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The AC discussed the relevance of geothermal operations to the goals, objectives and actions of the Puna CDP and the responsibilities of the AC. Patti moved to have two members, Oshi and Rene, draft an amendment to the PCDP regarding geothermal production. Second by Farris. Motion passed with 8 votes aye. Keikialoha moved to request that Representative Faye Hanohano draft home rule legislation that returns local approval authority for any expansion of geothermal operations. Second by Rene. Motion passed with 8 votes aye. 8. Forum to Address Infrastructure Deficiencies in Puna. Dan reported on a meeting that he and Patti had with Rep. Richard Onishi, Sen. Russell Ruderman, Bill Walter, Mark Hinshaw and Tom English where the long term infrastructure needs of Puna were discussed. He and Patti propose that the AC sponsor a forum where people in a position to help address these needs can begin to identify the most important infrastructure needs in Puna are and how to move initiatives forward to address those needs. Members expressed support for the proposal. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. Communication No. 2013 -47: Draft Letter of Recommendations from the AC to the Director on the Application to Amend SPP 1122. Public Testimony: Jenna Way, Executive Director of HVC, expressed support for the revised AC letter to the Director. ii. David Snover, Kalapana Seaview Estates resident, suggested the AC postpone deciding on the content of their comments to the Director until additional changes to the proposed amendments to SPP 1122 have been submitted to the Planning Department. Rene moved to table action on the draft letter pending any further changes to the proposed amendments to SPP 1122. Second by Keikialoha. Motion passed with 8 votes aye. 2. Communication No. 2013 -34: AC Comments on Pahoa Village District Ordinance and Design Guidelines. Discussion focused primarily around how local review of proposed projects in the Pahoa Village District might be accomplished. Dan moved to endorse the ordinance and design guidelines as is with the understanding that the final means for local design review has yet to be determined. Second by Rene. Motion passed with 6 votes aye, 1 vote nay (Farris), 1 abstain ( Keikialoha). AGENDA REQUESTS FOR NEXT MEETING (September 10, 2013): 1. Geothermal operations in Puna amendment to PCDP and letter to Rep. Hanohano requesting home rule. — Rene and Oshi ADJOURNMENT: The Chair, without objection, adjourned the meeting at 6:02 p.m.