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history and supported the Waimea Trails submission, Suggestion 23-04. She urged the Commissioners to assign a high ranking to this Suggestion and to recommend the easement acquisition of the project, claiming that it would help reduce traffic, create a safe pedestrian path, and would preserve important cultural sites. She briefly spoke about the many who, for many years, have supported this project. She ended her testimony by expressing gratitude to the Commission and said that she will be available to answer any questions. Commissioner Lee disclosed his ties to the Waimea Trails project and asked Chr. Chang to obtain clarification from the Deputy Corporation Counsel, Ms. Campbell, regarding his ability to participate in the discussion and in the ranking of the project. Ms. Campbellstated that if no financial gain exists, Commissioner Lee can participate and rank this project. Chr. Chang asked the Commissioners for permission to make a slight amendment to the agenda so that the Property Manager could present the Department of Finance Report before the presentation of New Business. There were no objections from the Commission members. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REPORT: Mr. Hamana Ventura, Property Manager, presented a 12-slide PowerPoint. (This report is available upon request and is posted on the County public website). Mr. Ventura summarized: the Preservation and Maintenance Fund balances; the Stewardship Grant Awardees and recognized the efforts of the stewards; and reviewed the Commission duties. He then informed the Commission of the recent decision to launch a public website, dedicated to the preservation program; which will list funding partnership opportunities maps, visuals about each property, real-time stewardship, and more relevant and useful information. Commissioner Ward asked questions regarding prioritizing acquisitions, threats of developments, land use changes, and when the report be available. Mr. Ventura responded that the ranking of acquisitions refers to those with grant funding and in imminent threat of development. Commissioner Naungayan asked questions about the website launch date. Ms. Cutler responded that the project is still in the planning stages. There being no further questions, Chr. Chang moved on to New Business. NEW BUSINESS: (Motion(s) required) 1. 2023 Suggestions reviewed and nominators interviewed. Public testimony for Sugg. 23-01 requested. a) Sugg. 23- 01, `Anaeho`omalu Kapalaoa, N. Kona, Hawaii. TMK (3) 7- 1- 03: 10. Mr. Keoni Fox, with Ala Kahakai Trail Association, testified in support of Sugg. 23-01 and expressed the desire to partner with the Trust for Public Lands in this project. He briefly discussed his interests in the trails, cultural landscapes, threats of development, and property preservation. Mr. Alan Brown, with Ala Kahakai Trail Association, testified in support of Sugg. 23-01. He shared a brief background of his childhood life along this coastline and the importance of preserving this section of the trail. Mr. Monika Fraiser, with Hui Aloha Kiholo, testified in support of Sugg. 23-01. She briefly introduced the Hui and the curatorship importance of this coastline. She emphasized the Approve Minutes of March 13, 2023 Page 2