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j) Sugg.24-10, Minuke Ole Corral Bull Pen,S. Kohala, Hawai T TMK(3) 6-7-002:055 <br /> BILL SANBORN, president of Waimea Preservation Association, began his testimony by <br /> stating that he, his organization, and other groups such as Rotary and Royal Order have <br /> been volunteering to take care of Minuke Ole Park, which is under lease to the YMCA <br /> for$1 a year for 99 years. He shared history about the current lease and Parker <br /> Ranch's involvement. He said the property has viewplanes and open space and has <br /> been used for years by the community for events. <br /> Chr. Keleplo opened the floor for discussion amongst the commissioners. <br /> Cmr. Chang asked the last testifier if Parker Ranch was aware that this property was <br /> being suggested and if so,what is their position on it. The testifier stated that Parker <br /> Ranch's management has changed but he didn't think Parker Ranch would have a <br /> problem with it. <br /> DCC Mellon-Lacey brought up a point of order to advise the commission that they <br /> shouldn't engage and ask questions of testifiers, who are often there to provide their <br /> own opinions. If the commission needs more facts on a property,there are more <br /> appropriate ways of obtaining factual information. <br /> Cmr. Chang expressed her concern that when the commission has fact-finding <br /> questions, who should they ask? <br /> Cmr. Markoff spoke and asked what type of commercial activities have been taking <br /> place on the property, how it is used, and what is planned there. He suggested that <br /> perhaps the commission could make a list of questions. <br /> Secretary Braman reminded the commission that the scores were due by the end of <br /> the meeting, and the time for fact-finding questions was in previous meetings. <br /> Chr. Kelepolo said that the commission had the opportunity to ask questions at the <br /> March meeting. <br /> Before moving on to the next agenda item, one more testifier requested to speak on <br /> Sugg. 24-10. <br /> DICKSON MAULILI, testified in support of Suggestion 24-10. He expressed that there is <br /> an urgency because Parker Ranch is evolving with a change of management and <br /> possibly a change of ownership. He said he wants to ensure that the park continues to <br /> be for community use. <br /> Before moving on to the next agenda item, Chr. Kelepolo called for a recess at 11:47 <br /> a.m. <br /> The meeting was called back to order at 11:59 a.m. and proceeded to the next agenda <br /> item, NEW BUSINESS. <br /> Minutes of July 8, 2024 <br /> Page 6 <br />