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/a 441 Page 110 with Maui to refine its invasive species bill for the 2020 HSAC Legislative Package.Secretary Kierkiewicz mentioned these are Hawai'i County's priorities,but they could change based on subsequent conversations with legislators about what is doable.Secretary Kierkiewicz asked Mr. Okudara if he could think of changes such as"words on paper"to put forth so HSAC is not just asking for money. Mr.Okudara noted conversations with former Hawaii County Mayor Billy Kenoi about this exact approach, such as going for administrative changes rather than financial asks. Vice President Kagawa noted needing updated budget numbers to determine contract agree- ment for Mr.Okudara's services. President Manahan presented revised budgets for August and September.There was a motion to accept the August and September budgets by Vice President Kagawa,with a second by Trea- surer King. Upon closer review,President Manahan made the call to defer to the next meeting of the body.Secretary Kierkiewicz suggested line numbering the Treasurer's Report to make identi- fication of items easier for discussion. There was a motion by Vice President Kagawa to transfer$4,000 from MISC to the$36,000 line item for consultant fee to retain Mr.Okudara for a total of$40,000 to assist with the 2020 HSAC Legislative Package development and to be HSAC's lobbyist for the upcoming legislative ses- sion.The motion was seconded by Secretary Kierkiewicz.Secretary Kierkiewicz thanked Aida r Kawamura for the updates to the SOW and asked Mr.Okudara if his agreement could be re- vised to reflect this important suggested edits.The motion to retain Okudara&Associates for $40,000 carried unanimously. Vice President Kagawa pressed Maui to elevate two key priorities.Treasurer King said if pushed, Maui'would°like to pursue the bill relating to the use of intoxicants while operating a vehicle as well as the bill relating to cesspools. Vice President Kagawa said to Mr. Okudara that the HSAC Legislative Package will contain our respective and shared priorities, but that we wanted his thoughts on what stood a chance. VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS Scheduling the Next HSAC EC Meeting Next meeting is scheduled for Monday,October 28,2019 at 10:30a.m.Treasurer King noted she will be in Mariposa for the WIR conference,and requested a conference call meeting.President Manahan said the next meeting°is key as HSAC will finalize its package,therefore a poll would be circulated to the Executive Committee to determine if the meeting is to happen in person or via conference call.