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you haven't quite had time to develop any strategies or have any conversations about stewardship, but the main thing right now,the highest priority would be just protecting the property, correct? Mr.Victorine replied yes and that he is in contact with the owner, Dan McKinley and has been keeping him involved in the process. Cmr. Lee noted that it sounds like a beautiful property with a lot of cultural significance, but in due time,will we be able to take more time to discuss these things in context with a little bit more of an understanding of perhaps the property, but what you all envision this space looking like should it be purchased through PONC and/or other funds. The urgency for South Kona is the chance to preserve not only cultural but active watersheds. Ms. Seyler replied that to be quite transparent,that's the biggest puka in this group, especially seeing the types of presentations and the types of ideas that the other folks have presented today. (h) Sugg.24-08, Honu'apo, Ka'u Hawaii.TMK(3)9-5-014:060&029 V. Chr. Rosam recused herself as she is a member of the Board and left the meeting. MEG LAMSON, a board member with Ka 'Ohana o Honu'apo spoke in support of Sugg. 24- 08. She along with V. Chr. Rosam and Co-Founder John Replogle who testified earlier are also on the board. She spoke of the past history and current state of Honu'apo. They have completed additional biological review for the wetland restoration project that has funded millions of dollars for the area. She would like the County to secure the entire parcel, to continue to allow for a recreational,food gathering, walking, swimming and fishing area for the community. This is the second time that the property has been nominated to PONC. Since a new 10-year Lease with the owner and County having first right to purchase has been executed, a purchase now will save the County money, more than $700,000. Cmr. Ward asked why Parks has not purchased this property. Ms. Lamson indicated that although they have an existing MOA with Parks to protect natural resources, there has not been any forward movement from Parks to acquire. (i ) Sugg.24-09 Upolu Point, N. Kohala, Hawai'i. TMK(3) 5-5-007:002 TONI WHITHINGTON CHAUNCEY WONG-YUEN RICK GMIRKIN CLARENCE AND GAIL PEREZ testified in support of Sugg. 24-09. GAIL PEREZ spoke of the Kupuna Council, and mentioned the past and the future that was given to them from a cultural practitioner and learned the importance in protection of Iwi Kupuna. Minutes of March 11, 2024 Page 11