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There were no other testifiers Chr. Chang closed PUBLIC TESTIMONY. NEW BUSINESS: 1. 2023 Prioritized List. Commission to discuss and review. (motion needed). MOTION: Commissioner Crivello moved to accept the 2023 Prioritized List in order, Sugg. 23-01, Sugg. 23-02, and Sugg. 23-04. V. Chr. Kelepolo seconded the motion, and discussion began. Chr. Chang read the prioritized list ranked and opened the floor for discussion: Sugg. 23-01, `Anaeho`omalu Kapalaoa, N. Kona, Hawaii. TMK (3) 7-1-03:10 at 95.7% Sugg. 23-02, Punahoa Heritage Forest, S. Hilo, Hawaii. TMK (3) 2-5-01:11 at 84.57% Sugg. 23-04, Ke Ala Kahawai `O Waimea, S. Kohala, Hawaii. TMK (3) various at 73.1% Secretary Cutler explained the meaning of the percentages and ranking results to those in the audience and new commissioners. She said that all percentages over 50% are on the prioritized list, and any below 50% failed. A short discussion ensued with all commission members expressing their gratitude to the nominators for bringing the suggestions to the commission, the nominators' hard work throughout the process, and their support for all suggestions. There were a few commissioners who wished to change their scoring. Chr. Chang called for a 15- minute break and instructed Secretary Cutler to gather new scores, recalculate the percentages, and report back. At 11:29 a.m., Chr. Chang called the meeting to order, stated the ranking did not change, and asked for the results. Secretary Cutler reported: No. % Sugg. Nomination for Hawaii. Tax Map Key (3) 1. 95.714 23-01 `Anaeho`omalu Kapalaoa, N. Kona. 7-1-03:10 2. 85.286 23-02 Punahoa Heritage Forest, S. Hilo. 2-5-01:11 3. 75.571 23-04 Ke Ala Kahawai `O Waimea, S. Kohala. Various Motion cont.: There were no further discussions or changes, Chr. Chang called for a "roll -call" vote. Commissioners Crivello, Lee, Plunkett, Rosam, Ward, V. Chr. Kelepolo, and Chr. Chang voted, "Aye." There being 1-excused and 1-vacancy, the motion passed. MINUTES: (Motion required) Minutes (draft) of May 8, 2023, regular meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Ward moved to approve the May 8, 2023, minutes. V. Chr. Kelepolo seconded the motion. During the discussion, three grammatical errors were pointed out. AMENDED MOTION: CHR. CHANG moved to amend the original motion with three grammatical errors, as discussed. Commissioner Rosam seconded the motion. There being no further discussion, Chr. Chang called for a vote by raising of hands to approve. Those present voted, "Aye." The motion passed. ORIGINAL AMENDED MOTION: There was no further discussion, Chr. Chang called for a vote Minutes of July 10, 2023 Page 3