County of Maui September 2018 Newsletter

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High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui SEPTEMBER 2018

MAYOR EXTENDS GRATITUDE TO THE MANY AGENCIES, GROUPS THAT HELP AT EOC MFD, MPD COMPETE IN BATTLE OF BADGES TOURISM INDUSTRY STRATEGIC PLAN TO ENTER IMPLEMENTATION PHASE

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Message from the Mayor.................................................................................... 3 M.D. Minute............................................................................................................. 4 Happenings at the County ............................................................................... 5

PUBLISHER / EDITOR Lynn Araki-Regan

MPD, MFD Compete in Battle of the Badges............................................ 6

EDITORIAL COORDINATORS Kehau Deutsche Tiffany Iida Rod Antone

Maui County’s Strong Credit Rating Reaffirmed by Three Bond Agencies ............................................................................................................ 7

PHOTO COORDINATOR Ryan Piros

Competitive Bond Sale Generates Millions for Projects ...................... 8

CONTRIBUTORS

E-Cycling on Molokai Temporarily Closed Until January 2 ................ 8

Dana Acosta Karen Arakawa Mayor Alan Arakawa Holly Ho Karin Phaneuf Keith Regan Mark Walker

Tourism Industry Strategic Plan to Enter Implementation Phase ... 9 Kulia i ka nu`u ........................................................................................................ 11 Kupaianaha............................................................................................................. 13 Exploring Life at 55! ....................................................................................... 15 Mahalo to the many agencies, groups that help at EOC .................. 16 Photo Gallery ......................................................................................................... 18

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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Aloha, Looks like we’ve finally gotten a break between storms. Many of us weren’t yet over the “Hurricane Lane Hangover” before Tropical Storm Olivia began heading our way. Once again we saw a storm system that damaged homes, roads and strangely enough, another brushfire in the Launiupoko area.

I’m proud of all of your efforts during both storms. I know that just as our county departments have a checklist to go through prior to any major weather event, individually, each of you must do the same as well. This is especially important for those county workers who may have to work during the storm, because it will be hard to concentrate on the task before you if you’re concerned about your family at home.

You all made sure your property was secure, that your family had enough supplies, that evacuation plans were mapped out and fuel tanks were full. You were responsible and got your family and household ready so that you could help the county keep the rest of the community safe.

You need only look at Typhoon Jebi, Hurricane Florence or Typhoon Mangkhut to be reminded of the potential damage of these storm systems and why we always take them very seriously. Typhoon Mangkhut forced the evacuation of 3 million people in Southern China, storm damage in Japan after Typhoon Jebi are estimated between $3 to $5.5 billion, and closer to home Hurricane Florence has killed 35 people and left 343,000 more without power.

So keep doing just what you have been doing. Keep your family prepared and safe and we can do the same for the community. Because you never know what the next storm will bring.

Mayor Alan M. Arakawa

PS - Hurricane Season is officially over on November 30th.

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M.D. Minute

A Message from Managing Director Keith Regan “All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence.” – Martin Luther King Jr. LABORING, REST AND REFLECTION AMID THE STORMS Barbecue food. Beach. Being with friends and family. Buy-one-get-one off shopping deals. The Labor Day holiday is often just another three-day weekend of everyday activities for people around the nation.

But the history of the holiday has ties to two politically motivated gatherings with different tones. The lighthearted “monster labor festival” on Sept. 5, 1882, in New York City was a parade with a picnic, dancing and fireworks that attracted nearly 10,000 union workers. The heavier event was May 11, 1894, in a town outside Chicago, when rioting, arson and deaths resulted after President Grover Cleveland sent troops to halt a massive union strike over low wages against railway sleeping car guru George Pullman.

Within months, a national Labor Day holiday was formed.

Flash forward to the 21st century. The yearly holiday is a national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country, the U.S. Department of Labor says.

The month of September has been especially significant for our County of Maui staff. Coming on the heels of adrenalin at work and at home to prepare for Hurricane Lane and Tropical Storm Olivia, and then to recover after multiple fires, floods and other stressors coinciding with the storms, now is a time where it’s extremely important to reflect and recharge.

Firefighters. Police. MEMA. Public Works. Parks. Management. And more. No matter what role you may have played during recent storm events, whether big or small, and whether before, during or after -- it was an important one. Mahalo for your efforts, mahalo for your sacrifices, mahalo for your patience, and mahalo for being there for the county and the community during crises.

As the hurricane season continues through Nov. 30, your vigilance remains of utmost importance. And so does your endurance. Your work. And your rest.

Wishing you and your loved ones a restful end of the month!

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Happenings at

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COMMUNITY MEETING FOR LANA’I COMMUNITY CENTER PERMITTED KITCHEN

WAIEHU MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE’S GREENS RENOVATION PHASE I COMPLETE

The County’s Department of Parks & Recreation invites the public to a community meeting to discuss proposed improvements to the Lana‘i Community Center.

The County of Maui Department of Parks & Recreation’s Waiehu Municipal Golf Course back nine greens renovation of two acres to SeaStar Seashore Paspalum has been successfully completed.

The meeting to present and discuss preliminary conceptual design options for a new, permitted kitchen will be held from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m.

Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at the Lana‘i Community Center, 8th St., Lana‘i City.

The Design consultant for the project is Mitsunaga & Associates, Inc. in Honolulu.

For questions, contact Kris Baptist, Parks CIP Coordinator, at kristofer.baptist@mauicounty.gov or 270-6158.

PHILIPPINE CONSULATE OUTREACH ON NOVEMBER 17-18 The County of Maui Immigrant Services Division (ISD) is announcing the Philippine Consulate Outreach, to be held on November 17 and 18, 2018, at the Maui Business Resource Center, in the Maui Mall. The Maui online passport appointment is now open and the website is https://philippineshonolulu-maui.eventbrite.com.

Call the ISD office at 270-7791 for any inquiries.

Play will resume on the original greens complexes for all 18 holes on Saturday September 15th, 2018.

For more information, please contact the Maintenance Division Office, at 270-7382. For general Parks information, visit www.mauicounty. gov/parks.

WAIPUILANI PARK TENNIS COURTS TO CLOSE IN OCTOBER The Department of Parks & Recreation will be closing down Waipuilani Park tennis courts 5 and 6 in Kihei for the month of October 2018 due to maintenance work.

For more information about the project call 879-4364. For general parks details, visit www. mauicounty.gov/parks. page 5

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CENTRAL MAUI SPORTS FIELD UPGRADE WORK

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR ANNUAL SOUTH MAUI YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNEY

The public is reminded to remain outside of construction areas for safety reasons during work to upgrade the Central Maui Regional Sports Complex Field. The work began on September 17 and continues to December 2018, according to Department of Parks & Recreation.

Registration is being accepted for the fourth annual Youth 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament on Oct. 19-20, 2018, at Kalama Park in Kihei, according to the county Department of Parks and Recreation South District.

The Central Maui Regional Sports Complex Field Lighting Project will include installation of sports lighting fixtures, poles and electrical equipment at two existing fields.

For additional information, contact Cheryl Akiona, Parks CIP coordinator, at cheryl.akiona@ mauicounty.gov or 270-7388.

There will be three age groups, with 8 as the minimum age for participation: 10 and younger; 13 and younger; and 17 and younger. Most teams will have players closer to the actual age bracket.

Boys, girls and co-ed teams welcomed.

Registration packets are available at the South District office, 303 E. Lipoa St., Kihei. For questions, call the department at 891-4953. For general Parks information, visit www.mauicounty. gov/parks.

MPD, MFD compete in Battle of the Badges

Join the Pacific Cancer Foundation as it kicks off its Go Pink Campaign with the Maui Police and Fire Departments at the annual Battle of the Badges Softball Game.

The police department will face off against the fire department in a softball game that is sure to be a home run! Gates will open at 4:30, and friends and families will have an opportunity to purchase the MFD AND MPD t-shirts, enjoy food trucks, and a bouncing castle and games for the kids.

Saturday, September 22nd at Iron Maehara Stadium Opening Ceremony at 6:00pm Gates open at 4:30pm FREE Admission for those wearing a 2018 GO PINK Police or Fire shirt! page 6

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Maui County’s strong credit rating reaffirmed by three bond agencies

Mayor Alan Arakawa today announced that three major bond rating agencies awarded Maui County the highest bond ratings in the state last week.

Moody’s, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch rated Maui County Aa1/AA+/AA+ on the Series 2018 bonds.

These ratings reflect the County of Maui’s strong financial position and sound management. Fitch Ratings reports that Maui County’s “financial resilience is very strong” and “budget management during the economic expansion has been solid, with the County setting aside reserves to address long-term liabilities and emergencies.”

“These bond ratings solidify what we have come to expect in Maui County – sound financial management and a strong economic outlook,” said Arakawa. “High bond ratings are important because they are the county’s equivalent of someone’s personal credit score or credit rating,” said Finance Director Mark Walker.

“It means spending less taxpayer money on borrowing money for important projects, because we’re paying less interest over time,” said Managing Director Keith Regan.

“The fact that Maui County received such a great score means millions of dollars saved for taxpayers.

I commend Finance Director Mark Walker, Deputy Director Jack Kulp, Budget Director Sandy Baz, Treasurer May-Anne Alibin and their people for all their fine work,” added Arakawa.

The news about high bond ratings comes on the heels of two other budget and finance awards for Maui County this year. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada awarded the county the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award as well as the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.

The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of government accounting and financial reporting, while the Distinguished Budget award reflects the commitment of a governing body and staff to meeting the highest principals of governmental budgeting.

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Competitive Bond Sale Generates Millions for Projects Department of Finance Director Mark Walker today announced that Maui County’s strong bond ratings, coupled with substantial investor interest and a continued low interest rate environment, have once again lead to a successful bond issuance. On Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, the county sold $106.3 million in general obligation bonds at a premium generating $113.9 million in total proceeds.

The competitive offering attracted strong bids from nine underwriters including most of the major Wall Street firms. The winning bidder was Bank of America Merrill Lynch, who bid a 3.13% true interest cost (TIC) for the 20-year bonds.

According to Walker, of the $113 million in bond proceeds, $12.1 million will be used to prepay and refund existing higher interest rate loans and bonds, while $100.9 million will be allocated to fund new and ongoing capital improvement projects.

“The prepayment and refunding of the higher interest rate loans and bonds will certainly save

Maui County taxpayers money,” Walker said.

“More importantly, it will allow the county to continue moving forward with its many capital improvement projects including the new county Service Center in Kahului.”

This is the fourth time since 2010 that the County of Maui has offered its bonds for sale using the competitive bid method. Historically, most bond offerings in the State of Hawaii have been through the negotiated sale method, essentially hiring a firm to underwrite the bonds and find investors.

“Given our current strong financial condition, strong investor interest and the current market, we feel that the competitive bid method is the best for the county,” Mayor Alan Arakawa said. “It is certainly the most transparent.”

The County of Maui was recently rated by Moody’s as Aa1 and by Fitch Rating and Standard & Poors as AA+ for this bond sale, which presently gives Maui County the highest bond rating in the state.

E-Cyling on Molokai Temporarily Closed Until January 2 E-Cycling, the countysponsored electronics recycling program, has been temporarily closed at Molokai’s Naiwa Landfill until Jan. 2, 2019.

Changes to the e-waste market, which involves collecting, shipping and processing electronic equipment such as computers, monitors, printers and TVs, are cited as the reason behind the closure. page 8

“E-waste markets have changed and immediately affect how e-waste can cost-effectively be collected and shipped from Molokai to be processed on the Mainland,” said Kevin Collins,

owner of E-Cycling Maui and the county’s new E-Cycling program contractor.

Molokai residents will again be able to recycle computers, monitors, printers and TVs with the program starting Jan. 2, 2019. Until then, people can choose to hold items until E-cycling reopens or dispose of them at the landfill.

For up-to-date E-Cycling information, call the E-Cycling hotline at (808) 280-6460. For general recycling information, call the Recycle Maui County Hotline at (808) 270-7880.

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Tourism Industry Strategic Plan to Enter Implementation Phase

The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development (OED), in partnership with Maui Visitors Bureau (MVB), announced today that the new 10-year Tourism Industry Strategic Plan (TISP) 2017-2026 that was unveiled last November is moving into the implementation phase.

The TISP was developed to be an action plan that stakeholders have responsibility to carry out and accountability to report on. The plan addresses four major pillars: Community, Culture, Environment, and Visitors. It describes a healthy tourism economy that must be beneficial to local residents; offer authentic cultural experiences and honor our indigenous Hawaii culture; protect and maintain a pristine environment both on the land and in the sea; requires our infrastructure to be adequate and in good condition; and assures that our visitors receive excellent service and be immersed in the aloha spirit.

“Tourism remains our County’s number one industry,” said Mayor Alan Arakawa. “As we implement this plan over the next ten years, it will be critical to balance visitor impacts with the needs

of our residents.”

“Recently, OED and MVB have embarked on forming community partnerships that will move the industry in closer alignment with these goals,” said MVB Executive Director Sherry Duong. “We are committed to being held accountable to the plan’s action items.”

Environmental Awareness: In partnership with Maui Nui Marine Resource Council (MNMRC), a series of environmental messaging initiatives will begin this fall. Through a grant from OED provided in the FY2019 Maui County budget, the MNMRC will design four kiosks at the Kahului Airport that will educate visitors about the marine environment. In addition, MNMRC will create a year-round speaker’s series open to both residents and visitors that will focus on oceans, water quality, marine life, and other pertinent topics. MNMRC will also spearhead a program to promote reef-safe sunscreen to visitors and educate the community about reef health.

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Exposure to Authentic Hawaiian Culture: In partnership with Maui’s small towns which host the Friday Town Parties, MVB will provide funds to hire Maui Nui entertainers, musicians and artists to perform Hawaiian music, dance, storytelling, and/ or other cultural activities. MVB will also be hiring Maui Nui halau and musicians to accompany MVB on several consumer travel trade shows. In addition, MVB will be assisting the locally produced movie Kuleana with its re-branding and marketing for mainland theater distribution.

Visitor Safety: Ocean and hiking safety are among the primary areas where visitors need to understand the challenges and dangers. MVB will be producing two visitor industry safety seminars over the next year and will continue to partner on spreading visitor safety messaging on social media, at airports, at beach parks, and on hiking trails. Safety signage will be upgraded or added as needs are identified. MVB currently has an ocean safety message displayed at the digital monitor located above each baggage claim carousel at the Kahului Airport.

Illegal Vacation Rentals: “Airbnb and VRBO have been game changers in visitor accommodations booking. Visitors are finding their way into every neighborhood within the county,” said OED Director Teena Rasmussen.

“Residents have expressed frustration over additional noise from partying, congestion, and the take-over of workforce housing.”

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OED and MVB have consulted with the Maui County Planning Department to develop visitor messaging to discourage booking illegal vacation rentals. The focus will be to encourage visitors to ask if the TVRs are legal and will refer them to the county website where they can find listings for legal accommodations on the island. Once appropriate messaging is developed, MVB will purchase advertising on popular visitor sites to spread the message. “Illegal TVRs were discussed

multiple times during the Council budget process this year,” said Duong. “The Council earmarked funding to help create this messaging.”

Finding a Sustainable Balance: Research compiled by Hawaii Tourism Authority shows that in general, residents know the visitor industry drives our economy and are supportive of it. But first and foremost, the state and counties need to ensure Hawaii remains a good place to live, that residents have adequate affordable housing, have a good quality of life and are able to enjoy nature and recreational opportunities.

With visitor arrivals expected to reach 2.9 million to Maui County in 2018, the challenge of finding a sustainable balance will require cooperation and collaboration among many public and private entities. “The TISP calls for MVB and OED, along with other partners, to be at the front lines advocating for housing, infrastructure improvements, and additional recreational opportunities for residents,” said Rasmussen. “Only through working together will we be able to find a sustainable balance that is right for Maui.”

For more information, contact Teena Rasmussen at 270-7710 or economic.development@mauicounty. gov.

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Kūlia i ka nu‘u Strive to reach the summit Please help congratulate these dedicated individuals as they continue to serve the community and in doing so, “strive to reach the summit.”

Congrat-ulations to Jenny Lista who was selected as the Department of Water Supply’s Wai’olu Award winner for Septem-ber 2018! Jenny was nominated

by Teresa Rebolledo for the following reasons: The person I’m presenting this to has always had my back. She is my go-to person whenever my main go-to person is not available. Guess you’d call her my substitute pre-audit sensei.

Although she’s not a pre-audit clerk any longer.... and that’s why she is so deserving! Even though she’s learning her own new job, she is always there to answer my questions and assist me when needed. And sometimes there are a lot of questions and assistance needed. We joke about the donkey trail I wore into the carpet between my desk and hers when Geno was out for two weeks and I was left alone. She is so knowledgeable and generous with her time and expertise. She is a true asset to me and the entire department. Congratulations Jenny Lista. You are worthy.

Congratulations Jenny!

On Friday, August 10th, Ana Lillis, Planner III in our Zoning Administration and Enforcement Division (ZAED), awarded her ABOVE AND BEYOND award to Gary Saldana, Planner V (Da Flood Guy) also in ZAED. Ana said that “we rely on Gary for all of our

FEMA related questions and he’s always more than happy to help. Beyond being flooded with flood permit applications, he has been diligently studying for his Floodplain Manager test to further advance his skills and better serve Maui County.” The award is well deserved!

Also at the All Department meeting on August 10th, David Raatz, Administrative Planning Officer, awarded his Above and Beyond trophy to Melissa Tokushima, Zoning Inspector Trainee in ZAED. David said that “Melissa is considerate in all of her interactions around the department. But she most notably goes above and beyond when preparing fabulous entrees for office potlucks! She is a caring and diligent chef who makes creative and tasty use of pasta, tofu, seitan and other grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables.” We know that the best way to our hearts is through yummy food! Way to go Melissa!

Planning welcomed a NEW PLANNER on August 6th – WELCOME KATE BLYSTONE! Kate joined the LongRange Division in August 2018. She became a planner by accident after taking a job at a small consulting firm in 2001. She later decided to earn her Master’s in Urban and Regional Planning from Eastern Washington University.

Her career includes work in both the private and public sectors as well as a couple of planning

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advocacy organizations and at Western Washington University teaching “Intro to Planning” courses.

For fun, she loves reading post-apocalyptic fiction, practicing yoga and strumming her ukulele (poorly). She’s happily settled in Wailuku with her husband Vern, and fur children, Leia and Jasmine (yes – after the princesses).

Congratulations to David Thyne who was selected by the County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety Commission to serve as the new Maui Fire Chief. Thyne has been with the department for more than 30 years.

According to Chuck Hirata, the chair of the Commission, the selection was made by a majority vote with two of the Commission’s members unable to attend.

“The selection committee put a lot of work into the process and came up with excellent interview questions,” said Chair Hirata.

Thyne joined the department in 1987, was promoted to Captain in 2002, Battalion Chief in 2008, and earned a promotion to Assistant Chief of Support Services in 2009.

Thyne previously served in the Lahaina district and Training Bureau. He served as Captain of the Kīhei Fire Station and was later transferred to the Pā’ia Fire Station in 2005.

He holds both associate and bachelor degrees in Fire Science.

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Kupaianaha BY: TIFFANY IIDA Department of Management

Congratulations to Deputy Water Director Shayne Agawa and Maryben Guzman who got married on September 15! May your marriage be filled with all the right ingredients: a heap of love, a dash of humor, a touch of romance, and a spoonful of understanding. May your joy last forever. Congratulations Shayne & Maryben!

Congratulations to Ryan Foree, son of Nami and Dennis Foree, Real Property Appraiser, Department of Finance, Real Property and Tax Assessment. On August 13, 2018, Ryan had his Columbia University, College of Dental Medicine’s White Coast Ceremony, which Nami and Dennis attended. We are so proud of Ryan, and a big congratulations to his parents for raising this amazing young man. Pictured are Ryan and mother Nami.

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Congratulations to Sharon Zalsos of the Dept. of Environmental Management and Aris Banaag who exchanged wedding vows on September 2 on the old Maui High School campus. Their wedding was absolutely beautiful, and wedding reception at Tante’s Seafood in Maalaea was most memorable!

Congratulations Aris & Sharon!

Dwayne Jacintho and Tiffany Iida, Secretary to the Managing Director would like to congratulate their six year old daughter, Victoria Jacintho. She was honored with being Star Student of the Month for the month of August 2018. Victoria attends Makawao Elementary School works very hard to be a good, responsible and kind person as well as being focused on her school work. Her mom and dad are very proud of her.

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Exploring life at 55!

Kaunoa makes retirement feel like the BEST years!

BY: DANA L. ACOSTA Kaunoa Senior Services, Dept. of Housing & Human Concerns Exploring life at 55! Kaunoa serves seniors in many ways, from the active and able-bodied to the frail, isolated homebound. Organized group activities and classes, as well as volunteer options, keep seniors active, engaged and focused on staying healthy and connected to the community.

Toga Party with Jimmy Mac & the Kool Kats is Full of Surprises

Maui Upcountry cowboy Bobby Carvalho reluctantly accompanied wife Myra to a recent Kaunoa After Dark event, where he was surprised with a birthday cake and unexpected appearance by his children. He then surprised everyone by joining the Kool Kats on stage movin’ and groovin’ to a few popular rock-n-roll numbers. Way to celebrate Bobby!

Oahu Day Trip to Experience Made in Hawaii Festival

demonstrations by well-known chefs, and topnotch Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winning entertainment at the Annual Made in Hawaii Festival on Oahu. Organized and chaperoned trips such as this help keep seniors feeling independent, as well as active, involved and participating in special activities.

RSVP Volunteers help keep operations running smoothly at 19th annual AMOS conference

Some of the RSVP volunteer team members paused from their assigned duties to obtain new tasks from Mapu Quitazol of MEDB at the Advanced Maui Optical and Space Surveillance Technologies Conference. The conference was held at the Wailea Beach Resort-Marriott last week and attracted more than 830 participants from 22 countries and the U.S. RSVP Volunteers rock!

The Best Years begin at 55!

The County of Maui offers a wide variety of Wellness activities for adults ages 55 and better.

Staying physically active and continuing to learn new skills is critical for increasing our Healthspan – the period of our lives when we are healthy, productive, and independent.

For a complete listing of all of Kaunoa’s activities, call 270-7308 or 270-4310 to receive a monthly newsletter.

Kaunoa seniors are smiling brightly after experiencing myriad sights and sounds, cooking

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Mahalo to the many agencies, groups who help at EOC BY: ALAN M. ARAKAWA MAYOR

Whenever there’s a storm system in the Pacific Ocean, the county’s Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is keeping an eye on it, along with the State of Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) and the National Weather Service (NWS).

Once the storm passes the 140th west longitude (known as the 140th parallel), it takes about five days to reach Hawaii, and that’s when all three agencies (as well as the emergency management for the other counties) begin talking to one another and start preparing for the storm’s arrival.

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As the storm gets closer, MEMA begins communicating with partners who will be staffing the county’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC). It’s a long list of every organization that is responsible for one of the following areas: public safety, infrastructure and human services. The list includes:

Maui County Corporation Counsel Department of Environmental Management Department of Finance Department of Housing & Human Concerns Department of the Managing Director Information Technology Services Division (ITSD) Maui Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) Department of Fire & Public Safety Maui Police Department Mayor’s Office Mayor’s Office – Communications Team Department of Parks & Recreation Department of Planning Prosecuting Attorney Department of Public Works Department of Transportation Department of Water Supply

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State of Hawaii Department of Land & Natural Resources – Division of Forestry and Wildlife Department of Education Department of Health DOT - Airports DOT – Hawaii Fire Fighters Association DOT - Harbors DOT Highways Hawaii Emergency Management Agency Governor’s Office liasion Air National Guard 292 Combat Command National Guard Army 230th Engineer Company Department of Human Services University of Hawaii Maui College Federal government support services Coast Guard - Marine Safety Coast Guard - Station Maui Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Urban Search & Rescue Incident Support Team (IST) Federal Department of Health and Human Services National Parks Service Non-governmental organizations American Red Cross American Medical Response Hawaiian TELCOM Hawaii Healthcare Emergency Management Coalition (HHEMC) Maui Hotel and Lodging Association Maui Visitors Bureau Maui Electric Company Maui Health Systems Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) Spectrum Hawaii Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) Each organization sends at least one representative, sometimes two, to staff shifts at the EOC during an approaching storm. Each individual representing their organization stays and works anywhere between six- to 20-hour shifts, depending on available personnel. The shifts begin when a Hurricane Warning or Tropical Storm Warning is issued, 36 hours from the forecasted impact of the storm system.

During these shifts we have operational decisions to make, such sending county employees home to prepare for the storm, closing down schools, opening up shelters, monitoring for potential storm damage and emergency calls. There are National Weather Service briefings for the state and counties via video conferencing four times per every 24-hour period before and during the storm.

After the storm passes, MEMA is still working with HI-EMA, FEMA and VOAD to gather storm damage information to see if the county qualifies for disaster assistance. For example, right now we are trying to qualify for a Presidential Disaster Declaration, which is why it’s important that anyone impacted file storm damage information with MEMA so there’s a better chance of meeting the federal threshold for assistance.

This is a lot of coordination and manpower for storms, some of which are scoffed at by certain members of the public who think government makes “too big of a deal” about emergency preparedness. But there are examples of why this systematic approach is important across the globe. Typhoon Mangkhut forced the evacuation of 3 million people in Southern China; storm damage in Japan after Typhoon Jebi was estimated between $3 billion to $5.5 billion; and closer to home Hurricane Florence has killed 36 people, left 343,000 more without power and killed 3.4 million in farm livestock, such as chickens and pigs.

The bottom line is, when storm systems arrive anything can happen, and there are a lot of folks who are a part of a lot of different organizations helping to keep Maui County safe during these events. They all get shoved into a little room and get very little sleep while all this is going on, and I’m very glad that we can finally recognize who they are and what they do.

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Photo Gallery

A photo-essay of activities in the County

Wailuku Clean & Safe Team Mahalo Ceremony on August 28, 2018 Photo: Ryan Piros

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Vision Zero Launch & Memorial Bike Ride at Kalama Park on September 15.

Photo: Ryan Piros

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Proclamation Presentation for International Credit Union Day to be held on October 10, 2018 Photo: Ryan Piros

Mayor Arakawa proclaimed September 9-15, 2018 to be Suicide Prevention Week throughout Maui County.

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Forensic Science Week Photo: Rod Antone

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Courtesy Visit by Mayor Rodrigo “Cocoy” Rafael Natividad, Pangasinan, Philippines.

Photo: Ryan Piros

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Mahalo “Hot Dog” Luncheon for employees who helped in the Emergency Operating Center during Hurricane Lane and the West Maui fires.

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Maui County Business Resource Center October Workshop Schedule Maui County Business Resource Center workshops are offered to the general public through the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development. All workshops are held at the Maui County Business Resource Center, Maui Mall and are subject to change or cancellation. Workshops are free unless otherwise noted.

Call to reserve your seat at 270-5770 How to Solve Your Toughest Selling Problems Instructors: David Litman and Peter Oliver Friday, October 5, 2018 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Today, it's more important than ever to have a sales process that delivers consistent results for you and your organization. This workshop will focus on strategies that can help you deal with your current issues by providing you with useful insights that can help you be more effective in selling and/or in creating a more effective sales force.

We will help you think deeper about answering key questions, such as: How can I improve my sales process?

How can we shorten selling cycles?

How do we close more profitable business?

What's holding me and/or our salespeople back?

Sandler has helped thousands of individuals and companies around the world become more successful. Spend a couple hours with other business leaders in this workshop and find out what's holding you back.

David Litman, MA is the Director of Performance Development and Peter Oliver is the CEO of SaleFish Hawaii, an Authorized Sandler Training Affiliate. Sandler is a consulting and training firm focused on assisting organizations with Revenue Performance and Teammate Development.

We strive to help our clients expand comfort zones and create new normals which will impact growth and teammate success. You can learn more about them and about SaleFish at www.salefish.sandler.com

BUSINESS IN THE THINK TANK WITH MBB MEMBERS (FREE) -Tuesday, October 9, 2018 - 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Maui Business Brainstormers (MBB) invite you to bring your business challenge to our Brainstorming Segment OR If you want to feature your business (or business concept) in our “Think Tank” segment (that’s 20 minutes just for you), submit a form on the MBB meetup site, OR come along to brainstorm and be showered with ideas.

FEATURES • Mingling, Introductions

• Get to Know Your Neighbor An opportunity to interact with new faces and strengthen your own ability to communicate succinctly with others in fast-paced situations • Featured Business in the Think Tank A 20-minute segment in which a selected business is featured for focused brainstorming with the group.

Owners of startups and small businesses benefit from this activity. You are qualified if you have a business concept fully researched and planned but with questions or obstacles remaining, or if you are a business already in operation with sales, but facing challenges to achieve further growth. The business owner needs to be an MBB member. To be featured in the 20-minute case-study “Think Tank”, fill out and submit the online form describing your business challenge.

On the day of the meeting, the candidate chosen presents a 5-min overview of the business, including the current challenges. The audience then brainstorms on ideas to address the problem area with the "build it, measure it, learn from it, improve it!" spirit.

• 5-min Think Tank Attendees have the opportunity to present a challenge they are experiencing in their own business for ideas and suggestions from the group. No prior submission is required – just come to the meeting with your ideas and questions, to help others and be helped toward your own success!

To attend, please RSVP at www.Meetup.com/MauiBusinessBrainstormers. Non-members need first to join the FREE membership of MBB.

Music & Money Instructor: Danelle Harvey Thursday, October 11, 2018 – 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Danelle Harvey recently did an online release of her new book Music & Money: A Success Guide for Female Music Creators, Recording Artists, Songwriters and Musicians. This book highlights the top ten mistakes indie artists make that hinder their success, and then shows how to correct such actions – or help you avoid making them – and get amazing results. Within hours of its release, Music & Money was ranked #1 in both the Amazon’s “Hot New Releases-Entertainment Industry” and Amazon’s “Best Sellers in the Music Business – Top 100 Free” lists.

In this workshop, she will share her experiences of building a sustainable 25+ year indie music career, which spans recording, touring, composing, songwriting, building a record label, and more. Danelle “Dee” Harvey is an accomplished professional singer & recording artist, published songwriter/composer, musician, actress, teacher and vocal coach. She set up a music biz success consultancy and training Female MusicPreneur International for musicians and businesses, sharing her strategies and music business knowledge on setting up correctly to make money, copyright, royalties, music licensing, branding, and ways to increase revenue streams through smart marketing on and off-line.

The Find Loving Homes for Your Art Series – Golden Triangle of Success **For Artists and Makers Only: A workshop series developed to help you thrive.** Instructor: Mckenna Hallett Tuesday, October 16, 2018 – 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

This is the first in an ongoing monthly series designed to help artists grow their businesses and find loving homes for their art. All art, be it hand-thrown ceramics to bronze sculptures or from

wearable art to oil paintings - whatever your medium - your art deserves to find loving homes.

Fine art and beautifully crafted fine art objects are a “specialty” industry. They have a unique impact that affects the lives of every collector. This series is created to nourish the idea that the purchase of art is fundamentally more important and life-changing than buying a car, a pair of shoes, or an appliance. It’s profoundly different because it came from your heart and took shape in your mind and became tangible with your determination and skill.

It’s in this spirit that these monthly gatherings have developed. And, in this very first month’s seminar, we will tackle the basics of promotion with an in-depth look at a concept called the “Golden Triangle of Success.” It is the foundation of all successful selling both online and inperson. It will help you create a structure from which you can easily put together effective plans for your success. Based on the best practices of marketing geniuses from nearly every industry, this powerful but simple method will give you insights and tools for:  Increased Exposure  Clearer Communication  Meaningful Connections,  Increased Trust Levels For Prospective Collectors  More Intimate Relationships …All Resulting In Easier Sales Bring your business card, your challenges, your inspiration, and your willingness to grow your skills and find more loving homes for your art.

There will be a Q & A session after the 45 minute presentation, so bring your questions, too!

Mckenna Hallett’s background includes over fifty years of sales and marketing experience in retail and wholesale and over 26 years as a full-time studio artist here on Maui. With sales to over 250 shops, boutiques, and galleries – including Neiman Marcus – as well as being part of the founding group of artists in the Four Seasons Resort’s Artisan Showcase for 18 years, Mckenna understands the daily trials and tribulations of running a small one-person art business. In addition, she has been helping artists grow their sales for over three decades with her “E’s of Selling Art System”. Learn more about her at www.MyGoldenWords.com.

Maximize your Social Security Benefits Instructor: Lis Arcienega Tuesday, October 23, 2018 – 12:00 pm to 1:00 p.m.

This educational workshop provides an overview of the Social Security system and how it works, including eligibility and benefits, filing options, the importance of timing (delayed retirement credits), and spousal benefits. Additionally, we will discuss implications of working after a person begins collecting benefits, taxation and other considerations that can impact filing decisions. Understanding Social Security is critical to our long-term financial well-being and retirement. This presentation will help you have a clearer understanding, so you can make the Social Security decision that is right for you. Lis Arcienega is an insurance advisor and financial strategist for Fraser Financial Group, a member of MassMutual Life. She strives to help families, individuals and business owners become financially secure by offering quality services and products. She works with clients to carefully craft financial plans and strategies designed to help clients achieve their goals, protect their families, grow their businesses and preserve their wealth. Lis holds a Master’s degree from Hunter College in New York City. She resides on Maui with her beloved.

THE ABC’s OF A BUSINESS PLAN Instructor: David Daly Wednesday, October 24, 2018 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Maui Economic Opportunity Business Development Center’s Core Four Business Planning is a 36hour course on how to write a business plan while providing the information you need to know in order to start, operate and grow your business.

This workshop is a one hour introductory workshop which will provide you with a better understanding of the course outline for the Core Four Business Planning.

David Daly, Director of the MEO Business Development Center, will discuss the numerous reasons for writing a sound business plan. He has more than 25 years of experience in business ownership, financing, education and economic development. His background includes residential lending and being a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority-licensed financial advisor.

Participants will receive an outline of the business plan taught by MEO’s Core Four Business Plan Course.

5 Components of a Great Brand Strategy Instructor: Bobby Jackson Tuesday, October 30, 2018 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

An effective brand strategy is necessary to build preference and customer loyalty. Branding goes beyond creating a name that customers recognize, branding can drive sales and revenue. When done right branding will set your business apart and give your business the ultimate achievement, customer loyalty. This workshop will review brand vision, consistency, internal branding, brand imagery and taglines, and customer connection.

Bobby founded RedRidge Consultants in 2012. He works with businesses across multiple industries and his primary focus is helping small businesses start and manage their business.

Bobby has a master’s degree in health administration from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA.

“QUICKBOOKS FOR SMALL BUSINESS” by Richard Kehoe, CPA Hands-on computer training for beginners.

Thursday, October 25, 2018 – 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Cost: $45

Learn to set up your company’s QuickBooks in a small class setting with personalized tutoring.

This class is for new users and will teach you how to record sales, receive payments, prepare invoices and balance your checkbook. Get customized answers and schedule a follow-up appointment at no cost to discuss YOUR solutions. Sponsored by SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) and presented by Richard Kehoe, CPA and lead SCORE counselor.

Free counseling sessions with experienced SCORE and Small Business Development Corp. (SBDC) counselors: Thursday afternoons – 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. and Friday mornings – 9:00 to 11:30 a.m.