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accepted the public access to Mo'okini Heiau thru the mauka cinder road. The old jeep road along the coastline from Upolu airport could be used for controlled community access. Joe and Toni will schedule a meeting with DLNR, County, and Parker and other stakeholders in the area. Two of the last three southern lots at Kaiholena have been approved for purchase by the State Land Legacy Preservation Commission. Infrastructure B: Susan reported progress on the Scenic Byway application. Discussions on the theme and the extent of the byway are nearly resolved. Rural infrastructure efforts include monthly hikes by residents of Kohala Estates & Kailapa Hawaiian Homelands, studying drainage methods aimed at reducing sediment eroding into the ocean. A demonstration project of sedimentation ponds or retention basins is now available for viewing at Kohala Estates. In the year 2000, 24 basins were graded on 28 acres. A lot of sediment has been captured, with no basin maintenance required. At Pua Mau Botanic Garden, basins are being planned to replace two required drywells. A related project above Kawaihae is the Pelekane Bay Watershed Restoration Project, funded with 2.9 million in stimulus funds for erosion control, including fencing, sediment dams of mesh fabric with native seeds, and tree planting. Affordable Housing: Collin reported that the County has issued a new 2011 packet for Affordable Housing. He is exploring block grants and funding, will identify potential contractors and write up a proposal with specifics for affordable housing in our community. Infrastructure A: Giovanna presented the boat ramp polling results and moved that the subcommittee recommends this project to be submitted as a CIP. The motion was seconded. Bob suggested that before a CIP occurs, that we need to work with the County, especially Bob Fitzgerald to identify where they are at and what direction they are considering. Giovannas motion was withdrawn and a motion was made that the Infrastructure Subcommittee meet with Bob Fitzgerald to seek past, present and future plans regarding a boat ramp. The motion was seconded and unanimously carried. Joe will notify the Planning Department about our next steps. Giovanna will set up a meeting with Bob Fitzgerald, Joe and members of the subcommittee. Susan expressed concern for swimmers. Collin stated that a boat ramp would work at Mahukona because it would be built in the area housing the current pavilion. John Winter stated that we cannot separate public restrooms, boat ramp and park improvements. COMMUNITY MEETING: Final details were reviewed and Bob walked us through the agenda. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: Toni discussed the timeline for land use issues and that timing is the key element in getting the information to the Planning Commission. NEXT MEETING Date: Monday, March 14, 2011 Place: Kohala Senior Center Time: 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm Agenda: Administrative Matters Land Use Activity Report Allen, Hermann and Richard Subcommittee Reports Community Meeting Debrief