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5. Power, Viewplanes and Erosion Control Ms. Withington read the report (Communication No. 2017-2). Considered were the following: • Residents and state officials in PoIolu wanted to encourage a new lookout, away from the trailhead, with parking and restrooms to address the health, safety, and congestion issues. • The committee invited Paniolo Power to discuss alternative energy for the area. • Erosion control siltation dams at Upolu Point appear to be a success. 6. Affordable Housing Committee Member Hoyt reported that they are working with the County of Hawai'i on Affordable Housing using the concept of Pocket Neighborhoods. This consists of creating smaller communities with less vehicular traffic, pedestrian walkways to pass the front of every home, and be family oriented with a common gathering place to invite neighbors to get out and get to know one another. This design creates a sense of community within a small neighborhood. The challenge is finding landowners to create this type of neighborhood. 7. Agriculture No report. 8. Historical and Cultural Preservation No report. 9. Health No repor BUSINESS NOT REQUIRING ACTION: 10. Discussion on CDP Subcommittees and Sunshine Law: Ms. Morrison presented on how the Sunshine Law applies to subcommittees how it affects the subcommittees' operations and recommendations on how best to restructure to move forward. Action Committee members and members of the public asked questions of Ms. Morrison. The presentation document that was used during this agenda item can be viewed and downloaded from the following website: http://records.co.hawaii.hi.us/weblink/1/edoc/89256/2017-07- 10.NKCDP.SubcommitteeSunshineMatrix.lbg.pdf COMMITTEE CAPACITY BUILDING: 11. Ms. Morrison introduced the Action Committee to the GIS ArcReader program and the data available from the Planning Department. She showed Action Committee members and members of the public how to use the program's tools to view and analyze data in www.cohplanningdept.com North Kohala CDP Action Committee Meeting Page 3