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Planning Department and the Department of Public Works. All AC members are in favor of continuing the discussion and developing the grubbing & grading brochure. 6. Communication 2014 -76 — Town Hall Subcommittee: Elmer presented the letter drafted by the Town Hall Subcommittee, that summarizes the information collected from Community Associations regarding village Town Center locations that may serve as appropriate sites for the relocation of businesses affected by the lava flow on either a temporary or permanent basis for approval by the AC to be forwarded on to the Planning Director. Elmer moved to approve Communication No. 2014 -76. Second by Rene. It was suggested by Farris that the personal information (i.e. phone numbers and emails) included in the responses be blacked out or deleted from the report in the interest of protecting the individuals. Elmer briefly explained the report and the responses that were received. Over all the support for Village Centers is positive and encouraging. June moved to add the sentence "Any additional responses will be forwarded. " be added after the second to last sentence starting with "Attached are the responses .... ... Second by Rene. Motion passed with 7 votes aye and 0 votes nay. Original motion as amended passed with 7 votes aye and 0 votes nay. 7. Impact of the Lava: The PCDP AC discussed the impacts that the lava flow is having on the Puna Community and the potential short term and long -range effects it may have on implementing the PCDP. Public Testimony: 1. Jon Olson testified again about his concerns with Post Office Road and the safety of the access roads. He has been talking with Senator Rudderman and Representative Joy San Buenaventura about the possibility of developing a small boat facility in Kapoho similar to the one in Hana, Maui. Discussion ensued regarding the moving around of Pahoa businesses, the loss that many businesses are experiencing, concerns about how long a portion of the Pahoa Road will remain closed, the progress that PCMC is making in being able to provide medical care on the South side of the flow and the issues of smoke and the effects it's having on the community. So far there has been no news regarding the Pahoa Village Ordinances. Rene shared that Kona Community Hospital donated a beautiful international medical mobile van that will benefit the community tremendously and will be used for outreach to the coastal communities. 8. ADDITONAL AGENDA ITEM — Letter to Danny Paleka and Joy San Buenaventura: At the start of the AC meeting, Patti initiated adding this issue to the agenda. Patti moved to add to the agenda, the writing of an invitation letter to newly elected Council Person Danny Paleka and newly elected Representative Joy San Buenaventura. Second by Sharon. Motion passed with 7 votes aye and 0 votes nay. Drafting of a letter to newly elected officials was added to the agenda. Patti moved that she draft a letter to Council Person Danny Paleka and Representative Joy San Buenaventura. Second by Sharon.