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| Volume 1, Issue 3 -- Summer 2001 |
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FROM THE MANAGER'S DESK
Wow! Thanks for all the positive comments about the KR newsletter. I try to include something of interest for everyone, and it seems to be working.
I am always looking for news items, so if anyone has a suggestion please pass it along.
Aloha from sunny Maui…Jim.
On with the news.
BOARD MEETING
At the April 4th meeting owners Bill Flint (N303) and Steve Foster (G301) were selected to serve out the remaining terms of Barbara Peterson and Chuck Childers. We welcome them both, and look forward to their fresh, new ideas.
We also wish to thank both Barbara and Chuck for the years of service, and all of their positive contributions to our property. Barbara and Chuck both recently sold their units.
COCONUT HEART ROT HITS HOME
A disease know as "coconut heart rot" has killed an estimated 25% of the coconut palms here on Maui. This disease is caused by a fungus that is spread tree to tree by birds, insects, wind, and pruning tools. It is almost impossible to identify until it is too late.
The Department of Agriculture and the University of Hawaii support a treatment by injecting nutrients into the trunk of healthy trees to protect from infection.
All 45 of the coconut trees on our grounds were treated this month as a precaution. This should offer protection for about one to two years while the Department of Agriculture continues eradication efforts.
WEBSITE
www.kaanapaliroyal.com is up and running! Thanks to a generous donation of time and effort from our son Jeff, your friends and family can now visit your "little grass shack" in cyber space.
Here you will find a message board, photo gallery, maps, weather, sales and rental info, and lots of interesting information.
We will continue to make changes, and welcome your suggestions, photos, and ideas.
SPRINKLER RETROFIT
If you noticed the guy with the funny hat working on the sprinkler system, that was Gary Thompson of Clean and Green Landscape Co. Gary spent most of four weeks in April retrofitting our irrigation system with an emphasis on water reduction.
The older impulse sprinkler heads were all replaced with silent rotary type, low volume mini sprinklers replaced the shrub heads in the parking strips and planters. All wet, or dry areas were corrected.
While still a little early for hard numbers, it looks like we have reduced our irrigation use by about 15,000 gallons daily. That's a $17,000.00 annual savings…and no wet cars in the parking lot!
WATER HEATER ALERT!
Our records show that over 50% of the water heaters on property are over seven years old. Since most of these heaters have a six year rating, some of us are certainly "living on borrowed time".
The Association keeps a small inventory of replacement heaters, currently priced at $240 each. We can also arrange installation.
Just give us a call, we will determine the age of your heater and take it from there.
CABLE CHANGES
On May 15, Hawaiian Cablevision will be realigning the channel line up as they add six new channels to our standard service. A list with the new channel line up is available at the front desk.
BITS AND PIECES
Did you know...?
...the Association keeps a small inventory of frequently replaced components available for owners to purchase. Water heaters, AC parts, light bulbs, and other items are available for cost at the front desk.
...a good way to clean the red dirt from your lanai is with a garden hose. Upper levels must use a drain extension, which is available at the front desk.
...bicycle storage rooms with cable locks are available in buildings
B, E, G, H, & Q.
...a local grower brings fresh flowers every Wednesday for purchase at reasonable prices.
...you need not wait around all day for a delivery or repair person. With notice and permission the front desk will provide access.
...emergency oxygen and (thanks to a generous donation from Connie & Jim Hess) a portable defibrillator is available at the office. Those wishing instruction, please contact me.
...banana trees bear fruit only once, then they are cut to the ground.
...a leaky toilet can waste over 73,000 gallons of water a year. Enough water to fill a back yard swimming pool.
...$120.00 per month comes out of every owner's maintenance fee to cover the cost of running and maintaining our central air conditioning system.
...Kaanapali Royal maintenance personnel can be available for emergency repair work in owner's units. This time is billed out at $35.00 per hour.
...continuous running of you AC fan will add $70.00 per month to your electric bill.
...remote gate openers are available for purchase at the front desk. Cost $25.
CHANGES IN THE WIND
It's always nice to see new faces on property, please welcome our new owners.
F101 - Larry and Margene Bagley
H102 - Kristian and Dianne Armstrong
H303 - Scott Olsson
J303 - Bob Herman
L202 - Richard Thorp
And a fond farewell to old friends
F101 - Joel and Caroline Karlin
H102 - Lee and Angelee Colby
H303 - Julian and Helen Nalepa
Tom and Bron Gallagher
J303 - Chuck and Rita Childers
L202 - Barbara Peterson
AIR CONDITIONER UPDATE
After analyzing the anticipated energy savings expected from the north chiller replacement, the Board of Directors decided to accelerate the replacement of the south chiller. The manufacturer and the installation contractor also offered additional incentives to complete both sides at the same time.
At press time both chillers have been replaced, electrical is almost complete, and the insulation is underway. Representatives from the manufacturer will be here during the week of 5/14 to start up the units. More later.
OTHER UPDATES
The painting project is back in full swing again following a short break. Roberto and Jessie have reached the "L" building, and seem to be picking up speed.
The crew is in the middle of a beautification project in front of the maintenance building that will include fencing, concrete, and planting. A delight to everyone who sees it.
Trimming of the monkey pod trees in the parking lot continues on "Maui time", but the job is looking great.
The specimen sago palm recently transplanted to the planter in front of the office seems to like its new home. Aloha.
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