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NKCDP Subcommittee Reports Growth Management: While there is no new development activity, pending applications include an additional farm dwelling on Akoni Pule Highway and a ten lot subdivision on Union Mill Road. Hermann cited census results in newspapers showing rates of growth in the various areas of North Kohala. Rosalind will invite someone who worked on the census to be a guest speaker at one of the next meetings. Public Access: no report Infrastructure A: Giovanna reported Bob Martin came to the subcommittee meeting to clarify the CIP process. Boat Ramp Survey results will be posted in the Kohala Mountain News. Joe, Giovanna, and John Winter will be meeting with Bob Fitzgerald, Director of Parks and Recreation, at 10 am Tuesday March 29 to discuss the boat ramp, parks, and restrooms. Jim Peterson will be coming to the next Infrastructure subcommittee meeting to discuss the Zero Waste Project. Infrastructure B: Susan distributed copies of a letter from Helco explaining new batteries for regulating windfarm power for the electric grid will not enable the windfarm to be backup power for Kohala. As soon as a study underway of North Kohala power is completed, Helco will be sending a representative to speak to the AC. The Kohala Scenic Byway has been named Ke Ala 'O Kohala, or the way of Kohala. The route is between Pololu Valley and Honokoa Gulch, near Kawaihae. Affordable Housing: Collin announced the first meeting is set for Monday at 4:30 pm, March 21, at the Kohala Senior Center. Main areas of concern include self-help, rentals and fee-simple affordable housing. Agriculture: Hermann's report summarized school garden and community harvest projects. A mission statement will be developed to help guide the subcommittee. The Important Agricultural Lands program is awaiting funding for a consultant to establish criteria to identify qualifying parcels and incentives for land owners to join the program. Ron announced a Kohala Ranch Community Association representative would like to make a presentation to the AC in hopes of gaining support for efforts to keep our coast free of offshore fish farming. Giovanna questioned if there is a role for the AC in such efforts. Corporation Counsel Amy Self stated the role of the AC is to advise the Planning Director. Richard added the group Sustainable Kohala had held two fish farm meetings and were written up in the Kohala Mountain News. Ron moved to put the fish farm item on the agenda for 15 minutes during the next meeting. Hermann seconded. Bob and Giovanna voted against the motion. Six votes passed the motion. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: none ANNOUNCEMENTS: Rosalind stated the need for AC meetings to change to bimonthly after May, due to budgetary constraints on staff support. NEXT MEETING: Date: Monday, April 11, 2011 Place: Kohala Senior Center Time: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Agenda: