HOST Advisory Board Meeting
August 12, 2010
Bob Heidrich Kim Beasley
Robin Bond Tom Collins
Oy Branum Chris Woolaway
LT. Kyle Ryan Brad Rimell
Ed Lott Randy Swindell
Reg White Michael McDonald
Bill Mossman
AGENDA ITEM #1 Call to Order
Robin called the meeting to order. A quorum was present.
AGENDA ITEM #2 Approval of the Minutes of last meeting.
Minutes for the last two meetings were approved.
AGENDA ITEM #3 Treasurer’s Report
Chris Woolaway reported that current funds total $2,865.01
Chris discovered that we might have to register with the State if we start to pay someone to solicit money. At this time we don’t have to do this but we will have to watch this.
AGENDA ITEM #4 Topics for the August 26 Membership Meeting
One of our topics for the next meeting is a panel discussion on evacuation of the harbors during a hurricane or tsunami. Representatives of the Pilots, Sause and Young Brothers will discuss situations that occurred in the last incident.
AGENDA ITEM #5 Pending HOST Safety Issues
• Robin said there is nothing new about the diving flag issue.
AGENDA ITEM #6 New Business
• Neil Kanemoto pointed out by e-mail that DOCAR is voicing concern over conflicts between ocean recreational users. There needs to be some type of education process regarding “rules of the road” and how to avoid conflicts.
• There is going to be a “Town Hall” meeting at the Central Union Church to discuss the Operating Plan. People should attend.
AGENDA ITEM #7 HOST Concerns
• Flare Disposal Chris Woolaway reported that we may be making progress on this topic. It may be that H-Power can burn them if it is done in a controlled manner i.e. not included in the normal waste stream.
• Falls of Clyde
They have received the Pfeiffer funds from the museum.
AGENDA ITEM #8 USCG Concerns
• No representatives and no concerns.
AGENDA ITEM #9 – State of Hawaii Concerns (DOT Harbors and DLNR)
• No representatives and no concerns.
AGENDA ITEM #10 – Coast Guard Auxiliary Issues
• No news.
Announcements
• No announcements
NEXT MEETINGS
Executive Board Meeting:
September 9, 2010 at 3:00 pm, Hawaii Yacht Club located in
the Ala Wai Yacht Harbor.
General Membership Meeting:
August 26, 2010 at 2:00 pm, Honolulu Community College Maritime Training Center.