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V. Chr. Rosam gave a brief overview of the attendees,which included James Agena, landowner's representative, and Chelsea Javar-Salas from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Most of the site visit was spent with Chelsea in the a'a. V. Chr. Rosam expressed that the site report speaks for itself. Cmr. Ward added that she discussed the fencing with Mr. Agena and asked why they hadn't followed the MOU. Mr. Agena said that they have been spending all their money addressing the homeless living near the makai section, which has been costly, and they weren't planning to spend more. Ms. Ward said that it was disheartening because thousands of plants had been planted, and most of them were no longer there. d) Sugg.24-04, Kapalaoa, N. Kona, Hawaii. TMK(3) 7-1-003:004,005,006,&011 Cmr. Crivello gave a recap of the site visit, those present, and reported that it was a beautiful site visit.The property was nominated by'ohana, who have genealogical ties to the property. She shared that the 'ohana have a lot of support from the government and non-government entities, and they will have lots of support moving forward with stewardship.The property is rich in natural resources. Chr. Kelepolo added that going on these site visits, especially with the 'ohana'from that particular place, is very emotional, and it feels like they're coming home. She also expressed the urgency about this property and the financing situation with it being in the hands of the bank.They just want to sell the property. e) Sugg.24-05, Kawainui Makai,S. Hilo, Hawaii. TMK(3)2-7-011:001&(3)2-7-010:027 Cmr. Chang expressed how it is fitting to share the report as this nomination is in the district of Hamakua,which she represents. She speaks with pride in sharing about this unique place.The attendees got soaking wet that day, so Kawainui, the big water, lived up to her name. There is a willing seller, and whoever is willing to meet the asking price of a little over$8 million will get it. She added that we have an opportunity to have a property that would be for public benefit and for future generations as compared to what seems to be happening up and down the Hamakua coast,where places become private Shangri La and luxurious estates.The people do not have a chance to see it anymore. Cmr. Crivello shared that the relationships that the lawai'a have there is integral to who they are, and some of them have been going there for a very long time and know the waters better than anyone; but they're also invested in making a space for the rest of our community to learn.There is an opportunity for aquatic study for all ages. Cmr. Ward added that she was impressed with the knowledge of the attendees of that visit, their knowledge of the mo'olelo and the names of every single valley, and their stories of how important that estuary is to the fisheries of the entire coastline. Draft-Minutes of May 13, 2024 Page 3