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purchases. Identified nine community groups willing to helpNew Items include - Public . Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission (PONC), Keawenui easement, Kaiholena three southern parcels, Mahukona, Kukuipahu Haena, Hapuu to Kapanaia, Niulii to east side of Keokea (48 acres of coastal lands). Cultural history of lands is available in County offices. The Kohala Library may be asked for a designated area to share these records. Ainakea Terry Harrison has an application for an eight parcel subdivision. Ranch at Puakea, south of Puakea Bay Ranch, has two oceanfront lots going for SMA permits. There is concern as to the lateral shoreline public access. State Historic Preservation Division is wondering if there are any historic trails on these lots. Ron asked if access will be available to drive along the coast at Upolu Point. Joe responded that despite both ends being fenced off, the gates are being left open for now. The presence of fencing and signs have resulted in a decrease in all terrain vehicle activity that had resulted in erosion. June 2 meeting. Kapa'a Park Restrooms - Bill Shontell and Surety Kohala Infrastructure A: supplied 3000 feet of plastic water pipe and assisted with laying a portion of the pipe from Surety's water source. A crew of volunteers headed by Bobby Glory laid the remaining pipe down to the park and connected it to the restroom facilities. The toilets are now flushing and a new shower has been installed. Mahukona Park Restrooms and Pavilion - The subcommittee requested the Park and Recreation Department transfer the portable restrooms from Kapa'a to the wharf area at Mahukona, and recommended a CIP be submitted for permanent restrooms. The pavilion will be assessed and a plan will be made for its restoration Work plan . for 2012 - Preparations are being made to develop a master plan for the subcommittee's work for the coming year. Viewplane Protection - The Historic/Scenic Byway preliminary application Infrastructure B: was accepted for nomination of the route between Pololu and Honokoa Gulch. A meeting will be scheduled soon with the Pololu area residents to receive their input. Years ago, a new lookout was proposed to be located lower down the hill, farther from the residents, with a better view all the way to Waimanu, and a trailhead starting lower, intersecting the present trail farther down. Rural infrastructure - Sediment retention efforts above the shoreline of Hawaiian Homelands, as well as Upolu Point, are proposed to be done by hand, without grading equipment, possibly in the form of check dams such as the grass fabric rolls containing native seed installed by hand above Pelekane Bay, Kawaihae. Electric Reliability - Follow-up after last meeting's presentation by Helco indicates improvements to Kohala's electric reliability are proposed to be routed in an hourglass shape, through Kohala Estates, Kohala Ranch, Kahua Ranch, down Honoipu to Mahukona. Since areas with a high growth rate are Helco's priority, substantial improvements are unlikely until such time as Kohala's growth increases. Collin cited the Housing Subcommittee mission statement as Affordable Housing: Communicate, Participate, Educate, Appreciate, and Alleviate. Contact has been made with potential sources of affordable housing. A meeting with Catholic Charity is planned for June 16 at 7:00 p.m. at the Catholic Hall. Hawaiian Homelands point of contact is robertl@oha.org. Tinguely Development contact is phil@tinguelydevelopment.com. Self Help Homes Kamakua Phase II project has an estimated starting timeframe of September. Land for affordable housing is an ongoing concern. A May 18 meeting was held with Deborah Winter and Richard Russell to develop Agriculture: graphics and discuss strategic plans around the issue of North Kohala food sustainability. At a June 1 meeting, Marc Kinoshita, Project Manager of Hoea Ag Park, discussed the current status of the project. Marc, David Fuertes of Ka Hana Noeau, and Andrea Dean of Sustainable Initiatives have been meeting regularly to focus on developing a strategic plan for ag