Enchanted Lake Residents Association Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Tuesday, 12 September 2023
PRESENT: Mike Compton, Gus Gustavson, Connie Jewell, Todd Jewell, Margaret Novack, Cindy Turner, and Don Young
ABSENT: Greg Colbert, Linda Jenks, Danny Medeiros, Fran Tannen, Alan Richardson, Melody Spencer (Admin)
GUEST: Bob Bourke
CALL TO ORDER – Don Young: The meeting was called to order at 7:10 pm. A quorum was declared.
APPROVAL OF THE AUGUST MINUTES – Margaret Novack: Draft minutes were emailed to the Board prior to the meeting. G. Gustavson moved to approve the August minutes and Todd Jewell seconded the motion. The minutes were approved.
FINANCIAL REPORT – Gus Gustavson: The Monthly Financial Report for the month ending August 2023 and the comparison of expenses in August 2023 to 2022 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 August 2023.
The Financial report was approved by acclimation pending audit.
ADMINISTRATION:
Correspondence Report – Don Young: D. Young reported on the following:
- Annual Meeting invite to Esther Kia’aina – No response yet*.
- Annual Meeting invite to Lisa Marten, Bill Hicks, and Levani Lipton – Bill Hicks sent his regrets*.
- Foreclosure – Gus called because the property is not on the lake.
- *D. Young will resend invitations notifying recipients that the Annual dinner has been changed to a lunch.
Kailua Neighborhood Board Meeting Report, 7 Sep 23 – Cindy Turner: C. Turner reported on the highlights of the KNB meeting. See the approved monthly minutes on the Honolulu.gov website.
Annual Report – Don Young: Reminder that Committee reports are due September 25. Requested a volunteer to edit or write Annual Report.
2023 Goals and Objectives Review – Todd Jewell/All: No update.
Annual Meeting Planning Update – Cindy Turner: C. Turner said that by changing the meeting to lunch we saved about $3,000. The projected cost is about $5,600 based upon the cost for the conference room and minimum food cost ($3,500). Time slot is 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. The plan is to have 11:00 am cocktails, 12:00 pm lunch, and the business meeting start at 1:00-1:15 pm. It was moved by C. Turner and seconded by M. Novack to charge $20 for the first member and $40 for additional members. D. Young will send another letter to invitees and their guests informing them of the change in time.
Election Committee – Connie Jewell: We have two board members, Mike Compton and Alan Richardson, who are up for re-election this year. As of now, there are no other interested candidates.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Dredging Committee – Bob Bourke: G. Colbert was not in attendance; however, B. Bourke provided a recap and the following new information regarding options to dispose of lake dredge material:
- Olomano requested a 50-gallon sample so they can do their own studies of the dredge material.
- B. Bourke volunteered to complete the required paperwork to obtain a 401 permit through the Army Corps of Engineers.
- There is sufficient room on this property, and no wetland would be lost by consolidating the wet and dry lands AND building a wall along the property to about 7 feet (5 feet above the existing water level), and adding the dredge material.
Operations Committee – Mike Compton:
Security – It has been a quiet month. Most security boat callouts have been for fishing and boating rule violations. Most fishermen are now aware of and support the catch-and-release policy.
- 25 Aug a white Livingston boat, w/ Suzuki motor and 2 men, were fishing barracuda. They had entered the lake from Buzz’s. They apologized for trespassing and left. Hull number HA1502K.
- 3 Sept a Kayak was fishing and dropping crab pots. He was a guest of a lake resident. He promptly removed the crab pot and agreed to get a sticker to fish.
- 5 Sept the safety boat was used to tow a resident back to their dock when their motor quit.
- Another resident, on a registered party barge, was reminded to display lights at night.
Boat Maintenance – Security boat has a new flashing light. Otherwise, it is operating well. The EchoHarvester is at Hugo’s this month.
Operations – Creeden vessel removal update.
Lake Cleanup/Mangrove Removal – The Eagle Scout candidate has returned from summer camp and has asked to re-engage for a clean-up. Details pending.
Environmental Committee – Cindy Turner: Debris and vegetation in the Keolu Hardened channel was photographed and shared at the KNB meeting. The need for this channel, as well as the other stormwater channels around the lake, to be cleaned was reported to Jimmy Kia at the DFM Kailua Baseyard. This same concern was also reported using the Honolulu 311 app. Mr. Kia responded a day or two later that the channels would be cleaned in early October. There is also a newly graded lot in the Norfolk area above the lake with no apparent stormwater control measures in place. This was reported to the City Department of Planning and Permitting. The ELRA board will be mailing a letter of concern to the landowner.
Membership Committee – Danny Medeiros/Mike Compton: No report.
OTHER BUSINESS: None
AJOURNMENT: D. Young adjourned the meeting at 8:35 pm.
MINUTES SUBMITTED BY: Connie Jewell
NEXT MEETING: Board of Directors Meeting: 10 October 2023 at 7:00 pm – Emmanuel Church
Kailua Neighborhood Board Meeting: 6 October 2023 at 7:00 pm – Greg Colbert
Note: See the Enchanted Lake Residents Association/Ka’elepulu Pond website’s home page for meeting schedule and link to the approved board meeting minutes.