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William P. Kenoi Mayor County of Hawaii PLANNING DEPARTMENT Duane Kanuha Director Bobby Command Deputy Director PUNA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN ACTION COMMITTEE Aupuni Center • 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Phone (808) 961 -8288 • Fax (808) 961 -8742 1. Rene announced that PONC (Public Access and Open Spac ommission) is still working on the Vacationland Trust property and noted there ere no property applications from Puna for this year. She encouraged the AC and the public to start working on their applications now to be ready for next year. 2. Rene also announced that Puna Community Medical Center (PCMC) is still awaiting confirmation on the new lease conditions and continue to work with the Department of Health in accessing grant monies that were approved. Senator Ruderman and Representative SanBuenaventura are aware of the issues and are trying to exert some influence. PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Two people signed up to testify; one chose to testify at the start of the meeting and one chose to testify at the of their agenda item. 1. Councilman Paleka introduced Mass Transit Administrator Tiffany Kai and asked her to speak to the Mass Transit Masterplan. Tiffany explained that there would be lots of public outreach to access the wants and needs of the community. A consultant has not been selected yet but the process has begun. June asked Tiffany what her thoughts were on their request for an island wide task force or advisory group to start work prior to the consultant being hired. Tiffany stated that they are looking into it. Rene asked how the Mass Transit Masterplan will line up with the General Plan Update. Councilman Paleka informed the AC that he recently introduced a resolution that the Mass Transit Masterplan will be included in the General Plan Update even if it is not completed at that time. Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer