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that although the community is able to access this shoreline right now, it is through a combination of public and private roads and any of those private sections of road could be closed. Chr. Chang further relates that this property is close enough for schools to bring youth to the property to participate in educational programs. Chr. Chang also mentions that the property has potential for sewage connection, water availability, and electricity connection. d. Sugg. 26-04 Hīlea, Kaū, Hawaiʻʻi TMK (3) 9-5-018:001 No testifiers Cmr. Rosam gave a brief recap of those present at the site visit and begins by describing the location of the property and the native forests within that are habitat for rare plant species and the endangered honeycreeper. Cmr. Rosam goes on to say that there are also three cattle leases on the property which benefit conservation by keeping weeds and fire risk down, keeping roads maintained, and providing open space. Cmr. Rosam mentions that it is a rare chance to purchase this property as it can easily be developed. She further relates that this is an opportunity to have complete mauka- makai protections as this property borders other protected properties. Cmr. Rosom continues with relating the importance of Kohaikalani heiau that is currently being stewarded by Earl Lewis. A fence was recently erected to keep cattle from accessing the heiau but it has already been damaged by cows and a lot of the rocks have been removed and repurposed for other things. In closing, Cmr. Rosam states that TNC did secure a letter of interest from the landowner and are in negotiations for a fee simple acquisition along with two million dollars in legacy land funding. Cmr. Markoff added that this might be one of the most significant properties in the state of Hawaii that is available for purchase right now. V. Chr. Britt adds that she has a request for suggestions - that they include whether the suggestion is an easement or fee simple purchase. Chr. Chang stated it was not clear if the County would be making a fee simple purchase of the property or purchasing a conservasion easement and what would the County’s role be in the management planning. Cmr. Rosam asked that Chr. Chang add that to her questions for the suggestors. e. Sugg. 26-05 Kaʻalāiki Kula, Kaū, Hawaiʻʻi TMK (3) 9-5-016:008, 010, 011, 024, 026, 031, 033, 034, 035 No testifiers DRAFT v.1 - Minutes of May 11, 2026 Page 7