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A A~A <br /> <br /> ~.a~~,...~ ~ ~awai'i 'T`rail fs Access System <br /> NA ALA IIELE <br /> IIAWAII ISLAND ADVISORY COUNCIL MINUTES <br /> MEETING DATE: January 11, 2001 <br /> PLACE: Kamuela State Tree Nursery <br /> Voting Members Present: Robert Okawa, Hugh Montgomery, Debbie Chang, <br /> John Cross, Clay Bertlemann, Gilbert Kahele <br /> Voting Members Absent: Duane Kanuha, Nancy Pisicchio, Gloria Amaral <br /> Public: Barbara Schaefer, Michael Varney, Michael Isaacs, Burt Aldert <br /> Ex-Officio: Rodney Oshiro (DOFAW) <br /> I. REVIEW MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 15 2000. <br /> Minutes were approved. <br /> II. PUBLIC TESTIMONY/NEW BUSINESS <br /> Michael Isaacs and Burt Aldert of the Kohala Historic and Cultural Preservation Group requested <br /> of the council and staff to provide background information on the commercial use of the Pololu <br /> Trail. They indicated that Hawaii Forest and Trails were exceeding the limit of use indicated in their <br /> permit and of excessive amounts of manure on the trail. This information on excessive amounts of <br /> manure was corroborated by Michael Varney. Staff indicated that previous discussions were held <br /> with the vendor and they indicated in a letter dated January 8, 2001, that they will no longer utilize <br /> the Pololu Trail for any commercial operation, effective Febru 28, 20Q:1..:~~~``>~~` ~:1' <br /> ~h~::lr~..:~~:~:~~:.:<~-.~~:~:.:h:.:€~~~~~~.:~.~.;:~~~.~:.:.th~.:.h~~.;.~:1;3:~~ ; ..sk....f...~ : . <br /> Councilmember Debbie Chang provided information on a legislative bill that will be re-introduced <br /> by Senator Avery B. Chumbley which adds "trespassers" to the list of recreational users that may <br /> not sue the private landowners for damages sustained by engaging in recreational activities on the <br /> land. Ms. Chang will be shepherding the proceedings of this bill. <br /> Division of Forestry ~ Wildlife • Dept. of Land & Natural Resources • P.O. Box 4849 • Hilo, Ma.waii 96720-0849 <br /> <br />