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NORTH KOHALA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE MEETING HAWAI`I COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT MEETING DATENovember 14, 2011 TIME 4:35 PM PLACE North Kohala Senior Center (the old courthouse) 54-3900 Akoni Pule Highway, Kohala, HI 96755 ATTENDANCE Members Present: Joe Carvalho, Marlene Ching, Hermann Fernandez, Susan Fischer, Giovanna Gherardi, Collin Kaholo Excused: Ron Friman, Richard Liebmann, Bob Martin Planning Department: Planning Director BJ Leithead Todd Public Attendance: Frank Cipriani, Jesse Wells, Sarah Pule-Fujii, Roberta Gavin, John Winter, Toni Withington, Deborah Winter, Megan Solis, Jesus Solis, Joyleen Alfiler, Margaret Wille, Karen Martinez, Michael Maria, O. Lum, Stephanie Naihe Laxton, Denise Nekrash, Michelle Rae, April Lee, Edie Crawford, Patrick Sullivan, Nelson Crawford, Susan Laughlin STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC:Toni Withington suggested the AC address the issues, problems and concerns of a different area each month. People are more engaged with their own neighborhoods, which will make the AC meetings more relevant. Margaret Wille expressed interest in access, capital improvements, agriculture, and preservation areas. Sarah Pule-Fujii is seeking State de-designation of the scenic byway. Patrick Sullivan recommended requiring aquaculture corporations to post a bond for environmental damage. April Lee reported that hydrogen peroxide in large quantities is being used in Kona fish farms to treat fungus. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS The minutes of meetings on September 12 and October 10 were not yet available. Joe asked for aid from the community for help with the minutes, as it is harder for an AC member to participate if also taking notes. NEW BUSINESS: 1) OPEN OCEAN AQUACULTURE SUBCOMMITTEE - The AC discussed a proposed letter to the Planning Director. Collin moved to send the letter, Giovanna seconded, and the motion was unanimously passed. 2) PROPOSALS FOR INCLUSION IN CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (CIP) 2012-2013 BUDGET CIP priorities include restrooms at Mahukona. OLD BUSINESS: 3) NKCDP Subcommittee Reports a. Growth Management: Meeting November 7. Reviewed two additional farm dwelling applications. Discussed problems with the additional farm dwelling permit process. Many non-permitted additional farm dwelling units in Kohala. Recommendations to County and State officials to review these laws and policies. Next meeting is Monday December 5, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Suretys office in Hawi.