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Chair Rosam opened the floor for public testimony and explained that testimony may be made at <br /> the beginning of the meeting or immediately preceding the agenda item being opened for <br /> deliberation by the Commission. <br /> Kaleolani Haaniu Pasciuta and Makanahele Emsley spoke on behalf of Kupa Aina o Keauhou, <br /> established to continue the legacy of Lilly Kong. Carrying forward her legacy was shared. Ms. <br /> Emsley spoke of the value of stewardship and conservation. Further discussion included past <br /> malama aina and cultural events. They wish to create a space for lineal descendants and kanaka <br /> to return to the aina. Tammy Halliwell serves on the Board and talked of creating a space to <br /> gather, rebuilding palina with aina, and strengthening connections with each other. Immediate <br /> needs include the reduction of overgrowth and gaining an overall understanding of the area. <br /> This concluded public testimony. <br /> Chair moved on to Old Business. <br /> Chair mentioned that the commission considered 12 applications and took final votes on 4. <br /> Additional questions were sent to applicants. PM Hamana Ventura stated that during the process, <br /> one applicant did not submit responses on time and therefore were not forwarded to the <br /> Commission. However, the applicant did submit responses through public testimony. Another <br /> applicant revised an application outside of the directions that were given. One applicant <br /> withdrew as well due to a lack of time to complete the application. <br /> Chair went on to discuss that it is up to the commission to accept applications as submitted, <br /> recommend changes, which could include partial approval or denial of certain parts. Finance <br /> helped to streamline the process, but the Commission has the discretion to decide what is to be <br /> considered. <br /> STU.25-01 Hawaiian Islands Land Trust(HILT) <br /> Commissioner Chang moved to approve less $12,832 in fringe benefits. There being no further <br /> discussion, a roll call vote motion passed with 5 ayes. <br /> STU.25-02 Pohaha I Ka Lani <br /> Jesse Potter discussed the breakdown of costs, the need for signage and policies. Mentioned <br /> protestors using the site during Mayor Roth's emergency proclamation and being caught in the <br /> middle and having to be the buffer. Hosting groups is a primary function. Sharing space and gray <br /> water runoff was a problem. Commissioner Chang moved to approve less $8,000 for food. <br /> Commissioner Ward said that food is an important aspect when it comes to children. <br /> Commissioner Crivello agreed but pointed out that it could come from a different source. Deputy <br /> Corp Counsel Jean confirmed that this is not the right pot of money to cover food costs. <br /> Commissioner Chang sees water as a safety item and that water is not available on this parcel. <br /> Roll call vote motion passed with 5 ayes. <br /> STU.25-03 Kupa `Aina 0 Keauhou <br />