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other cultural activities and parking for Kaunamano. Chr. Chang asked for Kupuna Oral History project information. Mr. Fox will look into it. Chr. Chang asked about the cost of Liability Insurance. Mr. Fox explained that for the Makahiki Events, it is a supplemental coverage. The increased cost depends on the number of participants required in the grant agreement. MOTION: V.Chr. Kelepolo moved to approve Stewardship Grant Application 24- 06, 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 Plunkett seconded the motion, and a discussion ensued. Chr. Chang commented that the application was well -written. Commissioner Ward asked why the rate of $30/hr. was used. Commissioner Crivello pointed out that is the "in -kind" rate. Mr. Fox explained that he consulted the annual publication "The Independent Sector," and Hawai`i's volunteer hourly rates are higher than most states. 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. Ms. Kim Kaho`onei, Director of Friends of Amy BH Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gardens, testified. The AGEG consists of over 15 acres and hosts over 200 community events, including Arbor Day, bringing keiki back into the gardens, as well as educators and cultural practitioners. She asked the commission to continue their support for the gardens. President Alan Rolph reported increased community and volunteer participation in events and property maintenance. There being no other public testimony, Chr. Chang closed public testimony and invited the grant applicants to the microphone. g) STU. 24-07, Stewardship Grant Application for Friends of Amy BH Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gardens (AGEG) for Amy BH Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gardens, S. Kona, Hawaii. Tax Map Key No. (3) 8-013:002, 003, 014, 043, and 059, requesting $223,200.00 for Maintenance Activities and Public Education. President Alan Rolph and Director Kim Kaho`onei present for AGEG. Minutes of September 11, 2023, Approved Page 8