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making sure that Volcano remains a beautiful destination and not become a “strip mall” type entrance to Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Discussion ensued regarding the acreage of the Overlay and whether or not that is in line with the criteria as stated in the PCDP. The proposal is such that in accordance with the PCDP, the Volcano Historic District be implemented following the PCDP criteria for a Community Village Center located within a Special Design District with regard to zoning, access and design. 6.Grubbing and Grading Brochure: Due to Elmer’s absence the AC decided to defer this agenda item to the January 13, 2015 AC meeting. 7.Communication No. 2014-63.2 – Support letter for Mālama O Puna: The AC considered a draft letter supporting Mālama O Puna’s draft Grubbing and Grading Bill. Susan moved to accept Communication No. 2014-63.2. Second by June. The purpose of the letter was questioned and clarification was given. The purpose of the letter is to express the AC’s support of Mālama O Puna’s efforts in regards to stiffer penalties for Grubbing and Grading violations. The AC will be sending the letter to Mālama O Puna for their use. Farris moved to strike the last sentence “We encourage passage of this draft amendment”, to change the word aina to ‘aina in the last paragraph and change the last sentence of the first paragraph to read “The reason to have a permit is to allow the County to set conditions that will avoid negative impacts before they happen.” Second by Sharon. Motion passed with 6 votes aye and 0 votes nay. Main motion as amended passed with 6 votes aye and 0 votes nay. 8.Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson: The Action Committee will nominate and elect the 2015 AC Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. Patti proposed that this agenda item be deferred to the January AC meeting due to the absence of members. Oshi disagreed, stating that members could again be absent in January. The AC decided to move forward with the election. Sharon moved to nominate Patti Pinto as Chairperson and Elmer Solis as Vice Chairperson for the 2015 PCDP Action Committee. Second by Susan. Motion passed with 6 votes aye and 0 votes nay. 9.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 effect it may have on ā implementing the PCDP. The Phoa transfer station was opened as viewing station for students. No announcement has been made about the transfer station becoming a public viewing station. Within Hawaiian Paradise Park, Railroad has been paved. The Railroad connection will only be opened in the event that the lava crosses HWY 130. Beach Road connection road is open. The Police Substation is near the Geothermal Plant and the Fire Substation is at the Community Center in Pāhoa. Traffic is still horrible, even on the connector roads traffic is getting heavier. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING: (January 13, 2015) 1. Grubbing and Grading Brochure 2. Impact of the Lava 3. Budget Report Feedback