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Sharon moved to add a bullet under Natural Resources and Shoreline “Support the development and preservation of wildlife corridors”. Second by Leila. Motion passed with 7 votes aye and 0 votes nay. René moved to add a bullet under Land Use “Recommend increasing consistency between LUPAG Maps and County Zoning Maps”. Second by Sharon. Motion passed with 7 votes aye and 0 votes nay. Leila moved to edit the second to last bullet under Public Utilities to read “Advocate for increased cell phone coverage to improve communications but ensure that cell phone towers blend in with the natural environment”. Second by Farris. Motion passed with 6 votes aye and 0 votes nay. René moved to add a bullet under Public Utilities “Advocate for phased undergrounding of utility lines”. Second by Farris. Motion passed with 6 votes aye and 0 votes nay. Leila moved to edit the third to last bullet under Recreation to read “Develop and maintain new and existing trails, forest and coastal”. Second by Farris. Motion passed with 6 votes aye and 0 votes nay. Leila moved to delete the eleventh bullet under Transportation. Second by René. Motion passed with 4 votes aye and 2 votes nay. Oshi moved to add a bullet under Recreation “Consider additional CIP project for ocean swimming areas at Pohoiki/Isaac Hale Beach Park.” Second by Leila. Motion passed with 6 votes aye and 0 votes nay. Oshi moved to add a bullet under Natural Resources “Develop strategies for combating invasive species (2.2.2).” Second by René. Motion passed with 6 votes aye and 0 votes nay. Leila moved to add a bullet under Natural Resources “Consider PCDP section 2.2.2(b)(d)(e). Second by Farris. Motion passed with 6 votes aye and 0 votes nay. 7.Building in Puna Brochure: The AC decided to postpone this agenda item until the June 19, 2015 meeting, when Elmer (who is the lead on this project) is present. 8.Discussion on Finding New AC Members: On December 31, 2015, three AC members (Patti, René and Oshi) will be timing out. Applications for the AC are available on the PCDP website and will also be provided at AC meetings. Current AC members have also been provided applications to distribute. AC members are also encouraged to invite people who may be interested in applying, to attend an AC meeting. It is important for the AC to be comprised of members from all areas of Puna. Upper Puna is highly underrepresented and Kea’au isn’t represented at all. Patti suggested a newspaper article/media release showcasing the successes of the AC to draw attention. Hans will check with the Planning Department regarding the media release. Hans asked that applications also be sent to him for the purpose of keeping accurate records. Applications for the PCDP Action Committee can be viewed and downloaded from the following website: http://www.hawaiicountycdp.info/puna-cdp/puna-cdp-action-committee-application 9.July AC Meeting: René moved to cancel the July 14, 2015 meeting due to lack of quorum. Second by Farris. Motion passed with 6 votes aye and 0 votes nay.