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very active in the nomination process and said that two more parcels in North Kohala <br />are proposed for purchase. Ms. Baber explained how the County Council prepares <br />purchase resolutions for projects that have been prioritized and accepted by the <br />Mayor. Ms. Baber said there are opportunities for the public to contact County <br />Council members regarding parcels that have been prioritized, accepted by the <br />Mayor and listed in the annual PONC report to the Mayor. <br />1. NKCDP AC SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS CONTINUED <br />e. Power, View Planes and Erosion Control –Susan Fischer reported on view plane <br />protection efforts and is working on street lights and looking at power pole <br />replacement plans. Susan said that erosion control methods are being considered to <br />create sedimentation basins at Upolu Airport. <br />f. Agriculture. Frank Cipriani reported on Strategy 1.4 - Promote and support a <br />diversified agriculture that has a goal to produce 50% of food in Kohala community <br />by 2018; Frank reported on the GMO Bill 174 which he said was defeated on March <br />21, 2013 by the Legislature and said the subcommittee wants to support the <br />development of a non-GMO brand, and said that Council Member Margaret Wille will <br />be coming forward with Bill 79 before County Council regarding GMO’s. Frank <br />reported on the work towards implementing Strategy 1.5 – establish agricultural <br />programs, and provided an update on the aquaponics program at Kohala High <br />School; and he also provided an update on projects aimed at sustainable agricultural <br />water development. <br />STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS: Jesse Wells asked about land <br />near the old transfer station as a site for affordable housing. Collin Kaholo responded that it <br />is owned by Hawaiian Home Lands. Toni Withington said that the GMO Bill did not pass the <br />Legislature and that Council Member Margaret Wille will be bringing Bill 79 before a <br />committee on Wednesday and said it would be a good idea to follow up on it. <br />ANNOUNCEMENTS: <br />AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING: <br />Administrative Matters <br />Election of Chair and Vice Chair <br />Review of Growth Management Subcommittee Procedures <br />NEXT MEETING: <br />Date: Monday, June 10, 2013 <br />Place: County Facility (Former Bank of Hawai‘i Building), 54-3888 Akoni Pule Hwy., Kohala, <br />HI 96755 <br />Time: 5:00 PM <br />ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Hermann Fernandez made a motion <br />and Frank Cipriani seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting which was unanimously <br />approved. The meeting adjourned at 6:12 pm. <br />3 <br />