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the county to recognize its role as being a collaborator/facilitator to bring diverse <br />groups with business to the county to increase the perception that we can come <br />to recognize what barriers exist and what things work in order to provide valuable <br />services. Jesse would like this committee to take more of an active role in that <br />area. <br /> <br />UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> <br />Report from Recreation Ad Hoc <br /> <br />W. Tanigawa <br /> stated that the next item on the agenda is Report from Recreation <br />Ad Hoc Committee. <br /> <br />Although a meeting was not held, J. Mancini, C. Cholas and P. Aughe offer the <br />following suggestions from discussions and phone calls with A. Mitchener. <br />J. Mancini <br /> read the attached report. <br /> <br />(See Attached Report - Recreation Ad Hoc Committee) <br /> <br />Review of nomination. <br /> <br />W. Tanigawa <br /> inquired if there was any feedback from the committee regarding <br />R. Schoen <br />nominations. stated that the committee would be receptive to <br />receiving nominations from the public and then the members would review it, edit <br />it or whatever, and then present it to the entire committee. <br /> <br />P. Aughe <br /> explained to the public in attendance what the nominations were for <br />which is the committee would be creating a process in which we can recognize or <br />the mayor could recognize people who are doing really good work in the <br />community in various areas. So, we thank the public for always showing up. <br /> <br />NEW BUSINESS <br /> <br />W. TanigawaClayton Honma <br /> welcomed who is the Director from the <br />Department of Parks and Recreation. <br /> <br />C. Honma <br /> stated that Parks and Recreation has a four year completion plan and <br />is being monitored by the courts. The courts identified a few projects that they <br />wanted completed. A plan of what the cost would be was given to the courts <br />along with a timeline and timeframe of completion for each project. Currently <br />about 30% of it is completed. The plan came out to about $15.5 million over four <br />years to be spent on ADA improvements. That was incorporated with other <br />renovations for other facilities as well too. The following are the completed <br />renovations: the Kulaimano Community Center, Waiakea Rec. Center, <br />Laupahoehoe Senior Center, the Kohala Senior Center, Waiakea Uka <br />Gymnasium and Ballfield. The most recent completion has been the Honokaa <br />Rodeo Arena. We’ve done the Panaewa Equestrian Center. There is still quite a <br />bit on the list to complete, however, Richardson’s Ocean Park is next on our list. <br /> <br />2 <br /> <br />