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