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A port-a-potty will be located in the wharf area. The cost for restrooms by <br />the pavilion, estimated at $450,000 to $500,000, was originally to be paid <br />by Surety/Kohala Preserve as part of its commitment to improve Kapa'a <br />and Mahukona parks as conditions for resort zoning granted in 1993. As a <br />result of the downsizing of the resort's plans, the restrooms will be built with <br />County funds. Kapa'a Beach Park restrooms - Bill is supplying water pipe <br />and a 1000 gallon storage tank to bring water back to the park for the <br />restrooms. Joe and John Winter are organizing a work crew to lay the <br />piping down to the park. <br /> <br /> Rural Infrastructure Erosion Prevention - The first rock <br />Infrastructure B: <br />drain is in at the demonstration drainage project at Kailapa, Hawaiian <br />Home Lands near Kawaihae. Sedimentation basins and agricultural <br />terraces are the upcoming projects. Sediment basins are also proposed to <br />aid in erosion prevention makai of Upolu Airport. Sample County-approved <br />engineering plans for infiltration basins and estimates of cost will hopefully <br />be useful for the coastal stewardship grant application. Related meetings - <br />The Kawaihae Local Resource Council met on May 1, with a presentation <br />by Ethno-Botanist Neil Logan on the significance of Kiawe in Hawaiian <br />history and ecology. The June 12 KLRC meeting from 2-4 pm at the <br />Kawaihae Mac Nut Factory will include a presentation related to Open <br />Ocean Fish Farming by Microbiologist and independent testing lab owner <br />Wendy Minor on aquaculture testing for quality control and contaminants. <br /> <br /> Collin is working to get information on Hawaiian <br />Affordable Housing: <br />Home Lands, New Moon Foundation and land along Upolu Airport Road. <br />Kumakua Phase II self help housing is estimated to start in September. <br />Looking for more land for affordable housing. Subcommittee meetings are <br />held monthly on the third Monday at 4:30 pm at the Kohala Senior Center. <br /> <br />Richard reported work is underway to form the new <br />Agriculture: <br />committee. <br /> <br /> <br />STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: Toni Withington stated the last time <br />the public could comment on Mahukona resort plans was in 1993. The <br />promise of alot of jobs generated community support when it was proposed <br />as a much larger project with 250 hotel rooms and 150 homes. Required <br />improvements included repaving and widening Mahukona Road, <br />reconfiguration of the intersection of Mahukona Road and the highway, and <br /> <br />