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2. Ms. Simmy McMichael, representing the West Hawaii Surfing Association, provided testimony <br /> on agenda item #5. Ms. McMichael recommended to stop developments that were granted <br /> because of the highway that never was completed and to not permit any new developments as <br /> well. She also suggested for the County not to allow for rezone from Agricultural to Urban on <br /> Ali'i Drive. She emphasized she would like to see more focus on the preservation of significant <br /> cultural sites on Ali'i Drive. <br /> 3. Ms. Lamaku Mikahala Roy, representing Ahu'ena Heiau Kamakahonu, provided testimony on <br /> agenda item #5. She stated that the lands surrounding Ahu'ena Heiau Kamakahonu are sacred <br /> and shared her opposition to development on Ali'i Drive in an effort to preserve that land as <br /> sacred. <br /> 4. Mr. Keawe Alapai, representing himself, provided testimony on agenda item #5. Mr.Alapai shared <br /> his opposition to further development on Ali'i Drive. He stated that he would not like to see Big Island <br /> become like Oahu and that he would like to preserve and promote Native Hawaiian Culture. <br /> 5. Mr. Mark VanPurvis, representing himself, provided testimony on agenda item #7. He stated that he <br /> had worked as an attorney in Kona for 40 years. Mr. VanPurvis stated there are too many ways to get <br /> around the CDP, and if language is written as voluntary instead of shall (required) it is even easier to get <br /> around. He shared his opinion that policies should be written using "shall" language to strengthen the <br /> document policies. <br /> 6. Mr. Ken Melrose, representing himself, provided testimony on agenda item #7. Mr. Melrose stated this <br /> General Plan has the most opportunity to move us forward and shared his belief that there are missed <br /> opportunities in the plan as well as errors of the past that are perpetuated through the plan. He stated <br /> there are over 200 shall's in the document and shared his concern that they may create obstacles <br /> where it was intended to create opportunities. He stated he would like to see sea level rise addressed in <br /> the land use section of the plan and see a larger area of rural distinction with only very few places <br /> designated as urban. Mr. Melrose also stated he does not think the Kona CDP maps have been well <br /> represented in the General Plan maps, and he would like to see the Kona Action Committee take a close <br /> look at the plan for revisions. <br /> APPROVAL OF MINUTES: <br /> Committee Member Polocot-Nelson moved to approve the minutes of the June 12, June 20, July 23, <br /> August 7, August 21, and September 4, 2019 meetings os submitted. Second by Committee Member <br /> David. The motion to approve the minutes os submitted passed with 7 votes aye, 0 votes nay. <br /> BUSINESS: <br /> 3. Discussion and Action Regarding the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources <br /> Preservation Commission (PONQ Subcommittee: Chair Young led a discussion relating to the <br /> function and future of this subcommittee. <br /> Committee Member Polocot-Nelson moved to dissolve the Public Access, Open Space, and <br /> Natural Resources Preservation Commission (PONQ Subcommittee. Second by Committee <br /> Member David. The motion to dissolve the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources <br /> Preservation Commission (PONQ Subcommittee passed with 7 votes aye, 0 votes nay. <br /> 4. Re-Establishment of the Kona Open Space Network(KOSN) Subcommittee: Chair Young led a <br /> discussion among Action Committee members concerning a possible re-establishment of a Kona <br /> www.hiylannin,-deyzcom kona(a�hawaiicounty.Qov Page 2 <br />