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Mr. Hirakami asked how many coconut trees are on the property. Mr. Corbe replied about 100. Mr. <br />Hirakami asked if they are maintained. Mr. Corbe replied not really. Mr. Hirakami commented that if <br />the County acquires the property for a parking area, it will be costly to maintain the coconut trees. Mr. <br />Corbe added that the County should only buy it if they intend to do something with it and not just leave <br />it open. <br /> <br />Mr. Hirakami asked if a commissioner would be able to meet him and walk the property. Mr. Corbe <br /> <br /> <br />STATHIE PRATTAS <br /> <br />Mr. Stathie Prattas, a concerned area resident spoke in support of the proposed Manini Beach Project <br />for acquisition. He noted that the proposal is to acquire two small parcels totaling less than an acre <br />which would compliment the adjacent five acres that the County already owns. The subject area is <br />located on the south shore of Kealakekua Bay. <br /> <br />(Mr. Prattas presented a power-point to the Commission showing maps and images of the proposed <br />area along with slides of numerous photos taken from different areas of the property.) <br /> <br />Mr. Prattas stressed that this is a wonderful opportunity and asked for their consideration. <br /> <br />the larger of the two parcels. Parcel 28 is owned by Ms. Kelly Edwards and is now a cement slab with <br />a rock wall around it due to damage incurred by the tsunami. Parcel 27 is being used by area residents <br />traversing the H (KS) and <br />the Leslie family as joint title holders and leased to the Healy Foundation (HF). The HF has been a <br />major supporter of the 2% Fund and he expects their cooperation in this matter but first wanted to see <br />if the County has a real genuine interest before approaching them. <br /> <br />Mr. Hirakami asked if people are allowed to launch kayaks from this area. Mr. Prattas replied that he <br /> <br /> <br />hundreds of area residents that use the park. The HF has gated the area and greatly control the access <br />which have upset residents who have used the area for generations. <br /> <br />Ms. Nicholson asked what is the intent of the HF with parcel 27. Mr. Prattas replied that they own the <br />property right behind it with a luxury home so this should make them happy by keeping it in open <br />space. <br /> <br />Ms. Nicholson asked if he has any idea of the value of the properties. Mr. Prattas replied about <br />800,000.00 for Parcel 27 and 1.4 million for Parcel 28. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />- 2 - <br /> <br />