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October 17, 2024, HSAC Executive Committee Meeting Minutes Page 1 3 3aSSPS6 AS. A �'QCOU S\tb CM Paltin: We sent our report yesterday. I just want to add that the lack of archeologists at Ship D is causing a real problem for us with the historic district and the rebuild. We have about 60 cultural monitors phasing out from the debris removal. I heard that there's an online certification course from Washington State University with a certificate to become archaeological monitors, which we're desperately in need of also. They can walk out with like 50 to $70,000 annual a year jobs. So we're trying to see if maybe half of the cultural monitors can convert and become archaeological monitors. iv. City and County of Honolulu CM Waters: I just want to report on Bill 46, which is the empty homes tax moving through our council. It's been difficult. What I'm trying to do is figure out as many exemptions as possible so that we don't affect local people. CM Kimball: Have you looked at our 2 tier system for residential as another possible alternative? We have homeowners, which are the lower tax rate, and they get all the homeowner benefits. But then we have the residential rate, and it's tiered, and I think Maui does this, too. Where once you get over 2 million, anything over 2 million gets taxed at a higher rate, and that brings that revenue. CM Paltin: We have 3 tiers of non owner occupied. It's been a great tool to not ring out the lowest properties, while we get a little bit more revenue from the higher end properties. The important thing to distinguish is it's progressive. So everyone, their 1 million dollars of value is treated the same. Motion to accept county reports. Approved. c. NACo Report CM Waters: Dec 3-7th. Hotel is sold out, but we could rent a house for cheaper if anyone else is going. Conversation on who is going and for Tamara Paltin to go, discussion on fire mitigation from Sonoma fires. d. WIR Report Shane Sinenci: Researching what hotels will be available in Kaanapali. Michelle Galimba: happy to help with finding speakers. e. Executive Director Report N Parsons: Putting together the guidebook for review of the conference. Thank you Tommy for hosting and all the time and effort and money raised. NACO professional development AI program. November Maui trip is in the works. Please RSVP and send your flight info. We are moving forward with the Cash best 3 plus 1. That's a huge fundraising incentive for Hsac to be involved with that and to help them facilitate the conversation.