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2 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />which there were discussions of the expansion of military troop training on the Big Island, the <br />status of repair work to be effected on the western end of the Saddle Road, and the plans of the <br />Department of Hawaiian Homelands regarding the Kawaihae area. He noted that the military <br />has no plan to extend the runways at the military base, a modification that would be necessary if <br />troops were to fly directly into the base instead of arriving on the Big Island by sea transit <br />through the Kawaihae area. Leonard also advised the Committee that the Department of <br />Hawaiian Homelands has no date set for development of its lands in the Kawaihae area due to <br />economic conditions and questions concerning the adequacy of water availability. <br /> <br />Leonard also reported that he had attended a transportation conference sponsored by Hawaii Island <br />Workforce and Economic Development Ohana (HIWEDO) and Hawaii County Mass Transit. <br />He indicated that a study had been conducted to identify locations and requirements for bus stops <br />and the steps necessary to ensure pedestrian safety, including a need for sidewalks. He related <br />the study and the discussion at the conference to the efforts of the Waikoloa Subcommittee <br />concerning the development of a shuttle bus system for the Waikoloa area. <br /> <br />Leonard also reported attending a geothermal energy conference, at which it was noted that <br />approximately 30% of the Big Island’s energy needs are met by geothermal energy from Puna, <br />and that there are discussion to tap into geothermal energy in the Hualalai area. <br /> <br />Several Committee members indicated that their reports regarding meetings attended would be <br />covered in their Subcommittee reports. <br /> <br />4) Subcommittee Reports and Updates <br /> <br />Kawaihae <br /> - Leonard Librizzi indicated that his report regarding meetings attended set forth all <br />information regarding the Kawaihae Subcommittee activities. <br /> <br />Waimea <br /> - Fran Tabor reported on developments concerning the trails and greenways project in <br />Waimea. She stated that she had discussed the project with State Representative Cindy Evans <br />and focused on two issues, one being the proposed removal of approximately 350 trees, and the <br />other being the need for a bridge to be constructed between Parker Ranch pastureland and the <br />Lalamillo Farms area which may run afoul of a 1,000 foot spacing condition that had been <br />contemplated. She indicated that she will speak with former County Councilman Leningrad <br />Elarionoff regarding easements already procured for the trail way. <br /> <br />Robin Inaba then reported that the Waimea Planning and Design Review Committee was reviewing <br />permit applications in a procedure that had been established with the Planning Department and <br />suggested that the Committee consider whether CDP considerations should be made a part of <br />that review. The Design Review Committee has asked the Planning Department for clarification <br />of the precise role it is to play in conducting such reviews and it was suggested that Robin <br />introduce CDP considerations into the process as long as she is a member of the Design Review <br />Committee. She also suggested that the Waikoloa Subcommittee inquire as to whether the <br />Waikoloa Village Association wishes to establish a similar arrangement with the Planning <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />