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• County, especially in the areas of agriculture and energy'. BOWLES: That's my point. When you put it in these generic terms, you lose the purpose. I'm trying to say we need to establish the purpose and challenge the department with that kind of a situation. HERKES: Right, okay. And then I'd also like to challenge you to write some wording for the General Plan because that's where that really comes in. RAY: We have, actually. We've met with the County under the heading of the Water Roundtable and discussed these issues, and we are in a state of dialogue with the Planning Department. BOWLES: And I would want to say, Marni, that we did emphasize that very much so, and I thought it was taken by the staff very well. I got the impression that they really picked up on the idea. HERKES: issues. Because I think you're right. That is one of our most important RAY: Okay, let's see what we can come up with as far as language in R&D. Anything else, Steve? BOWLES: No, just while we're here, it's just a matter of this issue of energy is such a critical thing on this island. In fact, I just opened a piece of paper this morning, at home, inviting me to go to a conference in the Phillippines sponsored by the State Department of Planning and Economic Development, or whatever it's called. HERKES: HEI just bought a - BOWLES: In the Phillippines. HERKES: Yes, they just bought a - BOWLES: And we're going to sponsor something in the Phillippines. We can't even deal with it in our Third World. The energy on this island is where we should be emphasizing, not in the Phillippines. RAY: agenda. Any other statements from the public? Okay, moving down the Financial Status Report. None today. Communications. Did everybody get the communications from the Kona? There were 25