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79 Comm. No. 2018-13: http://records.hawaiicounty.gov/Weblink/1/doc/92349/Pagel.aspx <br />80 Comm. No. 2018-14: http://records.hawaiicounty.gov/Weblink/1/doc/92352/Pagel.aspx <br />81 <br />82 <br />83 BUSINESS: <br />84 1. Comm. No. 2018-07 and 2018-15 Review and Discussion of Progress Reports: <br />85 Chair Hoffmann introduced the progress report written by former chair, John Winter, as well as <br />86 the progress report prepared by Planning Department staff. Chair Hoffmann opened a <br />87 discussion regarding the goals of each community group as well as the community as a whole. <br />88 Mr. Hoffmann announced to the Action Committee members that he would like for each <br />89 community group to have an Action Committee member as the liaison for the group. <br />90 Former Chair, John Winter, presented a summary of the progress report that he put together <br />91 for the Action Committee, providing an overview of the actions taken by the Action Committee <br />92 during 2017. <br />93 Chair Hoffmann requested that a member from each of the groups provide an overview of <br />94 what priorities each group had as well as what their future goals and priorities are for the <br />95 group. <br />96 John Winter provided an overview and 2018 priorities for the Parks, Water, and Roads Group. <br />97 Mr. Winter stated that the group is prioritizing park maintenance for Pololu. The group also <br />98 prioritized working on establishing Pratt Road as an emergency bypass as well as moving <br />99 forward on an Agricultural Water Program. Chair Hofmann discussed with members of the <br />100 community groups the general process they adhere to when communicating with various <br />101 County Agencies. The process of agendizing and writing letters and submitting to the Action <br />102 Committee and communicating with additional County Agencies was discussed. <br />103 The Action Committee also discussed the rationale behind converting the subcommittees to <br />104 community groups. The purpose was to make rules of operation easier for the groups as the <br />105 Sunshine Law does not adhere to them as a community group, whereas subcommittees must <br />106 abide by Sunshine Law. <br />107 Group member, Toni Withington provided an overview of progress and future priorities for the <br />108 North Kohala Community Access Group. Ms. Withington stated that the main priorities for the <br />109 group were preserving coastal trails and acquiring more coastal lands to establish shoreline <br />110 access easements. <br />111 Group Member, Richard Elliott, provided an overview of priorities for the Growth Management <br />112 Group. Mr. Elliott stated that the main priorities for the group moving forward are reviewing <br />113 land use permit applications, to act as a liaison to the Historical and Cultural Preservation <br />114 Group, and addressing public signage. <br />115 Group Member, Jack Hoyt, provided an overview of priorities for the Affordable Housing <br />116 Group. Mr. Hoyt stated that the main priorities for the group are acquiring more land to make <br />117 available for housing projects, developing pocket neighborhoods, and advocacy for affordable <br />118 housing in North Kohala. Tiny homes and cohousing were discussed options for affordable <br />119 housing. CDP Planner, LeAna Gloor provided some insight on permitting for cohousing <br />120 developments. Ms. Gloor suggested that applying for a P.U.D. (Planned Unit Development) <br />www.hiplanningdept.com northkohala(a�hawahcounty.Qov Page 3 <br />