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Did you read where I proved the lies John Thatcher was promoting that at one of the community <br /> meetings someone from the community said when the children of Puna come to Kaumana they <br /> are going to rob our homes. Or the lie that the only reason they illegally put up the 4-foot fence <br /> was because at one of the community meetings someone asked for a fence to be installed. It's <br /> not in the minutes. The school held the meetings and took the minutes. No one said any of that. <br /> Those are lies. This is why the site is not only inappropriate but dangerous for students, faculty, <br /> and the surrounding community. There's not enough water to support the school. At the time, <br /> one of the hypothetical situations was, what if there's a pandemic. Seem far-fetched at the time. <br /> The property is locked by force with only one way in and out. If there's a fire, live shooter, <br /> emergency, people can get trapped. <br /> Ed's specs require utilities to be in place before construction. A yes vote allowing to grant the <br /> permit clearly acknowledges that you don't care about the safety and well-being of the students, <br /> faculty, and residents of Kaumana or you did not have enough time to review all the evidence. I <br /> strongly suggest that someone make a motion to do a site visit. Please come up and look at this <br /> site, talk to the residents and see what's going on. There's too much at stake to just do a vote if <br /> you haven't really looked at all the evidence. I don't think you've had enough time. Thank you <br /> very much for your time. <br /> REPLOGLE: Thank you, Mr. Gomes. Next will be Pauline Ke'ala Lee Loy? <br /> P. LEE LOY: Aloha. Good morning. My name is Pauline Ke'ala Lee Loy, A resident of Mele <br /> Manu Street off of Edita. We've been on this journey for almost nine (9) years now, and I would <br /> like to reiterate my opposition to building Connections Public Charter School. The philosophy <br /> and concept behind the brick-and-mortar school is well thought out and will likely be successful <br /> in a more suitable location without all the red flags that scream out on the current proposed <br /> location. Water supply, traffic safety, waste deposits. As a Commission charged with rendering <br /> a decision on the approval or denial of a Special Use permit for this construction. Please don't <br /> make a hasty decision to finally get this off as an agenda item. This will take some critical <br /> thinking skills on your part. If you approve this Special Use permit you are attesting to the <br /> safety of all the red flags presented 9 years ago and once again today. If you deny this Special <br /> Use permit it indicates, you are not yet convinced that all the red flags will be addressed and <br /> mitigated. <br /> Please deny this Special Use permit so Connections Public Charter School can select a more <br /> suitable and safe location that allows the Charter School to thrive and not only meet but exceed <br /> their goals and mission. Mahalo. <br /> REPLOGLE: Thank you, Ms. Lee Loy. Next is Dr. Henry Lee Loy? <br /> H. LEE LOY: Good morning, everyone. My name is Dr. Henry Lee Loy. I live on Mele Manu <br /> Street in Kaumana in Hilo, Hawaii. I'm not against Connections School. I am against the <br /> proposed location. Let me take you on a three (3) minute tour of the area. <br /> REPLOGLE: We can't quite hear you. <br /> 4 <br /> EXHIBIT A <br />