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V. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REPORT: Property Manager, Hamana Ventura answered questions from the commission. Commissioner Crivello asked for clarification, what to do when the public seeks assistance and contacts the adjoining district member. Mr. Ventura directed the commission to contact Secretary Cutler. Commissioner Ward stated that Waipi'o Valley Lookout is being targeted by Public Works to be used as a laydown area for road repair equipment. Mr. Ventura confirmed that he attended a recent meeting where Public Works, announced on public record, that they are not planning to use that site. Mr. Ventura reported that updating the Status of Past Prioritized List is ongoing, success on negotiation efforts for three new parcels, and hope to procure the "cadillac version" of the website. Commissioner Rosam asked for updates regarding Stewardship Grants for 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 and totals for each awardee. She said it's useful information for those filing for this year. Commissioner Ward voiced concerns for the Waipi'o Valley stewardship non-profit, Pohaha I ka Lani, having difficulty with filling their tax returns, due to the grant contract period covering 18 months rather than 12 months. She asked Finance to give a report on this at the next meeting. VI. DEPUTY CORPORATION COUNSEL REPORT: Deputy Corporation Counsel (Representative) Suzanna Tiapula addressed the commission by covering the rule making process, public testimony on the draft, and stated that the draft is ready for the commission to embark on the rule making process. The draft of the rules can be approved with non -provisional (grammatical and punctuation) changes, however if any material changes are made to the rules, then the rules would need to be republished. She reminded the commission that their duties are set by the charter and code. Deputy Tiapula reminded commission the scope of authority of this commission is developing a prioritized list, methods of funding, making recommendations to finance, and reviewing the performance of work being done through the stewardship grants. VII. A short discussion ensued regarding filing of the approved rules and the completion of the 30-day public notification period. There being no further discussions, Chr. Chang moved on to continuance of agenda items.OLD BUSINESS: 1. Review and interview Sugg. 23-03, Ke6pu Flood Mitigation, N. Kona, Hawai'i. TMK (3) 7-5- 03:023. Chr. Chang reported the withdrawal of Sugg. 23-03, by submitter Sue Aronson. Therefore, no discussion of the site visit report was necessary, nor will this suggestion be evaluated. 2. Discussion and vote on Stewardship Grant Application and its Instructions from the PInG. Chr. Chang reminded the commission this was the third meeting on this agenda item. Discussion is allowed, and voting can take place. She confirmed receiving two responses to the survey and worked with the PInG and County staff to improve the application. She reported that there were minor changes made to the form and instructions in response to survey comments. Minutes of May 8, 2023 Page 4