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the opportunity for funding later, there would be no mechanism from which to provide funds for <br /> that project. <br /> The CIP Budget list includes: the Makea Stream Temporary Bridge (has funding), Ka'ahakini Stream <br /> Bridge (has FEMA funding), and Papa'aloa Elderly Housing (has partial funding). She asked <br /> members to provide input on CIP priorities that should be pursued next year. <br /> Committee Member Hubbard inquired about funding for improvements to Papa'aloa Gym. Council <br /> Member Kimball shared that gym improvements were related to ADA compliance. <br /> Chair Kurokawa inquired about which Hamakua projects might receive funding related to bridge <br /> repair and damages from Hurricane Lane. Council Member Kimball confirmed that Hamakua was <br /> identified as an area that would receive funds, but specific bridge projects remain unknown. She <br /> encouraged members to let her know of bridges in dire need of repair so she could communicate <br /> priorities to DPW. Ms. Kimball will also request information from DPW on Hurricane Lane damage <br /> and bridge repairs and provide it to Ms. Mercado to share with AC members. <br /> Committee Member McKnight asked if there was a list of bridges that had been surveyed. Council <br /> Member Kimball said State bridges go through regular analysis and review (information available <br /> through Department of Transportation), but she is still pinning down information on County <br /> bridges. <br /> Chair Kurokawa shared that the Old Mamalahoa Highway bridges may be listed as an appendix to <br /> the CDP. Committee Member Keeney stated that he had a copy of a study done on 400 Big Island <br /> Bridges that he would share with committee members. <br /> Ms. Mercado added that Planning will try to compile a comprehensive report of CIPS past and <br /> present. <br /> 3. Opportunities to Advance CDP Implementation: <br /> Council Member Kimball said the oral testimony by Ms. Roby zeroed in on the challenges we're <br /> facing regarding solid waste, recycling and green waste disposal. She is looking for members to <br /> take the lead on developing a game plan for addressing these issues. There are opportunities to <br /> improve communication from DEM, enhance education around solutions, and provide feedback <br /> about the effectiveness of the County website. <br /> Council Member Kimball asked Planning Staff if it would be possible for all ACs to weigh in on their <br /> interactions with the County website and provide feedback to the Department of Information <br /> Technology. Chair Kurokawa suggested this be brought up at the next joint AC meeting. <br /> Committee Member McKnight and Chair Kurokawa spoke of the importance of government <br /> agencies (State and County) leading by example through legislation on waste and recycling. <br /> Behavioral changes and community education remain a large part of the issue. <br /> Rhonda suggested that disseminating information via the Hamakua Harvest e-newsletter would be <br /> an effective way to share information with the larger community. <br /> Moving forward, Committee Member McKnight and community member Francine Roby will take <br /> the lead on the issue of solid waste, recycling, and green waste disposal, with Chair Kurokawa <br /> contributing to their efforts. <br /> 4. Implementation Updates from Action Committee Members: <br /> https.llwww.plannin,-.hawaiicounty.,-ov/ hamakua�>hawahcounty.Qov Page 4 <br />