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education and knowledge are valuable in maintaining and stewarding any property within the State. Ms. Baber stated that Ms. Ching's fee was reasonable and low. Commissioner Ward supports bringing back the farmer's market, but are there rules about vendors selling goods on County -owned parcels? Chr. Chang pointed out the discrepancies in the total grant request of $29,000 or $29,900, which is it? Ms. Baber will take another look and report back to the secretary. Chr. Chang asked for clarity regarding the "outline" deliverable. Chr. Chang suggested (and Ms. Baber agreed) that the deliverable be a "report" rather than an "outline." Ms. Baber hopes to deliver a comprehensive plan that would include land use, public outreach, historical information, and reports that would be drafted by the applicant, with Townscape in an advisory capacity. Commissioner Ward asked for clarification about "toilet" facilities. Ms. Baber explained that such capital improvements need to be first discussed with the community. MOTION: V.Chr. Kelepolo moved to approve Stewardship Grant Application 24- 05, 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 commented on facilitating a fluid process of grant funding. Chr. Chang replied that the motion allows the Finance to evaluate what can be approved. Commissioner Plunkett recommended a more detailed project budget with a breakdown of Donna Ching's fees, training event costs, and Townscape costs. Commissioner Crivello commented on the positive impact of the proposal's training of youth in the community. 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. f) STU. 24-06, Stewardship Grant Application for Ho`omalu Ka`u for Kahua `Olohu, Ka`u, Hawaii. Tax Map Key No. (3) 9-5-012:005, requesting $26,500.00 for Maintenance Activities and Public Education. Mr. Keoni Fox, Secretary/Treasurer for Ho'omalu Ka'u, was present. Commissioner Plunkett asked if there are other community uses besides the Makahiki Event. Mr. Fox responded that the property is open for staging Minutes of September 11, 2023, Approved Page 7