The WIRCA Board of Directors meets every other month on the third Tuesday of the month at 4:30pm at the Waialae Country Club.

  Minutes of the September 19, 2006 Meeting    
       
 

WAIALAE IKI RIDGE COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Board of Directors' Meeting
September 19, 2006


Waialae Country ClubBoard members present:
Judy Fadrowsky, President; Joann Allin; David Andrew,; Carmen Hagloch Marilyn Haine; Lisa Iwata; Fay Jones; Sandra Kingery; Roger Liu; Helen MacNeil; John Michalski; Jim Okey; Ginger Plasch; Jack Schneider; Nate Sparks.
Board members excused: Donna Ashley; Mike Bianco; Shirley Kollmeyer; Janice Wright.

    Call to Order:
  • President Judy Fadrowsky called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm.

    Approval of Minutes:

  • Revised minutes of the July 18, 2006 meeting were approved as distributed, and will be posted on the website.

    Treasurer’s Report:

  • The Treasurer’s Report was presented by Roger Liu.
    Committee Reports:
  • Newsletter - Joann Allin reported that Jan. 15 is the next newsletter mail date. She requested photos from the annual meeting. Helen & Carmen volunteered.
  • Advertisers – No report.
  • Nominating Committee - David Andrew reported that he, Donna Ashley; Lisa Iwata; Sandra Kingery; Shirley Kollmeyer; and Roger Liu have agreed to accept another 3 year term on the Board. Jane Katayama also agreed to serve a 3 year term. David requested a vote to approve these 7 as Board members for the next three year term. It was moved and seconded and the motion was approved. David also reported that Judy would be stepping down as President at the end of this year The Board needs to name a replacement in January.
  • Membership Dues – Donna Ashley, submitted a report showing that 496 homes have paid (80% of total) - the second highest collections in the history of the association - slightly behind last year’s total of 516. There are 7 new homeowners who have not joined the Association yet. We may still received pro-rated dues from some of these families.
  • Decals – After discussion about the purpose of the stickers, the Board agreed to stay with the blue stickers until they run out and then decide if we want to switch colors.
  • Web Page – Carmen Hagloch that the website has been totally updated, including a new map of the hill.
  • Information Dissemination – Helen MacNeil reported on recent inquiries regarding view channels, renovations and obstructed views. She also reported on a recent meeting with attorney, Bill Burns, to review materials drafted to respond to inquiries on covenants and building restrictions on the hill.
  • Security – Ginger Plasch reported that there have been no car break-ins, thefts, or burglaries on the hill since early April. This is a record number of months without an incident. She attributes this to our conscientious security patrol, heightened care being taken by our residents, the presence of HPD in East Honolulu ticketing speeders, and generally lower crime levels throughout East Honolulu.
  • Database – Nate Sparks reported that Ginger is updating the data base with ownership changes and he runs mailing labels for the newletters.
  • Public Affairs and Liaison to Neighborhood Board – Jack Schneider reported there were over 100 participants at the last Neighborhood Board meeting regarding the Wailupe Mauka cluster housing project. Originally intended for 3-4 houses, the new project entails 33 cluster homes. Sandra Kingery stated that the maps clearly indicated unstable soil in a slide zone. Jack reported that a straw ballot was taken, resulting in 97 votes against the project and 4 in favor (all members of the developer’s group.)
  • Social – Fay Jones reported on plans for the Board party, scheduled for Oct. 29 at Lisa Iwata’s home. Board members were asked to pay $12 per person in advance by 9/20/06 to cover catering expenses.
  • Zone Captains – Marilyn Haine and Jim Okey reported on the success of the thank you luncheon for Zone Captains held Aug. 12th at the Outrigger CC. They recommended repeating this luncheon annually.
  • Bylaws and Parliamentary Procedure – No report.
  • Parks & Improvement – Comments were expressed on the pile of woodchips at Laukahi Slopes Park. Judy agreed to contact the two park “guardians” to determine what the plans are for these woodchips.
  • Traffic Calming – Carmen Hagloch reported that the new “Slow down on our hill” sign seems to be having a positive effect in the area of the sign. When she moves the sign to another area of the hill, however, there are some indications that traffic speed picks up again. She suggested that the Board consider more permanent traffic calming measures, such as striping Laukahi St.
  • Streets and Sidewalks – Lisa Iwata reported on the results of her recent neighborhood inspection of streets and sidewalks, along with Judy Fadrowsky. She was instrumental in getting the City & County to fixed a lamp post on Kamole St. Potholes, meanwhile, are rampant and have been given a “temporary fix” that probably won’t last until the next repaving now scheduled for 2008.
  • Job Descriptions - Fay Jones had asked each Board member to document their perception of their job on the form provided and fax it to Fay at 373-1704. She has received 10 back and is waiting for 5 more.

 

    Old Business:
  • Corner of Laukahi & Kalanianaole – Judy Fadrowsky reported that Barbara Marumoto is trying to get the state to plant a tree and some ground cover to improve the appearance of the corner outside the block wall. The State would prefer something that does not need water. Napaka was suggested for ground cover. Fay suggested lower foliage, such as creeping fig that would stick to the wall.
  • Political signs have been taken down, but were immediately replaced.
  • Memorial for Manny- Jack, Jim and Carmen will finalize and order the plaque for the Laukahi Slopes Park bench.
  • Park Mulch–No report.

President Fadrowsky adjourned the meeting at 6:15pm.

Respectfully Submitted,
Helen MacNeil, Secretary





 

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