2022-09-12 Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes - Approved

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Duarte, volunteer for Hui Ho’oniho, and Mr. Curtis Tyler, a Lineal Descendant. Mr. Tyler gives a brief history of his ties to the property and sacred sites such as iwi’s, and the decades of abuse the property has gone through. He says the property owner has a duty to follow the guidelines that are in place by the Burial Treatment Plan and the Long-Term Preservation Plans which were approved by the State. Since the county became the owner, he says it’s been too long and very happy to see the county has cleaned up the property, removing tons of trash, squatters, and land clearing; without danger to the heiau and iwi’s. “It is time to protect the iwi’s and bring it back to its original state,” he says. He thanked Hui Ho’oniho and their involvement in bringing the BTP and LTP to fruition. Chr. Kelepolo opened the interview session. Ms. Ward asked for clarity about the costs and maps of the work. Mr. Fields explains the scope of work, dimensions of the area, construction of the walls, landscaping, materials, and land clearing of the work area. He also explained the cultural survey. Mr. Hamana confirms that the county has the maps. Ms. Ward asked for clarity of the cultural protocols costs. Mr. Fields explained the cultural practices and religious practices that need to be performed. Ms. Paisson explains that Fields Masonry has completed extensive work preparing the project with a native federal grant. She explains the intensity of educational programs with cultural practitioners, the funding is for workshops creating cultural protocol programs to engage with each other for the project. Ms. Ward asked about future projects and requests for grant funding. Mr. Field responded that Hui Ho’oniho will be submitting grant funding to restore the heiau. The focus and priority of this grant application are to implement the BTP. Ms. Crivello confirms the use of the metals gates are a good idea being inserted within the walls. She asked for clarification that part of the grant is for archeological monitoring. Mr. Fields confirms constant monitoring during the construction. She asked where and what plants by the walls. Mr. Fields says the plants will be planted outside of the wall. Ms. Rosam asked for confirmation of past projects and how it was funded. Mr. Fields responded to the best of his recollection previous projects with Kamehameha Investments for the Ahu’ena Heiau at King Kamehameha Hotel supported by Kamehameha Beach Hotel, Hapaiali’i and Ke`eku Heiau by PONC Minutes of September 12, 2022, Approved Page 9