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

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that the AC should be attentive to projects that are moving forward concurrently. She said the Bypass group is going forward with 4 -way stop intersections and the steering committee had been pushing for roundabouts. 6. Hannah Hedrick testified on item VIII. b of the (Draft) Operating Guidelines concerning ground rules for the AC meetings. She suggested it be stated in the ground rules that the AC should focus on areas where the CDP can truly have an impact so that time is not wasted. She felt the steering committee's time had been wasted pursuing and planning roundabouts. Larry Brown reminded everyone that there is a second public testimony period at the end of New Business, and that anyone can testify by submitting a new testimony sign -up form. NEW BUSINESS 1. Election of officers: Larry Brown defined roles of Chair and Vice Chair. Took five minute recess to allow members to finish oath signing. 3:45 p,m. Larry H. nominated Barbara Bell as Chair and Frank Commendador as Vice Chair. Dan seconded his nomination and offered statements of support. Keiki asked if those nominated would accept. Frank affirmed. Barbara said she is willing and happy to do it for the one -year term. Voice affirm vote was held for Barbara to serve as chair. All were in favor. Voice affirm vote called for Frank to serve as vice chair. All were in favor. 3:50 p.m. Larry Brown turned over meeting to Barbara. 2. Adoption of Group Agreement: Frank moved to adopt the group agreement as drafted by the Planning Department. Keiki seconded. Tim brought up Jon Olson's testimony regarding minority viewpoints and suggested deleting line 5 ( "Know when to concede on a position that is not supported by a majority "). Frank and Keiki withdrew their motion and second. Jeffrey moved to strike line 5 and Maddie seconded. All voted in favor. Dan moved to accept group agreement as amended. Keiki seconded. All voted in favor. 3. Adoption of Operating Guidelines: Larry Brown explained that a few items were itemized in the agenda as suggested points for possible amendment and that he or Amy Self would make known any County Code that applies to a change being discussed. He also pointed out that members could take previous testimony into consideration and amend or augment any part of the guidelines. a. Notification. Frank stated his desire to make it mandatory to inform all community associations of the AC's activities by sending them agendas and minutes of all meetings. Also that the Planning Department assist the AC on an annual basis in making sure information on community associations in the district is updated. Larry Brown directed the AC to look at section IX. "Notice ", which details the minimum notification required by County Code and suggested amending item d. to include community associations, and also to request the planning