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Harry Yada stated that it is not wise to do the process for all sites – it is better to be <br />specific. He stated that the people’s perception of the State’s process is sometimes <br />tainted with other experiences they had happen with the State. <br />Commissioner Brazier stated that he is interested in the rapidly growing area in the <br />Pahoa/Puna area. <br />Chief Oliveira stated that they are looking at three different areas in Puna. The <br />Ogasawara property, another piece of property that is ¼ mile from the Ogasawara <br />property (a former anthurium property which may have lava tubes on the property) and <br />rdnd <br />the 3 piece of property is .8 miles from the 2 property more on the Keaau/mauka side <br />of the road nearby the water supply tank, both sides provide good response. The Chief <br />nd <br />expressed that he prefers the 2 site because it’s closer to Pahoa and it belongs to the <br />State. <br />rd <br />Harry Yada stated that the 3 site has a 5-acre lot surrounded by a 1,000 acre, which <br />the State owns. <br />Chief Oliveira stated that they are considering a joint operation between HFD & HPD. A <br />larger piece of property would support that concept and allow P&R to add infrastructure. <br />Commissioner Matsuda asked if the 5-acre lot is being leased. <br />Harry Yada stated that both lots are vacant and are not being leased. The prior leases <br />were either terminated or expired. <br />Chief Oliveira stated that when dealing with the Government, time deadlines are difficult <br />to predict. <br />Ron Sanford asked if the Volcano station is being considered. <br />Chief Oliveira stated that the Volcano station is not being considered yet and firebreaks <br />would be included in all projects. <br />Ron Sanford stated that run away areas can be prevented by having firebreaks. <br />Harry Yada stated that it’s very difficult to work with the State to obtain State lands. <br />Sometimes people form barriers in their own minds; hopefully that can be broken down <br />and all involved may work cooperatively. <br />Fire Equipment Operator Dennis Iyo did a presentation on the proposed “Hawai‘i <br />County Fire Department Outstanding Citizens Awards Program” (see Attachment “B”). <br />The purpose for this awards program is to formally recognize citizens from the public <br />who has gone beyond the call of duty in assisting the HFD in a crisis. The citizen would <br />have displayed an act of bravery, performed CPR, etc., that made a difference. This <br />3 <br /> <br />