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displacement process but I guarantee you that there’s going to be a high level of concern to make sure that those issues are addressed. SIRACUSA: Please notice, Jeff, I didn’t say will you make provisions for the vendors. I assumed that you would -. MELROSE: Okay. SIRACUSA: Because they are your bread and butter. I just wanted to know if you had already figured out where they would go. DELA CRUZ: Well, across and kitty corner to the market we have almost an acre and a half; and so we were looking to set up temporary shops there. We’re also working on some other plans where we might be able to expand into the property that is across the street directly across from us also. WATANABE: Are we done with the questions? I think so. Thank you. So you may be seated. I do have five people from the public who wish to testify on this. So maybe I’ll call you up three and two. Could I have Hope Louise Cermelj, Andrea Tischler, and Eddie Ombac come up, please. You’d be Hope Louise? Is Andrea still there? TISCHLER: I’m Andrea. WATANABE: Oh, you’re Andrea. Oh, then Hope Louise, is she here? No? PUBLIC: She’s not here. WATANABE: Not here, already left. Okay, okay. Can I swear you in then, both of you? Thank you. Do you swear or affirm to tell the truth now before the Planning Commission? TESTIFIERS: Yes. WATANABE: Okay. It looks like you have the mike already in your hand so -. Before you begin your testimony though would you state your full name and address for the record, please. OMBAC: My name is Eddie Ombac. I live at 626 Awa Street here in Hilo. And I’m here to support Mr. Dela Cruz. My wife Debbie and I have been vendors at the Hilo Farmers Market for over 15 years. We sell potted orchid plants that we grow at our farm in Panaewa just out of Hilo. Not only does the Hilo Farmers Market provide fresh produce to people that live in our community and visitors as well, the market helps farmers like my wife and I provide for our family; and beautifying the market will attract more customers which will be good for my business. Lastly, as a fan of Downtown Hilo, I’m tired of the tarps. Beautifying the market is way overdue. Locals showing their family and friends visiting from other places around Downtown Hilo should be proud of how beautiful our town is; and I just think the tarps got to go. Thank you for your time and consideration. EXHIBIT B 15