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b) Sugg. 23-02, Punahoa Heritage Forest, S. Hilo, Hawai'i. TMK (3) 2-5-01:11. Commissioner Rosam gave a brief recap of the site visit. Those present drove up through Kaumana City and entered on Waterline Rd., which is not on the suggested parcel but next to it. At that point, they were able to observe the forest type that exists in the suggested property. Then they drove up Saddle Rd. to mile marker 10 and saw the suggested property from that angle. Throughout the visit they talked about the suggested property, surrounding land uses, ideas for small improvements that could be made, and important concerns for protection of the watershed, cultural significance, and other considerations that would need to factor into the conservation easement agreement. c) Sugg. 23-03, Keopu Flood Mitigation, N. Kona, Hawai'i. TMK (3) 7-5-03:23. Chr. Chang announced that this suggestion was withdrawn and confirmed a site visit with the landowner and site visit report had been completed prior to its withdrawal. d) Sugg. 23-04, Ke Ala Kahawai o Waimea, S. Kohala, Hawai'i. TMK (3) various. Commissioner Lee gave a brief recap of the site visit, those present, and reported that they hiked a major part of the trail. They saw many using the trail ranging from keiki's to adults. It was evident that various landowners are helping to maintain the trail from their backyards. During the visit they discussed landownership, maintenence, and usage. They drove down to another section of the trail where land had been donated, and native planting projects are commencing for the trail. Commissioner Naungayan gave a brief recap of her genealogical connection to the trail. Commissioner Ward gave a brief recap of the supplemental information that was given re: priorities for trail acquisition and additional maps. A short discussion ensued to clarify scoring deadline and the process of approving the prioritized list. Secretary Cutler confirmed assessment criteria scoring sheets are due by the middle of June 2023. The process of approving the final prioritized list will take place during the July 2023 public meeting. There being no further discussions, Chr. Chang moved to next item on the agenda. III. MINUTES: (Motion(s) required) Minutes (draft) of March 13, 2023, regular meeting. A short discussion ensued pertaining to the use of the Word program'sTrack Changes. Commission agreed that corrections were easy and quick. It was encouraged by the commission to continue this approach. Commissioner Naungayan, an educator, noted that the Hawaiian language was adopted as a recognized language by the State of Hawai'i, and Hawaiian words do not need to be italicized, unless it is used by a native speaker. MOTION: V. Chr. Kelepolo moved to approve March 13, 2023, minutes. Commissioner Naungayan seconded the motion. There being no corrections or discussion, Chr. Chang called for a verbal vote, and all those present voted, "Aye;" the motion passed. IV. CHAIRPERSON REPORT: Chr. Chang thanked Commissioner Naungayan for working on the Site Visit Report Outline. It was very easy to follow and useful. She also announced that Commissioner Diane Kaneali'i for District 9 has stepped down and thanked her for her valuable service. She officially announced the vacancy for District 4, Portion of Puna; and District 9, Kohala, Waikoloa, Waimea, and Hawi. Minutes of May 8, 2023 Page 3