2021-05-18 Game Management Advisory Commission Mintues

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Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation and Kailua Pier is one of the properties that this district manages. I'm sure that the commission has read some of the coverage in West Hawaii Today. About things going on at the Pier. We are still in our Notice and Comment Period. I noted that West Hawaii Today ran an article this weekend saying the Pier remains open. We have not made a decision because, Mr. Chairman I agreed to appear before your commission and listen to what the commission had to say about the proposed closure, so the decision as to whether to close the pier is still pending. This is the last step on that road and then we will make that decision shortly. So I'm open to the commissioners' questions, ideas, thoughts, pro or con on about the proposal, I think at least everybody in West Hawaii is familiar with the situation at the pier. By way of background, I too am an attorney, I formally worked for attorney general criminal justice division, and homeless issues was one of my portfolio issues for the AG. I worked with Scott Murashige, I am attempting to work with outreach providers on the Big Island particularly in West Hawai'i. I met with the Mayor on this issue, I met with law enforcement on this issue and I would like to hear whatever the comments the commissioners has with respect with the proposed closure. Abraham: Any commissioner have any questions or comments for Jerome at this time or anyone from the public? Teresa: Abraham, this is Teresa, if the commissioners don't have any questions, I have questions. Abraham: So do I, but go ahead Teresa, you probably going to cover my questions... you can go... Teresa: Good evening Jerome this is Teresa and I live on the Kona side and I am passionate about our natural resources and our marine resources and recreational fishing, the pier I believe is public 3