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3 <br />large projects or where decision-making might be more subjective, Planning Department <br />staff are asked to determine whether a project conforms to the CDP. Allen provides <br />comments to the Planning Commission regarding South Kohala projects; AC members <br />can read these comments, as can any citizen. <br /> <br />Priorities: <br /> Allen believed the AC really wants to understand what we are trying to <br />accomplish in the end. Nancy Alvord thought there was plenty of work to do without <br />reviewing applications. Allen noted that the Kona AC was focused on implementation <br />and advocacy: how are we going to get the CDP recommendations accomplished? <br /> <br />Leonard wished to look more at important topics such as zoning and land use <br />designations. Fran too preferred a focus on the big picture. Mike Fischer noted specifics <br />are in the CDP: our job is to do what the Steering Committee told us to do. For example, <br />[implementing] the CDP’s concurrency management system would probably involve <br />lobbying and generating community support. Margaret Horwatt moved to advance to <br />another agenda item; Leonard seconded, and the AC agreed. <br /> <br /> <br />NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />2.SKCDP Action Committee Vacancy <br /> <br /> <br />A ninth AC member is still needed. The vacancy has been announced and applications <br />will be accepted until 4:30 pm on March 24. A selection committee will review the <br />applications. Allen clarified that the AC can operate with eight members and a quorum of <br />five. Leonard asked if the AC could have access to the people who have applied. Allen <br />will check with them for permission; if they are willing, names can be released. Allen <br />noted that the Deputy Corporation Counsel will be available to the AC by cell phone. <br /> <br />Review Draft Operating Guidelines <br /> <br />3. <br /> <br />The AC agreed to defer this to a later month’s agenda. At some point operating <br />guidelines need to be ratified. AC members were asked to submit comments on the <br />template operating guidelines to Allen before the next meeting <br /> <br />4.Retreat to Develop Management Structure and Cohesion <br /> <br /> <br />Allen proposed a retreat in part to help develop what structure the AC was most <br />comfortable with. For example, whether to adopt Roberts Rules or a consensus style of <br />decision making. Members would also get to know each other. Funds were not available <br />to pay a facilitator for the gathering, which can be agendized as an executive meeting. In <br />a round robin poll, members concurred they would prefer a retreat sooner rather than <br />later. <br /> <br /> <br />