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29 2. C o m m u n i t y F i r s t H e a l t h C a r e A s s e s s m e n t : <br />30 Ms. Mercado shared that they received a notice from Community First informing that they are <br />31 conducting a health care assessment. They are reaching out for help in distributing their survey <br />32 across Island. Community First and its partners are serving Island resident s <br />33 during the month of November to better understand what communities need to improve their <br />34 h ealth. The survey is a part of Access to C <br />35 care on Island. Information regarding this and a link to t heir survey will be sent to AC <br />36 members via email. <br />37 3. M e e t i n g w i t h J o j o T a n i m o t o : <br />38 Ms. Ching provided a summary of the meeting with Jojo Tanimoto that was held on September <br />39 22, 2021. Ms. Tanimoto wants to ensure that the South Kohala CDP is more inclusive of th e <br />40 Kawaihae and Kailapa area s . <br />41 Fo r reference see Jojo Tanimoto s written testimony ( communication number 2021 - 06 ) and notes <br />42 from her meeting with Planning staff ( communication number 2021 - 10 ) <br />43 PUBLIC COMMENT ON AGENDA ITEMS: bƚƓĻ <br />44 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: <br />45 Committee Member Pete Hendricks made a motion to approve the September 13 , 2021 minutes. <br />46 Motion seconded by Committee Member Tristie Licoan . Motion passed with 6 votes aye, 0 votes <br />47 na y . <br />48 BUSINESS: <br />49 1. U p d a t e o n t h e S t a t u s o f t h e M a n a R o a d F i r e A f t e r - A c t i o n R e p o r t : <br />50 Council Member Tim Richards provided an update on the status of the M n Road fire After - <br />51 Action Report . He discussed what was done well, wh at was learned and what could have <br />52 been done better . Communication between agencies and with the public has been identified <br />53 as the area needing the most improvement . It was noted that more community outreach for <br />54 volunteers to assist with future fires is needed . The County is also looking into te chnology <br />55 that will be able to geographically track the heavy equipment being used to fight fire s . <br />56 Committee M ember McLaughlin asked if there is an action item identified or a team that is <br />57 set up to work on solutions for the identified issues . <br />58 Council Member Richards informed the AC that this was still in the formative discussion <br />59 phase. He explained that the Fire Chief, Police Chief, Civil Defense Administrator and the <br />60 Mayor still need to discus s and set up the appropriate structure and communication <br />61 channels. He noted that while there is no final report yet, the issues that need resolving have <br />62 been identified. <br />63 Based on the total cost of the fire, loss of property, loss of acreage , and loss of production <br />64 from that land, Council Member Richards estimated that the community lost $20 - $25 <br />65 million . He also discussed recovery and funding efforts going forward. Recovery will look at <br />66 more than just the amount of money spent, it will look at the impact this situation had on <br />67 both the econom y and environment . <br />www.planning.hawaiicounty.gov/ CDP@hawaiicounty.gov Page 2 <br /> <br />