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Kamaole Sands                                                2695 South Kihei Road, Kihei, Hawaii, 96753
Association of Apartment Owners                       Phone (808) 270-1206 /Fax 270-1255 Toll Free 844-200-2828

To: Distribution
From: J. Delos Santos/AOAO GM
Date: 6/19/17
RE: Project Updates 149
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Thousands gather to welcome home Hōkūle‘a and Hikianalia, our Polynesian voyaging canoes, on
June 17th. Both sailed across Earth’s oceans to join and grow the global movement toward a more
sustainable world. The Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage began in 2013 when a new generation of
navigators took the helm and guided Hōkūle‘a and Hikianalia back to Polynesia after circumnavigating
the globe. WELCOME HOME!

                    Check out our website at: www.kamaolesands.org
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Mahalo to our landscape volunteers

                    Loretta Klimczak
                    Landscape Chairman

                    Check out our video at:
                    https://vimeo.com/221300303

Landscape restoration at building 4 will
start when painting is completed.                             Loreto Pantorilla
                                                        Al & Lou Ramos Loretta & Ed Klimczak

Lanai plant beds are ready for restoration. The work will start as soon as the painting is completed.

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It was sad to see our two Ulu trees removed. Over the years the trees had
out grown their spots and both roots and falling fruits had become a problem.
Some of the wood from the tree was saved for future wood work projects.

           The Hawaiian word for tree is “Kumu La’au”. It means a source or teacher plant.

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Chad Aquinde- Maintenance Department

                         Here are some updates from the maintenance
                         department.

                                                Weekly maintenance staff
                                                     Meeting

Irrigation line repair under the south exit vehicle gates.      National Fire Protection / Chad Aquinde

Bldg. 4 - Several window frame replacements due to rot                     Front Desk area - Make Over

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Mahalo to James Dvorak of Edward Jones for spending time with our AOAO employees to talk about
the importance of retirement planning. The AOAO offers employees a simple IRA benefit program
after one year of employment.

                                       Mr. Kasper “Kaz” Rasmussen will assume the position of
                                       General Manager for the on-site rental program at the Kamaole
                                       Sands beginning July 3, 2017. Kaz most recently was the General
                                       Manager for the Hale Pau Hana Resort, a condominium resort in
                                       Kihei, Maui. Prior to this he had worked for companies such as the
                                       Ritz Carlton in Singapore, Aston Hotels & Resorts, the Portman
  Jarret & Kasper Rasmussen           Hotel in San Francisco in a variety of roles including Executive
                                      Housekeeper, Rooms Division Manager and Project Manager. His
wealth of knowledge in all of these different roles will be advantageous to our program, and we are
looking forward to seeing the positive outcome that will result. Kaz speaks Swedish, Norwegian and
Danish and is an active scuba diver who enjoys diving with his teenage son. He has been a long-time
Maui resident and is a member of the Maui Chamber of Commerce.

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KEYS ARE NOT AN OPTION
By Lois Koenig
                           Living in a multi-unit shared development is not the
                           same as living in a private home. Because we
                           share walls and common space, we have
                           obligations which are put in place to benefit
                           the development as a whole. These
                           obligations are
                           noted in the documentation each of us receives when we purchase our units.

                           One of our obligations as owners is to provide keys for our unit to the
                           Association. The reason for these keys is so that our unit can be entered in case
                           of an emergency such as a hot water tank leak or for mandatory maintenance
                           such as pest control. The keys are secured and are not used for regular entry to
your unit. Our obligation to do this is noted in House Rules Article III, Section 9; ByLaws, Number 8 (a);
and in Hawaii Revised Statues 514-6(f), which state that the owner must provide keys and the Association
does have the right to enter individual units as noted above. We also need to replace that key with the
AOAO when we change locks.

In order to meet the concerns of some owners as to the security of items in their unit, the following process
has been put into place.
-Keys have been inventoried and placed in a locked cabinet in the Association office.
-A notice is posted whenever there is a need to enter a unit for routine maintenance.
-A log is kept when a key is used which lists the reason for entry and by whom.
-Doors are re-locked after entry.

It is just common sense that we, as owners, do not leave valuables in the lanai closet or visible in our units
after notice of necessary maintenance has been posted. Valuables might be described as money, jewelry,
laptop computers, cameras, cell phones and other easily removed items of value. Some owners have made
space for this type of item by placing them in a locked cabinet or closet inside of their unit.

Most Kamaole Sands owners have met their obligation, but a few owners have not provided keys as
requested. In addition, some new owners do not know of the House Rules. This makes it difficult for the
AOAO to do necessary maintenance; have your units sprayed for pests or ensure painting is complete. In
order to obtain all keys, the Board voted for a $100 per month penalty fine for this infraction of our ByLaws.
We have authorized a volunteer project in which all keys we do have will be checked to see if they are
current. Owners who have not turned in their keys or who have not turned in current keys will be notified
by the AOAO.

                  WE NEED YOUR HELP! LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
The AOAO is looking for volunteers to help with our key inventory project. Keys are physically checked
  with the door lock for all units. Keys are inventoried and non-operational keys are discarded . We
         anticipate the project taking place in the fall. Contact Jarret if you are interested at:
                                        lamalani@hawaii.rr.com

REMINDER ~ THE AOAO REQUIRES HARD KEYS FOR YOUR ENTRY DOOR. Contract the
                     AOAO office if you have any questions
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Just a reminder to renew your storage space for your bike and kayaks. Ok to send an email to the AOAO
office to confirm you are renewing your space. Send your email to tammyaoao@hawaii.rr.com
The AOAO will discard the stored item if the registration is not current or we do not have the unit
ID

               Aloha Kamaole Sands Building
                   2, 3, 4 and 10 Owners
 As we are sure you are aware, your buildings are scheduled for painting this summer (please see last
page of AOAO Newsletter). The painting of building 1 has been completed and has gone relatively
smoothly and at this point, painting is expected to be completed as scheduled. But, you may not have
understood the impact on your unit. Your lanai doors, behind the lanai closet doors and bedroom
windows will be covered for part of the time, and there is no guarantee when the covering will be
removed. The air conditioner cannot be used while the lanai doors are covered since there will be no
ventilation. There is noise from the equipment and of course, any view your unit affords will be
unavailable.

At the May 25 AOAO Board Meeting, which was attended by Terry, it was strongly recommended that
units not be rented during the entire time the building is scheduled to be painted. None of us wants
unhappy guests who will write negative reviews of our lovely property.

The three of us are owners of ground floor units on the other side of Kamaole Sands and our buildings are
not scheduled to be painted until 2018. We have some availability this summer and wanted to let you
know we would be happy to work with you if you need to move your perspective guests who have
reserved with you during your scheduled painting period.

Please check our availability on VRBO and email us as soon as possible so we can work with you on
accommodating your guests. Mahalo!

Terry Rosenstock     8-109 VRBO #1061434           terry@yourvacationcondo.com         (415) 816-2671

Keren Yowell         7-102    VRBO #449995         keren.yowell@att.net               (916) 444-7176

Karan Marsh          6-103    VRBO #844494         karan.marsh@gmail.com               (916) 752-7735

Also check: Kamaole Sands - Rentals By Owner Availability Calendar as a source for owners needing to
move there guest during the paint project. It is fast and offers 59 unit glance when checking availability.

                             You can also check with: www.mauiisfun.com

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Disposal & Recycle Bid Conference
                                                 The board is currently reviewing proposals submitted
                                                 for the garbage and recycle
                                                 services for the Kamaole
                                                 Sands. The board is
                                                 looking for the best vendor
                                                 to service our property.

 Hurricane Season ~ June to November
                                            Hurricane season is upon us.
                                             Question: Are you ready?

                                      Information about emergency preparedness is
                                      available at the AOAO office. Pick up a guide
                                      today.

Maui Community Council
Mahalo to the Maui Community Council, who sponsored a meeting regarding construction defects.
Meeting
Several speakers in the construction industry shared their experiences on this topic.

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IS YOUR INSURANCE CURRENT AND COMPLETE?
Most accidents and unexpected emergencies come as a surprise. The main reason we buy
insurance is to protect ourselves against surprises such as fires, water damage or guest
accidents. Many of you know about the 2008 fire in Building 5. In this situation, Building 5
was totally shut down for several days and eight units were shut down for almost two
months. During that time, the owners of these units lost real and potential income. Some
of the owners did not carry ‘loss of income’ insurance.

         Damage from a bad hot water heater, a leaking shower pan or toilet seal or a
          broken pipe may come more slowly than a fire and, thus, cause more extensive
           damage. In some cases where such a leak occurred in a 4th floor unit, as many
            as 8 units can be involved. If such a leak occurs within your unit, you are
             responsible for all of the damage…the damage to all 8 units and the damage
             to the common elements. This type of leak has cost some owners upwards of
         $40,000. This is why your insurance coverage is so important.

There are many things that can happen when you own and rent out property.
A guest could fall and hurt themselves. A child could have an accident.
The hot water heater could leak and mold could make your unit
uninhabitable for several days or weeks. We could have a hurricane or
other storm. Although none of us likes to think about these possibilities,
it is just good judgment to evaluate the potential of risk.

The Board has mandated that all owners carry HO6 insurance; this is not an option. It is,
however, the decision of each owner to carry ‘loss of income’ coverage and the decision on
the amount of coverage to carry is individual to you as an owner. In the world we live in
today, it is probably a smart move to opt for very good coverage.

                  In addition to good insurance, it behooves us to check our appliances to
                  ensure they are in good working order. We should check around toilets
                  and other pipe connections to ensure there is no leakage, Look at your
                  walls to ensure you see no evidence of leakage from other units. Take
                  responsibility for damages your unit may cause.

This note is a reminder to you, as a Kam Sands unit owner, to check your insurance
coverage and make the decision with regards to insurance that works for you.

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Get the popcorn out! Kick back and watch ‘um all…

Training and Education:
Solar Project –Solar Panel Roof Anchors: https://vimeo.com/214977827
Painting Project Video: https://vimeo.com/212388891
Mid Pacific Pest Control/ Building 4: https://vimeo.com/205797102
Kamaole Sands Sandpiper Monthly Newsletter: http://www.kamaolesands.org/newsletters.html
2016: Landscape Stroll: https://vimeo.com/187772360
2014: Air Conditioning with Craig Chandler: https://vimeo.com/123706082

Annual AOAO Movies:
2017: https://vimeo.com/205801128
2016 https://vimeo.com/158032595
2015: https://vimeo.com/150278875
2014: https://vimeo.com/150298244
2013: https://vimeo.com/150309409
2012: https://vimeo.com/150310408
2011: https://vimeo.com/150312722
2010: https://vimeo.com/150315952

Luau Videos:
2017 Home Owner Luau: https://vimeo.com/208089915
2017 Luau Photo Booth: https://vimeo.com/208086567
2016 Home Owner Luau: https://vimeo.com/158921498
2016 Luau Photo Booth: https://vimeo.com/158136102
2012: https://vimeo.com/150691259
2010: https://vimeo.com/150687200
2009: https://vimeo.com/150683854
2008: https://vimeo.com/150683854
2007&2006: https://vimeo.com/150679314

Other Videos:
2017: Homeowner Golf 2017: https://vimeo.com/208495286
2016: Holiday Caroling Event: https://vimeo.com/196244129
2016: Staff & Volunteer Holiday Luncheon: https://vimeo.com/196239073
2016: Holiday Lights: https://vimeo.com/195416225
2016: Mai Tai Entertainment: https://vimeo.com/187772361
2001: Easter Egg Hunt: https://vimeo.com/209161710

                       MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
2018 Annual Homeowner meeting: Thursday March 1st at the Maui Beach Hotel
2018 Annual poolside luau: Friday, March 2nd / Poolside/ Rock-A-Hula

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The painting project is moving right along and on-schedule. “Clear Your Lanai”
reminders were emailed for the 6/19 lanai power wash. $100 fine if your lanai is not
cleared and ready for the painters. Call the AOAO office if you have any questions.

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Click here: https://vimeo.com/214977827 Roof Tile Work

HNU Energy is moving right along. Below is a copy of their 3 week
window of activity. Roof top solar construction should begin in about
3 weeks.

Wall coring for the placement of electrical conduits for the solar project      Maui Electric Inspection
was complete at several buildings.

                                                                    Loreto Pantorilla & Jordin Barbin

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AOAO Project Schedule
                                          Subject to revision

Here are some upcoming projects to keep in mind. We will provide you with more updates, project
details and schedules as they become available. Our goal is to keep you informed!

 Project                       Start           End                     Remarks
Unit Inspection                4/1/16          Pending          254 Units inspected.
                                               2017             Water and Smoke alarms are checked.
                                                                AOAO will coordinate unit access.

Tennis Court Resurface         08/15/17        4-6 weeks        The project has been scheduled for
                                                                late-September 2017.

AOAO Solar Power               In progress     2017             Coring for electrical lines completed.
                                                                Maui Electric inspection completed.
                                                                HNU has been meeting with the AOAO
                                                                weekly to report on their progress.
                                                                Trenching from building 4 to the lobby
                                                                will take place sometime in August.
                                                                Watch for posted notices prior to the
                                                                work starting.

2017 Painting & Spall Repairs
Phase 1                       4/1/17            11/30/17        Building 1 completed
                                                                Building 2 – Front completed
                                                                Building 4 - Front and back in progress
                                                                Open parking policy is assisting with
                                                                parking while projects occur.

2018 Painting & Spall Repairs 4/3/18           11/30/18         2018 Schedule is under review by Jade
                                                                Painting. The AOAO will advise
                                                                everyone when the schedule is available
                                                                for publication. We appreciate
                                                                your patience!

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Building Painting - Phase 1
              The building painting of Kamaole Sands will take place in 2 phases over 2 years.

   Phase 1 will be made up of buildings: 1, 2, 3, 4, 10 & Pool Building. The start date for phase 1 is
   April 3rd, 2017. We anticipate making spall damage repair to approximately 43 units during the
   painting process. We anticipate phase 1 to be completed by 11/18/17.

   Phase 2 will be made up of buildings: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, & Lobby. The scheduled start date for phase 2 is
   April 1st, 2018. We anticipate phase 2 to follow the same format as phase 1.

   Phase 1 building painting will follow this order:

        *Approximately 30 - 45 working days per building / Approximately 15 to 25 days per side

   FRONT               1)    Wash & Prep FRONT
   (Parking Lot        2)    Prep/Prime/1st Coat
                       3)    2nd Coat                                        The same format
   side)                                                                       used for each
                       4)    Doors/Trims/Walkway/Touch Up
                                                                                 building.
                        5)   Wash & Prep BACK                               Scaffolds, lifts, and
   BACK                                                                       ladders will be
                        6)   Prep/Prime/1st Coat
   (Lanai side)                                                                    used.
                        7)   2nd Coat
                        8)   Doors/Trims/Touch Up
                        9)   Concrete lanai spall repair

              *Schedules are subject to revision pending unforeseen problems and weather
              conditions. We will do our best to keep you updated on any schedule changes.
Preparation

   1. Parking
      The stalls fronting the building will be off limits during portions of the painting project. Please
      check posted notices or with the front desk for an alternative parking arrangement during the
      project.

   2. Lanai furniture
      All lanai furniture must be brought into the unit when the lanai side of the building is power
      washed and worked on. Owners are responsible for clearing the lanai. The AOAO will charge a
      fee to the unit owner if the lanai is not cleared.

   3. Fire Alarm & Elevator Service
      Fire alarms and elevator service will remain operational during the project.

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4. Unit Entry Door Painting
      Jade Painting will paint the inside of the door jamb first, then later spray the exterior of the
      door. This method will reduce the drying time and the need to keep the doors open for an
      extended time to dry.
Notes
   a) Unit access may be required depending on the area that is being painted. The AOAO will make
      arrangements with the owner if this becomes necessary. During the project, almost all access to
      upper floor lanais will be done with the use of scaffolds. We anticipate heavy use of scaffolds
      and ladders around the building exterior. Additional signage will be placed on the inside of the
      lanai door to remind occupants of no lanai access.
   b) Landscape will need to be trimmed back as needed to provide clearance from the building.
   c) We are not painting the inside of your lanai closet. Items do not need to be removed. Access to
      the lanai closet will be restricted during the painting process. Please plan accordingly.
   d) Jackhammers, noise, dust, restricted access are all elements of this complex project.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your assistance during this painting and spall repair
project. All concerns should be sent via email to Jarret Delos Santos at lamalani@hawaii.rr.com.

EXPECT: NOISE, DUST, JACKHAMMERS, SCAFFOLDS,
LADDERS, MACHINES, LIFTS, SMELLS, COVERED WINDOWS
AIR CONDITIONING USE DISRUPTION, RESTRICTED LANAI
USE AND WORK CREWS.

*TYPICAL ELEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH PAINTING THE
BUILDING.

PLEASE PLAN FOR THE DISRUPTION
WORK HOURS ARE FROM 8AM TO 5PM
MONDAY TO SATURDAY (Saturday is an option day)

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UPDATED JANUARY 2017 - Subject to Revision

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