Communication No. 2017-15- Access Group Notes

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Comm. No. 2017-15 North Kohala Community Access Group October 4, 2017 (Hisaoka Gym -Art room 4:30pm) Participants: Jack Hoyt, David Tamas, Carter Collins, Toni Withington, Aric Arakaki, Dave Richardson. ❖ Pololu Lookout o We are awaiting reports from State DOT, DOFAW and State Na Ala Hele. •'• Akoakoa Point • o NSTR (nothing significant to report). ❖ Niulii o Kohala Center is still investigating allegations of the lease covering the old railroad round table with soil. This may involve a report to State Historic Preservation Division. ❖ Hapu'u — Kapanaia o Misty Kai finished fencing their property today, but skirted the outer rim of Kapalama Heiau. ■ The fencing does go all the way to the cliff with a pedestrian gate for the public access trail. ■ Branches were placed over the old roadway to deter vehicles. o Dave Richardson said the sale of the Hapu'u land and Hale o Ka'ili is in escrow and will possibly be cleared in 10 to 14 days. ■ The public vehicle access to the heiau and trail will be on the "old county road" that goes along the top of Halawa Gulch. •'• Halelua • o NSTR - Need update from county planning department. •'• Kauhola Point • o NSTR 4- Pahoa Beach • o NSTR - Need update from county planning department ❖ Upolu Airport East o Dave Richardson reported Planning Department is stalling on establishing the parking lot and mauka-makai access through the lot. ■ An adjoining lot has sold and is in escrow. o Need update from county planning department. ❖ Upolu Airport Restoration o Kohala Lihikai will be replacing the sign posts. ❖ Puakea Bay Ranch o The orginal Issacs house (ocean front house) was sold at auction. o Toni submitted a status of the trail restoration to representatives of the sellers (Rickey) •'• Kukuipahu • o NSTR ❖ Lamalaloa - South of Lapakahi o NSTR Page 1 1