BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Hawaii Public Meetings and Events Calendar//111285535//EN VERSION:2.0 CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261026T140541Z DTSTART:20260813T100000 DTEND:20260814T000000 SUMMARY:MKSOA Regular Board Meeting UID:20261026T140548Z-uidGen@fe80:0:0:0:410:d2ff:fefd:e5dd%ens5 TZID:HST LOCATION:640 N Aohoku Pl. Hilo DESCRIPTION:

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MAUNA KEA STEWARDSHIP AND OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY (MKSOA) BOARD MEETING< /p>\n

688 < /span>Kinoʻole Street #212

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 \;Hilo\, HI 96720

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Telephone (808) 272-0259

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Website: http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/maunakea-authority /

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AGENDA

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Thursday \, August 13\, 2026 - 10:00 am

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In person at 640 N. Aʻohōkū Place\, Hilo\ , HI

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< a name="_Hlk197068675"> \;This agenda and the listed submittals will be provided in the Board Packet. T his meeting will be held using interactive conference technology under s ection 92-3.7\, Haw. Rev. Stat. (HRS). Board members\, staff\, applicant s\, testifiers\, and the public can choose to participate in person\, on line via Zoom\, or by telephone.

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The public may a lso view the live meeting via its live stream at: https://www.youtube.com/@MaunaKeaSOA

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To Prov ide Written Testimony: We encourage interested persons to submit written testimony in advance of the meeting\, which will be distributed to Board members prior to the meeting and allow a timely review. Please submit written testimony via email to: mka.testimony@hawaii.gov. Written testimonies can also be mailed to: 640 Aʻ ohōkū Place\, Hilo\, HI 96720. Written testimonies may be posted upo n the Board of Land and Natural Resources meeting website\; as a precaut ion\, please be mindful with any personal information prior to submi tting unless you intend it to be shared. Late written testimony wil l be retained as part of the record and distributed to Board members as soon as practicable\, but we cannot ensure the Board will receive it in sufficient time to review\, prior to decision-making.

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To Provide In-Person Oral Testimony: Attend in-person at: 640 N. Aʻohōkū Place\, Hilo\, HI\, 96720

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To Provide Testimony by Telephone: On the day of the meeting at the start of the agen da item you wish to testify on\, dial 1-669-444-9171 (Zoom)\, input Meet ing ID: 986 9951 5770\, Passcode: 523433

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Note: to unmute\, press *6

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To Pr ovide Video/Zoom Testimony: Please send your request in a timely manner to: mka.tes timony@hawaii.gov with your information\, email address\, and the agenda item you wish to testify o n. Once your request has been received\, you will receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link via which to testify. You may testify without signing up in advance. Requests may be made during the meeting and will be processed as soon as practicable.

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Further Assistance: I f you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disa bility\, contact MKSOA Board Secretary at mka.testimony@hawai i.gov\, 808-272-0259\, as s oon as possible. Requests made as early as possible have a greater likel ihood of being fulfilled. Upon request\, this notice is available in alt ernate/accessible formats.

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Board Packet: Materi als may be viewed prior to the meeting at the MKSOA website: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/maunakea-authority/. The Board packet is also available for vie wing at 640 N. Aʻohōkū Place\, Hilo\, HI.

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If you would lik e to be notified of meetings and agenda notices\, please email mka.testimony@hawaii.gov.

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NOTE: Agenda Items may be taken out of order.

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II. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;  \; \; \; PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS

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III. \; \; \; \; \; \; \;  \; \; APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JU NE 18\, 2026 REGULAR AUTHORITY MEETING

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IV. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; < /span>C HAIR REPORT&ndash\; Public Testimony taken (writ ten or oral) on any of these items

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A. \; \; \; Update on Aspirational Statement as Required by Act 255\, SLH 20 22

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V. \; \;  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; GOVERNANCE &ndash\; Public Testimony taken (written or oral) on any of these items&n bsp\;  \;

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VI. \;  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; < /span>ADMINISTRATION &ndash\; Public Testimony taken (written or oral) on any of these items

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A. \; \; \; Report by Chair Komeiji

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 \; \; \; \; \; \;  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; 1. \; \; \; \; < /span>Staffing and Recruiting- MKSOA Executive Director (ED) Hiring

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 \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; 2. \; \; \; \; Management Plan Update

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&nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nbs p\; \; \; \; 3. \; \; \; \; Operational Services Transiti on Package (OSTP) Update

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Status of Long-Term Transition Working Gro up (LTTWG)\, Report by Member Kudo

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VII.  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; < /strong>CENTER FOR MAUNAKEA STEWARDSHIP (CMS) OPERATIONAL UPDATE&ndash\; Public Testimony taken (wr itten or oral) on any of these items

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A. \; \; \; Education Trail/Greenhouse Project Update

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B. \; \; \; Underground Storage Tank (UST) Project Update

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C. \; \; \; Hawaiʻi Fire Department (HFD) Maunakea High Altitude Training Ex ercise

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VIII. \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; < span style="font-size: 12.0pt\;">MKSOA-CMS JOINT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (J MC) &ndash\;  \;Publ ic Testimony taken (written or oral) on any of these items

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A. \; \;& nbsp\; Interim Joint Management Propo sal

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B. \; \ ; \; University of Hawaiʻi (UH) Master Plan Amendment \;

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C. \ ; \; \; Department of Hawaiia n Home Lands (DHHL) Proposal Update \ ;

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IX. \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nbs p\; \; FINANCE&ndash\; Public Testimony ta ken (written or oral) on any of these items

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A.  \; \; \; Report by Administrative Services Officer Patterson- July Financial Report Including Appropriations\, Budget\, Ex penditures\, Balance

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B. \; \; \; Approval of Addition of FY 26  \;Funds to Existing Contract with the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaiʻi (RCUH) for Upcoming MKSOA Administrative Ru lemaking Project - ACTION ITEM

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C. \; \; \;

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The Authority may go into Execu tive Session pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4) to consult with the Authorit y&rsquo\;s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Authority& rsquo\;s power\, duties\, privileges\, immunities\, and liabilities.

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X. \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&n bsp\; \; \; \; \; ANNOUNCEMENTS

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A. \; \; \; NEXT AUTHORITY MEETING- SEPTEMBER 10\, 2026\, 10:00AM- 12:00PM\; KŪKAHAUʻULA\, INSTITUTE FOR ASTRONOMY (IFA) 640 N. AʻOHŌKŪ PL\ , HILO

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1. \; \; \; \; AUTHO RITY MEMBERS: PLEASE NOTIFY BOARD SECRETARY IMMEDIATELY IF YOU ARE UNABL E TO ATTEND NEXT MEETING.

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XI. \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; ADJOURNMENT

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MAUNA KEA STEWARDSHIP AND OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY (MKSOA) BOARD < strong>MEETING

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688 Kinoʻole Street #212

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 \; Hilo\, HI 96720< /p>\n

Telephone (808) 272-0259

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Website: http://dlnr.hawaii.gov/m aunakea-authority/

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AGENDA

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Thursday\, August 13\, 2026 - 10:00 am

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In person at 640 N. Aʻoh ōkū Place\, Hilo\, HI

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 \;This agenda and the listed submittals will be provided in th e Board Packet. This meeting will be held using interactive conference t echnology under section 92-3.7\, Haw. Rev. Stat. (HRS). Board members\, staff\, applicants\, testifiers\, and the public can choose to participa te in person\, online via Zoom\, or by telephone.

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The public may also view the live meeting via its live stream at: https://www.youtube.com/@MaunaKeaSOA

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To Provide Written Testimony: We encourage interested persons to submit written test imony in advance of the meeting\, which will be distributed to Board mem bers prior to the meeting and allow a timely review. Please submit writt en testimony via email to: mka.testimony@hawaii.gov. Written testimonies can also be mai led to: 640 Aʻohōkū Place\, Hilo\, HI 96720. Written testimonies may be posted upon the Board of Land and Natural Resources meeting websi te\; as a precaution\, please be mindful with any personal informati on prior to submitting unless you intend it to be shared. Late writ ten testimony will be retained as part of the record and distributed to Board members as soon as practicable\, but we cannot ensure the Board wi ll receive it in sufficient time to review\, prior to decision-making.

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To Provide In-Person Oral Testimony: Attend in-p erson at: 640 N. Aʻohōkū Place\, Hilo\, HI\, 96720

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To Provide Testimony by Telephone: On the day of the meeting at the start of the agenda item you wish to testify on\, dial 1-669-444-9171 (Z oom)\, input Meeting ID: 986 9951 5770\, Passcode: 523433

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Note: to unmute\, press *6

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To Provide Video/Zoom Testimony: Please send your request in a timely manner to: < /span>mka.testimony@hawaii.gov with your information\, email address\, and the agenda item you wish to testify on. Once your request has been received\, you will recei ve a confirmation email with the Zoom link via which to testify. You may testify without signing up in advance. Requests may be made during the meeting and will be processed as soon as practicable.

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Further Assistance: If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodat ion due to a disability\, contact MKSOA Board Secretary at mk a.testimony@hawaii.gov\, 80 8-272-0259\, as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible hav e a greater likelihood of being fulfilled. Upon request\, this notice is available in alternate/accessible formats.

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Board Packet: Materials may be viewed prior to the meeting at the MKSOA web site: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/maunakea-authority/ . The Board packet is also available for viewing at 640 N. Aʻohōkū Place\, Hilo\, HI.

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If you would like to be notified of meetings and agenda notices\, pleas e email mka.testimony@hawaii.gov.

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N OTE: Agenda Items may be taken out of order.

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I . \; \; \;&nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; CALL TO ORDER AND WE LCOME PROTOCOL

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II. \; \; \; \; \; \;&n bsp\; \; \; \; \; PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS

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III. \; \; \; \; \;&n bsp\; \; \; \; < strong style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal\;">APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE JUNE 18\, 2026 REGULAR AUTHORITY MEETING< /p>\n

IV. \; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; CHAIR REPORT&ndash\; Public Test imony taken (written or oral) on any of these items

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A. \;  \; \; Update on Aspirational Statement as Required by Act 255\, SLH 2022

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V.&n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nbs p\; \; GOVERNANCE &ndash\; Public Testimony t aken (written or oral) on any of these items \;  \;< /span>

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A. \; \;&nb sp\; Report by Chair Komeiji

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 \; \; \;&nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nbs p\; 1. \; \ ; \; \; Staffing and Recruiting- MKSOA Executive Director (ED) Hiring

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 \; \; \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; 2. \; \; \; \; Management Plan Update

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 \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nb sp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&n bsp\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;&nbs p\; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; \; \; \; 3. \; \; \; \; Operational Services Transition Package (OSTP) Update

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B. \; \; \; Status of Long-Term Trans ition Working Group (LTTWG)\, Report by Member Kudo

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VII. \; \; \; \; \; \; \; CENTER FOR MAUNAKEA STEWARDSHIP (C MS) OPERATIONAL UP DATE&ndash\; Public Te stimony taken (written or oral) on any of these items

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A. \; \;&n bsp\; Education Trail/Greenhouse Project Update

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B. \; \;&n bsp\; Underground Storage Tank (UST) Project Update

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C. \;  \; \; Hawaiʻi Fire Department (HFD) Maunakea High Alt itude Training Exercise

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VIII.  \; \; \; \; \; MKSOA-CMS JOINT MANAGE MENT COMMITTEE (JMC) &ndash\; & nbsp\;Public Testimony taken (written or oral) on any of these it ems

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A. \; \; \; Interim Joint Management Proposal< /a>

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B. \; \; \; University of Hawaiʻi (UH) Master Plan Amendment&nbs p\;

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C. \; \; \; Depa rtment of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) Proposal Update \;

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IX. \; \; \; \; \;& nbsp\; \; \; \; FINANCE&ndash\; Pu blic Testimony taken (written or oral) on any of these items

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Report by Administrative Services Officer Patterson- July Financial Report Including Appropriati ons\, Budget\, Expenditures\, Balance

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B. \; \; \; Approval of Addition of FY 26  \;Funds to Existing Contract with the Rese arch Corporation of the University of Hawaiʻi (RCUH) for Upcoming MKSOA Administrative Rulemaking Project - ACTION ITEM

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C. \; \; \; Approval of Addition of FY 27 Funds to Existing Contract with the Research Corporation of the University of Hawaiʻi (RCUH) for Upcoming MKSOA Internal Systems Development Project - ACTION ITEM

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The Authority may go into Executive Session pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(4) to consult with the Authority&rsquo\;s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Authority&rsquo\;s power\, duties\, privileges\, immunities\, and liabilities.

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X. \; \; \; \; \ ; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; ANNOUNCEMENTS

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A. \; \; \; NEXT AUTHORITY MEETING- SEPTEMBER 10\ , 2026\, 10:00AM-12:00PM\; KŪKAHAUʻULA\, INSTITUTE FOR ASTRONOMY (IFA) 6 40 N. AʻOHŌKŪ PL\, HILO

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1. \; \; \; \; AUTHORITY MEMBERS: PLEASE NOTIFY BOARD SECRETARY IMMEDIATELY IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND NEXT MEETING.

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XI.  \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; \; < /span>ADJOURNMENT

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