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NEW BUSINESS 1. Communication No. 2013 -55: Connectivity and Emergency Response Subcommittee (CERSC) Reports. Marlene Hapai informed the AC about how successful the PREP Fair was. More than 50% of the businesses asked and 300 volunteers contributed to the fair. The Mayor issued a proclamation naming August 21, 2013 as Puna Emergency Preparedness Day. Also, the Council approved a $3,000 expenditure from the contingency fund of Council Member Greggor Ilagan to Civil Defense to help cover fair expenses. Farris moved to have the AC send a thank -you letter to Marlene Hapai for her leadership in organizing and conducting the PREP Fair. Second by Patti. Motion passed with 9 votes aye. Farris has agreed to draft the letter for consideration by the AC at the October meeting. 2. District 5 Council Member Zendo Kern Council Member Kern provided the AC with working on in Puna. • New police and fire station in Keaau • Mass Transit hub facility in Keaau • Expansion of Keaau park • Possibly a new event center in Keaai • Mt. View playground • Development of Pahoa Park • Parking lot land acquisition and de • Sewer feasibility study for Pahoa • Pahoa master plan uquin's in Pahoa • Kuauli /Hwy 11 access improvements • S. Lako Rd. connection to highway •� Ainaloa Blvd. pedestrian and bike safety improvements • Farmer's Market legislation allowing minor markets in subdivisions without Special Permit Agricultural tourism legis a ion defining minor ag- tourism Pohoiki swimming area resolution • Closure of Glenwood Park and identifying future use of the land • Additional bus shelters in the district 3. Communication No. 2013 -54: Geothermal Amendment to the PCDP Public testimon i. Jon Olson testified in favor of the proposed amendment to the PCDP regarding geothermal power generation in Puna. Oshi moved to adopt the amendment to the Puna CDP. Second by Rene. The motion passed as amended below with 8 votes aye and 1 abstain (Keikialoha). 2