2009-11-20 Puna Community Development Plan Action Committee Minutes

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Frank Commendador- Upper Puna area Larry Higgins- Upper Volcano, architect 55 yrs, background in community land planning, community centers, senior housing Keikialoha Kekipi- Kaueleau, Lower Puna Jeffrey Krepps- HI Acres, social service background, interested in sustainability and controlled growth Wesley Owens- Orchidland 3 yrs Daniel Taylor- lives between Upper Puna and Volcano, res 30 yrs, involved in planning, worked for national parks, did community work in Southeast Asia and Africa. Impressed by the PCDP and effort that went into it, interested in connecting remaining chunks of forest with conservation areas. Madie Greene- Nanawale 13 yrs, community involvement in Pahoa and other areas Tim Tunison- Volcano, impressed by direction of action plan, hopes to help with implementation PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON AGENDA ITEMS 1. Kylie Alexandra, EnVision Downtown Hilo Community Planning Assistant, testified on the importance of having a vision statement, mission statement, and community partnerships. EnVision Downtown Hilo found that branding their plan and process with a logo has been a useful way to anchor their plan into the community. She offered their web link as a helpful resource ( http : / /www.co.hawaii.us /edh2025). She recommended brainstorming to create a vision statement, defining a subcommittee to refine it, and noted that it will evolve over time. She is available to share and help, and can be contacted through Rachelle. Upon the arrival of Deputy Corporation Counsel at 3:20 p.m., public testimony was interrupted in order for AC members to take their oath of office. All members were sworn in and directed to sign their oaths individually with the Notary Public during the public testimony period. 3:26 p.m. Public testimony resumed... 2. John Olson testified that the Steering Committee adopted their vision plan from the community and advised that the minority voice is valuable and has to be persistent in order to effect change. 3. James Weatherford related that he has been involved since the get -go, thanked the AC and advised them not to be afraid to seek people out. 4. Bett Bidleman read written testimony on behalf of Friends for Puna's Future. The organization thanked the AC, pledged their support, and offered assistance in the areas of community outreach and gathering public input. FoPF made suggestions on Sections V, IX, and XIII of the (Draft) Operating Guidelines, regarding termination of AC members, advance public notification of meetings, agendas, and minutes, and the content of minutes to include brief summaries of public testimony. 5. Barbara Kahn - Langer thanked the AC and identified herself as a participant from the beginning. She pointed out that the Kea' au Pahoa Bypass group is holding regular meetings and 2