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meeting to begin working together on the potable water issues identified within the CDP. An overview was presented on how the department works, water quality, the timeline for the Halaula well and the steps of the improvement district process. The discussion included the repair and replacement of aging waterlines, water meters and spaghetti lines, with a focus on spaghetti line issues. DWS responsibility runs to the meter. The subcommittee will assume the initial steps of assessing the need, evaluating how many people are affected, and designating a connected area with defined boundaries and infrastructure. The subcommittee will look into mapping the meter clustering situation in the designated district and then seek information about CIP and alternative funding for waterline improvement. The next meeting is scheduled for October 6 at 9 a.m. View plane Protection - The Kohala Scenic Byway committee held a public Infrastructure B: meeting on August 10 at the high school cafeteria to provide information and status of the Byway. Of vital importance to all attendees was maintaining the rural character of the highway, as well as full public involvement in the Byway process. Concerns expressed included the Byway fostering growth in the area, increase in traffic, and the intrusion of government in transportation agencies. Kawaihae meetings during the last month included - Hawaii Department of Transportation (DOT) Harbors Division held a public meeting August 29 on the Kawaihae Harbor Master Plan. At the Kawaihae Local Resource Council (KLRC) on September 11, Botanist Jen Lawson discussed native plants for dry land areas. Electric reliability - To create a more reliable electric loop system for the North Kohala district, HELCO's study proposes the existing 69 KV overhead transmission line to HELCO's Waika Substation in lower Kohala Estates be extended with a new 34 KV line running up to the Kohala Mountain Road, then alongside the existing Hawi 34 KV line as far as Pu'uhue, branching off down Honoipu Road to Mahukona, and connecting with Hawi and Kapaau. As called for by CDP Strategy 4.7, the subcommittee will search for the lowest impact route. Catholic Charity - Housing concern is the priority, with land as the main Affordable Housing: issue. Looking at landowners in general support for land needed to meet affordable housing goals. A workshop on Habitat Qualification was presented on September 15. No communication was received from Hawaiian Home Lands and Parker Ranch on housing at the old Loran Station. Farm dwellings built on agricultural land could provide produce in support of community sustainability efforts like the Food Bank. Self-Help - project is on the ground, with the contractor marking out the location for new homes to be built on the prospective lots. Property / Land Issue - the subcommittee is looking at a couple of sites, on behalf of housing concerns. To do this project, land must be available to move forward. The sites are - Ainakea Harrison property, Iole New Moon Foundation, Kahei State Land. Partnership / Housing Program - Solicit the North Kohala Community Resource Center In partnership, for 501c3 status, in support of a Community Housing Program. The next subcommittee meeting is September 19 at 4:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. Met the morning of the AC meeting, and discussed moving ahead on the strategic Agriculture: plan to achieve 50% food self sufficiency. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC: none ANNOUNCEMENTS: none NEXT MEETING: Date: Monday, October 10, 2011