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(the commissioners went into discussion) <br />Commission to discuss scheduling of 2013 public regional meetings <br />Ms. Nicholson suggested that the commissioners contact the Councilmember in theirrespective <br />districts to possibly collaborate with them and schedule a public meeting. She then asked if anyone <br />will be doing presentations in their districts. <br />Mr. Hirakami stated that he will contact the Chair of the Puna Community Development Plan(CDP) <br />Action Committee to see if he can do another presentation at theirCDPmeeting since they recently <br />sent in a letter of support for the acquisition of the Kapoho/Wai‘opae property. <br />and South Kohala since <br />there hasn’t been public submittals since 2008.Shesuggested that we send out a press release for <br />radios and newspapers. Ms. Kelepolo noted that in previous yearsa press release to the various <br />newspapers and radio stations were sent out.Mr. Hirakamiwill prepare a draft press release and send <br />to Ms. Kelepolo prior to the next meeting. <br />Mr. Freire said that he will do presentations at the Rotary club meetings.He also suggested that the <br />Chamber of Commerce meetings might also be a good place to provide information.Ms. Nicholson <br />added that it seems amajority of the submittals are from community groups in the districts.Ms. <br />Kelepolo will provide packets/information for the public for distribution at these meetings. <br />Commission to discuss and schedule priorities for 2013 meetings and activities <br />Ms. Nicholson asked Ms. Kelepolo what has been done in the past for this agenda item. Ms. Kelepolo <br />replied that in the past the Commission has talked about the possibility of site visits on properties that <br />were listed on the prioritized list. Thecommissioners thenset a schedule of what would be discussed <br />at each meeting in preparation of the annual report. <br />March –reviewand discussAssessment Criteria Form <br />May –Sunshine Law training <br />July –review Suggestion Formssubmitted by the public <br />September –draft prioritized list and annual report <br />November –review and finalize annual report <br />Ms. Matsumura suggested that maybe the Commission should be more pro-active and not wait for the <br />public to submit properties that has not been addressed. Ms. Byrne Baber noted that it’s their job to <br />support the public and not necessarily advocate for any properties in particular. Ms. Matsumura <br />looked at some properties that was submitted in the pastand noticed that the public has not come back <br />to re-submit these properties. <br />Mr. Hirakami added that in the last press release the public was encouraged tore-submit submissions. <br />He also stated that the amount of public testimony in support of these properties really influenced his <br />decisions during the assessment process. <br />Mr. Brilhante suggested that if they need to discuss this further theyshouldagendize this discussion <br />for the next meeting. <br />-4- <br /> <br />