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and Mr. Mossman responded that they did, stating that a large area like that would require significant help. In response to a further question from Cmr. Rosam, he stated that they go up to Īmakakāloa every week. V. Chr. Britt then asked about the ʻ anticipated timeline, and Mr. Mossman responded that the sooner the better, explaining that the longer the land goes without active management, especially with no cattle currently running, the more difficult it will become to maintain. Chr. Chang asked whether the property was for sale. Mr. Mossman responded that it was not listed for sale, but that the owner had approached them, which he believed was related to their existing stewardship relationship with the area. V. Chr. Britt asked whether an easement had begun to be drafted, and Mr. Mossman stated that it had not. Before the Commission took a break, DCC Campbell clarified the Commission’s earlier questions regarding pricing. She stated that, under Hawaiʻi County Code, the Commission is directed to give priority to properties that have leveraged or matching funds from other sources, such as Legacy Land or donations. She explained, however, that the Commission is not involved in negotiating the purchase price, and that the County would obtain its own appraisal if a determination were made to purchase a property. She further stated that, for that reason, whether a landowner has a separate appraisal, is willing to share it, or has set a listed price should not be a primary concern for the Commission. MEETING RECESSED: 12:08 p.m. MEETING RECONVENED: 12:34 p.m. f. Sugg. 26-06, Shoreline Hakalau ʻIki, South Hilo, Hawai‘i TMK: (3) 2-9-002:001 PHAETHON KEENEY, testified in support of this nomination. CHRISTIAN GIARDINA, President of Kāmaulihou (Nominator), testified in support of this nomination. BLAKE MCNAUGHTON, President of Makahanaloa Fishing Association (Nominating partner), testified in support of this nomination. Chr. Chang asked how the ocean is accessed from the property. Blake McNaughton explained that fishermen currently use an old railroad easement, then cross an adjoining lot near a cemetery before reaching the nominated property and following the fence line down to the trail. He indicated that this route involves crossing private property and stated that preservation of the easement was one reason for the nomination. In response to further questions from Chr. Chang, Mr. McNaughton explained that access to the water is by way of a cut in the pali. He stated that the drop is about 50 feet, but can be navigated without rappelling because it consists of multiple levels. He DRAFT v.1 BS - Minutes of March 9, 2026 Page 14