2018-06-04 South Kohala Community Development Plan Action Committee Minutes - DRAFT

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area. He explained that they had tried to work with Mauna Lani Resort to link up to their septic system to no avail. The Puako Community Association is awaiting results of a study of inexpensive septic systems which they hope to be an effective, low-cost solution. They also hope to help educate the rest of the Puako community about the systems and different incentives [such as tax benefits] for switching over. He suggested a subcommittee could be formed to aid in those efforts. Waimea Historic District. Committee Member Sanborn suggested that a course of action for the Waimea Historic District project could be to first research what is involved with becoming an historic district. He suggested cross-referencing with the Waimea Town Plan, Waimea Circulation Plan, and plans for constructing connector roads to better understand the boundaries of this district and its applicability with the general idea for future of the town and its character. Waikoloa Intersection. Committee Members McLaughlin and Smith spoke about the Waikoloa Intersection Subcommittee and explained why meeting regularly and researching the issue has been productive through increasing their knowledge on the topic. The subcommittee is still moving along on their project and will provide an update at a future meeting. Emergency Shelters in District. Committee Member Smith explained that the State Library building in Waikoloa is an ongoing process where the State Legislature has appropriated money to purchase the property for the site. This library would serve as an alternate emergency shelter and community center alongside the current one which is Waikoloa Elementary School. The Action Committee agreed that Kawaihae is an area which desperately needs an emergency shelter. Chair Kaneali'i described the Kailapa Community Association efforts to build and collecting funding for a(n) community center / emergency shelter in Kawaihae. A major consideration for emergency shelters in both locations is the large amount of people staying in the resort areas who may need to evacuate shoreline areas to seek shelter. They outlined a plan of action to further discuss these items at a future meeting and to come up with strategies for making progress toward these goals. 3. CIP Budget Overview and Action Committee Recommendation Strategy Discussion. Chair Kaneali'i expressed doubt that the Action Committee would have much influence over the CIP budget in light of the emergency situation in Puna. With general consent of the rest of the Action Committee, this item was tabled to be discussed again at a future meeting, if requested. AGENDA FOR NEXT MEETING: (July 23, 2018) 1. Goal Setting Discussion Continued 2. Other items as identified by the Action Committee or Planning Staff ADJOURNMENT: The Chair, without objection, adjourned the meeting at 7:32 p.m. All Action Committee information can be viewed and downloaded from our website: http://www.hawaiicountycdp.infasouth-kohala-cdp www.hiplanninj dept.com southkohala(aihawaiicountv.Qov Page 4