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P5hoa and Kea'au to Volcano. With this in place, she believes that the frequency of bus riders will increase. 5. Kent Cobb, resident of Fern Acres, testified in support of connectivity and the impact it would have on fire safety, student safety and improved bus access. He also supports the idea of re- opening S. Lauko Rd. APPROVAL OF MINUTES June moved to approve the minutes of the March 11, 2014 meeting as submitted. Second by Rene. The motion to approve the minutes passed with 8 votes aye, 0 n NEW BUSINESS 1. Connectivity and Emergency Response Subcommittee (CERSC): Public Testimony: Or 1. Frank Commendador, President of the Fern Acres Community Association, testified that there are many issues arising in their community with the significant increase in population. It is his position that Fern Acres is in dire need of an alternative route in and out of their community. He feels strongly that the re-opening of S. Lauko Rd. would be a huge benefit for his community and would increase vehicular safety in and out of Mt. View Elementary School. Frank is requesting a letter of support from the AC to the Mayor and other County Officials, for the re-opening of S. Lauko Rd. 2. Steven Hirt, resident of Kea'au Ag Lots, testified that his community would like more time to testify and to gather information from its association before making a statement on connectivity. 3. Hannah He , reside Fern Forest, estified that she would like to see the CERSC move forwa with 2 connectivity points immediately. The first being S. Lauko Rd. and the second being Kalapani St. to connect Fern Forest and Eden Rock. Hannah also testified on Mass Transit stating that she is in support of a hub and spoke system. Her biggest concern is that there is no bus transportation to the airport and she would like to see an AC member champion this to ensure that it happens. Jon Olson, Puna ent, testified that the connectivity issue started because of the communities cone re: access by police, fire and emergency medical services. He believes that whate happens will have to be a function of the Government and that individual communi s cannot be relied on to maintain and regulate the connectivity points chosen. Marlene Hapai (CERSC) reported on the minutes from their March 25th meeting (Communication 2014-20) and read a portion of her testimony in favor of the Council forming an Ad Hoc Committee. Thus far, there are 48 strongly suggested points of connectivity and Marlene is recommending that this information be prioritized in order to gain more support and really get moving on connectivity. A request for a possible vote by the AC at the May 13th meeting will be considered. PREP Fair meetings will now be held separately from the CERSC meetings to ensure proper planning. The PREP Fair Committee is meeting on the third 2