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M14 o• <br /> . I` , . Wil Okabe <br /> ` <br /> , Atanagmg Director <br /> * <br /> Harry Kim 6-k.a, \f/_• , <br /> ,1layor ns 'a Barbara J. Kossow <br /> Deputy Managing Director <br /> '• <br /> County of Hawaii <br /> Office of the Mayor <br /> 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 2603 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 • (808)961-8211 • Fax(808)961-6553 <br /> KONA 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy., Bldg C • Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740 <br /> (808)323-4444 • Fax(808)323-4440 <br /> November 7, 2018 <br /> Richard Berman <br /> PO Box 527 <br /> Honokaa, HI 96727 <br /> Dear Mr. Berman, <br /> RE: Honoka'a Park <br /> Thank you for your letter, and your efforts at Honoka'a Park. Since the <br /> Department of Parks and Recreation (P&R) entered into the Friends of Honoka'a Park <br /> (Friends) agreement, there has been thoughtful dialogue and a sincere effort at <br /> Honoka'a Park to reduce the applications of herbicide. Per the agreement, there are no <br /> herbicides being used in the areas where the Friends do their work. <br /> Ms. Suber has met with P&R administration and maintenance personnel, and <br /> they are working together to build a positive and long-lasting relationship. Over the past <br /> year, P&R has used herbicide alternatives at Honoka'a Park, such as vinegar based <br /> solutions, salt water solutions, and burning the weeds on the track using hand-held <br /> propane tanks. They are also working with Ms. Suber in an effort to control weeds with <br /> other natural, non-toxic alternatives, like Avenger Optima and Dr. Earth Final Stop. The <br /> County will continue to work with the Friends of Honoka'a Park, as we are greatly <br /> appreciative of your efforts to keep Honoka'a Park a beautiful place to visit, and P&R <br /> will continue to be cognizant toward the minimal use of all herbicides. <br /> Thank you for your care of our beautiful island. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Harry Kim <br /> Mayor <br /> County of Hawari is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer <br />