HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-8 CERS minutes 28Feb17PCDP Subcommittee on Connectivity and Emergency Response, Puna Waena and Kai
Meeting — February 28, 2017 — Kea au Community Center
2:00 p.m.
Meeting Report
Call to Order: 2:10
Present: Amber Shouse, Pat Bullock, Linnette Sawyer, Deborah Beaver, Neena Roumell, Norm Cabaluna,
Annette Thornberry, Hannah Hedrick, Tim Beaver, Marlene Hapai, Patti Pinto, Eileen O'Hara
Old Business:
Review of Minutes and updated spreadsheet. No issues raised.
Discussion:
Puna Waena connectivity needs are impacted by the reality of HPP. Discussion about the growth of the
subdivision, 2/3rds built out presently, still room for more growth. While PMAR has been extremely
controversial, it is impossible to deal with connectivity issues without considering the options presented by
the various "PMAR" solutions. Considering the points raised by Shipman, and that there is greater
willingness to work out a route to Milo St.
As the new General Plan will address the PMAR & HPP problems and County budget tightening and the
extremely controversial nature of the connectivity we will continue to study the issues but defer any
concrete recommendations. We will continue to educate ourselves and to increase our knowledge and will
request that our committee be included as an advisory body as the County addresses solutions to
connectivity in this area.
We discussed the problem of Railroad between Hawaiian Beaches and HPP continuing to be locked. Need
to investigate, beginning at County Finance Dept. on what we need to do and who we need to see in order
to get this road open 24/7.
We discussed the problem of the various subdivisions needing to have a clear standard of roads to work
towards. Obviously, it is not possible for all subdivision roads to be brought up to "County standards".
Road widths vary between 40' to 60'. Paving with shoulders is a rather steep standard for all of the roads,
is there a standard for gravel roads? Is it possible to ask the County to assume responsibility for the main
thoroughfares and connectivity locations in the subdivisions? We also want to draft a request that the
County establish road standards, or clarify existing standards that will make it possible for subdivisions to
bring their roads up to County Standards. Either directly with DPW or if appropriate, as a part of the
General Plan.
Discussion of the new mandate for our subcommittee. While we are committed to addressing connectivity
issues in Puna Waena & Kai, we are also still committed to the implementation of the CLs in our County
Report of 2016.
Marlene moved "That the CERS recommends to the Action Committee that Upper Puna Connectivity
Locations remain on the agenda of the CERS until the routes are established as per PCDP section 4.3.3, a.
3): "Establish emergency routes using mostly existing road beds". Second by Linnette. Passed
unanimously.
The state of subdivision Community and Road associations presents an obstacle to any future negotiations
with the County. The various CLs require that Memoranda of Understanding/Agreement be negotiated
between the County and subdivisions and if Association Boards are unable to work together to come to the
table and establish these agreements, nothing will be accomplished. Is it possible to work with County and
State reps to fund some Board of Director training for the Community Associations? The workshop last
year focused on working with difficult individuals, but what we need is the absolute basics of how to be a
Board Member. Topics such as Roberts Rules basics, how to read a financial report, how to represent your
property owners, not just a faction, how to study your Association By -Laws, what to do if they need to be
updated, how to allow for public testimony without creating additional drama, how to leave one's own
drama at home, just to mention a few issues.
Next Meeting: March 28, 2017, 2:00 pm, Kea au Community Center
Adjournment: 4:00 pm