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family fished and could perform their religious and cultural practices. LEHUA ALAPA`I, a lineal descendant, spoke in support of Sugg. 23-01. She gave a brief genealogy connection to the land. She confirmed that Na `Oiwi o Pu`uanahulu came later in the process. She confirmed that many lineal descendants had gotten together since the last meeting. TONI BISSEN, a member of the Pu`a Foundation, spoke in support of Sugg. 23-02. She recounted an open house held on April 11, 2023, which various religious groups attended. She gave an account of a biological reconnaissance report from Arizona State University based on data gathered in 2019. The report found Rapid `Ohi`a Death has been spreading in the kipuka, a major concern underscoring the urgent need for management planning. She said she did not have that report. There were no other testifiers, Chr. Chang closed PUBLIC TESTIMONY. OLD BUSINESS: 1. 2023 Permitted Interaction Group Reports for Site Visits. Chr. Chang called for a motion before any discussion. MOTION: Commissioner Crivello moved to accept the 2023 PinG Site Visits Reports. V. Chr. Kelepolo seconded the motion, and discussion began. (a) Sugg. 23-01, `Anaeho`omalu Kapalaoa, N. Kona, Hawaii. TMK (3) 7-1-03:10. Commissioner Lee gave an account of the largest U.S. Spear Fishing Tournament targeting invasive fish that was held along this coastline, where he participated with hundreds of participants worldwide. Being the first in over seventy years, over 5,000 lbs. of the invasive "Roi and Ta`ape," fish were removed from this coastline region. (b) Sugg. 23-02, Punahoa Heritage Forest, S. Hilo, Hawaii. TMK (3) 2-5-01:11. Commissioner Ward cited concerns about feral pig control and how it related to the spread of Rapid `Ohi`a Death (ROD). How would they address this if this becomes a County acquisition? Commissioner Rosam stated that fencing out ungulates has been shown to lower the incidences of ROD across the island, and a fence would be essential to prevent the spread of ROD. (c) Sugg. 23-04, Ke Ala Kahawai `O Waimea, S. Kohala, Hawaii. TMK (3) various. Commissioner Ward expressed the importance that the community works closely with the Finance department to acquire the trail due to the high demand for real estate properties in Waimea. The market of lands and demand may impact the trail in its entirety. MOTION cont.: There were no further discussions, Chr. Chang called for a verbal vote. All those present voted, "Aye." The motion passed unanimously. CHR. Chang continued to take the items out of the agenda and reverted to NEW BUSINESS, No. 1. and called for public testimony. DEBBIE HECHT testified in support of Sugg. 23-04 and the importance of acquiring all 14 miles of the "Waimea Trail." Ms. Hecht gave a brief background of her involvement with the Preservation Fund. She updated the commission on the recent failure to acquire Federal Highway funding. She stated the importance of matching funding that could come from FEMA and CS (acroynm was not given during the meeting) to protect trails, watersheds, and streams and provide pedestrian safety to local areas. Minutes of July 10, 2023 Page 2