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NEW BUSINESS <br />1. Communication No. 2013 -57: Connectivity and Emergency Response Subcommittee <br />( CERSC) Reports. <br />2. Communication No. 2013 -61: Action Committee Mahalo Letter to Marlene Hapai. <br />Patti introduced the draft letter prepared by Farris. <br />Rene moved to approve the letter. Second by Patti. The motion passed with 6 votes aye. <br />3. Connectivity Mapping Data Report. 41+ <br />Public Testimony: <br />a) Marlene Hapai testified that even little corm 6ns in the-Uka area of Puna often make <br />a very big difference to how many people would be affected. <br />Patti explained how the data mapping process was conducted at the PREP Fair and provided a <br />few examples of the information collected_ She related the DMAhpreterences and the criteria of <br />the CERSC for selecting roadway connectivity locations and how they are being used to <br />prioritize connection locations. <br />4. Communication No. 2013 -60: Pahoa Regional Town Center Plan Subcommittee <br />( PRTCPSC). <br />Mark Hinshaw read his report on the progress of the PRTCPSC over the past several months, <br />which highlights some of the major events and proposals emerging in the planning process. <br />Charlie Maas explained the significant changes to the Pahoa Village District and Signs <br />ordinances and the Design Guidelines which will be undergoing review by Planning staff, <br />DPW staff and Corporation Counsel prior to submittal for adoption. <br />5. Communication No. 2013 -58: Puna Infrastructure Forum. <br />Patti reported on the meeting held on September 25 at W.H. Shipman, Ltd. offices in Kea`au <br />where Patti, Dan, Marlene, Larry, Bobby Command, Sen. Russell Ruderman, Council Member <br />Greggor Ilagan, Bill Walter and Kimo Lee discussed infrastructure needs and issues affecting <br />Puna communities. It was agreed that moving forward with the wastewater feasibility study <br />and hiring of a planning consultant for the Pahoa Regional Town Center Plan should be the <br />highest priority at this time. The group agreed to write a letter to Mayor Kenoi in support of <br />these two projects and requesting that he approve release the funds already appropriated for <br />them. <br />Patti moved send the letter to the Mayor. Second by June. Motion passed with inclusion <br />of the friendly amendments below with 6 votes aye. <br />Oshi moved to make friendly amendment to the letter make several grammar and <br />punctuation corrections. Second by Patti. Motion passed with 6 votes aye. <br />2 <br />