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