Road and Highway Builders recently completed paving between m.m 11 and m.m 19 on Saddle Road. They’re working on the ancillary punch list items, such as roadway striping, signage and clean up.
I hope Charles and Joan Coupe’s attorneys allow Hawaii County to finalize the condemnation of their client’s property. Joe Kamelamela, Deputy Hawaii County Corporation Counsel, stated :
“Next the county must have the condemnation finalized in Circuit Court, Deputy Corporation Counsel Joseph Kamelamela said. He added he would like to see that happen in three months, but said attorneys for the Coupes may not allow that process to happen easily.”
I hope the Coupe’s attorneys don’t do this. The condemnation of the Coupe’s property was upheld by the Courts. So, they shouldn’t obstruct this process any further.
Hawaii County is waiting for the official order from the U.S Supreme Court. This document is key to finalization of the condemnation. Nevertheless, they’re planning on filing a motion with the Third Circuit Court seeking a Final Order for Condemnation in the meantime.
The Office of the Corporation Counsel advised me that Lloyd’s Banking Group, not the taxpayers, is responsible for the $800,000 to 3 million dollar cost to reproduce documents for Hawaii County’s lawsuit against Hokuli’a.
Kirkland Construction, the winning bidder for the latest phase of the Saddle Road improvement project, still hasn’t returned my phone calls. I’m deeply concerned about their ability to complete this phase on time. Nevertheless, the groundbreaking for this project is slated for October 27th,2011.
I found this comment about my blog by former reporter Hugh Clark confusing. He claims my blog has confusing political rhetoric. I wonder if others feel the same way?
Lastly, I completely agree with this letter to the editor. I wish Olive Garden, Arby’s or a IHOP built a restaurant on the pad fronting the Kona Target, not another McDonalds.
October 6th, 2011 at 12:40 PM
Actually, Aaron, I don’t find your political positions or rhetoric confusing at all. Though I generally also respect Hugh’s positions, too. Of course I don’t always agree with you, but I do find that you’ve thought through your positions, which I appreciate.