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MOTION: <br /> V. Chr Crivello moved that application 26-01 be denied for failure to meet the <br /> requirements of the Charter and Hawai'i County Code. Seconded by Cmr. Britt. <br /> VOTE: <br /> Ayes: Commissioners Chang, Ward, Britt, Goodoni,V. Chr. Crivello, and Chair <br /> Rosa —6. <br /> Noes: None. <br /> b. STU.26-02, Kohanaiki'Ohana—Malama O'oma Stewardship Project <br /> Applicant, Karen Eoff, came forward to engage in the discussion with the commission. <br /> Ms. Eoff briefly introduced herself and shared some information about her organization. <br /> Cmr. Britt asked about the fencing. Ms. Eoff said fencing had not progressed, and goats <br /> continued to browse. She described an ineffective electric fence and said they used <br /> noise to deter herds but remained concerned about losses. <br /> Chr. Rosam cautioned against planting before fencing because goats could remove <br /> sensitive species quickly. Ms. Eoff said the group delayed planting while expecting the <br /> fence within about 45 days, but plants risked dying in the nursery, so they out planted <br /> many. <br /> Ms. Eoff said her husband served as director and project manager. She said the team <br /> included paid workers,volunteers, and limited community service placements for low <br /> level offenses. She described recent weeding work by one participant. <br /> Ms. Kekai reported that an RFQ for the fence came in at over$50,000,which triggered a <br /> formal bid process with detailed specifications and a Public Works review. She said that <br /> procurement timelines, not the applicant, were the main cause of the delay, and staff <br /> were pressing Public Works to release the bid. <br /> Ms. Kekai said the design followed MRCS ungulate fencing guidelines at roughly 75 <br /> inches in height with a smooth top strand, with vehicle and pedestrian gates. Ms. Eoff <br /> said that pedestrian gates feel welcoming. <br /> Ms. Braman stated that the bid included about 2,000 linear feet of fencing. Ms. Eoff <br /> estimated an enclosure of about five to six acres. <br /> V. Chr. Crivello asked for confirmation that survey and archaeological documentation <br /> would protect cultural features during installation. Ms. Kekai confirmed. <br /> Minutes of November 10, 2025 <br /> Page 6 <br />