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2. Comm. No. 2019-14 Parks, Water, Roads Group Report: The group shared that landowners have worked to clear portions of Pratt Road along their properties, and that the road is almost clear with plans to finish the uncleared portions by the end of June, 2019. Goodfellows Construction Co. has been awarded the contract for installation of the Hala'ula well and that there will be meetings planned to speak with the residents most affected by the construction of the well. The Mahukona pavilion has been boarded up and is to be closed "indefinitely". Residents were denied access via a private road through Kohala Ranch during an emergency road closure on March 21. The group is looking into coordinating possible future access for residents during times of emergency. To view Comm. No. 2019-14 Parks, Water Roads Group report use the following link: http://records.hawaiicountV.gov/Weblink/1/doc/100169/Pagel.aspx 3. Comm. No. 2019-15 Affordable Housing Group Meeting Notes: The group shared that developers attended their meeting on May 15, 2019 to speak with the group about the Hawi Nani affordable housing project. The group spoke to the project's architect to pitch the idea of incorporating a "pocket neighborhood" concept as a part of their plans. The groups also discussed ideas and plans for the proposed housing fair event the group has been working to organize. To view Comm. No. 2019-15 Affordable Housing Group meeting notes use the following link: http://records.hawaiicountV.gov/Weblink/1/doc/100702/Pagel.aspx BUSINESS: * NOTE* Per the discretion of the chair, agenda items were reviewed out of order from the meeting agenda with the discussion of the brochure taking place as business item #1. 1. Progress update on the "Welcome to North Kohala" brochure: The Action Committee discussed the brochure project that was intended to provide tips and information to new residents and developers on living and building in the North Kohala community. Vice Chair Hoffman expressed that the project has lost its priority for the committee and that the Action Committee would like to move forward on progress for the project. 2. Discussion on the proposed Hawi Nani 201 H development and logistics of the 201H program: Ms. Bethany Morrison provided a summary of the functions and process of the Hawai'i Revised Statute 201H affordable housing program. She explained that 201H comes from state law and serves as a tool to help provide affordable housing exemptions from county code. All 201H affordable housing projects are reviewed by the County Department of Housing and Community Development, and then forwarded for review by the County Council. County council then reviews the project and votes to approve or deny the project. 3. Review discussion on community group structure and assignments: The Action Committee discussed the current and desired role of the community groups and their relationship to the Action Committee. Vice Chair Hoffmann advised the community groups to compile and report back pertinent projects and information from their respective groups to the Action Committee so that the committee can engage with the legislature to push on key concerns from each www.hiplanningdept.com northkohala(dhawaiicounty.-ov Page 2