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Discussion ensued as to the content and intent of the letter. An open invitation to attend AC meetings and a copy of the PCDP will be included with the letter. The motion passed with 7 votes aye and 0 votes nay. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Communication No. 2014 -63.1 — Draft Grubbing and Grading Bill Proposed by Malama O Puna: The AC considered a draft bill presented by Rene that proposes stiff fines and penalties for land owners and heavy equipment operators who violate the existing grubbing and grading laws. Rene stressed the importance of the bill and described several lots that have been completely graded that are now affecting the roadways in Pahoa. Leila moved to accept Communication No. 2014 -63.1. Second by Sharon. Discussion began with Rene verifying that Malama O Puna is asking the AC to approve the draft bill agreeing that it is in conformance with the Puna CDP. June noted that there should be a letter accompanying the bill stating the Action Committees endorsement of the bill. The discussion continued regarding the need for the bill to be more comprehensive, the process the bill will go through to be seriously considered and the reality of getting the bill adopted. The group, in its entirety agrees that the grubbing and grading issue is important. They are divided in how this issue should be tackled and what role the AC should play in it. Elmer suggested that the AC write a letter in support of Malama O Puna's Grubbing and Grading Bill rather than the AC taking responsibility of the bill itself. Sharon moved to amend the draft bill by omitting the sixth paragraph "WHEREAS, the responsible party is then in effect rewarded for this illegal behavior by being granted a meaningless permit retroactively, and ". Second by Patti. Motion passed with 5 votes aye and 2 votes nay. Main motion as amended failed with 3 votes aye and 4 votes nay. In light of the failed motion, Elmer suggested that the AC write a letter in support of Malama O Puna's Grubbing and Grading Bill rather than the AC taking responsibility of the bill itself. Rene will draft a letter in time for the December 9th AC meeting. AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING: (December 9, 2014) 1. CERS — 2nd Response Letter to SNOVER 2. Grubbing and Grading Brochure 3. Support letter for Malama O Puna re: Grubbing & Grading Bill 4. Town Hall Subcommittee 5. Subcommittee Guidelines 6. Mass Transit Subcommittee 7. Impact of Lava 8. Election of the Chairperson & Vice Chairperson of the AC for 2015 ADJOURNMENT: The Chair, without objection, adjourned the meeting at 5:40 p.m.