2018-04-02 South Kohala Community Development Plan Action Committee Minutes - FINAL

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and from the Harbor. According to Mr. Tarnas, Don Smith explained at the SKTSC meeting that there is only one staff member trained to enforce these restrictions. Concerns were raised about some truckers not following this rule thereby leading to unfair advantages. Mr. Tarnas further explained that it could be some time before the State initiates reconstruction of the Waiaka bridge. He expressed concern for the way the community will be affected by increased traffic going through Waikoloa in tandem with the potential for structural deficiencies in the bridge. 2. Barry Kelly, representing himself, testified on the second agenda item #1 – Waikoloa Road/Paniolo Avenue Intersection Traffic Safety Improvements and agenda item #2 – Goal Setting: Mr. Kelly expressed his concern that the proposed shopping center near Waikoloa Village will exacerbate the traffic issue in the intersection. He called attention to the crosswalk along Paniolo drive just past the shopping center as another area in dire need of safety improvements. He shared his concerns for the safety of pedestrians crossing the street, referencing the crosswalk flags and stating that “the flags don’t stop cars.” Mr. Kelly suggested adding flashing lights to the crosswalk; although he later expressed doubt that even that would be enough to keep pedestrians safe, suggesting the need for more comprehensive solutions. Additionally, Mr. Kelly asked what the status was of the second emergency access road out of Waikoloa. He inquired as to how Waikoloa residents could contribute to the project, and if there was general support from the community. 3. Josephine “Jojo” Tanimoto, representing herself, testified on the second agenda item #1 – Waikoloa Road/Paniolo Avenue Intersection Traffic Safety Improvements: Ms. Tanimoto expressed concern about buses needing to drive through Waikoloa if blocked from driving over Waiaka Bridge due to weight limits. Mr. Tarnas responded that they asked about busses during the SKTSC meeting. He said the reason why they raised the weight limit from 15 tons to 18 tons was in order to accommodate buses. RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING ACTION COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Staff Childs, on behalf of the Action Committee, recognized three outgoing Action Committee members: John Mueller [who was not present], Roger Harris, and Josephine “Jojo” Tanimoto for their great contributions to the community over the years they served on the Action Committee. Staff provided them each with Certificates of Appreciation signed by Mayor Harry Kim. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Committee Member Alos moved to approve the minutes of the November 27, 2017 meeting as submitted. Second by Committee Member Gordon. The motion to approve the minutes as submitted passed with 9 votes aye, 0 votes nay. BUSINESS: 1. Election of Action Committee Officers. Staff Childs opened the discussion for nominations for a new Chair for the Action Committee. Committee Member Alos nominated Diane Kaneali‘i to be the Action Committee Chair. Second by Committee Member Smith. Staff Childs asked if there were any other nominations and none were heard.