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scheduled for March 22; Hapu’u – Kapanaia – there is an effort to get lot 7 purchased for open space; Kauhola Lighthouse – the management plan has been published; Kaiolena - an additional $100,000 is needed to purchase Lot F; Ponoholo/VonHolt - the Ala Loa trail is part of the proposed public access trail, which is ¼ mile long; Kohala Kai – County Council approved the public access agreement. A good faith agreement is being discussed with the developer regarding giving an easement from the Ala Loa trail to the ocean. No settlement yet on the good faith agreement; Joe said that the subcommittee meets on the first Wednesday of the month at the North Kohala Senior Center at 4:30pm c. Water, Parks ad Road Improvement – John Winter reported for the n subcommittee and provided a handout with his report. John said that the subcommittee will submit a report to the Action Committee that will summarize the water issues. John also reported on the Hisaoka Gym and said that the goal is to request that the roof be repaired and structured to accommodate both photovoltaic and catchment water systems. John said that the green waste subcommittee is looking for volunteers. In regards to roads, Jojo Taniomoto made an announcement that the Kawaihae road bypass is on the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) program and that the State Department of Transportation will be holding a meeting Wednesday at the Kona Outdoor Circle. d. Power, View lanes and Erosion Control –Susan Fischer said that the P subcommittee is being asked to help with erosion control ideas at the north side of the gulch before you get to Kawaihae where there is a 14 acre parcel. Carter Collins, a subcommittee member, provided a report on solar powered bikeways that is a technology that could be used to construct a bikeway for use during the day and night along Akoni Pule Highway. Carter said it includes solar panels with water catchment systems that would pump water north or south as needed to create opportunities for agriculture. e. Affordable Housing – No report. f. Agriculture – Frank Cipriani reported that the subcommittee is continuing to work on the important agricultural land (IAL) initiative and that the Trumpy IAL petition will be submitted this month. Frank reported that the Hoea Makai project, a strategically sited agriculture project for ocean energy and freshwater aquaculture is ongoing. Frank said he wants to do a soils testing program over a period of three months to analyze the effects of soil refurbishing. Frank also reported that the Kohala High School is stocking 200 pounds of tilapia and constructing a place for vegetables. 2