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I note that the Department of Transportation director has called to your attention three noise
<br />easements previously recorded in connection with the previous owner, Nansay, and I'm not an
<br />expert on these, but obviously these need to be paid attention to.
<br />I agree with previous testifier, that all burials, whether inadvertent or otherwise, be preserved
<br />in place.
<br />I also agree that -, and have tried to work with the developer ever since they came aboard to
<br />have camping be unrestricted. When I say unrestricted, I mean not just for certain days of the
<br />week. But that is public trail and property down there, where most of the camping takes place.
<br />And I would again urge Mr. Eadie to do what he can to work with the community, who is also
<br />interested in preserving the cleanliness and safety of the area. I'm almost done, Mr.
<br />Chairman.
<br />In conclusion, I believe that this application before you offers the opportunity for a new
<br />paradigm, as opposed to some other situations we have read about recently. It offers an
<br />opportunity for a win-win situation. It offers the opportunity for ongoing community
<br />participation in the decision making as well as the management of these very, very important
<br />public and private resources. Indeed, Mr. Eadie said this morning that Curtis Tyler had said at
<br />one of the meetings that the devil is in the details. Indeed I have, and I will continue to always
<br />say that because I believe it's true. And I would add the devil's also in how things are
<br />implemented. And I assure you that I -, whether I'm in elected office or not, I will continue to
<br />be vigilant and to assist where I can to ensure that everyone lives up to their promises,
<br />including those of us in the, you know, in the public sector.
<br />I am hopeful that there will be, this will culminate in a very successful project, as long as the
<br />community continues to be vigilant and the developer allows and affords the community the
<br />opportunity to be involved. I am cautiously optimistic because, again, the proof will be in the
<br />pudding. But I want to thank everyone for affording me, as your servant and steward, as well
<br />as all the others, an opportunity to participate in this process. I think it's been very healthy,
<br />it's been very positive, it's been very productive, and it bodes well for the future. And as long
<br />as we hold one another accountable, I think we'll do just fine. Thank you very much.
<br />GALDONES:Thank you, Mr. Tyler. Commissioners, any questions of Mr. Tyler?
<br />Otherwise, Duane Erway.
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<br />ERWAY:Yes, I'm Duane Erway, P.O. Box 2887, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. I am
<br />presenting these arguments on behalf of myself today because I finished them at 2:00 in the
<br />morning and I didn't have time to get them by the board of Plan to Protect, so that's -, these
<br />are my own comments.
<br />I'm a scuba diver, and so I've enjoyed the beautiful, pristine waters offshore, and so it's been
<br />naturally one of my major concerns. And the working group, community, and developer have
<br />done a superb job, and now it is time to examine how we can protect the coral, fishes, and
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