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given the new changes that have occurred to the Planning Department's codes. Gouker <br /> responded by stating that there are all kinds of loopholes to get around things and it is <br /> unknown what kind of permit the owner would apply for. She continued by saying that <br /> no matter what is there to protect the site, she has zero faith in the owner to follow or <br /> uphold any requirements. <br /> No'eau Woo-O'Brien spoke and said the owner said that because he owns the property, <br /> he can do what he wants with it. <br /> V. Chair Crivello asked the nominator to provide the commission with the BTP (burial <br /> treatment plan) and then a conversation ensued regarding the BTP and the activities that <br /> the owner is conducting on the property. <br /> Cmr. Markoff apologized for being late, he joined he meeting at 10:12 am and then asked <br /> the nominator what the maximum fine is for this violation. The nominator stating that it <br /> is $25,000 per incident but isn't sure what constitutes an incident. <br /> Cmr. Ward asked if there could be an alternative buyer because the County process takes <br /> about two years and definitely will not be purchased in April 2025. Cmr. Ward continued <br /> her questioning and asked if other groups such as Nature Conservancy,Trust for Public <br /> Land, HILT, or any other potential buyers have been approached. The nominator said <br /> they have not looked into other groups because they feel this would be most appropriate <br /> and regardless of the owner's timeline, the owner will not build as they will not let that <br /> happen. They are strategizing and understand that the owner's timeline does not align <br /> with the reality of transferring the property into public ownership. Cmr. Ward then <br /> commented and said if takes a long time, there might be other sources that could hold <br /> the property in lieu of the County being able to purchase it so it is something to think <br /> about. <br /> There being no further discussion, Chr. Rosam continued to the next suggestion listed on <br /> the agenda. <br /> b. Sugg. 25-02, Kuamo'o Ahupua'a, North Kona, Hawai'i. <br /> TMK(3) 7-9-005:004, 005, 014, 015, 089 <br /> Chr. Rosam opened the floor to those wanting to testify on this suggestion. <br /> JIM VALDEZ testified in support of this nomination and said that all sacred sites need to <br /> be preserved. <br /> There being no further testifiers for this suggestion, Chr. Rosam invited the nominators of <br /> Draft 1 -Minutes of March 10, 2025 <br /> Page 3 <br />