Communication Number 2017-02 Kawaihae Liaison Report - July

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Communication no. 2017-02 South Kohala CDP -AC Liaison Report July 12, 2017 I attended the following meetings to make aware to those present that the County was working on the Comprehensive General Plan and that the communities in South Kohala could help us work on this endeavor. -The Waimea Community Association met on July 6. The guest speaker was Lt. Col. Christopher Marquez of Pohakuloa Military Training Camp. Although the camp is located on Mauna Kea, one of the accesses is through Kawaihae Harbor, Kawaihae Road and Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway, and by helicopter or Cargo planes flying past. I am disappointed to report that there have been no community outreach meetings; but I learned that the Lt. Col. is focused on the training on Pohakuloa. I am satisfied to report that the Army transport no longer travels through the ancient and historical fishing ko'a (fish spawning area for (Opelu). I am satisfied that the military liaison (Eric Hamilton) does notify those interested of troop movement from the harbor to Pohakuloa; so as to allow residents to re -schedule timing to be on the roadways. There have been no more fly overs (400 ft.) above our homes. Regulation is 1500 ft above sea level. -On Saturday, July 8t", I attended the Tutu House presentation of Hawaiian healing by Kumu Dombrigues. The Hui Malama program sponsored this event to share the knowledge of ancient herbs used for some healing using (Hawaiian weeds -that's what I saw, but that method still works today like I remember). There will be other meetings every Saturday in July at 9AM, public invited by reserving a Seat. Call Hui Malama Na O Oiwi or Tutu House. -1 missed the meeting with Hawaiian Home Lands on the subject of their Water Plan and the impacts for the homesteads in Pu'ukapu, Pu'u Opelu, Pauahi, Lalamilo and Kawaihae. However, I did call ahead to make mention that Hawaiian Homes should be aware of the efforts of the General Plan update. -On 7/11, 1 attended the South Kohala Traffic Safety Council. There was a discussion on a permit for change of zoning for RT's Service in Waimea. Previously, this permit was questioned because of concerns made the neighbors in subdivision. It may be worthwhile for this new board of members to learn the benefits and impacts of changing of zoning; in this case, changing ag land zoning for commercial and mix use zoning before making a determination. -On July 12, the Cultural Resource Council met. There were no items that affected the South Kohala Community. However, I did make mention about the General Plan update and requested that this Council make some suggestions to the South Kohala CDPAC for this group to consider. Submitted by Jojo Tanimoto