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c) STU. 24-03, Stewardship Grant Application for Hawaii Environmental Restoration (HER) for WaVele, Puna, Hawaii. Tax Map Key No. (3) 1-4-003:003 and 037, requesting $23,587.00 for Maintenance Activities and Public Education. Mr. Diga Kern is a contractor for Hawaii Environmental Restoration (HER). Commissioner Plunkett asked, "Is there a best practices manual for fire ants control and containment?" Mr. Kern responded that insecticide is applied according to the instructions on the label, and many products have been researched. He asked for help and suggestions to control and contain these fire ants. Commissioner Rosam suggested consulting with the Ant Lab in Hilo as they might have best practices. Commissioner Ward commented that the Ant Lab offers training in standard best practices. MOTION: V.Chr. Kelepolo moved to approve Stewardship Grant Application 24- 03, subject to the following conditions: that Finance evaluate the proposed budget before transmitting the stewardship grant application to the 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, and a discussion was held. Commissioner Plunkett sought clarification on whether more than one organization can maintain the trail. (Conversation held, inaudible) There being no further 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. d) STU. 24-04, Stewardship Grant Application for Hawaii Environmental Restoration for WaVele, Puna, Hawaii. Tax Map Key No. (3) 1-4-003:003 and 037, requesting $7,990.00 for Management Planning. Mr. Diga Kern is a contractor for Hawaii Environmental Restoration (HER). Commissioner Ward expressed appreciation for working in Puna and asked for more information on whether this request was a component of the management plan or a precursor to the development of a management plan. Mr. Kern explained this tool's importance in providing layers of information for a short or long-term management plan and includes community involvement. A discussion ensued regarding question marks in the grant application and its meaning. Mr. Kern says the question marks are in areas that may need to Minutes of September 11, 2023, Approved Page 5