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off the possible site list. The AC discussed multiple possibilities and the negative/positive issues relating to various sites including the difficulty of having a public library located on a school campus. Larry suggested that Stacey or Keith contact James Komata (Planner with Parks & Recreation) to see about the possibility of constructing the new library on the Pahoa park property. He shared that when the masterplan was being finalized, County officials verbalized interest in housing the new Public Library. Patti moved that the Action Committee provide viable site recommen ations to the State Librarians office. Second by Leila. Discussion ensued regarding the pros and cons of submitting recommendations as a committee verses as individuals and also how the AC would be able t submitcommendations within the existing timeframe. Motion failed with 0 votes aye and S votes nay. Further input is welcome through the State Libr s Office stlib Senator Ruderman's Office senrudermancapitol.hawaii. ov. 2. Update from the Connectivity and Emergency Response Subc 1631 Marlene Hapai updated the AC on the recent activities of the CER Subcommittee. The main focus has been getting the Ad hoc Committee report to the full County Council. The subcommittee elected South Lauko Road as the recommended 24a?Uspiness aved road to provide connectivity, emergency response, and safe routes to school. New discussed included the idea of unused materials from Hwy 130 improvements be recycled to subdivisions for their road improvements, and the idea of adding (at a fee to Community Associations) a "subdivision note" on real property tax bills. For example, "Your road maintenance fees are due April 1, 2017". Neighborhood watch is geari up in Fern Forest which could help ease the fear of crime increasing with increased co ity. CERS meets at 2:OOpm on the fourth Tu day of eve month at Kea`au Community Center. Communication No.'22016-23 and 2016-24 can be ewed and downloaded from the following website: http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/weblink/l/doc/81638/Pa eg l.aspx http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/weblink/l/doc/8'l639/Pa eg l.aspx 3. Update of the Pahoa Regional Town Center Plan Subcommittee (PRTCPS): Patti updated the AC on the recent activities of the PRTCPS. The main topic was the Kurohara development whose proposed series of septic systems has been determined inadequate by the State Health Department for the proposed development. Possibilities now being explored include constructive wetlands, possibility of not building the medical center, and the possibility of purchasing adjacent land. The Luquin's parking lot acquisition moves forward and it has been determined that the house which encroaches onto part of the Luquin's parking lot is the responsibility of the property owner to fix. Pahoa Mainstreet is looking into viable options to continue the Pahoa Farmers Market. The Subcommittee continues to believe that Pahoa needs a planning consultant and a sewage feasibility study in order to successfully move forward. PRTCPS meets at 8:OOam on the first Monday of every month at Luquin's Restaurant in Pahoa. Page 2