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BUSINESS: 1. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) Update on the Wao Kele o Puna Comprehensive Management Plan: Land Management Specialist, Kalena Blakemore, presented an update on the implementation status of the Wao Kele o Puna Comprehensive Management Plan that was finalized and approved by the OHA Board of Trustees in September 2017. Ms. Blakemore's presentation provided a summary of the current status and next steps for Wao Kele o Puna as they move forward with implementation. Wao Kele o Puna is unique in that it is the last low land mesic rainforest in the State of Hawaii, housing many unique, rare and threatened plants and native bird species. It is also used as a cultural resource location, with plants being sourced for hula and other traditional practices. Wao Kele o Puna is also a watershed that feeds the Pahoa aquifer. Some of the threats to this area include geological dangers and lava encroachment, as well as rapid 'ohi'a death. Ms. Blakemore's presentation materials can be viewed and downloaded here: http://records.hawaiicountV.gov/Weblink/l/doc/92801/Pagel.aspx 2. Communication No. 2018-04: Draft letter to Group 70 International, INC: Pre -Consultation Draft Environmental Assessment for the Pahoa Public Library Site Selection: Chair Brown introduced the Draft letter to Group 70 International, INC. Committee Member Kealoha moved to accept Comm. No. 2018-04: Draft letter to Group 70 International, INC: Pre -Consultation Draft Environmental Assessment for the Pdhoa Public Library Site Selection. Second by Committee Member Michael Bernard. Committee Member Dan Domizio stated that the land selected for site #3 had previously been offered as a potential site for a Puna Community Medical Center. Mr. Domizio also inquired about the walkability to site #2 from the main Pahoa town. Chair Brown answered that issues of walkability and connectivity between sites would be address in the Pahoa Regional Town Center Masterplan. The motion to accept the Draft letter to Group 70 International, INC. passed with 5 votes aye, 0 votes nay. Communication No. 2018-04 can be viewed and downloaded here: http://records.hawaiicountV.gov/Weblink/1/doc/92670/Pagel.aspx The final letter submitted to Planning Director Michael Yee and Group 70 International (Communication No. 2018- 07) can be viewed and downloaded here: http://records.hawaiicountV.gov/Weblink/1/doc/93071/Pagel.aspx 3. Communication No. 2018-02: Action Committee Priorities: Chair Brown introduced the third business item addressing the 6 main action committee priorities that were identified during a February 2017 special meeting. — Priority #1 regarding the creation of village/town centers. Chair Brown noted that many people in the Hawaiian Paradise Park (HPP) community are eager to see a village/town center created within HPP, however, with the Pahoa Regional Town Center Master Plan moving forward it doesn't make sense to focus resources and efforts in multiple areas. The Planning Department is currently in negotiations with the consultant selected for the Pahoa Regional Town Center Master Plan. — Priority #2 regarding road connectivity. Chair Brown stated that road connectivity is one of the more successful objectives the Action Committee has worked on. Connectivity www.hiplanningdept.com puna(dhawaiicounty.-ov Page 2