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archaeological sites, and the processes involved in the designation of an historical preservation site. Ms. Tanimoto also discussed her efforts relating to this subject. Consideration will be given to having a guest speaker at a future meeting to educate the members regarding this subject. Mr. Hoover then discussed the Puako Bay and Puako Reef Fisheries Management Area and the DLNR Administrative Rule changes relating thereto. He stated that the whale sanctuary area and no-catch fishing zones are being reviewed. A discussion regarding the South Kohala Marine Conservation Action Plan and the proposed admission charge at Hapuna Beach then followed. It was noted that Puako residents fear an increase in traffic might result from this plan. Mr. Schulze questioned whether this plan was inconsistent with the South Kohala Community Development Plan. Ms. Tanimoto then reported for the Kawaihae Subcommittee. Regardingthe request from The Kailapa Community Association for assistance in establishing an emergency road in the mauka subdivision, she indicated that a community committee has been organized and will meet on June 26 to seek participation from an expanded representation of the community. Efforts are continuing to seek funding for the construction of the road. Ms. Tanimoto also discussed additions to the General Plan - Historic List for South Kohala and the Hawaiian Historic Heritage Corridor. In addition, Ms. Tanimoto discussed traffic safety, street parking and other pedestrian and biker and vehicle safety issues along Kawaihae Road. She also stated that she is seeking to ensure that a bus stop is provided by the County in the Kawaihae area. Ms. Tanimoto also addressed thetransfer of land at the small boat harbor from SDOT to DLNR which will enable installation of a waterline. A discussion followed concerning the storage of timber in the area on the mauka side of the road near the Kawaihae harbor. There are conservation issues and questions of whether proper permits were obtained on a timely basis in connection with this commercial operation. Mr. Dunlap agreed to provide more information to the members concerning this operation at the next meeting. Mr. Fischer then reported for the Waikoloa Subcommittee. He discussed recent community efforts urging the Mayor to allocate funding for the immediate extension of Paniolo Avenue northward to enable the community to access the new recreational facilities in Waikoloa which presently can only be accessed through a residential neighborhood on streets that were not designed for such traffic, and he summarized the present status of the proposed skate board park facility and the efforts to extend bus service in Waikoloa.. Mr. Roehrig, Ms. Horwatt and Ms. Inaba then reported for the Waimea Subcommittee. They provided an update regarding the plans concerning crosswalks near Parker School and in the proximity of the new Long’s Drugs facility and stated that the County resists the use of private funding for such projects. There was no consideration of any matters under New Business in light of the length of the previous discussions, and there were no further comments from the public concerning items on the agenda. The Committee then discussed the agenda for the next regularly scheduled meeting and Mr. Roehrig suggested that a legal opinion be requested from the County Office of Corporate Counsel regarding the relationship between the Planning Department and the Action Committee and the authority of the Planning Department concerning the regulation of Action Committee affairs. 2