Communication No. 2019-14- NKCDP PWR Report

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PW&R Group, March 27, 2019 PRATT RD. We reviewed an updated map and spreadsheet of TMKs for landowners and a draft of a postcard to invite Pratt Rd. landowners to discuss the second phase of road clearing. We agreed that an available Pratt Rd. should extend from Niuli'i to Hoea Rd. We will send out postcard invitations to the landowners for a meeting on April 17th at 5:30 p.m. at the Old Judiciary Bldg. to discuss access and any concerns they may have about Phase 2 of this project. We are looking to start Phase 2 in May and cover the area from Old Halaula Rd. to Union Mill Rd. KEOKEA PARK: We discussed the damaged safety fencing and the dangers to both residents and tourists. We have been told that, as a temporary measure, orange caution tape will be installed. HALAULA WELL: Toni reported that Kurt Inaba, chief engineer for DWS, informed her that Goodfellows Construction Co. has been awarded the contract for installation. Mr. Inaba told her that it's very important to have a meeting with those who will be most affected by the upcoming construction. He referred to having such a meeting sometime in April. No date has yet been set. MAHUKONA PAVILION: Toni provided us with photos of the boarded up pavilion which will be closed "indefinitely." She has spoken with James Komata of P&R. Surety Kohala once prepared an Environmental Assessment for new restrooms but that project failed to materialize. We now need a new pavilion as well. We need to again try to have the repairs/renovations/replacement as the priority on the CIP list of P&R. We noted that this has been the #1 CIP recommendation by the NKCDP Action Committee for at least the past 11 years. ROAD CLOSURE/ TRAFFIC DIVERSION AT KOHALA RANCH: On March 21s' there was an emergency road closure from Hawi to Upolu due to the search for the fugitive, Walter Gomes III. Many of our community residents coming from Kona attempted to use Kohala Ranch as a by-pass. They were refused at the gate and told "this is a private road." In the past when there have been closures due to police activity, people have been allowed to use the Ranch Road to access Kohala Mountain Rd. and get to their destinations. In this instance people had to turn around and drive up to Waimea to access Kohala Mountain Rd. resulting in much frustration and delays. Andi will draft a letter of inquiry to HOA's president and inquire as to possible future access due to police road closures. AG WATER STUDY: Andi reported that Mr. John Richards has not yet provided a date for a community meeting re: the results of the study. Toni said that she would contact Senator Lorraine Inouye (who secured the funding for the study) for an update on the status of the study. NEXT MEETING: April 24th, Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the Old Judiciary Bldg.