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I recall about eight years ago, there was a Contested Case, IÓm sorry, it was more like eleven years ago, there was a Contested Case in which eight people asked for standing. And the Chairman of the Commission at that time, Mr. Mike Luce, made the request that these groups go back and come back with minutes of meetings in which they were authorized to take the action; and none of the eight were able to produce those minutes. And IÓm not implying that thatÓs the case here; but I just think, in general, I would make that statement. IÓm disappointed that we did not hear from the association during the period of time, in the seven or eight weeks theyÓve had, since we first noticed them to meet with us and talk about concerns. But at the same time I do want to take that opportunity to meet with the association and address any concerns. To that end, I would say that if you grant them standing in a Contested Case, that we defer the meeting, the first scheduled meeting of the Contested Case to allow us an opportunity to address their concerns. Secondly, if you deny them standing, then I would ask for a defe again, allow me the opportunity to meet with them and, in fairness, address the concerns that they may have. So IÓm not looking for a technical solution to, you know, let it slide through with a permit if there are legitimate concerns. I think we need to sit and meet with this group, whether itÓd be in a Contested Case or not. Obviously, I prefer not to be a Contested Case because, as you know, when a Contested Case sta this other tall haole usually shows up. GALDONES:Commissioners, any further questions? Mr. Mooers, in light of your request that thereÓs a possibility that we can defer if we allow for Standing, defer the first meeting until you have the opportunity to meet with the association, would you be objectionable if we defer taking any action on the Petition at this moment in time? I guess maybe I also have to address this to Moore to give you folks the, the parties the opportunity to meet and see if you folks are able to work out anything. And then, if not, then address it at the next Commission meeting when itÓs agendized, to determine whether there is a Petition for Standing. MOOERS:Yeah, I donÓt have a problem with that provided it could be at the next hearing, because I donÓt want to delay this indefinitely. For example, if we meet and we arenÓt able to come to a resolution, then the next meeting I have to advise my client that they need to be represented by counsel, and then they will have to make the arguments related to the Petition and other things. I do not want to carry on representing my client indefinitely if the Contested Case is pending. So if you donÓt make the decision on the Contested Case today, whether Standing will be granted or not, I will probably defer to counsel for the next meeting. That doesnÓt mean I donÓt want to meet with the association because I do. But I donÓt think itÓs fair for my client to extend indefinitely when this decision or determination of a Contested Case will be made. So if you can schedule for the next hearing, then I think itÓs up to Mr. Moore. I mean, I stand ready and the architect is ready to meet with any opportunity with the association. So if we can be guaranteed that we will be on the next meeting, that would be terrific. 5 EXHIBIT A