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