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Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Speed Humps on Ahikawa all placed within 2 blocks? None on Ahulani!
Dear Warren Lee,
We are all a little concerned about Gary Polhumus's speed bumps on Ahikawa.
There is in fact a need for speed bumps but not 7 in a one to two block radis. It should be evenly placed up and down Both Ahikawa and Ahulani.
You have now created a SPEED FREEWAY ON AHULANI with the speed humps on only Ahikawa. Don't you have a quailifed Engineer on Board?
We are still waiting for Holu Street (middle connector road from Coastview to Palisades) to open. It has been years. We understand the Judge has made a final ruling and it is OK to open this road. So now what are we waiting for?????
Please respond back to the people of Kona Coastview/ Wonderview and let us know what is happening. I can post your response on my blog so all can track it. http://hawaiicountyissues.blogspot.com
This letter will be forwarded on to more of the home owners on another listing.
Thank you for your prompt response.
Mrs. Susan McGeachy
mcgeachy@hawaii.rr.com
808-989-4182
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From: Lee, Warren [mailto:wlee@co.hawaii.hi.us]
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 12:55 PM
To: mcgeachy@hawaii.rr.com
Subject: response to your email
Susan..in response to your email below.
1. yes, the county of Hawaii, department of public works has qualified engineers on board.
2. the court order becomes final 30 days after the ruling. so the plan is to remove the barricade soon after January 9, 2010.
..take care. warren lee, director, public works
====================================================
Dear Warren,
So what about the speed bumps/ humps???
Here are a few responses from my neighbors.
Susan
===============================
Hi Susan!
Thanks for bringing this to the attention of a lot of people. I, too, wondered why all the bumps were in one place! I live on Ahikawa, just downhill from the Kiekie intersection, and people hit this intersection and then seem to fly into the air at super speeds…..it’s like watching a ski jump!!! The 25 MPH speed signs on either side of this intersection do not seem to make a bit of difference.
Keep up the good work on behalf of our community! I value your concern and efforts.
Merry Christmas and take good care!
Carolyn Newman
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Thanks again Susan, I just talked with Vicki who came by with a petition for bumps. You and I are on the same page, why so many?
I told Vicki "NO" on bumps they spill everything in my truck and drive me NUTS, just shoot the offenders with paintballs and don't punish everyone else
Tom Pyne
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Susan,
Thank you for doing this! Also it should be mentioned that KieKie has become a race track, garbage dump, etc since being the only road open to Palisades. I unfortunately live on this road and it has gotten horrible. Beside the fact that the corner of Ahikawa and KieKie is a death trap. It is next to impossible to see the cars that are heading up the hill and I have almost been hit a number of times by people speeding up the road.
Please let me know if there is anything that I can do to help expedite the opening of the other roads.
Thanks again,
Sue Hams
==============================
Susan..the objective of the speed humps are to slow down vehicles before they hit the humps. hopefully, the speeders will soon realize this and make the road a safer place for the public and themselves.
as to why 7 humps were located in the particular location, I will have the traffic engineer respond.
..warren.
================================
Aloha
I would like to add to the conversation here and would like to know why all the cross streets between the top of Ahikawa and the bottom have not been opened up to Kaiminani, if we had a true engineer on this project this option would have been done first. This would reduce the amount of traffic on both Ahikawa, Ahulani and Kei Kei, (where I live and has become a supper highway since being opened up to Palisades) it would distribute the traffic evenly and almost eliminate the need for these speed bumps. It seems that once again they are reacting to the few and ignoring the many. Again I am not against speed bumps if they do more than move the problem to someone elses street.
Please forward this to all so we can get some real fedback from all concerned
Aloha
Mark Hams
============================================
We are all a little concerned about Gary Polhumus's speed bumps on Ahikawa.
There is in fact a need for speed bumps but not 7 in a one to two block radis. It should be evenly placed up and down Both Ahikawa and Ahulani.
You have now created a SPEED FREEWAY ON AHULANI with the speed humps on only Ahikawa. Don't you have a quailifed Engineer on Board?
We are still waiting for Holu Street (middle connector road from Coastview to Palisades) to open. It has been years. We understand the Judge has made a final ruling and it is OK to open this road. So now what are we waiting for?????
Please respond back to the people of Kona Coastview/ Wonderview and let us know what is happening. I can post your response on my blog so all can track it. http://hawaiicountyissues.blogspot.com
This letter will be forwarded on to more of the home owners on another listing.
Thank you for your prompt response.
Mrs. Susan McGeachy
mcgeachy@hawaii.rr.com
808-989-4182
==================================
From: Lee, Warren [mailto:wlee@co.hawaii.hi.us]
Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2009 12:55 PM
To: mcgeachy@hawaii.rr.com
Subject: response to your email
Susan..in response to your email below.
1. yes, the county of Hawaii, department of public works has qualified engineers on board.
2. the court order becomes final 30 days after the ruling. so the plan is to remove the barricade soon after January 9, 2010.
..take care. warren lee, director, public works
====================================================
Dear Warren,
So what about the speed bumps/ humps???
Here are a few responses from my neighbors.
Susan
===============================
Hi Susan!
Thanks for bringing this to the attention of a lot of people. I, too, wondered why all the bumps were in one place! I live on Ahikawa, just downhill from the Kiekie intersection, and people hit this intersection and then seem to fly into the air at super speeds…..it’s like watching a ski jump!!! The 25 MPH speed signs on either side of this intersection do not seem to make a bit of difference.
Keep up the good work on behalf of our community! I value your concern and efforts.
Merry Christmas and take good care!
Carolyn Newman
===============================
Thanks again Susan, I just talked with Vicki who came by with a petition for bumps. You and I are on the same page, why so many?
I told Vicki "NO" on bumps they spill everything in my truck and drive me NUTS, just shoot the offenders with paintballs and don't punish everyone else
Tom Pyne
===============================
Susan,
Thank you for doing this! Also it should be mentioned that KieKie has become a race track, garbage dump, etc since being the only road open to Palisades. I unfortunately live on this road and it has gotten horrible. Beside the fact that the corner of Ahikawa and KieKie is a death trap. It is next to impossible to see the cars that are heading up the hill and I have almost been hit a number of times by people speeding up the road.
Please let me know if there is anything that I can do to help expedite the opening of the other roads.
Thanks again,
Sue Hams
==============================
Susan..the objective of the speed humps are to slow down vehicles before they hit the humps. hopefully, the speeders will soon realize this and make the road a safer place for the public and themselves.
as to why 7 humps were located in the particular location, I will have the traffic engineer respond.
..warren.
================================
Aloha
I would like to add to the conversation here and would like to know why all the cross streets between the top of Ahikawa and the bottom have not been opened up to Kaiminani, if we had a true engineer on this project this option would have been done first. This would reduce the amount of traffic on both Ahikawa, Ahulani and Kei Kei, (where I live and has become a supper highway since being opened up to Palisades) it would distribute the traffic evenly and almost eliminate the need for these speed bumps. It seems that once again they are reacting to the few and ignoring the many. Again I am not against speed bumps if they do more than move the problem to someone elses street.
Please forward this to all so we can get some real fedback from all concerned
Aloha
Mark Hams
============================================
Monday, December 14, 2009
Tell The PUC that we Don't want HELCO to get a 6% Raise
Dear Hawaii Public Utilities Commission,
We understand HELCO on the Big Island is requesting a 6% increase.
This is unacceptable as we have 1/3 of the island that is currently operating on renewable energy, (Geo thermal, Solar, and wind).
The price for a barrel of Oil is under $70.00 (The lowest in years).
1. Why are we not buying the renewable energy at the price they pay for it?
2. Why are we paying as if they shipping all of the oil here in tankers.
3. What can we do?
Please HELP the people of Hawaii and stop this increase. We are already hurting and the population is leaving the island. We feel it every day due to the economy and no JOBS>
Please respond back to me as you final outcome so we can post it http://hawaiicountyissues.blogspot.com or 808-989-4182
Thank you for your prompt attention regarding this very important matter.
Susan McGeachy
Kailua Kona since 1988
mcgeachy@hawaii.rr.com
We understand HELCO on the Big Island is requesting a 6% increase.
This is unacceptable as we have 1/3 of the island that is currently operating on renewable energy, (Geo thermal, Solar, and wind).
The price for a barrel of Oil is under $70.00 (The lowest in years).
1. Why are we not buying the renewable energy at the price they pay for it?
2. Why are we paying as if they shipping all of the oil here in tankers.
3. What can we do?
Please HELP the people of Hawaii and stop this increase. We are already hurting and the population is leaving the island. We feel it every day due to the economy and no JOBS>
Please respond back to me as you final outcome so we can post it http://hawaiicountyissues.blogspot.com or 808-989-4182
Thank you for your prompt attention regarding this very important matter.
Susan McGeachy
Kailua Kona since 1988
mcgeachy@hawaii.rr.com
Friday, December 11, 2009
West Hawaii Today - Local > HELCO looks to raise power rates 6%#blogcomments
West Hawaii Today - Local > HELCO looks to raise power rates 6%#blogcomments
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" It is now less then $70.00 per barrel of oil why are we continuely get ripped off by HELCO. Now they want another increase.
OK people now we need your help. There is power in numbers so call, call, call....
Tell everyone you know to contact the PUC (Public Utilities Commision) and tell them NO rate increase. Protect the people from this RIP OFF.
CALL THE PUC NOW: 808-586-2020 or email your complaint hawaii.puc@hawaii.gov "
Susan
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" It is now less then $70.00 per barrel of oil why are we continuely get ripped off by HELCO. Now they want another increase.
OK people now we need your help. There is power in numbers so call, call, call....
Tell everyone you know to contact the PUC (Public Utilities Commision) and tell them NO rate increase. Protect the people from this RIP OFF.
CALL THE PUC NOW: 808-586-2020 or email your complaint hawaii.puc@hawaii.gov "
Susan
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Rep. Denny Coffman recommends this Workshop on HOW TO LEGISLATE.
This article is from West Hawaii Today 12/8/09
This is an excellent workshop for those interested in the legislative process and how laws are made and how to become involved. I recommend this. Denny,
Workshop offered on how to use legislative process
by Kim Eaton
West Hawaii Today
keaton@westhawaiitoday.com
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 8:44 AM HST
Big Island residents will have an opportunity to learn how they can contribute to the legislative process over the next two weeks.
During a series of free workshops entitled "We the Powerful," community members will learn different ways they can submit testimony from home, receive an overview of the legislative process and discover who the major players are at the Capitol, what they do and why.
The workshops are designed to provide neighbor island residents with the resources needed to participate in government processes from home, said Suzanne Marinelli, public access coordinator.
"People are so frustrated with a sense of powerlessness," she said. "But the Legislature needs citizens' input. The citizens are the authorities of what works and what doesn't work in their lives. We're trying to give (the citizens) better tools on how to communicate that information to the Legislature."
Conducted by the Public Access Room, a division of the state's nonpartisan Legislative Reference Bureau, the workshops will provide assistance in writing and delivering effective testimony either in person or via the Internet, help make sense of the latest innovations that can be found on the Legislature's Web site and understand the deadlines.
Last year, the Public Access Room conducted 23 neighbor island workshops with as few as one person to as many as 35 people in attendance, Marinelli said.
"Typically, the people who come are ones who have been involved in the government some way and just need some additional tools and resources," she said.
The 90-minute workshop includes a PowerPoint presentation, some handouts and a question-and-answer session. Marinelli encouraged people to ask questions as they come up, so the questions are not forgotten.
While the goal is to impart an understanding of how community members can be more involved in the legislative process, Marinelli said they "never, ever, ever empower anybody."
"The power was the citizens all along," she said. "The people just need to know how to use that power effectively."
________________________________________
Public Access Room workshop schedule
5:30 p.m. Thursday at Honokaa Public Library
6 p.m. Monday at Naalehu School cafeteria
5:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at Hilo Public Library
5:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at Kailua-Kona Liquor Control conference room
For more information, call 974-4000, ext. 70478.
This is an excellent workshop for those interested in the legislative process and how laws are made and how to become involved. I recommend this. Denny,
Workshop offered on how to use legislative process
by Kim Eaton
West Hawaii Today
keaton@westhawaiitoday.com
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 8:44 AM HST
Big Island residents will have an opportunity to learn how they can contribute to the legislative process over the next two weeks.
During a series of free workshops entitled "We the Powerful," community members will learn different ways they can submit testimony from home, receive an overview of the legislative process and discover who the major players are at the Capitol, what they do and why.
The workshops are designed to provide neighbor island residents with the resources needed to participate in government processes from home, said Suzanne Marinelli, public access coordinator.
"People are so frustrated with a sense of powerlessness," she said. "But the Legislature needs citizens' input. The citizens are the authorities of what works and what doesn't work in their lives. We're trying to give (the citizens) better tools on how to communicate that information to the Legislature."
Conducted by the Public Access Room, a division of the state's nonpartisan Legislative Reference Bureau, the workshops will provide assistance in writing and delivering effective testimony either in person or via the Internet, help make sense of the latest innovations that can be found on the Legislature's Web site and understand the deadlines.
Last year, the Public Access Room conducted 23 neighbor island workshops with as few as one person to as many as 35 people in attendance, Marinelli said.
"Typically, the people who come are ones who have been involved in the government some way and just need some additional tools and resources," she said.
The 90-minute workshop includes a PowerPoint presentation, some handouts and a question-and-answer session. Marinelli encouraged people to ask questions as they come up, so the questions are not forgotten.
While the goal is to impart an understanding of how community members can be more involved in the legislative process, Marinelli said they "never, ever, ever empower anybody."
"The power was the citizens all along," she said. "The people just need to know how to use that power effectively."
________________________________________
Public Access Room workshop schedule
5:30 p.m. Thursday at Honokaa Public Library
6 p.m. Monday at Naalehu School cafeteria
5:30 p.m. Dec. 15 at Hilo Public Library
5:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at Kailua-Kona Liquor Control conference room
For more information, call 974-4000, ext. 70478.
Monday, December 07, 2009
The Girl that Silenced the World- 5 minutes well spent
http://media.causes.com/510213?p_id=18565257 One incredible teenage has words of wisdom.
I Love this message.
I Love this message.
Kona Town Meeting with Mayor Billy Kenoi Tue. Night.
(Media release) — What about the County Budget next year? Will property taxes have to be raised? Will there be transfer station disposal fees? Everyone is looking for answers about what next year will be like.
Mayor Billy Kenoi and staff will explain how they plan to deal with the difficult economy at a Kona Town Meeting 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 at the Makaeo Pavilion at the old Kona airport.
Residents are welcome to attend to adress questions directly to the mayor and his staff. If you would like the moderator to ask your questions, please e-mail them to comments@konatownmeeting.org.
Kona Town Meetings are presented by Community Enterprises, a non-partisan, non-profit organization, to provide vital information on community concerns to Kona citizens and co-sponsored by the County of Hawaii Department of Research and Development. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Fred Housel at (808) 331-8602.
Mayor Billy Kenoi and staff will explain how they plan to deal with the difficult economy at a Kona Town Meeting 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009 at the Makaeo Pavilion at the old Kona airport.
Residents are welcome to attend to adress questions directly to the mayor and his staff. If you would like the moderator to ask your questions, please e-mail them to comments@konatownmeeting.org.
Kona Town Meetings are presented by Community Enterprises, a non-partisan, non-profit organization, to provide vital information on community concerns to Kona citizens and co-sponsored by the County of Hawaii Department of Research and Development. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Fred Housel at (808) 331-8602.
Sunday, December 06, 2009
Aaron Stene responds to Stop the Development Letter to Editor
I do not believe that stopping all new development is the answer for fixing West Hawaii's infrastructure crisis. Tourism, construction, and real estate is our economic bread and butter. These three industries have been hard hit by the ongoing economic crisis. Thus, the state and county do not have enough funds to improve our woeful infrastructure.
There is some possible win/win solutions that would help alleviate this issue without harming our economy. For starters, the county needs to hold these developers more accountable to help mitigate the impact from their projects. This won't be popular with the developers. However it's a much better option than imposing a full-blown moratorium on all new developments.
The county needs to be held accountable for their actions as well. It boggles my mind how the county pushed the mid level road through all the bureaucratic hoops while other projects like the Mamalahoa
(Hokuli'a) bypass, La'aloa Street Extension, Lako Street Extension, Ali'i Parkway, and the Lalamilo Connector Road are stalled.
I would bet if all these roadway projects were completed there would be less outcry against the supposedly evil developers. Thus, the residents of West Hawaii need to step up to the plate and light a fire under the county to get these roads built.
I would like to hear some feedback regarding my thoughts about this issue. Please feel free to either visit my blog http://thekonablog.wordpress.com/ or e-mail me at aaron@hawaiiantel.net
Aaron Stene
Kailua-Kona
There is some possible win/win solutions that would help alleviate this issue without harming our economy. For starters, the county needs to hold these developers more accountable to help mitigate the impact from their projects. This won't be popular with the developers. However it's a much better option than imposing a full-blown moratorium on all new developments.
The county needs to be held accountable for their actions as well. It boggles my mind how the county pushed the mid level road through all the bureaucratic hoops while other projects like the Mamalahoa
(Hokuli'a) bypass, La'aloa Street Extension, Lako Street Extension, Ali'i Parkway, and the Lalamilo Connector Road are stalled.
I would bet if all these roadway projects were completed there would be less outcry against the supposedly evil developers. Thus, the residents of West Hawaii need to step up to the plate and light a fire under the county to get these roads built.
I would like to hear some feedback regarding my thoughts about this issue. Please feel free to either visit my blog http://thekonablog.wordpress.com/ or e-mail me at aaron@hawaiiantel.net
Aaron Stene
Kailua-Kona
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
County Council District 5 meet Loren Baker
Aloha. My name is Loren Baker, and I am currently campaigning for a seat on the Hawaii County Council, District 5.
I feel that it is time for Puna to have leadership with integrity and common sense. With forty plus years owning and managing businesses, I have learned that cooperation and teamwork accomplish far greater things than dissent and bickering. This has lead me to seek this path, to help bring Puna to a higher level of respect in this State. We have serious issues at hand, including lack of employment, infrastructure, and roads. Another ignored area which needs improvement is the rampant illegal and careless dumping of waste and cars.
I know that working together, we can make Puna a safe, happy, and healthy place in which to raise a family.
I am the L. Baker who has written to the Editorail page at the Hawaii Tribune-Herald regarding our Councilwoman Ms. Naeole on numerous occasions.
I have decided to seek a nomination for the County Council in District 5 for 2010.My web site is baker4puna.com
Any comments, suggestions, or help of any kind would be highly appreciated.
You may send me an E-mail.
Loren Baker
I feel that it is time for Puna to have leadership with integrity and common sense. With forty plus years owning and managing businesses, I have learned that cooperation and teamwork accomplish far greater things than dissent and bickering. This has lead me to seek this path, to help bring Puna to a higher level of respect in this State. We have serious issues at hand, including lack of employment, infrastructure, and roads. Another ignored area which needs improvement is the rampant illegal and careless dumping of waste and cars.
I know that working together, we can make Puna a safe, happy, and healthy place in which to raise a family.
I am the L. Baker who has written to the Editorail page at the Hawaii Tribune-Herald regarding our Councilwoman Ms. Naeole on numerous occasions.
I have decided to seek a nomination for the County Council in District 5 for 2010.My web site is baker4puna.com
Any comments, suggestions, or help of any kind would be highly appreciated.
You may send me an E-mail.
Loren Baker
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