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owners are willing to sell. He was hired for his background in development and <br />his knowledge of the area that needs preserving. <br /> <br />Ku’ulani Miuse: in support of Sugg. 20-015, a cultural practitioner and nearby resi- <br />dent of Pepe’ekeo. She tells of the cultural significance of the point, its relation- <br />ship to surrounding areas, and native Hawaiian religious practices. She tells how <br />open space will allow access to the area for such practices. <br /> <br />Alison Yahna: in support of Sugg. 20-020, teacher and permaculturalist, she gives <br />a background of the property and its surrounding area. The property boosts nat- <br />ural springs, great for Taro, and farming. She has intimate knowledge of the prop- <br />erty as she is the caretaker and has permission from the landowner to live there. <br /> <br />Margaret McGuire: in support of Sugg. 20-020, as a longtime resident, she gives a <br />brief description of the historical value of Ha’o Springs and the surrounding areas. <br />She is a huge supporter of all the nominations. <br /> <br />Elizabeth Kuluwaimaka: in support of Sugg. 20-019, a member of Ka’u Multicul- <br />tural Society (collects artifacts and stories pertaining to Ka’u). She gives a histori- <br />cal background of this property, its historical value, and that the property is up <br />for sale. She desires to use the buildings on this property for education and have <br />a place to display the various artifacts that they collected. <br /> <br />There being no further testimonies, CHR. WARSHAUER, closes public testimony <br />and calls for a recess. <br /> <br />At 11:55 AM, CHR. WARSHAUER reconvene the meeting and calls on Commission <br />Secretary for changes to agenda items. <br /> <br />MS. CUTLER: directs the commission to Sugg. 20-015 change to the name of sug- <br />gestion form from Hilo LLC, North Kona to Pepe’ekeo ina Makahnaloa <br />‘ahupua‘a in South Hilo and asked the commission to make a motion to approve <br />changes. <br /> <br />Motion to Approve Change (Approved): <br />CHR WARSHAUER calls for a motion to accept the changes to Sugg. 20-015. DR. <br />FRANK moved to approve change to Sugg. 20-015, seconded by MR. TOMICH, <br />being no further discussion, CHR. WARSHAUER calls for a verbal vote, all members <br />present voted aye, motion carried. <br /> <br />Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />Page 4 of 10 <br /> <br />