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IV. NEW BUSINESS: 1. 2024 Stewardship Grant Applications. Commission to interview applicants, discuss, and make recommendations to the Department of Finance. V.Chr. Kelepolo gave a brief explanation of the grant process. She explained that the commission will make recommendations to the Department of Finance (Finance) on each grant application. Finance will review the PONC recommendations, evaluate each grant application, and report their findings as a communication to the County's Legislative Approvals and Acquisitions Committee (LAAC). When LAAC passes the Finance communication, council members are encouraged to present a resolution to award grant funding to the non-profit organization. After the County Council passes the resolutions, grant contracts are then processed by Finance. The 2024 Stewardship grant terms are July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Commissioner Ward asked if the grant award is intended to be a reimbursement program and if it is intended for the non-profit to put their monies first. V.Chr. Kelepolo responded, "No." There are some grant awardees still catching up on previous years' grant awards. There being no further discussions, Chr. Chang reminded the applicants that no presentations are needed. Only 15 minutes were allowed for each application, and representatives were invited to the microphone. a) STU. 24-01, Stewardship Grant Application for Kohanaiki 'Ohana for O'oma Beach, Kona, Hawai'i. Tax Map Key No. (3) 7-3-009:004; requesting $41,400.00 for Maintenance Activities and Public Education. Ms. Karen Eoff, a member of Kohanaiki Ohana, a 501(c)3 organization, gave a brief introduction about the O'oma beach area. She gave a brief report of ongoing projects. Commissioner Ward asked for an explanation of the $10,000 for the students and volunteers working with the education. Ms. Eoff responded that there was a need for an educational worker to work with the students and volunteers. Commissioner Plunkett asked for confirmation that the educator (Krista) is compensated as a contractor. Ms. Eoff confirmed that there are no paid employees. Commissioner Crivello asked for clarification on the line items for student outreach coordinator, weed control, and maintenance. Ms. Eoff explained that Andrew and Ocean are contract workers like Krista. Chr. Chang asked to correct the timeline dates from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, and correction be given to the secretary. MOTION: V.Chr. Kelepolo moved to approve Stewardship Grant Application 24- 01, subject to the following conditions: that Finance review for any duplications that were covered in last year's grant with this year's grant and evaluate the Minutes of September 11, 2023, Approved Page 3