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WRITTEN COMMUNICATION <br />Mr. Replogle stated that Bill Gilmartin would be taking his place as of January 2007. <br />Mr. Replogle stated that he's a nice guy and smart. He will be a great compliment to this <br />Commission. <br />Ms. Self stated that Mr. Gilmartin will come up for second confirmation on Wednesday <br />at Council. <br />Ms. Garovoy stated that she has known Bill for several years and looks forward to <br />working with him. He's very knowledgeable and she echoes what Mr. Replogle stated <br />about him. <br />DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REPORT <br />Mr. Bill Takaba introduced Mr. Harry Yada to the Commission as the new Property <br />Manager. Mr. Takaba stated Mr. Yada would be working closely with this Commission <br />as well as general property management for the County. Mr. Yada comes from the <br />Department of Land and Natural Resources where he was the head of the State Land <br />Division for this island. For a couple years, Mr. Yada was the interim head of the State <br />Land Division as the Land Administrator. Mr. Yada comes with a lot of expertise and <br />will be a good resource to this Commission. <br />Mr. Takaba stated the Department was working on three proposals that were passed by <br />the Council for purchase of public lands, one of which is Kawa`a Bay. They already <br />have an appraisal for the property and they were currently in the process of starting <br />negotiations for the purchase of the property. The next property is Honoli`i. It was <br />waived through committee and passed the full Council. Mr. Takaba stated Honoli`i was <br />not on the list. The third property is the Waipi`o overlook, a.k.a the Rice property. That <br />property had a lot of interest and support however the only problem was the building on it <br />therefore they have to go through an environmental assessment which would take a few <br />months. Mr. Takaba stated the owners wanted to close before the end of the year <br />however it may not be possible. Mr. Takaba stated they have started the environmental <br />assessment process and that they already have an appraisal for the property. <br />Ms. Self asked if the house would be used or torn down. <br />Mr. Takaba stated at first they didn't think it was necessary to keep the house because <br />they weren't sure what the condition was, however, when Dr. Holschuch met with the <br />realtor, they felt that the house had value. Mr. Takaba stated whether it's torn down or <br />not, could be discussed by the Commission. Mr. Takaba stated when the Commission <br />recommended the property, they weren't sure if it was only for the land or because there <br />was a house on it as well. Mr. Takaba stated the person who originally offered for the <br />property, wanted to use it as a library. <br />2 <br />