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regards to attending the August 20th Disability Forum. Be clear while stating that you are a member of the Action Committee, that you are not there speaking for the Action Committee. Patti acknowledged that while she can sympathize with the frustration of non - responsive departments, the AC needs to remember that they (subcommittees included) are representing the Planning Department and that they are working partners so please be respectful and tone down accusatory language. Communication No. 2015 -31 can be viewed and downloaded from the following website: bap: / /records.co. hawaii .hi.us /Weblink8 /1 /doc /75179/Pa eg l.aspx 6. Communication No. 2015 -34: Preliminary Draft Annual Report May 2014 -April 2015: Hans briefly described the work that has gone into preparing the preliminary draft report. He asked for the AC to review the preliminary draft and send him any revisions, especially project updates in the table at the end of the report. The AC will have the chance to review the revised draft annual report at the September 8 AC meeting. Communication 2015 -34 can be viewed and downloaded from the following website: bap: // records .co.hawaii.hi.us /Weblink8 /l /doc /75244/Pa eg l.aspx 7. Building in Puna Brochure: Elmer explained the changes that were made to the original draft and asked the AC to email him any additional edits, additional resources and appropriate photos. Elmer also asked the AC to begin thinking about the best way to distribute the brochure once it's completed. Patti suggested a lighter background color. Leila suggested adding albizia to the list on the brochure. The AC will have the chance to review the brochure at the September 8a' AC meeting. 8. Alternating locations of AC Meetings: Patti asked what AC members thought about alternating AC meeting sites between Kea'au and Pahoa. The AC was unanimously in favor of alternating meeting sites. Farris moved to alternate meeting locations monthly between Kea'au and Pahoa. Second by Leila. Farris amended his original motion to state that just the October 13th AC meeting be held in Pahoa as a trial. Second by Leila. Motion passed with 9 votes aye, 0 votes nay and 0 votes to abstain. Main motion as amended passed with 9 votes aye, 0 votes nay and 0 votes to abstain. 9. Administrative Discussion on the Implications of AC Decisions: Susan opened a discussion around AC decisions, letters of support and recommendations, and the implications of those decisions. Susan revisited a recent recommendation that the AC made and the precedence that it could have set. There needs to be thoughtfulness when thinking about what the AC has been tasked to do. The AC took time to reflect and talk through some previous decisions on applications and proposed ordinances. Hans advised the AC to be clear in their role and ensure that all their decisions are reflective of the Puna CDP. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING: (September 8, 2015) 1. CERS Report 2. VLRPS Report 3. MTS Report