tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post5649164600303167498..comments2023-10-17T04:51:08.765-10:00Comments on KauaiEclectic: Musings: Runnin' Down a Dream*Joan Conrowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-58643050797125086272015-10-21T14:03:32.142-10:002015-10-21T14:03:32.142-10:00You're wrong. Having a rice cooker was never i...You're wrong. Having a rice cooker was never illegal. The case actually prompted the planning department to create a new rule defining what the heck is a kitchen. Bynum did absolutely nothing illegal. Shaylene and her toys and vassals, yes, they trespassed on Bynum's property and shot themselves on the foot with the infamous backpack tape recorder.Someone who knows better — than younoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-17576594778703968402015-10-21T08:52:56.713-10:002015-10-21T08:52:56.713-10:00"the judge dismissed the case" on a tech..."the judge dismissed the case" on a technicality because the Prosecutor screwed up...NOT because Bynum was innocent of operating an illegal rental. Get informed, Someone who doesn't know squat.Manuahihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935756151568533081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-65215503444915549632015-10-21T07:20:40.172-10:002015-10-21T07:20:40.172-10:00If Bynum was breaking any laws he would've bee...If Bynum was breaking any laws he would've been convicted. Instead, the judge dismissed the case and gave Shaylene a public scolding. Bynum lost a lot of money because of that frivolous prosecution, so he sued for a couple hundred thousand, which was within the scope of his losses. But Mel Rapozo and his parrots kept voting down a settlement, and pumped a million dollars into a losing legal battle, which was eventually styled for what Bynum originally sought, and five times less than what the county spent on legal fees. Mel and his parrots said it was a matter of principle. It was actually a matter of mishandling public money, using it for political gains. When the table was reversed and Shaylene was being prosecuted for using public POHAKU money to boost her political campaign, Mel and his parrots threw their "matter of principle" out the windown. Shaylene cost us another million bucks in legal battles because she mishandled a few thousand dollars of public money -- and Mel backed her up all the way to her political grave.Someone who knows betternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-91087510949713372492015-10-20T22:03:36.812-10:002015-10-20T22:03:36.812-10:00As an elected "representative" of the pe...As an elected "representative" of the people and holding the public trust, they were right to target him as he more than most should follow the law as he sits on the council that makes the laws. His corruption is more egregious than the general public who hold no such trust and take no such oaths to uphold the law. Bynum was a crook.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-85299624116494443452015-10-20T19:24:29.218-10:002015-10-20T19:24:29.218-10:00Tim Bynum was targeted for retaliation so don'...Tim Bynum was targeted for retaliation so don't fricking hide that about the lawsuit. Miyake and PA Iseri Carvalho conspired to lie under oath and was taped by 1st Deputy PA Delaplane. Shayme and Miyake should have faced criminal collusion charges.<br /><br />Shayme and her goons thought that they were untouchables and could get away with anything. <br /><br />Justice is Served.<br /><br />If Tim wasn't targeted then the lawsuit wouldn't have been made to be paid. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-26735810081706302122015-10-20T11:28:56.691-10:002015-10-20T11:28:56.691-10:006:51AM wrote:
That's not what happened in Pari...6:51AM wrote:<br /><i>That's not what happened in Paris... @1:20 or Miami or Amsterdam ... Tourism can be awesome for the residents if done properly.</i><br /><br />That's a bad comparison. Paris, Miami and Amsterdam have tourism, but their economies are not tourism driven-and-dominated like Kauai's. They haven't signed away their economic future to the Devil's Bargain of Tourism as Kauai as done.<br /><br />Data from Wikipedia:<br />- The Parisian economy includes a mix of high-value-added service industries (finance, IT) and high tech manufacturing (electronics, optics, aerospace). The region is an important manufacturing center for aeronautics, automobiles and "eco" industries.<br />- Amsterdam is the commercial capital of the Netherlands and one of the top financial centers in Europe. Many large corporations and banks have their headquarters there.<br />- Miami is a major center of finance, commerce, media, entertainment, the arts and international trade. (According to a 2009 UBS study of 73 world cities, Miami was ranked as the richest city in the United States, and the world's fifth-richest city in terms of purchasing power.)<br /><br />So far as tourism being "awesome for the residents if done properly" -- awesome for which residents? Are you seriously suggesting that Kauai's tourism is "done properly?"<br /><br /><br />Dawsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-45361802942777802702015-10-20T09:03:30.411-10:002015-10-20T09:03:30.411-10:00Manuahi, I agree with your comments about insuranc...Manuahi, I agree with your comments about insurance companies. The story here, though, is that the South Koreans (maybe they were from Singapore, memory is failing here) who owned the hotel before Iniki let it rot without putting a dime on it since they bought it in the 1980s. When the hurricane hit, it striked a run-down resort, but the South Koreans sought top pay from the insurance company. A long legal fight ensued, and when a settlement was reached, the owners showed their true colors (once again) by pocketing the money and running away, without ever wanting to rebuild he hotel. The hurricane didn't cause the hotel to be non-rebuildable, what did this was arson, vandalism and reckless disregard for the property.Someone who knows betternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-39073135388977698892015-10-20T08:53:01.014-10:002015-10-20T08:53:01.014-10:00Btw, if we ever met, I'd love to describe to y...Btw, if we ever met, I'd love to describe to you the many castles and royal homes and palaces I've been to in both sides of the Atlantic, in Southeast Asia, and even in Hawaii. They were magnificent, some of them were more than 1,000 years old.Someone who knows betternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-89564037197200581532015-10-20T08:49:01.594-10:002015-10-20T08:49:01.594-10:00The Plantation Cottages is an awesome resort, put ...The Plantation Cottages is an awesome resort, put together with real homes from plantation workers. The owners still let the descendants of those workers to come and enjoy reunions for free at those plantation homes. The resort really has a feel of old Hawaii, is not cheap, and most certainly conforms to most, if not all, current density, parking and flood-zone laws. Which brings me to this: the drive behind obtaining the Iniki Ordinance extension has nothing to do with bringing an old local favorite back to life. What is really appealing to developers is that the Iniki Ordinance would allow them to pretty much break most current development laws, including density, flooding and traffic mitigation. In addition, they don't need to (and won't) follow many crucial recommendations by experts hired by the county to mitigate many of those problems. The rebuilding of Coco Palms the way it was back in the day, well into the 21st century is spelled D-I-S-A-S-T-E-R. Someone who knows betternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-27904879837290888452015-10-20T08:26:50.547-10:002015-10-20T08:26:50.547-10:00Trespassing inspectors ignore their lawyers and fi...Trespassing inspectors ignore their lawyers and find a rice cooker. <br />Pahlease.<br />Ms. Miyake is lucky the have Mr. Dahilig's GRACE.<br />She should be forever grateful to that guy for keeping her job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-37210640138407006012015-10-20T08:04:27.002-10:002015-10-20T08:04:27.002-10:00Ms. Miyake is certainly not blameless in this! She...Ms. Miyake is certainly not blameless in this! She exercised extremely poor judgment in a job for which she was never qualified. Joan Conrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00172330100788007499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-92217897035887141802015-10-20T07:55:36.264-10:002015-10-20T07:55:36.264-10:00Off topic, but it looks like the County has finall...Off topic, but it looks like the County has finally paid out the last of claims on the Bynum BS suit. Ms Miyake's lawyer fees were finally paid. After all is said and done, A Council man breaks the law, a Prosecutor crosses a fine line and everyone tries to dump on Ms Miyake.<br />Bynum is an embarrassment and the County is well off, being rid of this Pencil throwing tantrum prone, lying sack of questionable fluid. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-58970185933325078152015-10-20T07:31:05.523-10:002015-10-20T07:31:05.523-10:007:01
At who's expense?7:01<br /><br />At who's expense?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-84801900052264870772015-10-20T07:01:34.452-10:002015-10-20T07:01:34.452-10:00Always thought the best honor to give the aina at ...Always thought the best honor to give the aina at Coco Palms was for a Hawaiian cultural center for all to enjoyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-19514086404398148242015-10-20T06:51:26.332-10:002015-10-20T06:51:26.332-10:00That's not what happened in Paris... @1:20 or ...That's not what happened in Paris... @1:20 or Miami or Amsterdam ... Tourism can be awesome for the residents if done properly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-31514644360403767702015-10-20T01:20:43.083-10:002015-10-20T01:20:43.083-10:004:05PM wrote:
If tourism goes-then what?
Wrong qu...4:05PM wrote:<br /><i>If tourism goes-then what?</i><br /><br />Wrong question. It's "If tourism <i>stays,</i> then what?" <br /><br />(Hint: uncontrolled and unregulated tourism is unsustainable. It takes over and eventually destroys the very scenic, lifestyle, cultural and spiritual qualities that attracted the tourists in the first place.)<br /><br /><br />Dawsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-54211483856501557432015-10-19T19:01:58.245-10:002015-10-19T19:01:58.245-10:00Methinks the boys who are the face of this project...Methinks the boys who are the face of this project don't have the money. The only answer that came up during the "intensive" Council questioning was that the developers were trying to get an EB-5 Visa type loan. Complicated, but in essence it gives green cards to a foreign investor who dumps the money. They were looking for Maoist Commie yuan for the development.<br />The Council got scammed. The first requirement should have been that for ANY Iniki based permits (which meant that most all current density and lagoon specifications would be ignored) would be to have the buildings knocked down. <br />Knock the buildings and then get the permits. The grandfathering allows the Seashell Restaurant to get rebuilt with no parking criteria. At least the "grandfather" aspect is appropriately named being 25 years after Iniki. Should be called great-grandfather clause.<br />The insurance hassle was over years ago. The tear down with asbestos and other debris will be challenging. <br />But what ever any does do, do not do a Google search on Chad Waters from California. The search may enlighten some.<br />We love Mr Rivera and Elvis. Larry still plays, but Elvis left the building long ago.<br />“Man, I really like Vegas.”................ Elvis PresleyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-74472161614316299932015-10-19T18:14:43.489-10:002015-10-19T18:14:43.489-10:00Heiau, damn apple spell check. Heiau, damn apple spell check. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-11335284606522749832015-10-19T17:55:46.485-10:002015-10-19T17:55:46.485-10:00The County looked into having the State or County ...The County looked into having the State or County acquire the property. The State was not interested, the County simply does not have the money and never will. It is too much to purchase, much less fight over both the resort interests and the Hawaiians who want it for nothing, by having someone else pay. <br />I would like the Beach Path cross over and run in back along the old drainage way, cross over to the back way to the heist. I think we can afford that and the State might help a bit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-31024798981211270202015-10-19T16:19:17.983-10:002015-10-19T16:19:17.983-10:00Aloha Joan:
I just looked up who the owners of Coc...Aloha Joan:<br />I just looked up who the owners of Coco Palms are.<br />It is PR11 coco palms llc<br />4 Embarcadero Center <br />Suite 2700<br />San Fran. Cal. 94111<br />I could not find out anything that said that Coco Palms Hui LLC owns it.<br />Maybe they have another company behind them?<br />Maybe if they can get their ducks in a row they can flip it.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-32613184643461149822015-10-19T16:05:30.155-10:002015-10-19T16:05:30.155-10:00Joan, Here I see that you are sending out negative...Joan, Here I see that you are sending out negative messages again regarding Kauai being dependent on tourism-I would like to know what is your solution to the economy on Kauai? If tourism goes-then what?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-7480784250503451012015-10-19T14:36:20.812-10:002015-10-19T14:36:20.812-10:00It's so funny how people are so full of self-s...It's so funny how people are so full of self-serving suggestions for other people's property especially when it won't cost them a cent. How about you fools raising the millions of dollars to buy it and then we'll see what money-losing suggestions you come up with. lol!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-8734034905486821832015-10-19T13:13:46.957-10:002015-10-19T13:13:46.957-10:00I just don't see the razing and re-building be...I just don't see the razing and re-building being done. I have heard it too many times.<br /><br />I agree with 10:35 a.m., tear it down and then build a park with a walkway to the beach with a newer wider road. Build an open amphitheater; a museum, and charge for admission with deep discounts to our locals.<br /><br />No one who will be alive in 10 years cares about the Coco Palms anymore. I sure don't anymore.<br /><br />But who are we kidding... anything would be better than the wreckage that is there now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-43875349897721864332015-10-19T10:40:07.317-10:002015-10-19T10:40:07.317-10:00@Someone who knows better
"Tourists want a h...@Someone who knows better<br /><br />"Tourists want a hotel with all the amenities of First World and servants from Third World."<br /><br />That's a brilliant way of putting it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13990338962478232730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7875069982976812251.post-80744853665992159462015-10-19T10:35:16.040-10:002015-10-19T10:35:16.040-10:00Put a park with old Hawaiian activities and a Hawa...Put a park with old Hawaiian activities and a Hawaiian cultural center but remember to put in a lot of over head cover (shade) because when it rains on Kauai, it pours.<br /><br />Charge for parking, concessions, luau, shows, activities and whatever else you capitalists can milk out of the tourist.<br /><br />But remember kama'aina rates for the locals. CheehuuAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com