2012-12-06 Windward Transcript Mile Marker 12

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AU: Sir, we are taking the items in order. So we are doing Applicant No. 1. CHEETHAM: Oh, I see. Doesn’t a deferment alter -? Is it still okay to testify now? AU: Yes, yes, yes. So you are Clive? CHEETHAM: Yes. AU: Okay, please have a seat. You can sit there. And Graham Ellis, are you going to testify? ELLIS: I’ll wait till they come back in. AU: Okay, I think I jumped the gun here. But what we need to do is we need to -. Is the applicant present? Does the applicant want to do a presentation? Okay, okay, well, the applicant doesn’t seem to be present. So what we’re going to do is we’re going into public testimony. So you do have three minutes. And staff, will be timing you. So can you raise your right hand. Do you swear and affirm to tell the truth on this matter now before the Hawai‘i County Planning Commission? CHEETHAM: I do. AU: Okay. Please state your name and where you reside; and please begin. CHEETHAM: My name is Clive Cheetham and I reside Koa’e which is near Kapoho. I’ve lived down near the lighthouse near Kapoho for 32 years; and I’ve been involved a lot in community action. I’m the chairman of the Community Association for 25 years. And I am also someone who really likes to go to social gatherings, and musical happening, dancing, etc. And the applicant, Steve Lund, who founded the Mile Marker 12 place, he, he came over here from California, he had some money to spend, and decided to attempt public service. And I’m really impressed with what he’s doing there with his assistant, Terra Ann (phonetic), partner, whatever. So, yeah, I just really support them getting their special use permit because they’re, they’re providing a wonderful service for our community. And there’s not many places that are providing that. You know, there are a couple of places in, right in town where you can do things, but not with the same ambiance as there. So, yeah, I don’t need to say much else. It’s a very wonderful thing they’re attempting to do, and quite difficult. And so if they can get your support, that would help it along. Thanks. AU: Any questions for the testifier? Okay we have somebody else who signed up, Denna Smith Givens. Hi, good morning. GIVENS: Good morning. AU: Please raise your right hand. Do you swear and affirm to tell the truth on this matter before the Windward Hawaii County Planning Commission? GIVENS: I do. AU: You may begin. GIVENS: Okay. AU: Please state your name and where you reside. 2 EXHIBIT A