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no formal discussions with descendant 'ohana or relevant community organizations have yet occurred. Cmr. Ward asked if property number 96 on the map—a 7,000 square foot triangular parcel—also has a willing seller and could be included in the purchase if there were interest. Ms. Kent confirmed that the owner of parcel 96 is a willing seller, even for potential development, but she has deliberately avoided marketing the property to commercial developers to prevent repeating past conflicts. She explained that, following discussions with Zendo Kern and the Planning Commission prior to the election, she was advised that the most likely use to gain Planning Commission approval—if the County or PONC did not acquire the property—would be a renovation or remodel of the existing homes. An unidentified commissioner asked whether the state property referenced in the application was considered dangerous. Ms. Kent responded that, based on conversations with surfers and her own experience spending extensive time at the property, many people prefer to access the ocean through Lyman Point due to its tide pools and a cut in the wall that leads to the water. She noted that the current access is challenging, which may explain why people attempt to enter through Lyman Point instead of elsewhere. An unidentified speaker added that they have observed surfers accessing the bay from Lyman Point and noted that the slope leading in and out of the bay appears slippery and difficult to navigate, supporting the concern about safety. There being no further discussion, Chr. Rosam continued to the next suggestion listed on the agenda. e. Sugg. 25-05, Kealoha Family Lo'i, North Kohala, Hawai'i. TMK(3) 5-2-009:025, 026 Chr. Rosam asked if any members of the public wished to testify on Suggestion 25-05. KEALOHA spoke in support of Suggestion 25-05, explaining that he recently inherited the property from his late mother. The land has been in his family for over 100 years and includes historic lo'i terraces and a stream that feeds into K26kea Bay. He emphasized his intent to honor his mother's wish to protect the land by placing it in conservation, preventing it from ever being sold. His son is currently stewarding the land, and they have made significant progress in restoring the lo'i. He also spoke about past efforts in the 1980s and 1990s to restore water flow to the stream after it was cut off, successfully proving it was not intermittent. He concluded by reaffirming his commitment to ensuring the land and waterway remain protected for future generations. BETH ROBINSON testified in support of Suggestion 25-05, speaking as a community Draft 1 -Minutes of March 10, 2025 Page 9