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be determined if they fit permitted expenses in the charter. Commissioner Plunkett asked for clarification that the tool could be used as a resource for a future management plan. Chr. Chang asked whether HER would be looking for other funding resources besides the PONC maintenance fund. Mr. Kern confirmed. MOTION: V.Chr. Kelepolo moved to approve Stewardship Grant Application 24- 04, 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 Ward asked if the County conducted an Archaeological Survey that they committed to last year. The County replied, "No." Mr. Kern responded that the survey will be addressed in the Malama O Puna application. 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. e) STU. 24-05, Stewardship Grant Application for Hawaii Farmers Union - Kohala Chapter; Fiscal Sponsor Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation for Banyans Trees, Hawi, N. Kohala, Hawaii. Tax Map Key No. (3) 5-5-015:042, requesting $29,500.00 for Management Planning and $29,000.00 for Maintenance Activities and Public Education. In -person were Miya Goodoni and Rebecca Woods, Hawaii Farmers Union - Kohala Chapter; Fiscal Sponsor Hawaii Farmers Union Foundation, with Ms. Gail Baber on the phone. Commissioner Ward asked for clarification on mowing and maintenance. Ms. Baber explained that Mr. Andrews mows the property on a volunteer basis and does not mow the property regularly. They desire regular mowing and tree trimming. Commissioner Rosam asked if there was a contract with Townscape. Ms. Baber responded that they have no contract with Townscape. V.Chr. Kelepolo asked about future farmers' market events. Ms. Baber agrees and hopes to work with local farmers; the problem is that there are no access easements with abutting landowners, except access from the highway. Commissioner Plunkett asked for clarification on paying Ms. Donna Ching's fee of $12,000 for a two-day training. Ms. Baber responded that Minutes of September 11, 2023, Approved Page 6