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proposed budget before transmitting the stewardship grant application to council, separating those expenses that do not fit into the Hawaii County Charter and Code from those expenses which can be approved. Commissioner Rosam seconded the motion. There being no discussion, Chr. Chang called for 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 asked for public testimony; there being none, she invited the next applicant to the microphone. b) STU. 24-02, Stewardship Grant Application for Pohaha I Ka Lani for Waipio Valley Lookout, Hamakua, Hawai'i. Tax Map Key No. (3) 4-8-004:006, requesting $114,900.00 for Maintenance Activities and Public Education. Mr. Jesse Potter, Executive Director and Project Manager for Pohaha I Ka Lani, has stewarded the Waipio Valley property for over eight years. Chr. Chang expressed appreciation for the applicant's very detailed budget. Pohaha has demonstrated the ability to complete the projects every year by judging the detailed reports that are submitted. Commissioner Plunkett asked if the long-range community plan was considered. Mr. Potter responded that the property serves as a buffer for the valley and community. He confirmed that the 1990 CD Plan was factored into their projects. Commissioner Ward commented on a great job on reports and asked how they deal with uninvited entry onto the property, theft, and fence/gate repair. Mr. Potter reported that plants were stolen due to easy access to the property and a lack of security during off hours. He explained the difficulty of finding a contractor to repair the damaged fence and gate. MOTION: V.Chr. Kelepolo moved to approve Stewardship Grant Application 24- 02, 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 proposed budget before transmitting the stewardship grant application to council, separating those expenses that do not fit into the Hawaii County Charter and Code from those expenses which can be approved. Commissioner Crivello seconded the motion. There being no discussion, Chr. Chang called for 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 asked for public testimony; there being none, she invited the next applicant to the microphone. Minutes of September 11, 2023, Approved Page 4