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bypass is in District 5; so in a lot of ways Pahoa is divided. Hawaiian Paradise Park (HPP) is divided by Highway 130. I think we can work on this some more, but not as it stands. MR. KANUHA : I agree. I think this is another work in progress that we can continue to keep, unless another Commissioner has an opinion about it. But, I think we can continue to work on this. MR. MELROSE: I agree with that direction. I also want to say that I think part of our challenge here is to present alternatives for the community to think about as well. So although I would agree with you on the mauka /makai in Puna; I think it doesn't hurt to have one of our alternatives show an east /west split for the purpose of that discussion. In other words, we look at a variety of ways to do it; but I know that the input has been for the mauka /makai cut. My point is that when we put these out for the public hearings, we should actually be looking for a variety of different circumstances or solutions. We'll make our decision subsequent to that, but the alternatives process is good for discussion. MR. KANUHA: Thank you. For the record, can we mention that Commissioner Kahui is present? Mr. Middlesworth moved to keep Plan _23 based on the deviations. Seconded by Mr. Carvalho and carried by the following vote: Ayes: Commissioners Carvalho, Kahawaiola` a, Kahui, Kanuha, Melrose, Middlesworth, Poindexter, and Ugalde. Noes: Chair Siracusa. Absent: Commissioner Ugalde. Review and Discuss Plan 24 CHR. SIRACUSA: The deviations are okay on this one, however, it divides Puna east to west, Volcano is in District 6, and in District 4. Pahoa, Paradise Park, Kea' au, Mountain View are all split. But, Puna does have two districts. So there's a little plus and a little minus there, but the only positive thing I see is that the deviations are alright, and that Puna has two districts; but they are not anywhere close to where we would like to see those district lines. MR. MELROSE: Shyla, can you go in again -- -This is another one of those wrap around with Hilo, District 1. Technically, there is no way to drive to this side of the district, without going through another district. So this is one that just on its face, won't work. MR. MIDDLESWORTH: It doesn't meet the contiguous. MR. MELROSE: It doesn't meet the contiguous test. I would suggest it won't pass on that. 15