Kīlauea Neighborhood Association
Meeting Agenda
March 2, 2021, 7:00pm
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Agenda is subject to change as the meeting date approaches.
Call to order: 7:00 pm
Committee/Community Reports
– Finance Committee & Treasurer’s Report
– Planning Committee
– Communication Committee
– Fundraising Committee
New Business
– Kauaʻi Police Department representative – discussion of recent security concerns
– Board proposed amendments to KNA Bylaws – with online voting. Please review a list of proposed amendments below.
Old Business
– TBD
Updates
– Seniors
– PTSA
– ʻĀina Hoʻokupu o Kīlauea (Ag Center)
– Kīlauea Point NWR / Friends of Kauaʻi Wildlife Refuges
– Anaina Hou Community Park
– Kaulana Kīlauea
– Kiaʻi Kāhili
Announcements
Approval of Meeting Minutes: March 2021 minutes
Adjournment
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Proposed Bylaws Amendments:
Please review this list of proposed amendments to the KNA bylaws. If you wish to view a full copy of the current KNA bylaws, visit us online.
1) To affirm that electronic meetings are allowed:
CURRENT:
ARTICLE III
MEETINGS
Section 1. Regular Meetings
A. KNA shall hold Regular Meetings at a time and place decided on by the Board of Directors at their Organizational Meeting. Historically, the meetings have been held on the first Tuesday of each month and open to the public.PROPOSED AMENDMENT:
ARTICLE III
MEETINGS
Section 1. Regular Meetings
A. KNA shall hold Regular Meetings at a time and place decided on by the Board of Directors at their Organizational Meeting. Historically, the meetings have been held on the first Tuesday of each month and open to the public. Regular Meetings are not required to be held at a geographic location if the meeting is held by means of the internet or of other electronic communications technology in a manner pursuant to which the members have the opportunity to read or hear the proceedings substantially concurrent with the occurrence of the proceedings, note on matters submitted to the members, pose questions, and make comments.
2) To allow for electronic voting and adoption of motions:
CURRENT:
Does not exist.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT:
ARTICLE III
MEETINGS
Section 9. Action Without Meeting
Any action required or permitted to be taken by the Board of Directors may be taken without a meeting, if all Directors shall individually or collectively consent in writing to such action, such as an electronic vote collected via email. Such written consent or consents must be ratified at the next regular Board meeting and such action shall have the same force and effect as a unanimous vote of such Directors.
3) To allow KNA to engage in political advocacy and offer philanthropic support to community members and entities in addition to local 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) organizations:
CURRENT:
ARTICLE IX
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
Section 1. Other Organizations
KNA shall not solicit funds on behalf of any other organization, nor shall it contribute financially to the fund-raising campaign of any other organization, without first obtaining the approval of the Board of Directors. Only those organizations holding a valid 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) non-profit status with the Hawaii and Federal taxing authorities may be considered and/or approved.
KNA shall not engage in any political action, and/or support any political candidate by endorsement or distribution of funds and/or other KNA resources to any candidate or candidate committee.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT:
ARTICLE IX
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
Section 1. Other Organizations
[remove the following language:]
Only those organizations holding a valid 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) non-profit status with the Hawaii and Federal taxing authorities may be considered and/or approved.
KNA shall not engage in any political action, and/or support any political candidate by endorsement or distribution of funds and/or other KNA resources to any candidate or candidate committee.
4) Update to Organizational Meeting definition:
CURRENT:
ARTICLE III
MEETINGS
Section 5. Organizational Meeting
The newly elected Directors shall elect their Officers at an organizational meeting to be held prior to the January regular meeting, which shall be closed to the General Membership. The meeting agenda for this organizational meeting shall include, but not be limited to, the election of Officers for the year, the scheduling of Regular Meetings for the year, and the organization of committees for the year (including decisions on whether or not each committee shall be operative for the year).
PROPOSED AMENDMENT:
ARTICLE III
MEETINGS
Section 5. Organizational Meeting
The newly elected Directors shall elect their Officers at an Executive Session meeting to be held prior to the January regular meeting. The meeting agenda for this organizational meeting shall include, but not be limited to, the election of Officers for the year, the scheduling of Regular Meetings for the year, and the organization of committees for the year (including decisions on whether or not each committee shall be operative for the year).
5) Updates to Secretary responsibilities:
CURRENT:
ARTICLE VI
OFFICERS
Section 5. Secretary
E. Perform such other duties such as may be determined by the Board of Directors.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT:
ARTICLE VI
OFFICERS
Section 5. Secretary
E. Perform such other duties such as may be determined by the Board of Directors and as defined under Article X.
6) Updates to Treasurer responsibilities:
CURRENT:
ARTICLE VI
OFFICERS
Section 6. Treasurer
F. Perform such other duties such as may be determined by the Board of Directors.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT:
ARTICLE VI
OFFICERS
Section 6. Treasurer
F. Perform such other duties such as may be determined by the Board of Directors and as defined under Article X.