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County as he's done with different parcels around, in selectively harvesting, and managing, and milling, and bringing to market valuable timber. BLAKE MCNAUGHTON is the President of Makahanaloa Fishing Association, and Co-Chair of the Fishing and Access Committee for the Pepe'ekeo Community Development Corporation. He spoke in support of Sugg. 24-05 and is here representing community that couldn't be here today and the fishers who use this site. The upper reaches of the stream, you can go there at any time. They want to keep that generational connection. Cmr. Ward asked if they've been in contact with the owner to let them know that this is going to go on? If they are in support,would they be willing to pump the brakes on keeping any further offers on it? It's listed as two separate properties. Phaethon Keeney replied that she does know that the owners are not willing to pump the brakes.They are interested in maximizing their profit on this property which is why they're focused on highlighting its features to a larger market. They do want to sell both parcels together.The previous owner has passed away and now it is all together. So far there has been one expression of interest. Properties are listed for$8.25 million and the nearby Old Mill was about that much in 2022 and would be a comparable property in the area. Mr. McNaughton noted that the owner submitted a letter of support and is aware that they nominated to PONC. This property has been on the market before and didn't sell, so they will see what happens. A discussion ensued between commissioners, Ms. Keeney and Mr. McNaughton. Cmr. Chang disclosed that this property falls within her district and that she has been in communication with the group that's been putting the nomination together, although not really intimately working with them on it. (b) Sugg.24-02,Joseph Rock Arboretum, N. Kona, Hawai'i.TMK(3)7-4-008:057 Chr. Kelepolo disclosed that she is the Vice President of Moku o Keawe Land Conservancy (MOKU) and will be recusing herself from the discussion for Sugg. 24-02 and Sugg. 24-06 and V. Chr. Rosam will take over the meeting. DEBBIE HECHT is the President of MOKU and asked for support on behalf of Sugg. 24-02, a 37-acre parcel in Kailua-Kona that is owned by Jill Wagner which will be a public garden.Jill has a degree from UH in environmental biology and her life's work is restoring native Hawaiian ecosystems through seed banking and reforestation. She is committed to ensuring the survival of these species in her work and sharing her knowledge with others. She has been a consultant for decades, designing and restoring properties, and large-scale restoration projects and has called Hawaii her home for over 30 years. Minutes of March 11, 2024 Page 5