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Anyone wishing to present an item at a future meeting should contact this Commission's clerk at: <br /> 808-323-4444 or Barbara.Kossow(o-)-hawaiicounty.gov to request to have the subject placed on <br /> the next available agenda subject to the Chair's approval. <br /> 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: <br /> 2. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS: <br /> Interested persons who want to provide oral testimony on any agenda item may do so <br /> now, or at the time the specific agenda item is called. <br /> 3. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: <br /> • Approval of minutes for the meeting on March 17, 2026 <br /> • Communications/correspondence: None. <br /> • Next Meeting, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Puna Conference Room, 1501, 25 <br /> Aupuni St., Hilo HI 96720 <br /> 4. COMMISSIONER'S DISTRICT REPORTS: <br /> a. Each Commissioner will provide updates and share concerns about their <br /> respective districts; Commissioners to decide on whether to add those topics at <br /> the next meeting and to invite the public to provide testimonies and presentations <br /> at their meeting. There will otherwise be no discussion or voting, which will be <br /> reserved for when it is itemized on a future agenda. <br /> 5. PRESENTATION: <br /> a. Presentation: Nick Agorastos, Natural Area Reserves Systems (NARS) and Ian <br /> Cole of the Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) to talk about fencing at <br /> Pu'u Maka'ala Kipuka Koa Unit. <br /> 6. OLD BUSINESS: <br /> a. GMAC report and discussion on the Permitted Interaction Group (PIG) regarding <br /> Rules and Regulations Related to Manta Ray Tours, headed by former <br /> commissioner Natalie Reynolds. Commissioner R. Duerr <br /> b. GMAC report on the Permitted Interaction Group (PIG) investigates firearm <br /> range improvements at mile marker 16 on Saddle Road, also known as Camp <br /> Morita. Commissioner J. Ackerman <br /> c. Decision making on whether to recommend to the mayor the removal of <br /> Commissioner Abel Aquino due to unexcused absences within a (12) month <br /> period per Commission Rule 3(d). <br /> d. Discussion regarding recruitment of people to fill vacant GMAC seats. <br /> County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. <br />