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Chr. Kelepolo suggested that the discussion regarding easements can be put on the agenda for the next meeting. Cmr. Plunkett continued about the site visit. He spoke about the winds of this place and the mana that has inspired generations of leaders that affect us still today and there is special opportunity there because of an existing public access road. Cmr. Crivello shared that during the visit, she learned about family connections to the property and expressed the importance of relationships with those who can share history and stories about the place. j) Sugg.24-10, Minuke Ole Corral Bull Pen,S. Kohala, Hawai 'i.TMK(3) 6-7-002:055 Cmr. Plunkett began by giving a brief overview of those who attended the site visit before sharing some history about the property. He shared that there is a historic map that labels this particular property as Ala Chia. Chr. Kelepolo added that with so many of the surrounding properties being sold, developed, and subdivided, the community is concerned about the same happening to this historic place. A discussion ensued by commissioners about the site reports that the PlnG groups just shared. Chr. Kelepolo moved back to the top of the agenda. III. MINUTES: (Motion(s) required) Chr. Kelepolo deferred the draft of the March meeting minutes to the next meeting. IV. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REPORT: Property Manager Hamana Ventura shared that the fund is back to a little over$18.5 million. Acquisitions in the previous year put a dent in the balance, but the fund is healthy again thanks to the income from property taxes. Regarding the maintenance fund, he reported that efforts were made to distribute stewardship grant funds from the previous year's grant applications. Still, the balance is currently back over$3 million. Mr.Ventura added that within the next 60 to 90 days, he expects large expenditures to be disbursed to the stewards. Mr.Ventura then shared that 'Anaeho'omalu was awarded $3 million from Legacy Land and the request from the County is $4.4 million. Property Management is working to ensure that progress continues toward that particular acquisition. Cmr. Ward commented that some of the properties being reviewed this year have a very high urgency as they could be sold before a report is submitted to the Mayor and then asked if the Commission could make recommendations earlier than December so that some of the properties could be acquired, or the intent for acquiring the property could be communicated to the sellers. Mr.Ventura replied that the previous year's report was done early, so they could try to get this year's report out early, too. A discussion ensued about the timing of the Annual Report to the Mayor. Draft-Minutes of May 13, 2024 Page 6