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III. NEW BUSINESS: 1. 2024 Suggestions: Review and interview the nominators. Chr. Kelepolo requested to move Sugg. 24-02 after Sugg. 24-05 so that she would only have to recuse herself once regarding Sugg. 24-02 and Sugg. 24-06.There was no opposition to this request by the Commission. Chr. Kelepolo asked if they could review Sugg. 24-10 out of order at the request of the suggestor. There was no opposition to this request by the Commission. (j) Sugg.24-10, Minuke Ole Corral Bull Pen,S. Kohala, Hawaii. TMK(3) 6-7-002:005 WENDY BOTELHO-CORTEZ, CEO of the Island of Hawai'i YMCA introduced herself and was available to answer questions. Cmr. Ward asked what was the urgency of the request as there is an existing 99 year lease. Ms. Botelho-Cortez replied that although there may be no real urgency, they were interested in being stewards of the land and having the land remain as part of the YMCA. Current maintenance is provided through volunteers. Cmr. Plunkett noted that this parcel does not fall within Waimea Trails. Cmr. Chang asked for clarification regarding information that continued development has impacted encroachments along the rock walls. Ms. Botelho-Cortez replied that the goal is to maintain the boundaries for the approximately 8 acres. PETE HENDRICKS, a volunteer of the Waimea Preservation Association provided additional comments regarding the care of the property over the past 25 years. (a) Sugg.24-01, Honalo Ahupua'a, N. Kona, Hawaii. TMK(3)7-9-005:008,009,039,&040 EDWARD RAPOZA and LORI MASON CURRAN were available to answer questions. Chr. Kelepolo asked if the owner would consider a partial sale. Mr. Rapoza indicated that the owner would be willing to assist with various potential options to purchase, and understands the County appraisal process.The intent is not to list the property for sale. Cmr. Chang asked about the number of fatalities and injuries reported at the "end of the world." Mr. Rapoza replied that he was not aware of any recent events. Cmr. Crivello asked about entities and partnerships as well as lineal descendants and families from the area. Mr. Rapoza stated that he provided support letters and had begun to reach out. He further stated that he would provide additional information as the process develops. Cmr. Plunkett asked about access easements. Mr. Rapoza stated that although Kamehameha Schools has installed a gate across the road, the public may request access to cross.The mauka parcel is bordered by the bypass,which provides public access, and Na Ala Hele supports trail access in the area as well. Cmr. Ward asked if the owner explored matching funds. Mr. Rapoza stated that the Trust recently decided to sell the property in December of last year. Due to time constraints, the focus was to assemble the application to PONC and then explore other partners such as OHA and TPL. Minutes of March 11, 2024 Page 2