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a roll -call vote. Commissioners Ward, Plunkett, Rosam, Kelepolo, Crivello, and Chr. Chang all verbally voted "Aye." With 6-Ayes, 2-Excused Absences, and 1- Vacancy, the motion passed unanimously. Chr. Chang called STU. 24-11 and Annamarie Kon back to the microphone to continue the commission review. k) STU. 24-11, Stewardship Grant Application for Na Maka Haloa O Waipi`o for Pohoiki, Puna, Hawaii. Tax Map Key No. (3)1-3-008:097, requesting $260,000.00 for Maintenance Activities and Public Education. Executive Director Annamarie Kon testified regarding community activity at Pohoiki, education goals, management goals, and education as described in their grant application. She explained issues such as tracking people squatting, nudity activity, cutting trails, trash, defecating, overgrowth, cutting trees to build shelters, and illegal dumping. Dir. Kon testified of an ongoing coalition of groups and the importance of working with them regarding road access to the boat harbor with the State of Hawaii. She said grant funding will help to facilitate coalition efforts, maintenance, and public education. Commissioner Ward focused on last year's management plan compared to this year's. Dir. Kon explained that last year's application needed more information to provide a quote. She continues to define the usage of the grant and the positive effects on the community. Chr. Chang asked if there are plans to get an Archaeological Survey. Dir. Kon explained that the State might do the AIS due to ongoing projects with the boat ramp project and the opportunity to participate with the State, giving testimony for their project. Commissioner Plunkett asked for clarification on maintenance work, access points, and how the funds will be used. Dir. Kon replied that grant funding will be used on parcel 097. The coalition groups are stewarding the Pohoiki boat and park area with Parks and Recreation. She explained that they have been stewarding the parcel with other funding sources, and there are several ways to access the property. A lengthy discussion ensued with Director Kon regarding the organization's goals, the need for a management plan, and more details of her ideas for a management plan. It was suggested that she hire a grant writer. A brief discussion was held on whether to defer or make a recommendation to Finance. MOTION: Chr. Chang moved to defer the discussion of Na Maka Haloa O Waipi`o to the next meeting on November 13, 2023, to give the applicant time to make the application more transparent on the goals, what they are doing, and the budget. Commissioner Crivello seconded the motion, and a discussion ensued. Minutes of September 11, 2023, Approved Page 14