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Finally, in terms of the drainage system the applicant is committed as noted in the, I think,-. Also the Mauna Kea Soil Water Conservation Service, Pete Hendricks I think provided in his comment that what the developer should really seriously look at is try to incorporate the principles of storm water best management practices. And that’s what the applicant intends, and has been doing and intends to do, largely in conjunction with the submittal of any plans to the County for review and approval. Finally, relative to, you know, the fire question and the overall flooding issue, you know, it’s really like not so much a global but a regional kind of issue that, you know, it’s obviously to the benefit of the developer and all respective or ultimate homeowners, you know, to work in concert with the Puako Community Association and with the State. And if need be, the developer would be more than happy to take the lead. But it’s certainly something that this one developer or this Puako LLC, you know, should not really be held responsible or accountable to solve an issue which is really much more regional in nature. It really requires the participation of all of the affected homeowners. GRAHAM: Thank you, Mr. Fuke. Any comments from Commissioners? Since you will be selling these lots to private parties, is there any way we could write a condition that you could perhaps word for us regarding the coqui frogs to allow access? DUNCAN: Good morning. My name is Stan Duncan. I’m a landscape architect with PBR Hawaii and our address is 1001 Bishop Street, Suite 650, Honolulu, Hawaii. GRAHAM: Thank you, sir. DUNCAN: Related to the coqui frog issue, this project when it does reach the construction standpoint and we prepare the final construction plans, landscape planting and irrigation drawings, we will, as part of our specifications, require that the licensed landscape contractor provide plant materials free of coqui frogs. And in the event that somehow they do show up for some reason, he will also be required and responsible for removal of such. So I think we will do our best to make sure that the contractor, you know, brings in plant materials that is free of the frogs. And, okay, Howard is mentioning that we would be willing to write that into the CC&Rs as well and make it a requirement that the coqui frog issue be dealt with by the individual homeowners as well should that occur. GRAHAM: Thank you. I would appreciate that. Commissioner Iwashita. IWASHITA: Just a follow-up. I’m unfortunately one of the most recent victims, I would say, of little fire ants. And in my mind they’re almost worse than the coqui frog. Can you include that? Seriously. And I was not aware until my personal infestation was really, was not aware of how devastating this alien species is. Is that correct? Maybe the grammar is not correct, but I think you get my point. So, you know, if we’re going down this road, it’s a major disclosure issue as coqui frogs are now when you’ve got to sell your lands. So now if I ever sell my house, I’ve got to disclose little fire ant infestations. And it’s, well, it’s harder to detect in EXHIBIT B 12