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Councilman Paleka also wanted to update the AC on the parking lot acquisition in Pahoa. They are moving forward to get appraisals on the suggested parcels because previous negotiations were too high. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Rene moved to approve the minutes of the June 9, 2015 meeting as submitted. Second by Susan. The motion to approve the minutes as submitted passed with 7 votes aye, 0 votes nay, and I vote to abstain (Sharon was not present at the June 9rh AC meeting). NEW BUSINESS: 1. Communication Nos. 2015 -32 and 2015 -33 Connectivity and Emergency Response Subcommittee (CERS): Marlene Hapai reported on the activities of the subcommittee, reiterating that the subcommittee is now in its implementation phase and will not be organizing another PREP Fair. There will be a Council meeting on August 18, 2015 where Councilman Ilagan plans to introduce the formation of the Ad hoc committee. Marlene and Patti have met with Representatives San Buenaventura and Onishi, and Senator Ruderman all provided possible options to aid in implementation and expressed support. The subcommittee will reach out to US Representative Gabbard, US Senator Schatz and State Senator Inouye for additional support. The CERS continues to meet on the 4t' Tuesday of every month at Kea'au Community Center. Communication Nos. 2015 -32 and 2015 -33 can be viewed and downloaded from the following bap: // records .co.hawaii.hi.us /Weblink8 /l /doc /75373/Electronic.aspx and bap: // records .co.hawaii.hi.us /Weblink8/ 1 /doc /75374/Electronic.aspx 2. Communication No. 2015 -30: Volcano Long Range Plan Subcommittee ( VLRPS): Dan Taylor reported that the Volcano Long Range Plan continues to be a work in progress and has just been updated to include significant community input. The top priority of the VLRP right now is to ask for County support in establishing a Village Design District. Dan and other members of the VLRPS showed the AC (on maps) the area that they would like to designate a Design District and explained the communities reasoning behind the selection of this area. At this point the VLRP feels that they do not have the necessary tools to move forward without the assistance of the Planning Department and are requesting the AC forward their request for assistance (Communication No. 2015 -30). The AC asked for clarification on who the communication was coming from, Volcano Community Association or the AC. Discussion ensued as to whom the letter should come from and what roles the AC and the VCA play with regards to the VLRPS. They AC decided that they could either submit a letter of support, supporting the VCA and its efforts, or they could amend the current letter to be the voice of the AC. The AC continued discussion. Rene suggested removing the second line "Through: Ms. Patti Pinto, Chair, Puna CDP Action Committee" and send the letter strictly from the VCA. In addition the AC will draft a letter expressing support of the VCA's letter. Susan questioned some of the content regarding zoning in the draft proposal for a Volcano Village Design District. Dan reiterated that this is the exact reason they need assistance from the Planning Department, to tighten up the draft. Extensive discussion continued with AC members working to figure out the best way to address this.