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Draft H -am akua CDP Community SpeakOuts April 9, 2o16 / April 23, 2o16 / May 7, 2o16 and shellfish that can be harvested which limits cultural practices. Add photos of harvest of fish/birds/plants to poster boards to increase thought process. Public access is #1 issue of the district (Wailuku to Waipi'o). Must strongly state this in the plan. Plan or agreement with landowners for County to be liable for public access on private property. Encourage universities, high schools, young tech students, etc. to be involved in GIS Land Surveys as a focused study and data compiling with multiple resources such as drones and satellite mapping. "Friends of Public Access" keep area safe & clean. Prevent illegal dumping. Letting non -profits know about public access locations to assist with cleanup. Informing Landowners that they have public access on their property Papa'ikou Mill: Public right of way 24/7 Use of old rail lines as right of ways for hiking & biking Use railroad right-of-ways as walking/biking trails. History of sugar plantations on Hamakua should be mapped and made available; include signage along Highway and promote knowledge of Mill sites. Monthly Festivals in small towns along coastline - Promote town beauty to make them destinations. Better maintenance/signage of public access areas. Laupahoehoe Boat Ramp repair should not be a high-priority item. Mail delivery in small communities like lower Papa'ikou. Traffic improvements at Mill Rd & Hwy 19 intersection. Are immigrant grave sites and burial grounds protected? If not, what options for protection are there? "Many immigrant graves along Hamakua Coast. Nothing to prevent development, but archaeological review needed to proceed with development. When Hawaiian bones found, development stops but what legal protection is available to stop development to preserve/protect "immigrant" bones. Ambulance/paramedic/firefighter services in rural areas; skeptical about implementation of services that are needed to save lives. HMC has an air ambulance on standby 24/7 - what's the accessibility to this service for rural communities? How and when to access service? How to get word out about service? Public/private partnership for a health clinic At a minimum, have a paramedic stationed at fire station(s) How do we get local families to "speak outs" and similar gatherings so that their voices can be heard? Public/private committee to explore economic development and activities of rural communities. Future isn't about building for Mainland people. Increase police visibility; maintaining roads & easements are clear; guard rails at "drops/ditch"; general ground & stream pollution & enforcement (improper/illegal disposal of chemicals, car removal, dumping); protect & support Gina. Hear responses from County (Mayor, etc.)