03-19-2012 SKCDP AC Minutes - Final

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at this time. Ms. Eberhardt indicated that the harbor task force that will coordinate efforts regarding modifications to the Kawaihae harbor area is the focus of the Kawaihae Subcommittee. Mr. Roehrig and Ms. Horwatt will continue efforts regarding the protection and preservation and enjoyment of the puus above Waimea, and Ms. Horwatt stated that a Committee website should be created. Mr. Fischer indicated that the Waikoloa Subcommittee will continue efforts for the construction of a second paved road connecting Waikoloa to the rest of the island and for the extension of Paniolo Avenue northward to connect to the new recreational facilities and the new work force and affordable housing. Ms. Eberhardt and Mr. Schulze indicated that water sources, supplies and distribution will be the focus of the District Wide Subcommittee, ad Ms. Eberhardt stated that she wanted to give attention to the need for a high school in the South Kohala District and also wanted to learn more about archeological sites in the District. Mr. Fischer then noted that the South Kohala Community Development Plan includes mandatory directives that call for the organization of a community based non-profit entity that is to partner with the County Office of Housing and Community Development and others to provide affordable housing in the District. Ms. Inaba suggested that the Office for Social Ministry Catholic Charities might be such a non-profit entity and Mr. Fischer indicated he would get more information on the subject. Mr. Fischer also noted that the South Kohala Community Development Plan directs the Planning Department, in consultation with the County Department of Parks and Recreation, to prepare and submit proposed legislation to the County Council amending Chapter 8 to standardize requirements for new developments to provide park space in the District. He asked if the Project Managers had any knowledge of the progress that the Planning Department might have made toward fulfilling this directive and Ms. Newlon stated that she would provide a response at the next meeting of the Committee. There were no proposals for additions to the CIP budget. The Project Managers were asked if the proposal by Ms. Inaba regarding walkways and bikeways in Waimea had been added to the CIP budget. Mr. Dunlap stated that he would get an answer for the next meeting. Note - A review of the minutes of the Committee meetings disclosed that the [ proposal by Ms. Inaba was referenced at the April 2011 meeting, at which time it was indicated that the proposal would be considered at the May 2011 meeting. The minutes of the May 2011 meeting include the following excerpt: 3