RAM GAD POD - Notes from the GAD for 10/22/2019

Published: Oct. 23, 2019, midnight

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This is a Notes from the GAD episode, but I also read an article by Robert H. Thomas originally published here: https://www.inversecondemnation.com/inversecondemnation/2019/10/who-is-in-charge-at-the-county-of-maui-scotus-oa-hinges-on-internal-dispute-over-who-can-settle.html

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Here are the Updates:

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Wet Maui Community Plan: There will be two meetings of the Community Plan Advisory Committee this week. The first is on Tuesday, October 22 at Waiola Church\\u2019s Keopuolani Hall, and the second will be on Thursday, October 24 at the Lahaina Intermediate School Cafeteria. Both meetings will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will focus on policies and actions for all five Goals in the Community Plan. Agendas are available at www.wearemaui.org .

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Draft EIS filed for EMI: Alexander & Baldwin and EMI have filed a draft Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed lease of water in the East Maui areas of Nahiku, Ke\\u2019anae, Honomanu, and Huelo. A statutory 45-day public review and comment period is now open and will continue through November 7, 2019. Those submitting comments should send them to the approving agency (Board of Land and Natural Resources, State of Hawaii, Mr. Ian Hirokawa, ian.c.hirokawa@hawaii.gov, 1151 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI 96813) and copy the applicant and consultant (Wilson Okamoto Corporation, 1907 S. Beretania Street, Suite 400, Honolulu, HI 96826, Mr. Earl Matsukawa, AICP, waterleaseeis@wilsonokamoto.com).

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FHA Condo Rules: The new FHA Condo Rules went into effect on October 15th. The rule changes will make condominiums a more accessible option for homebuyers that rely on FHA financing. For more information, follow this link to a video from NAR. While you are at it, you should also check out their update on the NFIP, and if you have detailed questions that don\\u2019t get answered, reach out to Austin Perez at NAR. That guy is a magical genius when it comes to this stuff.

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FY 2021 Mayor\\u2019s Community budget Meetings: Mayor Victorino is holding his final scheduled community meeting regarding the FY 2021 budget. The final meeting will be in East Maui/Hana - 5:00 p.m., Monday, October 28th, at Helene Hall

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Maui Boards and Commissions: Applicants are being sought for 42 vacancies on Maui County boards, commissions, councils and committees. The application deadline is Nov. 15, 2019. Anyone interested in serving on a board or commission should first apply online at www.mauicounty.gov/Boards, or pick up a paper application in the County building.

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RAM GAD POD: Available on most platforms! Just Google RAM GAD POD and take your pick. This week\\u2019s guest will either by Lawrence Carnicelli, or I may be uploading audio from the panel I was on at the Maui Nui Attainable Housing Conference.

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