on ELRA Facebook.
– On 1 Sep all of the above will be sent out via USPS.

Annual Report: D. Young requested that all Committee Chairs begin preparing their input to the written Annual Report. The dates should encompass 1 July 2021 to 19 Aug 2022.

Young requests the drafts be to him NLT 19 August.

Elections: M. Novack reiterated the urgent need to recruit new members for the Board.

Six serving members of the Board are eligible to run for election for a new three-year term.
Of these, two have chosen not to run. There is one long-term vacancy on the Board.

Therefore, we will have three vacancies that we are trying to fill.

Novack suggested that it would be valuable to look for individuals whose skill sets could enhance the Board’s deliberations, such as attorneys, engineers, environmental scientists, etc.

G. Gustavson stated that it was important to encourage individuals who will have a dedication to the lake and willingness to devote time to its management.

M. Hosseini Ghomi asked how much time is typically spent by Board Members. The responses highlighted that each Board Member has approached their work differently. Clearly the Officers and Committee Chairs devote more time than some members. The only requirement is to attend the monthly meeting, typically taking one to two hours. Hosseini Ghomi requested a copy of the “New Director Orientation” package

7-1 TASK: Send a copy of the New Director Orientation package to M. Hosseini Ghomi** M. Novack** COMPLETE

Lake Cleanup, Contractors and Costs: D. Young opened the discussion describing the various unsuccessful efforts that he and several others had made to find an entity, company or insured individual, to agree to clean parts or all of the lake. He then asked C. Turner to describe the recent events with the EcoHarvester.

C. Turner described how the use of the EcoHarvester had been limited this spring and summer because much of the Wetland waterways had been filled in with large quantities of sediment from upslope construction and the area is now too shallow to dock the EcoHarvester. Not being able to dock it means the crew could not off-load the collected algae.

This week Hugo de Vries and C. Turner tried an experiment at Kimo’s Cove where the algae growth was unusually dense. Taking the wooden barge that ELRA had been storing at the Oshiro residence and mooring it in the lake near the Kamehameha School’s lots, de Vries and Turner scooped large quantities of algae from the Cove and distributed it onto the barge to allow it to dry. Turner described the algae as having several dense layers, not the fluffy material she was used to.

While the EcoHarvester can be very effective gathering algae in wide-open areas, it is ineffective in shallow, close to shore, areas, and cannot pick up coconuts.

The discussion then moved back to how best to address the persistent problem with coconuts. Some of the following suggestions were made:

– Take pictures of fruiting coconut trees that overhang the lake and send letter to property owners, asking that they remove the nuts
– Try again to convince the Canoe Clubs to assist – just in picking up coconuts.
– Try again with Aloha Junk Man to determine their interest.
– Consider identifying certain weekends for self-help projects around the lake. Residents clean their areas, place rubbish in bags along their front curbs, and ELRA Volunteers would collect from curb
– Volunteer cleanup by lake residents followed by a social gathering at someone’s property
– Volunteer cleanup by lake residents, with a raffle at the end with prizes

Finally, C. Turner shared her suggested advertisement seeking a company or insured individual to help clean the lake to be placed in “Next Door”, My Kailua, and ELRA Facebook. The Board agreed that this was a good idea.

7-2 TASK: Submit the agreed-to advertisement to find a cleaner for the lake in various e-publications ** C. Turner** COMPLETE

Maintenance Fees for 2023: D. Young opened the discussion about Maintenance Fees by sharing that the last time the Fees were increased was in 2014. Over the last few years ELRA expenses have grown significantly: Liability, D&O, Boat, and EcoHarvester insurance companies have increased their premiums. There is a new contract to sample water quality on a quarterly basis. Costs for the Annual Meeting Dinner have almost doubled. As with all organizations, inflation has increased the costs of everything from office supplies and postage to fuel for the EcoHarvester and Security Boat.

G. Gustavson pointed out that the Association has no reserve-fund for unexpected emergencies and that once the funds fenced for the Dredging Project are expended, we have no safety net.

D. Young acknowledged that ELRA has not been very successful in finding anyone to clean the lake, although they have been trying for several years. Young suggests that at least $10K be allocated in the 2023 budget to ensure that ELRA can contract with a reliable entity

Discussion was brisk. Some verbally supported the concept of raising the fee but suggested it be done over a period of years. Others were concerned that ELRA could be faulted for calling these fees maintenance fees when the maintenance has been minimal.

Ultimately it was agreed to Table the discussion until next month.

Committee Reports:

Dredging Committee Report: G. Colbert reported that he has been unable to reach anyone in the decision-making hierarchy related to ELRA depositing dredged soil at the Olomana School.

B. Bourke suggested contacting Chris Lee, State Senate District 25, to determine whether it would be possible to stored dredged material on Dog Park site, in anticipation of future use.

7-3 TASK: Contact Chris Lee, State Senate District 25, to determine whether it would be possible to stored dredged material on Dog Park site ** G. Colbert**

Environment Committee: L. Jenks acknowledged the lengthy EcoHarvester report from C. Turner. Jenks announced the finalization of the contact with D. Esibill on the renewal of the water analysis contract. She has paused the Storm Drain Marking project.

Jenks suggested that if ELRA hopes to have a “self-help” clean-up event in August, this needs to be publicized very soon.

Operations Committee: No report.

Membership Committee: No report.

Next Meeting Date: The next Board meeting will take place either via Zoom or at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church Tuesday, Aug 9, 2022, at 7pm. The next KNB meeting will be Aug 4, 2022, at the Kailua Rec Center, D. Young is scheduled to attend.

Adjournment: G. Colbert moved adjournment, which was seconded by G. Gustavson. The affirmative vote was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 9:08 pm.

Respectfully submitted
M. Novack

Tasks from previous months still needing to be completed.

1-3 TASK: Board member to visit ELRA Members who are in arrears in their assessments ** G. Colbert.

2-5 TASK: Write a letter requesting the grass cut along canals by C&C be collected after it is cut to prevent it from being washed into the Lake** D. Young
NOTE: It was agreed to delay writing the letter until photos can be provide

4-1 TASK: Board Members will contact local representatives as follows: G. Colbert will contact Chris Lee, State Senate District 25 and D. Young will contact Lisa Marten, State House District 51 seeking assistance in communicating with State officials** G. Colbert, D. Young

6-1 TASK: A letter, signed by ELRA President, should be sent to City Councilwoman Esther Kia’aina (Dist. 3) asking that she request a status report from the City’s Department of Facilities Maintenance (DFM) regarding the permit*** C. Turner will write first draft

October 2022 Annual Meeting

The first in-person ELRA annual meeting in three years was held on Saturday, October 15, at the Koolau Ballrooms.

The meeting began with no-host cocktails at 5:30, followed by a delicious buffet dinner at 6:30. The business portion of the meeting followed and included an update on the dredging project, and lake water quality sampling data by Derek Esibill.

Click to open the annual report.

June 2022 Meeting Minutes

Board of Directors Zoom Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Conducted via Zoom: Present: D. Young, J. Bean, G. Colbert, M. Compton, G. Gustavson, L. Jenks, C. Jewell, D. Medeiros, M. Novack, and M. Spencer (Administrative Assistant).

Absent: D. Dawson, A. Richardson, F. Tannen, and C. Turner

Guest: Bob Bourke

The meeting was called to order by D. Young, President, at 7:03 pm. A quorum was declared.

D. Young introduced the newest Board Member, Connie Jewell, and welcomed her to the Board.

Dredging Committee Report: D. Young prefaced the report with a description of the lack of response from various members of the state government to ELRA’s efforts to use the Hawaii Youth Corrections Facility (HYCF) as the location for the dredging materials. What were to have weekly meetings with the working group, but many were cancelled, all this month.

G. Colbert opened the report saying he was proposing a different approach to the use of the dredged materials. Working with B. Bourke, Colbert proposes to keep the dredged material within the Lake and use it to improve certain shore areas around the Lake.

The principal focus area is the undeveloped property owned by the Kamehameha Schools. This is the area ELRA had originally identified for use to dry the dredged material, prior to being trucked. Now the concept would be to spread the material around the area, as fill, perhaps increasing the land mass to allow for improved use by Kamehameha Schools.

B. Bourke provided detailed information about where and how the soil could be used. This included possible artificial islands.

Colbert has contacted Todd Gray, Land Asset Manager, Community Engagement & Resources Group for Kamehameha Schools to determine whether he (speaking for Kamehameha Schools) would be interested in working with ELRA on this project. Gray lives in Kailua and has worked with ELRA in the past.

Considerable discussion followed. Some Board Members were adamantly opposed, and others expressed cautious support.

It was agreed that it was smart to try to find alternative sites for the material. Again, the talk moved to whether there were farming sites in Waimanalo that could use fill. Anecdotal examples were cited, but no formal course of action was identified. No sites approached could accept 7500 cy of soil.

Finally, questions were raised about whether it was time for ELRA to engage with the local elected officials to determine why we have been unable to get answers from the state government. The new information that the land in question is really owned by the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), not the HYCF as previously thought is a new, complicating fact.

It was agreed that before ELRA gives up on the use of the HYCF, we should seek assistance from our local representatives.

Berm Opening Permit: Tagging on to the previous discussion, B. Bourke stated that the City of Honolulu has submitted the long-anticipated request for a permit to the US Army Corps of Engineers authorizing the managed opening of the Berm separating the Kaelepulu Stream from Kailua Bay. Once it is reviewed, a period for public comment will be announced. At this time, ELRA should plan to send letters of support for the permit.

Guest B. Bourke departed.

Finance: G. Gustavson reported that there are no significant changes in the ELRA finances in February 2022. Both receipts and expenses are tracking our budget pretty closely.
G. Gustavson expressed his thanks to Alan Richardson and Adam Bookatz for their continued support of the ELRA finances. D. Young recognized the long-term efforts of Treasurer G. Gustavson who not only supervises the financial aspects of the association but also strives to continually educate the Board Members on the details of their work.
G. Colbert moved acceptance and M. Novack seconded the motion that the Finance Report be accepted, subject to audit. By a show of hands, the Report was unanimously accepted.

Administration:
Communications Log: D. Young had shared his log prior to the Meeting. He highlighted his continued efforts to locate an organization willing and able to clean the Lake. So far, none are available and willing to help.

Report from the Kailua Neighborhood Board (KNB): No Report

Filling Vacant Positions: M. Novack again requested ideas about how to identify and encourage qualified ELRA members to serve on the Board.

Continuing ELRA Meetings via Zoom: D. Young led a discussion as to whether ELRA should continue to meet via Zoom. There were positive and negative statements on both sides of the topic. A possible compromise might be to have hybrid-meetings, meaning meet in personal excepting those who chose to continue with Zoom. The latter would be a good option for those who travel.

4-2 TASK: Determine availability of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church for future monthly meetings** M. Novack** COMPLETE Church contacted telephonically. Indicates availability. More to follow.

Committee Reports:

Environment Committee:
Water Sampling (PAF) Update: L. Jenks reported that she was unable to reach D. Esibill. D. Young stated he was anxious to see the December Sampling Report. Young noted that the one-year contract with PAF for water sampling should be renewed soon. There was consensus on the Board that Water Sampling should be a core responsibility for the Board and agreed that the contract should be extended, if possible.

Storm Drain Marking project is going well according to L. Jenks. She thanked Michelle Compton, Board Alumna, for her storm drain marking efforts with the Girl Scouts.

Membership Committee: There was no report from the Membership Committee.

Operations Committee: M. Compton stated that he had measured for salinity very recently and that he was happy to report it was very high.

Miscellaneous

M. Novack suggested the Board needs to locate a facility for the October Annual Meeting. MidPac is no longer an option. That would mean finding a banquet facility capable of serving a sit-down dinner (with buffet option?) for 65-70 people. She also announced that she would not be at the May Meeting, but could start the Zoom App.

G. Gustavson announced he would not be at the May Meeting either.

Next Meeting Date: The next Board meeting will take place by Zoom on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 7pm. The next KNB meeting will be May 5, 2022. A. Richardson is scheduled to attend.

Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:27 pm.

Respectfully submitted
M. Novack

Tasks from previous months still needing to be completed.

1-2 TASK: Send USPS Letter to residents living along and near the Kaelepulu Canal, offering them the opportunity to have access to ELRA Emergency Announcements ** M. Novack

1-3 TASK: Board member to visit ELRA Members who are in arrears in their assessments ** G. Colbert.

May 2022 Meeting Minutes

Board of Directors Zoom Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Conducted via Zoom: Present: D. Young, J. Bean, G. Colbert, M. Compton, L. Jenks, A. Richardson, D. Medeiros, F. Tannen, and M. Spencer (Administrative Assistant).

Absent: D. Dawson, M. Novack, G. Gustafson, C. Jewell, and C. Turner

Guests: Bob Bourke, Derek Esibill

The meeting was called to order by D. Young, President, at 7:09 pm. A quorum was declared.

The meeting was opened with guest Derek Esibill providing a summary/explanation of the December 8 -21 water sampling data.

He explained that data suggests the system is eutrophic, (body of water enriched in dissolved nutrients that stimulate the growth of aquatic plant life usually resulting in the depletion of dissolved oxygen). Data also suggests there is a strong influence of ground water in this system. This may explain why the system is not hypersaline. Initial data also indicates that the nutrient loads decline as a function of distance to the ocean.

The relationship between distance from the ocean and nutrient loads indicates the wetland, pond and stream are functioning as they naturally should. The nutrients are being transformed as they move from upland seaward and significantly less nutrients are going into the ocean than are entering the system.

In a nutshell, he explained that when the berm opened in early December 2021 coupled with lots of rainfall that a strong nutrient decline resulted in very clear water in the lake. Nutrients move from Mauka to Makai therefore movement when berm is open clears the lake. Once the berm closed, the December 21 data shows the nutrient load increasing. Bottom Line = flow/movement is a must for a healthy wetland system.

Ensuing discussion revolved around how best to use this information to influence berm opening. D. Esibill informed the Board the Randy Cates is a vocal advocate for berm opening – maybe we can find a use. D. Young mentioned ongoing dialogue with Council Member KiaAina and Rep. Lisa Marten. B. Bourke stated he was staying on top of Corp of Engineers / City permit process.

D. Esibill departed the meeting.

Minutes: The draft Minutes for April 2022 had been circulated via email prior to the meeting.
Following a brief discussion, G. Colbert moved approval and F. Tannen seconded the motion that the Minutes be approved. The remaining members approved the report unanimously.

Finance: A. Richardson reported during April we moved funds from our accounts at American Savings and Capital One to our account at Charles Schwab where it was invested in CDs. The CDs all mature in early November 2022 and bear interest at .9% and .95%, which, while still low, was much better than we were receiving at the other accounts. The CDs are all with FDIC insured 5 star rated banks.
The other cash balances as reflected on the accompanying balance sheet as of April 30, 2022, are as follows:
American Savings Bank – Checking $28,173; American Savings Bank – Savings $ 2,251; Capital One Money Market $28,726; Charles Schwab – Brokerage $ 142

The accompanying year to date Budget vs. Actual through April 30, 2022, indicates several areas, which while previously known, are still considerably under spent. These areas include Lake Maintenance (clean-up & Eco Harvester), Water Analysis, and Security Boat operation. If any of this underspending represents un- invoiced, or unreimbursed cost, it is requested the invoices be presented and reimbursements be requested well before the end of June so they can be applied against this fiscal year’s budget. Mike Compton mentioned that sticker prices going up, almost what we charge. May consider raising boat sticker charges,

2022-2023 Maintenance Assessment and other Fees: There appears to be no need to increase the Annual Assessment or other fees for the coming year. However, the Board should affirmatively take action on this.

Administration:

Communications Log: D. Young had shared his log prior to the Meeting. He highlighted his continued efforts to get HCYF permit moving; efforts to locate an organization willing and able to clean the Lake; and his correspondence with Derek regarding water sampling.

Report from the Kailua Neighborhood Board (KNB): D. Medeiros reported KNB highlights:
– No July 4 parade due to permitting issue.
– Fireworks off flat island 8pm on July 4th.
– Boat Ramp for recreational use (Laura Theilen) Replacement in design stage. Will take two years or more for design, permitting and construction. Replacement to be for the long term (30 years) and anticipate sea level rise due to climate change.
– DISH wireless gave an informational presentation for construction of a 68’ tower above 300 Akiahala St. It is at a Board of Water Supply site. I don’t think they were seeking KNB approval yet.
– MCBH is having an air show August 12(military personnel), 13, and 14. 10am- 4pm.
The show will include the Blue Angels.
– nothing on the berm.
– future Kailua Neighborhood board meetings will be in person. They will no longer be using Webex.

October Membership Meeting Possible Venues: D. Young stated that due to Mid-Pac no longer an option, he contacted Koolau Conference Center re: venue availability and costs. Prior to meeting he provided pamphlet with rooms, menu to the Board for review. He stated that no deposit fee was required, and that both Friday October 14th and Saturday the 15th were currently open. G. Colbert moved approval for Saturday the 15th, D. Medeiros seconded. Remainder of board unanimously approved., D. Young will confirm for Saturday, October 15.

Discussion on continuing Meeting via Zoom. D. Young mentioned that Episcopal Church has not responded to our inquiry yet. Therefore, monthly Board Meetings will continue via Zoom.

Committee Reports:

Dredging Committee Report: G. Colbert opened the report saying he had met with Senator Chris Lee this morning and they had discussed the following:

1) Cooperation between HECO and public to fund the cleanup of Mangroves in the wetland,
2) The Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility (HYCF) lack of response (this morning’s scheduled meeting was again cancelled), and
3) Possible alternate sites of dredge material:
-proposed Dog Park on Hamakua – State may be dredging the stream and then using dredge materials in park, maybe we could add ours. Indicated Sen. Lee was interested, talks will continue
– Waimanalo DLNR properties flooding. Legislature has funded the building up of these lands, maybe this is an opportunity

Todd Gray, Land Asset Manager, Community Engagement & Resources Group for Kamehameha Schools indicated that he spoke to larger KS land team and they are interested in further discussing use of the KS property on the Lake. Requested more meetings with ELRA. G. Colbert to follow-up with suggested dates for himself and D. Young to meet with them.

Discussion ensued and it was agreed that because we are so far in the process with HYCF, that we continue to stay engaged with local representatives to try and make that work, but that we continue to seek viable alternatives.

Environment Committee: No report as L. Jenks had left the meeting. Extensive water sampling information had been presented by D. Esibill.

Operations Committee: M. Compton reported no security issues.

He is meeting with Canoe Club representative to show clean-up sites on Thursday May 12. Before committing to volunteering members to help, they wanted eyes on the protentional sites.

D. Young mentioned that a couple of Lot owners had contacted ELRA about regular trash buildup, particularly Kimo’s Cove. The owners were not pleased that ELRA has not been helpful recently, citing past cleanup efforts were performed by ELRA. One owner supplied costs of contracting a private trash hauler as $972. D. Young has not responded to them.

Discussion ensued about lake clean up, is it solely an owner’s responsibility or should ELRA be taking responsibility, or maybe share?? It was noted the Bylaws state that maintenance of owners’ waterfronts is the responsibility of the owner. However, most of the Board indicated they believe ELRA is obligated to help; after all, ‘lake maintenance’ is in our charter. Also agreed that ELRA should share costs with owners who contracted their own cleanup. We continue to look at volunteers or hybrid approach.

G. Colbert mentioned that City and County (C&C) in past had brought backhoes and placed in Green trucks. B. Bourke said since 2006, C&C has said “No” due to liability issues.

B Bourke suggested contacting Hawaii-2-Grow 479-0704, a local pond/aquarium cleaner to see if he’s capable/interested.

Membership Committee: There was no report from the Membership Committee.

Next Meeting Date: The next Board meeting will take place by Zoom on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 7pm. The next KNB meeting will be June 2, 2022. A. Richardson is scheduled to attend.

Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm.

Respectfully submitted
J. Bean

Tasks from previous months still needing to be completed.

1-2 TASK: Send USPS Letter to residents living along and near the Kaelepulu Canal, offering them the opportunity to have access to ELRA Emergency Announcements ** M. Novack

1-3 TASK: Board member to visit ELRA Members who are in arrears in their assessments ** G. Colbert.

2-5 TASK: Write a letter requesting the grass cut along canals by C&C be collected after it is cut to prevent it from being washed into the Lake** D. Young
NOTE: It was agreed to delay writing the letter until photos can be provided

April 2022 Meeting Minutes

Board of Directors Zoom Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, April 12, 2022

Conducted via Zoom: Present: D. Young, J. Bean, G. Colbert, M. Compton, G. Gustavson, L. Jenks, C. Jewell, D. Medeiros, M. Novack, and M. Spencer (Administrative Assistant).

Absent: D. Dawson, A. Richardson, F. Tannen, and C. Turner

Guest: Bob Bourke

The meeting was called to order by D. Young, President, at 7:03 pm. A quorum was declared.

D. Young introduced the newest Board Member, Connie Jewell, and welcomed her to the Board.

B. Bourke provided detail information about where and how the soil could be used. This included possible artificial islands.

Considerable discussion followed. Some Board Members were adamantly opposed, and others expressed cautious support.

It was agreed that before ELRA gives up on the use of the HYCF, we should seek assistance from our local representatives.

Guest B. Bourke departed:

Minutes: The draft Minutes for March 2022 had been circulated via email prior to the meeting.
Following a brief discussion, G. Gustavson moved approval and J. Bean seconded the motion that the Minutes be approved. C. Jewell abstained since she was not present at the meeting. The remaining members approved the report unanimously.
Finance: G. Gustavson reported that there are no significant changes in the ELRA finances in February 2022. Both receipts and expenses are tracking our budget pretty closely. The American Savings Bank February end of month balances are $2262.51 in Savings and $277,297.23 in checking.
G. Gustavson expressed his thanks to Alan Richardson and Adam Bookatz for their continued support of the ELRA finances. D. Young recognized the long-term efforts of Treasurer G. Gustavson who not only supervises the financial aspects of the association, but also strives to continually educate the Board Members on the details of their work.
G. Colbert moved acceptance and M. Novack seconded the motion that the Finance Report be accepted, subject to audit. By show of hands, the Report was unanimously accepted.

Administration:
Communications Log: D. Young had shared his log prior to the Meeting. He highlighted his continued efforts to locate an organization willing and able to clean the Lake. So far, none are available and willing to help.
Report from the Kailua Neighborhood Board (KNB): No Report

Filling Vacant Positions: M. Novack again requested ideas about how to identify and encourage qualified ELRA members to serve on the Board.

Continuing ELRA Meetings via Zoom: D. Young led a discussion as to whether ELRA should continue to meet via Zoom. There were positive and negative statements on both sides of the topic. A possible compromise might be to have hybrid-meetings, meaning meet in personal excepting those who chose to continue with Zoom. The latter would be a good option for those who travel.

4-2 TASK: Determine availability of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church for future monthly meetings** M. Novack** COMPLETE Church contacted telephonically. Indicates availability. More to follow.

Committee Reports:

Environment Committee:
Water Sampling (PAF) Update: L. Jenks reported that she was unable to reach D. Esibill. D. Young stated he was anxious to see the December Sampling Report. Young noted that the one-year contract with PAF for water sampling should be renewed soon. There was consensus on the Board that Water Sampling should be a core responsibility for the Board and agreed that the contract should be extended, if possible.

Storm Drain Marking project is going well according to L. Jenks. She thanked Michelle Compton, Board Alumna, for her storm drain marking efforts with the Girl Scouts.

Membership Committee: There was no report from the Membership Committee.

Operations Committee: M. Compton stated that he had measured for salinity very recently and that he was happy to report it was very high.

Miscellaneous

G. Gustavson announced he would not be at the May Meeting either.

Next Meeting Date: The next Board meeting will take place by Zoom on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at 7pm. The next KNB meeting will be May 5, 2022. A. Richardson is scheduled to attend.

Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:27 pm.

Respectfully submitted
M. Novack

Tasks from previous months still needing to be completed.

1-2 TASK: Send USPS Letter to residents living along and near the Kaelepulu Canal, offering them the opportunity to have access to ELRA Emergency Announcements ** M. Novack

1-3 TASK: Board member to visit ELRA Members who are in arrears in their assessments ** G. Colbert.

2-5 TASK: Write a letter requesting the grass cut along canals by C&C be collected after it is cut to prevent it from being washed into the Lake** D. Young
NOTE: It was agreed to delay writing the letter until photos can be provided.

March 2022 Meeting Minutes

Board of Directors Zoom Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Conducted via Zoom: Present: D. Young, J. Bean, G. Colbert, M. Compton, G. Gustavson, L. Jenks, D. Medeiros, M. Novack, F. Tannen, C. Turner, and M. Spencer (Administrative Assistant).

Absent: D. Dawson, and A. Richardson

Guests: Bob Bourke and Derek Esibill

The meeting was called to order by D. Young, President, at 7:03 pm. A quorum was declared.

Guest: D. Esibill, the contractor ELRA has engaged to conduct water quality testing, was invited to share his observations of the water quality in the Lake. B. Bourke, ELRA Scientific Advisor, participated in the discussions.

Esibill opened his presentation by stating he was working with Hugo DeVries to determine whether the Lake was experiencing a barracuda die-off. Two large dead barracudas were found near the wetlands, and another was found near Director Jenks waterfront. Esibill tested for but could not establish that oxygen-deficiency was the problem. He asked that Directors and their neighbors be alert for any additional dead fish and that they should alert him.

Esibill posted on the Zoom-Share-Screen a series of charts showing Nutrients Data from the Dec 8-10, 2021, Water Quality Report. This period was significant because the Lake and surrounding areas experienced an unusually high rate of rainfall. Esibill pointed out the numbers that showed the “Salt Wedge” moving from the stream opening into the Bay towards and into the Lake, ending with the least amount of salt water found near the Wetlands. Nutrient loads are affected by salinity in the Lake.

He believes the Wetlands are doing their job of transforming nutrients that are washing into the Lake, into biomass that serves as a source of food for the fish life.

There was extensive discussion about the continued presence of enterococci (a stable indicator of the presence of possible fecal matter in the Lake). It was agreed that the presence of this organism is likely related to the presence of wild birds (greater presence near the Wetlands) and stormwater runoff from yards with pets and upslope properties with wildlife (such as rats and mongoose), than an indicator of human intrusions. B. Bourke cited a 2006 USGS study looking for evidence of human waste in the Wetlands, that found none. Esibill suggested that a sucralose sampling set may be useful in addressing human wastewater contamination.

Guest D. Esibill departed:

Minutes: The draft Minutes for February 2022 had been circulated via email prior to the meeting. M. Novack reviewed the status the Tasks that were produced in the Jan and Feb Meetings.

1-2 TASK: Send USPS Letter to residents living along and near the Kaelepulu Canal, offering them the opportunity to have access to ELRA Emergency Announcements ** M. Novack

Relevant, to be completed this month.

1-3 TASK: Board member to visit ELRA Members who are in arrears in their assessments ** G. Colbert. Relevant, to be completed this month.

2-2 TASK: Include vacant position information in upcoming newsletter. ** M. Novack and C. Turner. ** COMPLETE

2-3 TASK: Write letter to Canoe Clubs reminding them of Lake rules** D. Young**COMPLETE

NOTE: Email determined that the paddlers did not belong to any of the Canoe Clubs. Those who lent canoes to a HS, have reminded the paddlers of Lake rules.

2-4 TASK: Invite Derek Esibill to speak to the Board at the March Meeting** D. Young ** COMPLETE

2-5 TASK: Write a letter requesting the grass cut along canals by C&C be collected after it is cut to prevent it from being washed into the Lake** D. Young

NOTE: It was agreed to delay writing the letter until photos can be provided

Following a brief discussion, G. Gustavson moved approval and J. Bean seconded the motion that the Minutes be approved. D. Medeiros abstained since he was not present at the meeting. The remaining members approved the Minutes unanimously.

Finance: G. Gustavson reported that there are no significant changes in the ELRA finances in February 2022. Both receipts and expenses are tracking our budget pretty closely.

In January, we received a check from Title Guarantee Escrow Services for the funds held in escrow from our settlement, less fees and including interest. With this payment we have now received all of the funds provided in the settlement.

G. Gustavson expressed his thanks to Alan Richardson and Adam Bookatz for their continued support of the ELRA finances.

F. Tannen moved acceptance and C. Turner seconded the motion that the Finance Report be accepted, subject to audit. By show of hands, the Report was unanimously accepted.

Administration:

Communications Log: D. Young had shared his log prior to the Meeting. He highlighted the continuing and positive communications with local elected officials, such as Esther Kia‘aina, City Council District 3 and Lisa Martin, State House District 51.

Report from the Kailua Neighborhood Board (KNB): L. Jenks reported that the meeting was called to order by Chairman Bill Hicks. The following items are of interest to or have direct bearing on ELRA and its activities.

There was concern voiced over the recent sewage spills from the base, and about the delay in reporting these events. Danny Hays said that news releases were distributed at the time of the spills and when they had resolved. The information is also apparently available on their website. Gary Weller advised that the information should be displayed on electronic signs posted on roadways, encouraging DOH and MCBH to be more proactive regarding letting the public know when events have occurred. Donna Wong requested that MCBH give presentations to KNB regarding the sewage treatment plants, their spills, and how these are handled.

Catie Cullison from PBR, a Honolulu consulting firm, gave a brief notice that the environmental impact statement for renovating the hike to the Pill Box will be open for review from March 8th until April 7th. There were concerns that this interval would not allow another KNB meeting to discuss the findings and to potentially make any recommendations regarding their findings and recommendations. Ms. Cullison said that there would be recognition of feedback regarding their proposals and asked that she be contacted if comments were after the open period for comments.

The Kaʻiwa Ridge Improvements and Management Plan, Draft Environmental Assessment document (AKA The Pillbox Hike) is available online. It’s a very lengthy document (nearly 1000 pages). https://files.hawaii.gov/dbedt/erp/Doc_Library/2022-03-08-OA-DEA-Kaiwa-Ridge-Trail-Improvements-and-Management-Plan.pdf

Current Bills: Bill # 47, establishes City Park Rangers to enforce laws.

https://hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/document-download?id=12562

Regarding Kaelepulu Stream, Kathy Thurston inquired to the procedure of opening the berm to prevent flooding before heavy rain events. Kalama-Kingman raised concerns about trees that are in the berm and sticking out of the sand. Resident Moeng raised concerns with the debris carried out of streams, into the bay, and deposited on the beach.

Council member Esther Kia’aina noted a recent site visit and meeting with Donna Tomasa and Don Young regarding issues surrounding the opening of the berm where the canal enters the ocean. She will give a report on that meeting at the next KNB meeting. It was noted that the delay in opening the berm on Jan. 1st, 2022, was affected by the recent retirement of a contact within DFM who had a good working relationship with the community. The goal is to look at monthly openings of the berm, focus on the application with Army Corps of Engineers, and foremost to address safety issues for the public.

A legal agreement from 1963 was noted that shows City & County’s responsibility for maintaining the waterway, specifically saying that the City & County of Honolulu will maintain and repair, including necessary dredging and keep open all inlets to Kaelepulu Pond and the outlet from said pond.

Chairman Hicks asked Committee Chairs Claudine Tomasa (Public Safety, Public Health, and Civil Defense) and Levani Lipton (Pollution of Kailua Waterways and Beaches) to add opening the berm and the application to Army Corps to their respective committee agendas.

It was noted in Chairman Bill Hick’s report that KNB had unanimously passed a resolution in the February meetings that stated “It is recognized that the Kaelepulu Berm must be opened as needed to prevent flooding when heavy rainfall is predicted by the National Weather Service. On January 1, 2022, the berm was opened by the City and County of Honolulu after residents first started to open it and then C & C finished the job, however it was opened so wide that hazardous conditions developed including excessive current and the movement of adjacent ironwood trees. the Kailua Neighborhood Board requests that C&C inform the KNB of its policy of how the berm opening should be excavated and when this should be done. If no policy currently exists, request that one be created and shared so that the bulldozer operator knows how and when to open it to prevent hazards to the public.” (Public Safety, Public Health, and Civil Defense Committee motion). Tomasa: introduced motion.

It was also noted that a key issue to control the level of pollution in the waterway will be maintaining storm drains and regular street sweeping. The question is what harms the bay more, a regular controlled monthly opening or a big dump that comes with storms and flooding?

DFM posted that they currently have a protocol, that they can only open the berm/ stream mouth under emergency conditions, as determined by the Department of Emergency Management (DEM). They posted that when advised of approaching storms by DEM, the DFM crew checks the stream gage at Kawailoa Road bridge and documents the rising condition of the stream and condition of the sand berm so that DEM can determine the need for emergency stream mouth opening. After receiving authorization from the DEM and as time is available, DFM crews deploy a turbidity barrier at the Kawailoa Road bridge to capture debris floating downstream and install warning signs on both sides of Kaelepulu stream. Floatable debris is manually removed from Kaelepulu Stream downstream of Kawailoa Road to the extent possible. Heavy equipment is utilized to cut a narrow channel in the center of the accumulated sand plug. This opening to Kailua Bay releases the impounded stream water to mitigate flooding of upstream low-lying properties. The turbidity barrier remains until the next day while the warning signs remain on site for a couple of days before removal.

Normally Department of Parks and Recreations (DPR) crews assigned to the beach park assist with removal of debris deposited on the beach areas, although DFM assisted with removing the root ball of the ironwoods and DPR is continuing to work on the remaining ironwood trees along the stream area where erosion occurred.

Meeting with Elected Officials and City and County WRT Berm Opening: D. Young reported on the Feb 28, 2022 meeting, called by Esther Kia‘aina, City Council District 3

The following participants were present:

Esther Kia’aina, City Council District 3
Dawn Szewczyk, Director, Dept of Facilities Maintenance (DFM), C&C
Tyler Sugihara, Chief, Division of Road Maintenance (DFM)
Bill Hicks, Chairman, Kailua Neighborhood Board (KNB)
Claudine Tomasa, Public Safety, Public Health, Civil Defense Committee (KNB)
Jaren Macartney, Legislative Aide
Jimmy (Engineer in charge of berm opening)
Don Young, President, ELRA

The meeting lasted just 30 minutes, but D. Young was able to get across all the points of importance to ELRA and the Lake community: lack of communication, impact on homeowners, beach erosion, toppled trees, safety concerns.

Discussion focused on the need for regular (monthly) openings of the Berm. The current permit from the Army Corps of Engineers (COE) allows City and County (C&C) to open only in emergencies when their water gauges reach a critical level (~3 ft) and they have to then request permission to do so. They are not allowed to open in advance of a coming storm.

Kia‘aina asked about the necessary permit to allow regular openings. B. Hicks pointed out that regular openings had occurred in the past, reducing the debris build up and the impact on beach erosion, instead of all being dumped in one big flood event. (Something ELRA has been proposing for years.).

Kia‘aina asked why the permit application had not been submitted and Sugihara’s response was they were working on it. C&C did not apply for Kaelepulu Stream with the other stream applications because of complaints from the beach goers.

Kia‘aina was incredulous that one person could jeopardize the health and safety of an entire community. She pledged to follow up to find out what rule would allow such a thing to occur. She plans to talk with the COE, our Legislative delegation, and City Council to get the issue addressed. Support from KNB was welcome.

Hicks followed up the discussion on permits by referencing the 1963 Drainage Agreement with C&C and asking why the C&C was not honoring the Agreement.

Hicks sent the KNB Resolution regarding the opening of the Berm directly to D. Szewczyk with copy to E. Kia‘aina and D. Young. Young responded by thanking him and attached for his information the full text of the 1963 Agreement.

Young’s report was followed by lengthy discussion about the location and accuracy of the C&C water gauges. The C&C gauge is reported to be attached to one of the piers of the Kawailoa Bridge leading to Lanikai.

Bourke pointed to the following from pg. 17 his 2017 report: “The City’s gauge elevations are tied to the City’s mean sea level (MSL) survey base which was established at the Honolulu Harbor and is 0.26 feet higher than our local mean lower low water (LMLLW). Our LMLLW gauge reads 0.26 feet when the City’s MSL gauge reads 0.0.” [1]

Bourke asserted that for every inch of rain, the Lake will rise 4-6 inches.

Finally, the topic of letter writing in support of the Berm opening (or any other issue) was addressed. This has been a frequent topic for the Board. When, to whom, how often has not yet been defined. It was agreed that hard-copy letters elicit a better response than email letters do.

Filling Vacant Positions: M. Novack reported that two individuals responded to the latest newsletter’s request for new Board Members. One individual responded, indicating how busy she already was. Novack thanked her and suggested that perhaps she could volunteer with one of the existing committees, such as the Environment Committee, rather than commit to service on the Board at this time.

The second individual, Connie Jewell, provided a substantive resume and indicated an enthusiasm for the Lake. The Board, having previously seen the resume agreed that C. Jewell would be a good addition to their membership.

A Motion was made by G. Gustavson to appoint Connie Jewell to the ELRA Board of Directors for a period ending with the Annual Meeting, at which time she would be eligible to run for a full term of three years. This Motion was seconded by G. Colbert. The Board approved the motion unanimously.

Committee Reports:

Dredging Committee: G. Colbert reported that he and D. Young had participated in a Zoom Meeting on 8 Mar 2022 with several individuals concerning the use of the Hawaii Youth Corrections Facility (HYCF) land on Olomana.

The participants were:

Mark Patterson, HYCF, Head of Operations
Darrell Bueno, HYCF, Head of Facilities
Don Young, President ELRA
Greg Colbert, ELRA Dredging Committee
Jordan Moniuszko, Oceanit
Taylor Chock, Oceanit

The most recent question relates to the “composition” of the nutrient rich soil. Does the soil contain any contaminants relating to previous uses of the surrounding area, such as the sugar cane industry? Taylor Chock provided a persuasive description of the various testing protocols that had been applied to the core samples taken from the proposed dredge site. It appears that Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) has more stringent guidelines that the EPA or COE.

A follow-on meeting will take place on 9 March 2022, hopefully to answer this question.

Turner said that she had spread the soil from the Wetlands dredging around her lawn. She was requested to send copies of photographs to D. Young, showing the health of the lawn.

Environment Committee: L. Jenks reported that the Storm Drain Marking project is going well. She and G. Colbert marked several drains in the last week.

Young reported that Board member Alumnus D. Kroll has continued to update the environmental matrix that he had originated when he was on the Board.

Membership Committee: There was no report from the Membership Committee.

Operations Committee: There was no report from the Operations Committee.

Next Meeting Date: The next Board meeting will take place by Zoom on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at 7pm. The next KNB meeting will be April 7, 2022. G. Colbert is scheduled to attend.

Adjournment: The meeting adjourned at 8:55 pm.

Respectfully submitted M. Novack

Tasks from previous months still needing to be completed.

1-2 TASK: Send USPS Letter to residents living along and near the Kaelepulu Canal, offering them the opportunity to have access to ELRA Emergency Announcements ** M. Novack

Relevant, to be completed this month.

1-3 TASK: Board member to visit ELRA Members who are in arrears in their assessments ** G. Colbert. Relevant, to be completed this month.

2-5 TASK: Write a letter requesting the grass cut along canals by C&C be collected after it is cut to prevent it from being washed into the Lake** D. Young

NOTE: It was agreed to delay writing the letter until photos can be provide

[1] (Bourke, 2017)

February 2022 Meeting Minutes

Enchanted Lake Residents Association Board of Directors Zoom Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Conducted via Zoom: Present: D. Young, J. Bean, G. Colbert, M. Compton, G. Gustavson, L. Jenks, M. Novack, A. Richardson, F. Tannen, C. Turner, and M. Spencer (Administrative Assistant).

Absent: D. Dawson, and D. Medeiros

Guests: Kenneth Onion and Bob Bourke

The meeting was called to order by D. Young, President, at 7:03 pm. A quorum was declared.

Guest: Kenneth Onion was introduced. He owns property on the flank of Mount Olomana, facing the Lake and was the recipient of one of the letters sent to upslope neighbors citing ELRA’s concern about runoff flowing into the lake.

Onion stated that he and many of his neighbors are aware of the runoff situation and are interested in working to find solutions. He, personally, has already spent considerable time and money trying to ameliorate the problems on his land. He stated that he believes much of the runoff is originating high on Olomana and is flowing through badly compromised culverts to the Lake. He also stated that it appears the culvert design and construction was based on having the runoff go directly to the Lake. Further, that many, if not all, of the existing culverts are damaged or completely collapsed. He also cited the existence of numerous mountain bike and motor bike trails in the undeveloped areas of the mountain. These, he believes, contribute to the runoff.

Onion believes that many of his neighbors are interested in working together to improve the situation and that he is interested in working with ELRA to find solutions. He encouraged working together and speaking with one voice.

Discussion followed as to which part of the government, City and County, State, Federal was responsible for the culverts and for the land upslope of the developed areas.

Guest: Bob Bourke stated that he and Hugo DeVries had walked the areas in question several times and agreed that many of the culverts are collapsed. He also agreed that the various bike trails, up mountain, contributed to the runoff. Bourke believes that much of the land upslope of the developed area is owned by an off-island company who does not monitor the trail building.

Closer to the peak, Bourke believes that land is owned by Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR). He suggested Onion consult the Honolulu Geographic Information System (GIS) map system, also his property’s Covenants, Conditions, & Restrictions (CC&R) for specifics on the culvert system.

Discussion then moved to the bike trails. G. Colbert stated that he believed the off-island owner of the property might have allowed the bike trails. M. Compton stated that these trails were well known in the biker community and had even appeared in a national magazine. B. Bourke stated the trails built by the mountain bikers are well constructed and maintained. There was agreement that it might be in the community interest to try to stop the building of new ones and reduce some of the existing ones.

Young agreed that there may be an opportunity for unity between the upslope landowners, wetland owners, and ELRA. He described some possible steps forward:

Invite Ken to Levani’s Pollution of Kailua Waterways and Beaches Committee
Ken to research property codicils
Check USGS Site for gauge
Contact Lisa Marten (State House District 51) to alert her to collapsed drainage pipes; agreement for upland and pond homeowners to collaborate on requesting repairs; for contact and assistance of Trail Bikers with whom she works for possible collaboration
Contact Esther Kia’aina (City Council District 3) regarding collapsed drainage and pipes agreement of upland and pond homeowners to collaborate on requesting repairs

Guests Departed.

Minutes: The draft Minutes for January 2022 had been circulated via email prior to the meeting. Following a brief discussion, G. Gustavson moved approval and F. Tannen seconded the motion that the Minutes be approved. M. Compton abstained since he was not present at the meeting. The remaining members approved the report unanimously.

Finance: Gustavson had provided via email the monthly comparison report of January 2022 receipts and expenses, as compared to the Budget approved for FY 2021-2022. Both receipts and expenses are tracking our budget pretty closely. We have received $35,609.60 from the Assessed Lots, up from $34,682 in December 2021. Additionally, we have received $1890.22 in late fees, up from $1724.00 in December 2021. These are primarily a result of our delinquency letters mailed this month. There were no significant expenses in December.

On January 10th, a check was received from Title Guarantee Escrow Services for $250,577.64. This represents the $250,000.00 held in escrow from our settlement, less fees and including interest. With this payment, all of the funds provided in the settlement have been received.

The final Payment to Lyons, Brandt was made for their services throughout the litigation and settlement.

G. Gustavson expressed his thanks to Alan Richardson and Adam Bookatz for their continued support of the ELRA finances.

M. Novack moved acceptance and F. Tannen seconded the motion that the Finance Report be accepted, subject to audit. By show of hands, the Report was unanimously accepted.

Administration:

Report from the Kailua Neighborhood Board (KNB): Quorum declared by President Hicks and meeting began at 7:02 pm. Announced KNB Secretary position is vacant and asked for a volunteer. Kelli Ann Kobayashi volunteered and ultimately elected as Secretary of KNB.

Public Agencies:
Various public agencies gave reports and updates.
• MCBH announced back gate to be closed starting January 31st for 5 months. Additionally, the Blue Angels Air show will be held at MCBH August 13 & 14 this summer.
• The Mayor’s office representative spoke of Olomana Trail and Maunawili areas get lots of rescue calls. City is considering posting signage re: dangers regardless if State of private property.
Board Member Weller complained to Mayors rep that the two streams that border Kapaa Quarry road are not receiving clearing and maintenance from City. These streams overflow after heavy rains and made the roadway dangerous. Asked who to call during water emergencies. Mayors Rep indicated 9-1-1 was the number to call but acknowledged that during emergencies the City’s Ops Center which houses Fire and DFM gets inundated with these calls. Member Weller commented that City needs to get out in front, by doing regular clearing/maintenance. (This issue flows into Board business Motion mentioned later).

Elected Officials:
The majority spoke of the Red Hill Water contamination issue and their disappointment with the Navy’s response and appeal.
Several also spoke of the Kaelepulu Berm opening/response of January 1; all support the KNB Motion to be put forth tonight (See below). Also acknowledged the structural problems with the Boat Ramp at Kailua Beach and efforts going into the future remedy. Council member Esther Kia’aina stated that she will be taking the new Director of the Dept. of Facilities Maintenance (DFM), Dawn Szewczyk, to the Kaelepulu Berm and the Boat Ramp sites.

MOTION: Kaelepulu Berm: It is recognized that the Kaelepulu Berm must be opened as needed to prevent flooding when heavy rainfall is predicted by the National Weather Service. On January 1, 2022 the berm was opened by the City and County of Honolulu (C&C) after residents first started to open it and then C&C finished the job, however it was opened so wide that hazardous conditions developed including excessive current and the movement of adjacent ironwood trees The Kailua Neighborhood Board (KNB) requests that C&C inform the KNB of its policy of how the berm opening should be excavated and when this should be done. If no policy currently exists, request one be created and shared so that the bulldozer operator knows how and when to open it to prevent hazards to the public. Motion Passed.

Several community members added that the Berm plan should include clean up after the opening to remove all the debris resulting from the opening. One person mentioned that several tree trunks/large limbs and a dock from upstream had ended up in the ocean or on the beach which posed a hazard.

MOTION: KNB supports revised skatepark hours. Kailua District Park public skatepark hours to be changed to 8AM to 8PM. Motion Passed
KDP is currently open from 5 AM until 10 PM every day; the skatepark is currently open from 7 AM until 7 PM every day; other sections of KDP, including the tennis courts and volleyball courts, are currently open to the public and illuminated until 9:45 PM; the peak hours of the skatepark are 4 PM to 7 PM which causes skateboarders to overflow into the nearby sections of KDP; there have been requests from members of the skating community of Kailua to extend the opening hours and the illumination period for the skatepark; Whereas, some neighbors have expressed concern to the Kailua Neighborhood Board regarding the noise of the skatepark both early in the morning and later at night, which is located across the street from several homes; and there has been conversation and dialogue between members of the skating community and the adjacent neighbors to find an optimal modification of the hours of the skatepark, which they have agreed to as 8 AM to 8 PM.

Presentation:
Oneawa St. sewer upgrade by Frank Camacho, Community Planning and Engineering, Inc.
Sewer repair work to take place on Oneawa St between Kawainui and Kainui streets. They plan on working at night 8pm – 6am, via manhole access (no street excavation). Currently in design phase.

Community Member Announcement:
The Mid-Pacific Runners Club has two races coming up soon that will start early morning at KDP and route thru Enchanted Lakes ending at KDP, approximately 200 runners involved in each.

KNB adjourned at approximately 11:30 pm.

Communications Log: D. Young had shared his log prior to the Meeting. As part of the report on Communications, D. Young thanked C. Turner for the training that she had provided members of the Executive Committee that will allow certain members to issue E-Mails to the ELRA Community. This is an important tool during times of weather emergencies.

Filling Vacant Positions: M. Novack again reminded the Board that we now have two vacancies. Consistent with the Bylaws, the Board can fill these vacancies without a vote by all the ELRA members, understanding that the individual will stand for election at the next Annual Meeting. Novack suggested that finding someone with expertise in the Law or Engineering would be helpful.

M.Novack recognized that C. Turner was working on a newsletter about the 1 Jan weather events and suggested that a solicitation for new members of the Board be included in the newsletter

2-2 TASK: Include vacant position information in upcoming newsletter. ** M. Novack and C. Turner. ** COMPLETE

Committee Reports:

Dredging Committee: Dredging Committee: G. Colbert reported that he and D. Young had participated in a Zoom Meeting on 8 Feb 22 with several individuals concerning the use of the Hawaii Youth Corrections Facility (HYCF) land on Olomana. The participants were:

Lila King, Special Assistant to Director, Dept. of Human Services (DHS)
Mark Patterson, HYCF, Head of Operations
Darrell Bueno, HYCF, Head of Facilities
Don Young, President ELRA
Greg Colbert, ELRA Dredging Committee
Jordan Moniuszko, Oceanit
Sterling Yee, Oceanit

These meetings will continue each Tuesday, into the future, so long as is necessary.

Of note from the meeting: The land in question is really owned by the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), not the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility (HYCF) as previously thought. The “nutrient-rich soil” is being treated as a gift.

New questions have now arisen, such as: Can the HYCF act in lieu of the DLNR to accept the soil based on any prior documentation of their land stewardship responsibilities? If so, can the HYCF go to the Land Board, not to ask permission, but to provide a briefing? Do they now need an Environmental Assessment? Can the HYCF (via DHS direction) maintain stewardship of the entire process without need of additional/subsequent approvals from DLNR?

The issue of indemnification remains unresolved. Peggy Leong is writing up all the indemnification clauses. Colbert requests ELRA see them as soon as possible.

Other thoughts relating to dredging were:

G. Colbert discussed the possibility of a farmer in Waimanalo making use of the soil. He will follow up on that lead.
Can we contact various Agricultural Organizations to see if someone can use the soil? – (Colbert has volunteered as he is a USDA certified farmer, but this action is still on hold while we further gage progress with HYCF)
Will ELRA require an attorney to review emerging documents?
B. Bourke suggested using the dredged soil to create an island in the center of the lake.

D. Young thanked G. Colbert for a comprehensive summary.

Membership Committee: There was no report from the Membership Committee.

Operations Committee: M. Compton reported that there have been complaints about noise on the lake in the very early morning. It was agreed that the noise was coming from canoe club paddlers who are not abiding by the Lake Rules, stating they cannot be on the lake before sunrise.

2-3 TASK: Write letter to Canoe Clubs reminding them of lake rules** D. Young**COMPLETE

NOTE: Email determined that the paddlers did not belong to any of the Canoe Clubs. Those who lent canoes to a HS, have reminded the paddlers of lake rules.

M. Compton noted that the lake was looking good and that the fish were very active.

He has observed more electric boats on the lake. This is a good development for the environment. Compton suggested that sometime in the future, electric boats might be given a discount of their lake-sticker costs.

Environment Committee:

Water Quality Testing Program: L. Jenks reported that she had met with D. Esibill via Zoom and he provided nutrient data collected after the Dec storms. There were two storms in early December that caused the ground to be saturated. He did his sampling on 12/08/21 and again on 12/21/21. The take-home-points were that the levels of nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, chlorophyll-a, silicates, ammonia, etc) go down as you measure them from the wetlands to the ocean. This means that the wetland, pond and stream are functioning as they naturally should, and that the nutrients are being transformed as they move from upland runoff to the ocean. This is really good news, in that the lake/ pond is doing a pretty good job of cleaning the water. The other piece is that enterococci levels are high at the uplands/ wetlands, and trend down as they are measured towards the ocean. This suggests that most of the enterococcus is probably from runoff, birds, etc, and not from human contamination or some inherent problem with the lake. Again, good news. It was suggested having Esibill speak to the Board at the March Meeting.

TASK 2-4: Invite Derek Esibill to speak to the Board at the March Meeting** D. Young ** COMPLETE

Storm Drain Marking: L. Jenks reported that she will be marking some storm drains on the coming weekend (11 Feb and 12 Feb) and encouraged Board members to come out and help.

General Discussion: F. Tannen announced she would be off-island for the next two months, but that she would be able to attend the Zoom meetings. She also said that she is a member of a local Rotary Club and that the Club might have an interest in helping.

C. Turner announced she is working to collect information and evidence of the lack of appropriate BMPs in certain hill-top construction areas. This has been an ongoing problem.

G. Colbert stated that he had noticed large amounts of cut-grass being left behind along the slopes of the various canals and ditches along Keolu after trimming. This grass then makes its way into the lake. G. Gustavson agreed, having seen the same problem along the canal at the side of his house.

2-5 TASK: Write a letter requesting the grass cut along canals by C&C be collected after it is cut to prevent it from being washed into the Lake** D. Young

NOTE: It was agreed to delay writing the letter until photos can be provided

Next Meeting Date: The next Board meeting will take place by Zoom on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 7pm. The next KNB meeting will be March 3, 2022. L. Jenks is scheduled to attend.

Adjournment: F. Tannen moved adjournment, which was seconded by G. Colbert. The affirmative vote was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 pm.

Respectfully submitted
M. Novack

Tasks from previous months still needing to be completed.

1-2 TASK: Send USPS Letter to residents living along and near the Kaelepulu Canal, offering them the opportunity to have access to ELRA Emergency Announcements ** M. Novack

1-3 TASK: Board member to visit ELRA Members who are in arrears in their assessments ** G. Colbert.

January 2022 Meeting Minutes

Enchanted Lake Residents Association Board of Directors Zoom Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Conducted via Zoom: Present: D. Young, J. Bean, G. Colbert, G. Gustavson, L. Jenks, D. Medeiros, M. Novack, A. Richardson, F. Tannen, C. Turner, and M. Spencer (Administrative Assistant).

Absent: M. Compton and D. Dawson

Guest: B. Bourke

The meeting was called to order by D. Young, President, at 7:03 pm. A quorum was declared.

Minutes: The draft Minutes for December 2021 had been circulated via email prior to the meeting. Following a brief discussion, G. Colbert moved approval and G. Gustavson seconded the motion that the Minutes be approved. F. Tannen abstained since she was not present at the meeting. The remaining members approved the report unanimously.

Finance: G. Gustavson opened his report that, today (11 Jan 2022), he had deposited funds in our American Savings Bank account. This represents the money held in escrow from our settlement at the Title Guarantee Escrow Services, less fees and including interest. With this payment we have now received all of the funds provided in the settlement.

Gustavson had provided via email the monthly comparison report of December 2021 receipts and expenses, to the Budget approved for FY 2021-2022. Both receipts and expenses are tracking our budget pretty closely. We have received $34,682 from the Assessed Lots, which equates to 114 members. We have received $5700 from Voluntary KCA membership, which equates to 19 members. We have received $300 from one Non-KCA Voluntary member.

G. Gustavson expressed his thanks to Alan Richardson and Adam Bookatz for their continued support of the ELRA finances.

D. Young, President called for unanimous acceptance of the Report, subject to audit. By show of hands, the Report was unanimously accepted.

Administration:

Review of Flood Event: The multi-day storm event that started on 1 Jan 2022 inundated the Kaelepulu waterways with rain, measured at over 10”. This resulted in the lake and associated canals rising higher than most residents had ever seen. Communications with the responsible C&C workers, responsible for opening the Berm, was hampered by the retirement of a key worker.

Numerous residents around the lake and on the canal found water coming into their yards and, in some cases down the canal, into their homes. The only means of communications available to the ELRA leadership was telephone, text, and the ELRA Face Book site.

Several members of the Board received urgent phone calls and texts from neighbors and other residents asking what to do. In the meantime, after multiple unsuccessful efforts D. Young reached Mr. T. Sugihara at the C&C who had already mobilized a crew to open the berm to release lake water into Kailua Bay. The crew arrived at about 1:30 pm. As this was happening, unknown to anyone on the ELRA Board, residents on the canal near the Buzzes Steak House had come together to dig a narrow trench in the berm to try to protect their homes.

With all of this as background, the Board held a lengthy discussion as to how we, ELRA, could have done things better. It was agreed that communications are key to ensuring that our members, and even others with the same interests, were prepared for the storm effects and informed as to what steps ELRA had already taken. Of the communication means available to ELRA, Email has the broadest reach. Currently only one individual is equipped to send the messages. It was agreed that it would be helpful if the entire Executive Committee (currently four people) could be trained on the system. Further, it was agreed that non-ELRA households living along the canal might have an interest in having access to the ELRA emergency information sharing.

1-1 TASK: Coordinate an agreeable time for Email Training ** M. Novack ** Complete

1-2 TASK: Send USPS Letter to residents living along and near the Kaelepulu Canal, offering them the opportunity to have access to ELRA Emergency Announcements ** M. Novack

Communications Log: D. Young had shared his log prior to the Meeting. Two letters that were to be sent to (1) certain upslope homeowners, and (2) C&C officials responsible to protecting waterways, were discussed. It was agreed to finalize their content online.

A letter that had been sent to owners who were seriously in arrears in assessment payments spurred a discussion about how some of the owners might not understand their responsibilities. It was agreed that a visit by a Board Member might result in more payments.

1-3 TASK: Board member to visit ELRA Members who are in arrears in their assessments ** G. Colbert.

Holiday Boat Parade Review: The Annual Holiday Boat Parade was originally scheduled for 11 Dec but postponed due to weather. It successfully took place on December 18. We were joined by Lisa Martin, State House District 51. Young thanked G. Lingle, a Board Alumnus, for leading the event.

Filling Vacant Positions: M. Novack reminded the Board that we now have two vacancies. Consistent with the Bylaws, the Board can fill these vacancies without a vote by all the ELRA members, understanding that the individual will stand for election at the next Annual Meeting.

Novack suggested that finding someone with expertise in the Law or Engineering would be helpful.

Committee Reports:

Dredging Committee: G. Colbert stated that there has been no change since last month. He has spoken with J. Moniuszko, Oceanit who has been in touch with Former Deputy AG P. Leong. She recommends that ELRA/Oceanit communicate with Cathy Betts, Director, Dept. of Human Services. Moniuszko attempted to contact Betts but has not heard back.

Colbert stated that he was meeting at Oceanit this coming Thursday (13 Jan 22) to be brought up to date as to where we are.

D. Young said he has a box of dredging related documents that he would like to pass to Colbert.

M. Novack requested relevant documents be scanned for storage in DropBox.

Membership Committee: There was no report from the Membership Committee.

Operations Committee: M. Compton was not present, however he reported by email that he had nothing new to report. Just been returning docks and boats. Cleaned all palm fronds and floating boards from middle of lake during my patrols. Boat is running well.

Environment Committee:

Water Quality Testing Program: L. Jenks reported that she had met with D. Esibill via Zoom and that he had observed significant changes to the Pond from the two recent storms. There is an increase in salinity and a reduction in turbidity.

Storm Drain Marking: L. Jenks reported that she will be marking some storm drains on the coming weekend (15-16 Jan) and encouraged Board members to come out and help.

Next Meeting Date: The next Board meeting will take place by Zoom on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 7pm. The next KNB meeting will be Feb 3, 2022. J. Bean is scheduled to attend.

Adjournment: F. Tannen moved adjournment, which was seconded by G. Gustavson. The affirmative vote was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 8:37 pm.

Respectfully submitted – M. Novack

December 2021 Meeting Minutes

Enchanted Lake Residents Association Board of Directors Zoom Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, December 9, 2021

Conducted via Zoom: Present: D. Young, J. Bean, M. Compton, D. Dawson, G. Colbert, G.
Gustavson, L. Jenks, D. Medeiros, M. Novack, A. Richardson, and C. Turner.

Absent: S. Harding, F. Tannen and M. Spencer (Administrative Assistant).

The meeting was called to order by D. Young, President, at 7:02 pm. A quorum was declared.

President D. Young introduced and welcomed our newly elected board member, Dustin Dawson.

Administration:

Communications Log: D. Young had shared his log prior to the Meeting. He added that he had
had a discussion with Derek Esibill of the Pacific American Foundation about the latest water
sampling report. He suggested that this program might best be handled inside ELRA’s
Environment Committee.

Minutes: The draft Minutes for November 2021 had been circulated via email prior to the
meeting. Following a brief discussion, G. Gustavson moved approval and J. Bean seconded the
motion that the November 2021 Minutes be approved. The following members abstained since
they were not present at the meeting: G. Colbert, M. Compton, and D. Dawson. The remaining
members approved the report unanimously.

Finance: G. Gustavson provided via email the monthly report of November 2021 receipts and
expenses, compared to the Budget approved last month. Both receipts and expenses are tracking
our budget pretty closely. We have received $34,002 from the Assessed Lots, which equates to
113 members. We have received $5700 from Voluntary KCA membership, which equates to 19
members.

There were no significant expenses in November. Our general liability insurance policies were
renewed during October and our Excess General Liability Policy was renewed in late November.
Other expenses in November were the printing and postage costs for the Annual Report.

D. Young expressed his thanks to Alan Richardson and Adam Bookatz for their continued
support of the ELRA finances.

A question was raised by G. Colbert as to whether Paul Grable (Attorney who assisted ELRA
during the last litigation) had contacted G. Gustavson about the status of the Escrow Account
resulting from the Delta Litigation. Gustavson said no, but that he was aware of the timelines
relating to the Account.

G. Gustavson stated that he would be talking with C. Turner about the Fisheries Grant reporting
requirements.

A motion was made by G. Colbert and seconded by M. Compton that the November 2021
Finance Report be accepted. There were no abstentions. The motion was accepted unanimously.

Holiday Boat Parade Review: D. Young stated that The Annual Holiday Boat Parade will take
place on December 11, should the weather allow. Young thanked G. Lingle, a Board Alumnus,
for agreeing to lead the event.

Kailua Neighborhood Board Meeting: G. Gustavson reported that he had attended the
December 2, 2021 Kailua Neighborhood Board (KNB) meeting which was conducted via Zoom.
There were no discussions of significance to the ELRA.

The KNB will be in recess for the January meeting.

There was a discussion with the HPD representative about USPS and UPS packages being stolen
from residential porches. There was a request for HPD to increase patrols of neighborhoods
during the package delivery times. HPD rep. stated there was virtually no way to coordinate the
mul tiple USPS/UPS routes with the HPD, but that HPD is aware of the presence of “Porch
Pirates” and was being vigilant for unusual activities around homes.

In response to a question, the Board of Water Supply representative stated that Oahu uses about
240 million gallons a day of fresh water, and it has a max capacity of about 400 million gallons a day.

USMC operations: There is construction ongoing for a new fence at Bellows. That could cause
some access restrictions. Additionally, the USMC will be commencing either an Environmental
Assessment (EA) or an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) regarding the noise effects of
changing the aircraft mix at MCBH. This new mix will include C130s and Reaper drones, which
are louder than the present V-22’s.

A speaker addressed the concerns that the public has raised regarding visible feces in the water
off Kailua Beach. The Hawaii Dept of Health rep stated that the wastewater treatment plant
discharges do not have visible feces. A different representative who regularly surfs the
Windward side stated that if you see what looks like human feces, it is likely really turtle poop,
which floats and resembles human poop.

There was a discussion regarding the ongoing draft redistricting plans. The current draft plan
combines the geographic area from Lanikai to Hawaii Kai and Portlock. The present plan has a
district separation at the Makapuu point between Windward and Leeward. All the attendees,
including the elected officials, agreed this was not a good idea and recommended the public
make formal comments. While not discussed at the meeting, the Board Chair (Bill Hicks) has
spent a good deal of time analyzing the current draft and has proposed modifications. His
comments and proposal are in an editorial in the Star Bulletin (12/14/21).

2022 Roster Review: D. Young had distributed the Draft Roster prior to the meeting. The
Board had no changes. The Final Roster will be sent via email.

Signup for Attending KNB Meeting 2022: D. Young had distributed the Signup prior to the
meeting and filled most slots during this discussion. Additionally certain Board Members signed
up to sit-in on the monthly KNB Water Quality Sub-Committee, chaired by Levani Lipton.

2022 Goals and Objectives: D. Young had distributed the proposed Goals and Objectives prior
to the meeting. There was agreement from the Board that the proposed Goals and Objectives
were suitable and should be accomplished. They asserted that the Goals were appropriately
ordered 1-4 and that the greatest effort should be devoted to the first Goal to “Implement
Dredging Operations”. (See Att 1)

2022 Committees: D. Young had distributed the proposed Committee Assignments prior to the
meeting. Four of the current committees are called for in the Bylaws and four others are ad hoc
committees that may not be permanent. The Environment Committee which focused last year on
maintaining observations about the water quality of the lake will be assuming additional tasks
now that there is a contracted water quality testing program. This committee will now manage
the Water Testing Program and oversee the Storm Drain Marking program. After a lively
discussion, the assignments were confirmed as written, with the amendment of adding C. Turner
to the Election Committee, Dredging Committee, and Environment Committee. (See Att 2)

Draft #2 Volunteer Waiver: D. Young had distributed the second version of the proposed
Volunteer Assumption of Risk, Release, and Waiver prior to the meeting. The Board agreed the
second version is far superior to the first.

Following discussion, a motion was made by G. Gustavson and seconded by J. Bean that the
draft Volunteer Waiver be approved for use during volunteer activities on the lake. The motion
was passed unanimously

Draft Protocol for Processing Volunteer Member Applications: See Membership Committee
Report.

Committee Reports:

Dredging Committee: G. Colbert provided a summary of the actions taken by this committee to
bring all Directors up to date and to inform our newest Board Member.

Colbert stated that he was requesting to bring together all interested and decision-making parties
in a meeting in mid-January. D. Dawson volunteered to assist the Dredging Committee and
specifically in bringing this meeting together.

Some discussion was then devoted to whether and when ELRA should request assistance from
our elected officials to move the approval along. It was agreed to allow Jordon time to
communicate again with Deputy AG M. Leong before taking more aggressive action. Given the
Holidays this may take until January 2022.

Membership Committee: There was no report from the Membership Committee, however
earlier in the meeting there was discussion about the protocols to be used by this committee in
processing Voluntary Memberships out of cycle.

D. Young presented the proposed protocols that the Membership Committee and other
administrative members could take to ensure timely processing of these membership requests.

M. Compton, Chairman of the Membership Committee, requested that focus should be kept on
the eligibility of the property lot. D. Young indicated he would work that language into the
protocol document.

Operations Committee:

Security: M. Compton reported that there had not been any unusual activity on the lake. He
questioned whether the Master Spread Sheet that showed Boat Stickers was up to date.

12-1 TASK: M. Novack to check with M. Spencer concerning Boat Stickers ** M. Novack**
Complete

Cleanup: M. Compton reported that Aloha Junk Man had responded to his request for proposal.
It appears that they would be interested in assisting as a volunteer effort, describing it as
“Community Service.” They will accept payment, however. They do not want a formal
scheduled contract. This may take place after Christmas.

Compton observed that the lake was in good condition. There appeared to be new kinds of grass
and limu growing in the lake. D. Dawson commented that he wants to better understand what is
growing in the lake. Grass patches seem to appear overnight. Compton described the canal
leading to the beach as being “scoured,” probably by the water motion.

Environment Committee:

Water Quality Testing Program: D. Young stated that he had been in contact with Esibill
about when the Board might see the September Assessment. It appears that the laboratories used
to provide actual testing are very slow to complete what is necessary. L. Jenks will get in contact
with D. Esibill

Storm Drain Marking: No Report.

Report on Recent Kona Storm: Hawaii experienced a three-day storm (Dec 5-7) that likely has
dumped many tons of sediment into Kaelepulu Wetland, Enchanted Lake (Kaelepulu Pond), and
Kailua Bay, and also onto Kailua Beach over the last few days. C. Turner wrote an excellent e-
letter to the following: Randall Wakumoto, Dept, of Facilities Maintenance, Roger Babcock,
Director, Dept, of Facilities Maintenance, Rep Lisa Marten (51^st District), Councilmember
Esther Kia‘aina, Levani Lipton, Kailua Neighborhood Board, DOH Clean Water Branch, Don
Young, Enchanted Lake Residents Association, and Linda Paul, Attorney at Law

This letter described the weather events and attached photos from three areas that are likely not
following storm water maintenance regulations. D. Young, as ELRA President, followed up
with an endorsing letter from ELRA.

Closing Comments: M. Compton stated that Representative Lisa Martin, (51^st District) is
interested in joining the ELRA Holiday Boat Parade on Dec 18. D. Young indicated he would
coordinate whose Barge/Boat she would travel on.

Next Meeting Date: The next Board meeting will take place by Zoom on Tuesday, January 11,
2022 at 7pm. The next KNB meeting will be Feb 3, 2022. J. Bean is scheduled to attend.

Adjournment: G. Gustavson moved adjournment, which was seconded by C. Turner. The
affirmative vote was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 9:04 pm.

Respectfully submitted – M.Novack

2022 Goals:

Implement Dredging Operations
Enhance Lake Environment
Improve Community Relations
Improve Association Administration

Goals and Objectives

Goal 1: Implement Dredging Operations

Obj 1. Continue to engage with State Department of Human Services and Oceanit to gain
approval of the permit to deposit dredging spoils at HYCF.
Obj 2. Award contractss) for Dredging
Obj 3. Send update notice on timeline and expectations to Members, Neighborhood
Board, and government officials
Obj 4. Monitor and report on progress

Goal 2: Enhance Lake Environment

Obj 1. Engage with DOH CWB to reinstate permit for berm opening
Obj 2. Document and report run off events impacting the Lake
Obj 3. Continue to work with local officials to bring the importance of Lake health to the
attention of local government
Obj 4. Design program to address removal of Invasive Species
Obj 5. Engage an entity to collect and remove trash and debris from Lake

Goal 3: Improve Community Relations

Obj 1. Continue frequent Newsletters and use of Facebook
Obj 2. Plan Lake events when feasible, post COVID

Goal 4: Improve Association Administration

Obj 1. Recruit and support new directors and officers
Obj 2. Finalize migration to new email program, to include capability for officers to send
emails.

2022 Committees

Executive Committee

President        Don Young
VP 1               Jeanette Bean
Treasurer        Gus Gustavson
Secretary        Margaret Novack

Audit Committee (3 Directors required by Bylaws)

Greg Colbert
Vacant
Vacant

Elections Committee

Margaret Novack
Jeanette Bean
Linda Jenks
Gus Gustavson
Cindy Turner

Operations Committee (Safety & Clean Up)

Mike Compton, Lake Safety (Darren Rogers Assist)
Dustin Dawson
Danny Medeiros
Fran Tannen

Ad Hoc Committees

Membership

Mike Compton
Danny Medeiros
Jeanette Bean
Alan Richardson

Community Relations/Communications Committee

Margaret Novack

Dredging Committee

Greg Colbert
Cindy Turner
Gus Gustavson
Dustin Dawson
Don Young

Lake Environment Health Committee

Linda Jenks
Cindy Turner
Danny Medeiros

November 2021 Board Meeting Minutes

Conducted via Zoom: Present: D. Young, J. Bean, J. Fernie, G. Colbert, G. Gustavson, M. Novack, C. Turner. D. Medeiros, A. Richardson, F. Tannen and M. Spencer (Administrative Assistant).

Absent: R. Castanha, S. Harding, D. K roll, M. Compton, D. Dawson and L. Jenks. Guest: Bob Bourke, Science Advisor

The meeting was called to order by D. Young, President, at 7:13 pm. A quorum was declared.

President D. Young introduced our newly elected board member Fran Tannen and congratulated the newly reelected members: Greg Colbert, Cindy Turner, and Don Young.

He then expressed appreciation to those members of the board for whom this was their last meeting: Doug Kroll, Jean Fernie, and Rod Castanha. He also noted that the board-approved Certificate of Appreciation had been presented to Rod Castanha, in recognition of his lengthy service on the board, on 22 Oct 2021.

Guest: B. Bourke was introduced and invited to make his presentation. Included here are his principal points. More detail can be found at Att 1.

For the ELRA to safeguard the future health of Kaelepulu Pond, and the property values of homes around the pond, it is important to see the pond as part of the larger estuary system including the Kaelepulu Wetland, Kaelepulu Stream, Kawainui Stream, the Hamakua Wetlands, and Kailua Bay. To restore the health of this ecosystem, and the services it provides to Kailua’s citizens, it is important to fix six basic problems:

Restore partial flow (~2 cfs) from Kawainui Marsh to the Kawainui Stream around the Kawainui Levee.

Eradicate ALL mangroves from the estuary system.
Compel the City to open the stream mouth on a lunar monthly basis.
Compel the City DFM and State DOH to do a better job in preventing silt runoff from construction in the watershed.
Compel the City to inspect more storm drains and install more pollution reduction structures.
Complete the dredging of Kaelepulu Stream.

11-1 TASK: Send Zoom information concerning the B. Bourke briefing to Marine and Coastal Zone Action Committee concerning storm drains and their negative impacts on our nearshore waters in Honolulu the board and to interested political figures**D. Young ** COMPLETE

Minutes: The draft Minutes for October 2021 had been circulated via email prior to the meeting. M. Novack took time to discuss the status of tasks that had been assigned at previous meetings. Following a brief discussion, J. Femie moved approval and G. Gustavson seconded the motion that the October 2021 Minutes be approved. The following members abstained since they were not present at the meeting: G. Colbert, J. Bean, and F. Tannen. The remaining members approved the report unanimously.

Finance: G. Gustavson provided via email the monthly report of October 2021 receipts and expenses, compared to the Budget approved last month. Both receipts and expenses are tracking our budget pretty closely. We have received $33,124 from the Assessed Lots, which equates to 107 members. We have received $5400 from Voluntary KCA membership, which equates to 18 members. There were no significant expenses in October. Our general liability insurance policies were renewed during the latter portion of the month. G. Gustavson brought to the attention of the board just how significant the costs for Liability Insurance are for the Association.

D&O Insurance $3104.00

General Liability Insurance $ 11,256.79

D. Young expressed his thanks to Alan Richardson and Adam Bookatz for their continued support of the ELRA finances.

A motion was made by F. Tannen and seconded by G. Colbert that the October 2021 Finance Report be accepted. There were no abstentions. The motion was accepted unanimously.

Administration: D. Young had shared his Communications Log prior to the Meeting. See discussion relating to Dredging under the Dredging Committee report

Kailua Neighborhood Board Meeting Nov. 4, 2021

The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Levani Lipton.

The reports from the public agencies were similar to recent months. There was a presentation by Ryan Shlock and Jeff Cheng about building solar canopies over the Castle Medical Center Parking lot, that is adjacent to the main parking lot. Not much debate, other than curiosity over the fact that Castle could not tap into that power source in an emergency.

There was a presentation by Randall Wakumoto, Program Administrator for the Honolulu Storm Water Quality Division, on the rollout of the Storm Water Utility, to which we will all soon be paying additional taxes. The good news from the presentation seems to be that they will be taking more ownership of clearing out and maintaining the openness of streams, canals, and ditches in the waterways.

There was no mention of progress on getting the DFM’s presentation on their plans for maintenance of the Kaopa Silt Basin.

Annual Report: D. Young announced that the 2020-2021 Annual Report had been sent to all ELRA Members via the USPS. Young thanked the board members for their input and review. It was noted that the input for the report also took place during the same very busy time-period as the board prepared for an elections process that was being invented on the spot. He thanked M. Spencer, the ELRA Administrative Assistant for her hard work in stuffing the 16-page report into many envelopes.

Election Official Results: The following candidates were elected:

Greg Colbert
Dustin Dawson
Fran Tannen
Cindy Turner
Don Young

M. Novack reported that the 2021 Director Election process worked as hoped for. Understanding that ELRA Director Elections had always taken place in-person at the Annual Meeting, this was a challenge. Combining the Postal Service mailings of paper ballots and the e-ballots sent via email, the Election Committee received 60 valid¹ ballots (42 paper and 18 e ballots). This is a greater number than received during the last several Annual Dinner-related voting.

All ballots were counted by the Election Committee, with attention paid that there was only one ballot per household and that these households are paid-up on their annual assessments.

Many thanks to M. Spencer who stuffed envelopes for three separate elections-related mailings, C. Turner who designed the e-ballot and various association-wide emails, and J. Fernie and G. Gustavson who validated the eligibility of the voters.

Election of 2021-2022 Officers: As is custom, the ELRA Directors elected their leadership for the coming year during the first meeting following the election of new directors. The leadership is as follows:

President – Don Young

1st Vice President – Jeanette Bean

Treasurer – Gus Gustavson

Secretary – Margaret Novack

Committee Reports:

Dredging Committee: The board continues to await a response from the Attorney General’s Office related to the use of the Hawaii Youth Facility grounds to deposit dredged materials.

Considerable discussion was devoted to how best to encourage this office to move a request that had first been referred to them in March 2021. ELRA cannot move forward with Dredging without this response. D. Young described the various ways he and Oceanit (contractor in support of dredging) had requested help.

Some discussion was then devoted to whether and when ELRA should request assistance from our elected officials. It was agreed to table this discussion until the December board meeting.

A motion was made by G. Colbert and seconded by C. Turner to table the discussion relating to the request of an elected official until December 2021. The motion was accepted unanimously.

Membership Committee: D. Young repeated the observation made in last month’s meeting that the lines of communication and approval as relates to potential new members needs to be clarified. M. Compton had stated that he did not think that the Membership Committee should be handling money. Young indicated that he would work with Compton to propose a process.

11-2 TASK: Work out best lines of communication and procedures appropriate for the Membership Committee to consider and on-board new members. **M. Compton and D. Young**

Operations Committee:

Security: M. Compton reported via email that the Lake has been fairly quiet this month. There has been a noticeable increase in the compliance with Hawaii State Law for lifejackets on children under 13 after we emphasized it in our newsletter and Lake Rules. The security boat is running well. There were no major spills or rain events. The Lake level is moderately low. Compton stopped several watercraft this month and gave out several copies of the Lake Rules book. One new tenant asked for a watercraft application. Two kayaks were fishing for barracuda in the Lake. They had two large barracuda they released when directed to do so. One survived but the other appears to have died. They were polite. They had entered from a Lake lot (980 Iopono Drive) but did not have stickers.

Cleanup: M. Compton reported via email that after the 808Cleanup volunteer effort last month, he was given the name of a potential contractor for clean-ups. Compton spoke to Matt at Aloha Junk Man (808) 953-9683. Matt and his partner are interested. They have helped other clean-ups by hauling trash but they may be interested in being the primary. Matt is interested in fishing and helping the Kailua waterways. Compton will give him a tour of the Lake next week.

(As an interesting side note. Matt says he regularly catches CATFISH in the canal behind the marsh wall (near Kaha park down to Windward Boats. We will have to watch to see if catfish become established in the Lake.)

D. Young reported that he had had a discussion with the agent for ELRA Liability Insurance. This agent stated that it would be best to engage with a company that had its own liability insurance. If it was necessary for individuals to work on the Lake in any capacity, an individual Liability Release Form should be executed. (NOTE: the Safety Officer is covered by ELRA Liability and D&O Insurance as he is a board director.) Young provided an example of a form he had drafted (Att 2) based on the one the C&C uses. Some board members felt this form was unnecessarily complex. It was suggested that other examples of Release Forms existed and they should be sought.

11-3 TASK: Locate and collect other Liability Release Forms** All

Environment Committee: D. Kroll reported via email that the Lake has stayed pretty stable in the past month, as it has for at least the last three months. Water clarity oscillates from being quite clear to fairly opaque. Water depth and salinity round the Lake has stayed the same. Plenty of tilapia mature and young ones. Rock crabs are seen in the canal portion of the Lake. The observations the group has been making over the past year are helpful as a historical record, but the quarterly water sampling being done under contact to Pacific American Foundation will provide a much clearer picture of Lake health. Kroll suggested that the historical log we’ve been doing could be put on pause for a while; also noting the observation data we’re collecting have a lot of variables just even regarding lighting during the course of the day and how that affects visualizing clarity, color and animal life.

Storm Drain Marking: L. Jenks relayed via email that she had made contact with the person in charge of organizing the stormwater drain markings. She will pick up supplies, enough to supply two teams. The email has waivers that anyone volunteering will need to sign, and a safety checklist. Jenks plans to dedicate time on the mornings of Nov. 11th, 12th and 13th, a Thursday, Friday, and Saturday to get started on marking some of the drains on Pahumele and Keolu. We can also choose some on Wana’ao, and any other street that has unmarked drains. There are a lot that need to be marked. Please let everyone know that if they want to volunteer on any of those days, call or text me, and we’ll coordinate the times.

Closing statement: D. Young requested all the directors review the current Goals and Objectives and to be prepared to discuss and update them during the December Meeting.

Next Meeting Date: The next Board meeting will take place by Zoom on Tuesday, Dec 14, 2021 at 7pm. The next KNB meeting will be Dec 2, 2021. G. Gustavson is scheduled to attend.

Adjournment: G. Gustavson moved adjournment, which was seconded by J. Bean. The affirmative vote was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 8:29 pm.

Respectfully submitted

M . Novack

Briefing by Bob Bourke, Science Advisor, 9 Nov 2021

Restore partial flow (~2 cfs) from Kawainui Marsh to the Kawainui Stream around the Kawainui Levee. An analysis of this problem and an experiment to test its worth was conducted by Oceanit for DLNR in -2015. Funds to further the project were provided in the 2021 legislature championed by Chris Lee and Lisa Martin, however these funds were apparently used for another (also deserving) Kawainui Marsh project. Community support needs to be garnered for the allocation of funds in the 2022 specifically for the Kawainui Marsh to Kawainui Stream flow restoration project.
Eradicate ALL mangroves from the estuary system. This effort is 80% complete, but it was 90% complete about 4 years ago. Pressure needs to be applied to the City to force them to remove the mangrove from portions of Kawainui and Kaelepulu channels for which they are responsible, the ELRA should pass a regulation requiring all shoreline members to remove all mangrove from their frontage with a fine for those (KS!) who do not comply.
Compel the City to open the stream mouth on a lunar monthly basis in keeping with the drainage agreement between the City and the owners of the Lake…… but wait until after the City has granted all permits for disposal of the dredge spoils.
Compel the City DFM ad State DOH to do a better job in preventing silt runoff from construction sites within the watershed.
Compel the City to inspect more storm drains and install more pollution reduction structures in Kailua. Special funding of $1.66M has been supplied to DFM for BMPs in Kailua. Support Lavani in the KNB to make sure these funds are spent wisely and quickly.
Complete the dredging of Kaelepulu Stream to improve circulation within the estuary to the pond.

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¹ Five additional ballots were received that were duplicative, or from members who were not up to date with assessment.

October 2021 Board Meeting Minutes

Enchanted Lake Residents Association Board of Directors Zoom Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Conducted via Zoom: Present: D. Young, J. Fernie, G. Gustavson, D. Kroll, M. Novack, C. Turner. M. Compton, D. Medeiros, A. Richardson, and M. Spencer (Administrative Assistant).

Absent: J. Bean, G. Colbert, R. Castanha, S. Harding, and L. Jenks.

The meeting was called to order by D. Young, President, at 7:03 pm. A quorum was declared.

Minutes:

The draft Minutes for September 2021 had been circulated via email prior to the meeting. Following a brief discussion, G. Gustavson moved and J. Fernie seconded the motion that the September 2021 Minutes be approved. They were approved unanimously.

Finance: G. Gustavson provided via email the monthly report of September 2021 receipts and expenses compared to the Budget approved last month. Both receipts and expenses are tracking our budget. We have received $32,334 from the Assessed Lots, which equates to 107 members so far this year, versus 106 for all of last year.

There were no significant expenses in September. Our general liability policies expire on October 26. Our broker is currently working to get renewals in place.

The ELRA Annual Financial Report was provided to the Board by separate email.

Thanks to Alan Richardson and Adam Bookatz for their continued support of the ELRA finances, and to Melody Spencer for the annual assessment processing.

A motion was made by C. Turner and seconded by M. Compton that the September 2021 Finance Report be accepted. The motion was approved unanimously.

Administration: D. Young had shared his Communications Log prior to the Meeting.

Report from the Kailua Neighborhood Board (KNB): No report was available.

ELRA Email: Following discussion, it was agreed that C. Turner (webmaster and holder of email addresses) will provide a copy of the current listing of emails to M. Spencer, who will match the list against the Master Spread Sheet (Document that is updated as new information is acquired). Spencer will make corrections and return to Turner.

10-1 TASK: Match existing email addresses against the updated list of email addresses. **C. Turner and M. Spencer M. Novack**

Annual Report: In lieu of an Annual Meeting, ELRA will provide the membership a written Annual Report 2021. D. Young described the elements of the report that he is currently working on and encouraged all officers and committee chairs to provide the necessary input.

Elections: M. Novack reported that for 2021-2022 board term there are five vacancies and five potential candidates, three currently serving and two new faces. The hard-copy ballot mailout went today when M. Spencer delivered 155 mailout envelopes to the US Post Office. The email ballot mailouts will be sent on 18 Oct by C. Turner. Turner has created a PDF Ballot that will allow voters to email it back to the Elections Committee

Hard-copy Ballots are supposed to be returned NLT 22 Oct and email ballots are supposed to be returned NLT 25 Oct.

All ballots will be counted by the Election Committee (on a date yet to be determined), with possible assistance of D. Medeiros, D. Kroll, and G. Gustavson. Attention will be paid that there is only one ballot per household and that these households are paid-up on their annual assessments.

Certificate of Appreciation Rod Castanha: D. Young reported that the Certificate is complete, ready for signatures and framing. He has already purchased the frame. A representative group of Directors will visit Castanha at his home to deliver the Certificate. The target date is around the 22nd of October, the planned-for date of the Annual Dinner.

10-2 TASK: Call Castanha residence to determine what a good date might be to present the Certificate. **M. Novack** COMPLETE

Committee Reports:

Dredging Committee: No report

Membership Committee: M. Compton noted that ELRA had been contacted by a potential Associate Member and that the appropriate application form had been sent. He noted that the lines of communication and approval as relates to potential new members needs to be clarified. Compton stated that he did not think that the Membership Committee should be handling money. The Board expressed agreement

10-3 TASK: Work out best lines of communication and procedures appropriate for the Membership Committee to consider and on-board new members. **M. Compton and M. Novack**

Operations Committee (Lake Clean Up): M. Compton described an effort led by Representative Lisa Martin (State House District 51) to lead a clean-up, using 808Cleanup Nonprofit in Kimo’s Cove. The outcome was very positive.

The Board again discussed possible ways to clean the waters of the lake. It was agreed that ELRA should advertise for cleaning assistance. Task 8-4 was reenergized.

8-4 TASK: Advertise on Next Door for a person or company that can clean the Pond on an agreed to schedule. **M. Novack**

Environment Committee: D. Kroll reported via email that there was not much to report. Stayed pretty much the same as August. Not getting worse with limited rain, but not getting better.
Two out of five spots reported their observations for the month of September.

D. Kroll reiterated that since ELRA has now engaged D. Esibill for quarterly water testing, it seemed that the continued efforts of the Committee to test for salinity were duplicating the testing effort. The Board, again, agreed and recommended that the Committee stop testing for salinity.

D. Young raised the topic of Storm Drain Marking. This volunteer program is sponsored by the Storm Water Quality Branch of the State Department of Facility Maintenance (DFM) (with funding secured by Esther Kia’aina (District 3, City Council) and supported by Lisa Martin (State House District 51), that involves marking storm drains to encourage the community to keep pollutants out of the storm drain system.

It’s an excellent opportunity to educate the public about the link between the storm drain system and water quality to help deter littering, excess fertilizer use, dumping, and other practices that contribute to nonpoint source pollution and urban runoff.

Much more information can be found at. https://www.honolulu.gov/cms-dfm-swq-menu/site-dfm-swq-sitearticles/20893-storm-drain-marking.html

Considerable discussion followed, to include mention of previous efforts by former Board member Michele Compton. It was agreed that ELRA should play a role in this. D. Young suggested that L. Jenks, who has demonstrated interest in the environment, might be the responsible person.

10-4 TASK: Collect more information about this program and explore how ELRA might contribute to the effort. **L. Jenks**

Next Meeting Date: The next Board meeting will take place by Zoom on Tuesday, Nov 9, 2021 at 7pm. The next KNB meeting will be Nov 4, 2021. L. Jenks is scheduled to attend.

Adjournment: D. Kroll moved adjournment, which was seconded by G. Gustavson. The affirmative vote was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 8:15 pm.

Respectfully submitted, M. Novack

September 2021 Board Minutes

Enchanted Lake Residents Association Board of Directors Zoom Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Conducted via Zoom: Present: D. Young, J. Bean, G. Colbert, J. Fernie, G. Gustavson, S. Harding, L. Jenks, D. Kroll, M. Novack, and C. Turner.

Absent: R. Castanha, M. Compton, D. Medeiros, A. Richardson, and M. Spencer (Administrative Assistant).

The meeting was called to order by D. Young, President, at 7:04 pm. A quorum was declared.

Minutes:

The draft Minutes for August 2021 had been circulated via email prior to the meeting. Following a brief discussion, G. Gustavson moved and S. Harding seconded the motion that the August 2021 Minutes be approved. They were approved unanimously.

Finance: G. Gustavson reported via email that there was one significant expense in August. This was payment for insurance on the security boat and the eco-harvester in the amount of $3187. This was a budgeted amount and will clear the checking account in September 2021.

In July ELRA paid the liability insurance invoices in the amount of $3104, again in line with the budget. The liability, D&O, and boat insurance constitute about 20% of our annual operating costs.

Both August expenses and receipts are tracking our budget. We have received $29,672 thus far from the Assessed Lots, compared to $32,000 for all of last year. That equates to 93 members so far this year, versus 106 for all of last year.

Thanks to Alan Richardson and Adam Bookatz for their continued support of the ELRA finances, and to Melody Spencer for annual assessment processing.

A motion was made by G. Colbert and seconded by J. Fernie that the August 2021 Finance Report be accepted. The motion was approved unanimously.

Administration: D. Young had shared his Communications Log prior to the Meeting. He added that a welcome package had been sent to a new Voluntary Member.

Report from the Kailua Neighborhood Board (KNB): No report was available.

ELRA Email: G. Colbert requested this topic be deferred until the October meeting.

Water Sampling Report: D. Young reported that the completed June report is now available. Considerable discussion ensued as to the formatting and labeling of the report.

Lake Rules: J. Bean reported that four letters had been prepared to send to lakeside residents whose watercraft and/or docks exhibited safety deficiencies. One of the subject docks has since been removed, so three letters went out. Of the three, one has been acknowledged. The Board expressed appreciation that we were finally able to address these safety issues.

Annual Dinner & Elections: Prior to this meeting, based on the continued spread of Covid-19, the Board agreed that the Annual Meeting should be cancelled, but that the Director elections would be conducted. An email was sent to all those members, for whom we have an email address, on 13 Aug 2021 to that effect, requesting possible nominees for the Board. There will be five vacancies on the Board

It was agreed in this meeting that additional steps should be taken to ensure the membership is made fully aware of the cancellation of the dinner and the need for nominees for the Board. A second email will be issued along with a traditional hard copy mailing to all members. This notice will also be posted on the ELRA Website and the ELRA Facebook page.

Retiring Board Directors are normally recognized at the Annual Dinner Meeting. Since this will not be happening, it was agreed that certain long-time Board members could be thanked with Certificates of Appreciation. R. Castanha, who can no longer attend meetings, will be recognized with a Certificate of Appreciation and named as Emeritus ELRA Board Member. D. Young volunteered to arrange for the preparation and printing of the Certificate.

In lieu of the meeting, an Annual Report for 2020 will be provided to the association membership.

Executive Session: Closed.

Committee Reports:

Dredging Committee: S. Harding indicated, based on an email from J. Moniuszko (Oceanit), the State is crafting an agreement between the State and ELRA to set parameters to allow ELRA to approve HYCF property as a disposal site for the soil dredged from the Lake. The agreement may take the form of a license, but the main requirement will be for insurance/indemnity. The Board expressed concern about the term indemnify and suggested the use of the term “hold-harmless.” S. Harding was asked to convey the request to J. Moniuszko.

Membership Committee: No report was available.

Operations Committee (Security): No report was available.

Operations Committee (Lake Clean Up): M. Compton was unavailable. D. Young described an effort led by Representative Lisa Martin (State House District 51) to lead a clean-up of certain parts of the Pond. They are looking at some time in October.

Additionally, D. Young updated the Board on his efforts to work with a new voluntary member, whose non-profit organization might be interested in working with ELRA to clean the Pond.

Environment Committee: D. Kroll reported via email that for the month of August water clarity stayed pretty average for summer with hazy green look. Fish and rock crab activity have stayed the same. For the first part of the month of September water-color seems to be turning a little bit more green and clarity at Kelly Cove area has diminished to 9 inches. At wetlands Tilapia seem to be surface breathing more and seeing some froth on water surface.
Salinity measured 6 on September 12 at Kelly Cove.

Kroll expanded on his and his committee’s efforts to test for salinity, indicating that their efforts have been limited. Further, since ELRA has now engaged D. Esibill for quarterly water testing, it seemed that the continued efforts of the Committee were duplicating the testing effort.

The Board agreed and recommended that the Committee stop testing for salinity.

Next Meeting Date: The next Board meeting will take place by Zoom on Tuesday, Oct 12, 2021 at 7 pm. The next KNB meeting will be Oct 7, 2021. G. Colbert is scheduled to attend.

Adjournment: S. Harding moved adjournment, which was seconded by L. Jenks. The affirmative vote was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 8:38 pm.

Respectfully submitted, M. Novack

August 2021 Board Meeting Minutes

Enchanted Lake Residents Association, Board of Directors Zoom Meeting Minutes, Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Conducted via Zoom: Present: D. Young, J. Bean, M. Compton, J. Fernie, S. Harding, L. Jenks, M. Novack, A. Richardson, and C. Turner.

Absent: G. Gustavson, R. Castanha, G. Colbert, D. Medeiros, D. Kroll, and M. Spencer (Administrative Assistant).

The meeting was called to order by D. Young, President, at 7:04 pm. A quorum was declared.

Minutes:

The draft Minutes for July 2021 had been circulated via email prior to the meeting. Following a brief discussion, A. Richardson moved and S. Harding seconded the motion that the July 2021 Minutes be approved. They were approved unanimously.

Finance: G. Gustavson reported via email and restated for tonight’s meeting that there have been no significant expenses in July 2021.

As of July 31, ELRA has received a total of $35,329 in assessments, late fees, and interest on the savings account.

A motion was made by J. Fernie and seconded by M. Novack that the July 2021 Finance Report be accepted. The motion was approved unanimously.

G. Gustavson had provided a proposed Budget for FY 2021-2022 via email prior to the meeting. Last year ELRA had a total income of $49, 793 and expenditures of $37, 303. The proposed budget for this FY projects an income of $43, 250 and expenses of $37, 778. The draft budget projects lake cleanup costs based on last year’s actual expenses. A. Richardson (in the absence of Gustavson) guided the discussion about the proposed budget. There are no major changes from last year’s budget.

The big unknown is dredging. Because ELRA is still awaiting a response from State Officials with regard to the deposition of dredging materials, it is clear that the project will not commence this year.

A motion was made by S. Harding and seconded by M. Novack that the proposed Budget for FY 2021-2022 be approved. The motion was approved unanimously.

Request to Approve a New Dock: A request from a resident of Kukilakila to build a dock that will attach to the Common Area of Kukilakila was discussed. Permission from the Kukilakila Community Association (KCA) has been obtained. Photos of a type of dock that was requested were viewed. It was agreed that the Board could approve the request in concept, pending receipt of more detail, such as proposed dimensions, materials, and timeline.

Administration: D. Young had shared his Communications Log prior to the Meeting.

Report from the Kailua Neighborhood Board (KNB): M. Novack attended the virtual meeting. Consistent with the knowledge that the KNB provides detailed minutes of their meetings, only major topics directly relevant to the Pond are located here.

One topic, the potential for volunteers from the US Marine Base, Hawaii to do work on the Pond or surroundings required additional information.

8-1 TASK: Identify a point of contact on the Marine Base and gather more information about what is possible. **M. Novack**COMPLETE

ELRA Email: G. Colbert was unavailable

Water Sampling Report: D. Young reported that while samples had been taken in June 2021, the laboratory reports were not available yet.

Revised and Updated Lake Rules: J. Bean had indicated through an earlier email that Lake Rules Booklets had been delivered to each assessed member’s house and 20 copies had been delivered to KCA.

Important to the implementation of the revised rules are notification letters that will be used to alert members of certain safety deficiencies in watercraft and/or docks. Various letters were discussed. It was agreed that the most egregious cases would be addressed first. There was considerable discussion about the wording, recognizing these were our neighbors, but that our liability insurance requires that safety be addressed.

Annual Dinner & Elections: R. Castanha has reserved MidPac Country Club for the Annual Meeting on Friday, 22 Oct 2021. As of Aug 10, the price for the customary buffet will be $36.00 per person. That would include two entrees, 2 salads, range of desserts. If we cannot guarantee 50 participants, we will be moved out of the ballroom into a smaller room.

As of this date, there will be five vacancies on the Board. It was agreed that the ELRA Community needs to be made aware of the dinner and elections, to include the invitation to nominate a potential Board Member.

To meet the thirty-day requirement cited in the Bylaws, the announcement for the meeting/invite to dinner/request for nominations must be out NLT 22 Sep. Hopefully sooner.

8-2 TASK: Create a newsletter/email to the membership announcing the date of the meeting, requesting nominations for board membership, and warning that the meeting might not take place due to pandemic. ** C. Turner ** COMPLETE

Committee Reports:

Dredging Committee: S. Harding stated that we are still waiting for the DOH attorneys. It was agreed that something needs to be done quickly, even though it is too late in the year for ELRA to begin dredging this year, as hoped.

8-3 TASK: Email Cathy Betts, State Director of Human Services (DHS), requesting an update concerning what needs to be done to get a decision on the use of Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility (HYCF). **D. Young** COMPLETE

Membership Committee: D. Young, speaking for M. Compton who was unavailable, discussed the pros and cons of the use of Voluntary Membership for certain households. It was agreed that this could be appropriate in very limited circumstances and tailored to the situation.

Operations Committee (Security): M. Compton was unavailable.

The challenge ELRA faces in keeping the Pond clear of debris was again raised. It was agreed to, again, look for an individual or group that was willing to clean the lake on an agreed to schedule.

8-4 TASK: Advertise on Next Door for a person or company that can clean the Pond on an agreed to schedule. **M. Novack**

Environment Committee: L. Jenks, speaking for D. Kroll, stated that while the pond was quite low, it was looking good. Fish activity was healthy.

Next Meeting Date: The next Board meeting will take place by Zoom on Tuesday, Sep 14, 2021 at 7pm. The next KNB meeting will be Sep 2, 2021. M. Compton is scheduled to attend.

Adjournment: S. Harding moved adjournment, which was seconded by L. Jenks. The affirmative vote was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm.

Respectfully submitted, M.Novack

KAILUA NEIGHBORHOOD BOARD REPORT FOR August 5, 2021

The KNB was called to order via WEBEX at 7:00 pm. I left the meeting at 10:15 pm and there were still several items remaining on the agenda, including discussion about a proposed resolution related to the Keopu Flood Control Basin.** This would have been the only item of direct interest to ELRA.

It appeared from the reaction of Board Members that some of the input to questions posed to governmental agencies was out of date or overcome by subsequent events. Many of the presentations and follow-on comments/complaints were duplicative, leading to a plodding, overly-lengthy meeting.

While there was nothing else that directly affects ELRA, I have included some highlights, possibly of interest.

The Meeting began with the selection of officers to fill the Secretary and Treasurer positions. At this time, no one was selected as Treasurer.

The long-continued board vacancy for Enchanted Lakes (District 2) was filled by Amber Granite. She was nominated by her Aunt, Donna Wong. The Board is now full-up at 19 members.

Honolulu Police: Crimes were unremarkable except for a large increase in car break-ins. The forty-five (45) break-ins were mostly attributable to one individual, who is now in custody.

Board of Water Supply: The water-related issues that have been affecting the traffic from Kalapawai Store to Lanikai will continue at least through August. This drew many complaints from the attendees, particularly relating to the start of school and the lack of accessibility to the Lanikai School.

Marine Corps Base Hawaii: After fielding numerous complaints about the noise related to the current increase in op-tempo, it was announced that Marines were looking for suggestions relating to volunteer work done to commemorate the week of 9/11.

Mayor Blangiardi: Great dissatisfaction surrounding the Wendy’s on Kailua Road. Sounds like a truly miserable situation for the residents in proximity to the new food site.

**Email discussion with Levani Lipton indicates that the Resolution passed unanimously.

“The Kailua Neighborhood Board requests a presentation on the inspection report on the status of the Keopu Flood Control Basin and plans to restore functionality of the Keopu Flood Control Basin. (Pollution of Kailua Waterways and Beaches Subcommittee motion.)

WHEREAS: The Keopu flood control detention basin was designed and named a “Silt Control” basin in association with the construction of homes on the adjacent hillside above Kaelepulu Pond in Enchanted Lake; and The Keopu Silt Control basin structure is owned and operated as part of the City of Honolulu’s storm drain system; and The City’s NPDES storm water permit requires that the Keopu Silt Control basin shall be inspected and maintained; and The berm internal to the Keopu silt control basin has been eroded in at least two locations for two decades and no longer serves to detain water sufficiently to result in the deposition of carried sediment loads; and The Keopu Silt Control Basin has received highly significant sediment flows from multiple housing developments and storm drain projects over the past several decades; and Any sediments or other pollutants leaving the Keopu Silt Control Basin are carried in a concrete lined channel directly into the Kaelepulu Wetland, and Kaelepulu Pond, and from these water bodies into the Kaelepulu Stream to Kailua Bay; and Deposition of hundreds of tons of sediments into the Kaelepulu Wetland at the end of the City’s concrete culvert threatens the habitat of three species of native Hawaiian waterbirds on the Federal Endangered Species List; and Sediment laden waters from the Keopu Basin adversely impact water quality far exceeding State Water Quality Standards in the Kaelepulu Pond, the Kaelepulu Stream, and pour out into the recreational beach and coral reefs of Kailua Bay,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: The City’s Department of Facilities Management (DFM) is requested to present to the Kailua Neighborhood Board an updated inspection report of the silt control and flood prevention features of the Keopu Silt Control Basin. Furthermore, that the DFM come up with a plan to restore the silt retention capacity of the basin and then allocate adequate funding for the implementation of this plan.”

July 2021 Board Meeting Minutes

Enchanted Lake Residents Association, Board of Directors Zoom Meeting Minutes, Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Conducted via Zoom, Present: J. Bean, G. Colbert, G. Gustavson, S. Harding, L. Jenks, M. Novack, J. Fernie, D. Kroll, D. Medeiros, A. Richardson, C. Turner, and M. Spencer (Administrative Assistant)

Absent: D. Young, R. Castanha, M. Compton

The meeting was called to order by J. Bean, 1st Vice President, at 7:02 pm. A quorum was declared.

Minutes: Board-approved Minutes for the March, April, and May Meetings had been circulated earlier via email to enable a revision to them and a subsequent vote on the amended Minutes. The revision related to the deletion of a sentence in each of the Finance Reports. S. Harding moved and A. Richardson seconded the motion that the amended Minutes from March, April and May 2021 be approved. They were approved unanimously.

The draft Minutes for June 2021 had been circulated via email prior to the meeting. Following a brief discussion, G, Gustavson moved and S. Harding seconded the motion that the June 2021 Minutes be approved. They were approved unanimously.

Finance: G. Gustavson reported via email and restated for tonight’s meeting that there have been no significant expenses in June 2021, and that ELRA had completed the 2020-2021 Fiscal Year very close to budget.

The total income projected by the budget was pretty close to actual for the FY. We budgeted for a Total Income of $47,306, including interest and investments. We received $49,794.

For expenses, the major difference between budget is in the area of lake maintenance. The Board budgeted $13,333 for operation of the Eco-Harvester and $1867 for a lake clean up contract. We expended $3382 for these expenses.

We did not expend any funds to Oceanit for dredging and engineering planning in June. When we receive an invoice from Oceanit, it will be paid from the QSF.

Assessment invoices for FY 2021-2022, as well as boat sticker forms, were printed and mailed. Received funds and forms are being processed.

Thanks to Alan Richardson and Adam Bookatz for their continued support of the ELRA finances, and to Melody for the annual assessment collation and mailing exercise.

G. Gustavson stated that as Treasurer, in the absence of President D. Young, he had completed the required documentation for renewal of the Board’s D&O Liability Insurance. He has now authorized payment of the premium for the Policy, noting it is unchanged from last year. This is a budgeted item.

Gustavson also observed that the lengthy documentation phase linked to the Fisheries Grant is complete. He complimented D. Young for taking on much of the on-line forms process that is called US Gov’t. Automated Applications for Payments (ASAP). The registration has cleared and the ELRA/Wetlands account is active.

A motion was made by M. Novack and seconded by J. Fernie that the June 2021 Finance Report be accepted. They were approved unanimously.

Administration: D. Young had shared his Communications Log prior to the Meeting.

Water Sampling Contract: J. Bean indicated that the contract had been fully executed and that D.Young had received word that sampling was completed on June 22, 2021. The data was not back from the lab yet to complete the report. Awaiting this first report.

Revised and Updated Lake Rules: J. Bean acknowledged that the New Lake Rules had been posted to the ELRA Website and announced on the ELRA Facebook site. The booklet version of the Lake Rules has been printed and is available. The Board discussed the best way or ways to distribute the booklet. It was agreed that the Annual Meeting could be a good way. Several members of the Board volunteered that they would distribute in their neighborhoods. Twenty copies will be provided to KCA for distribution. Bean emphasized that it was very important that each ELRA household get a copy and that therefore a careful record should be kept of the households that have received it.

As part of the Lake Rules discussion, Bean had previously emailed a draft of a possible Letter for Lake Rules Violations. She and M. Compton, Security, had toured the lakeshore by boat, noting possible conditions that were in violation of the new Rules. The majority seemed to be in the category of green waste and emergent mangroves. There were also a number of dilapidated barge/docks and a few unregistered boats. The intent of the draft letter was to provide a means of notifying owners of situations that needed to be resolved. It was agreed, but not voted on, that the President should sign the letter.

Report from the Kailua Neighborhood Board (KNB): J. Fernie attended the virtual meeting. July-1-2021-KNB-notes-Fernie

Fish Habitat Partnership Proposal: As noted in the Finance Report, the ELRA ASAP registration has cleared and the account is active. The Cooperative Agreement was submitted for sufficiency review in DC. Gordon Smith of Fisheries Partnership is very confident that the award will be fully executed in a few days with a start date of August 10th.

Annual Dinner & Elections: R. Castanha has reserved MidPac Country Club for the Annual Meeting on Friday, 22 Oct 2021. Yet to be done is selection of menu and determination of costs, to include what portion of the meal cost will be borne by ELRA.

C. Turner volunteered to create an e-newsletter. There followed a lengthy discussion about the use of email.

Committee Reports:

Dredging Committee: S. Harding stated that they are still waiting for the DOH attorneys to get back to him about permissions to use the land at the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility to deposit the dredged material. The Board agreed that steps needed to be taken to get an answer as quickly as possible. In the meantime, Harding stated that it is probably too late in the year for ELRA to begin dredging this year, as hoped.

Membership Committee: M. Compton was unavailable.

Operations Committee (Security): M. Compton was unavailable.

Environment Committee: D. Kroll provided a short report indicating his committee continued to take measurements for clarity, salinity, and others. He suggested that an additional collection point off Kukilakila would be very helpful.

New Business: G. Colbert, referring to the 11 May 2021 ELRA Board Meeting with Senator Chris Lee, stated he met with Lee on 1 Jul 2021 to continue the discussion summarized from Board Minutes below:

“ELRA Board Member C. Turner pointed out that there has been significant regrowth of Mangroves along the Hamakua Drive bridge over Hamakua Stream. C. Lee acknowledged this and stated his familiarity with the area because of proximity to the future dog park. Turner stated that she thought the contract was still in place from previous efforts, but needed to be reenergized. G. Colbert added that there was a major power line through this area and that Hawaiian Electric may be willing to eradicate the mangroves under the lines, if someone else would take care of the surrounding area. C. Lee indicated he would look to see what could be done.”

Colbert has offered to continue discussions with Hawaiian Electric’s (HECO) regarding possible willingness to eradicate said Mangroves. They might be willing, if all the work (that is, both under and outside of the High Power Lines) could be done either simultaneously or within just a few days so that reseeding would not take place. Hawaiian Electric would also need assurances that areas outside their vegetation management line would continue to be managed against re-seeding for some additional future period. Senator Lee will investigate potential mechanisms to provide for such future management and will re-connect with Colbert if those discussions prove fruitful. He may start by discussing with DLNR. There is no guarantee that there will be a follow-up eradication due to funding, but Senator Lee will examine State funding options through DLNR.

Next Meeting Date: The next Board meeting will take place by Zoom on Tuesday, Aug 10, 2021 at 7pm. The next KNB meeting will be August 5, 2021. M. Novack is scheduled to attend.

Adjournment: M. Novack moved adjournment, which was seconded by J. Bean. The affirmative vote was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at 8:20 pm.

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