Maunakea Authority
MAUNAKEA STEWARDSHIP OVERSIGHT
AUTHORITY (MKSOA)
BOARD MEETING
19 E. Kawili Street,
Hilo, HI 96720
Telephone (808) 272-0259 Fax (808) 933-3208
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, September 12, 2024
10:00 AM
In person at 19 E. Kawili Street,
Hilo, HI
Online via ZOOM, livestreamed at
https://www.youtube.com/@MaunaKeaSOA
Board members, staff, and testifiers can choose to participate either in-person, via Zoom or by telephone. Note: The Board members will be participating via live or Zoom for this meeting. Members of the public are asked to wear a mask if attending in-person.
I. CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME PROTOCOL
II. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
III. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 8, 2024 REGULAR BOARD MEETING
IV. CHAIR REPORT– Public Testimony taken (written or oral) on any of these items
V. GOVERNANCE – Public Testimony taken (written or oral) on any of these items
VI. ADMINISTRATION – Public Testimony taken (written or oral) on any of these items
A. Report of Executive Director De Fries
a. Status of Request for Proposals (RFP)- Management Planning Consultant
b. Moving from Current Office to Interim Office
c. Status of Search for Permanent Office
d. Personnel Matters- Commencement of Interviews for Program Specialist- Compliance
e. Community Talk-Story Sessions
B. Status of Long Term Transition Working Group (TWG)- Executive Director De Fries
VII. FINANCE– Public Testimony taken (written or oral) on any of these items
A. Report by CMS Executive Director Chun
a. Tropical Storm Hone Recovery
b. Puʻuwēkiu- Managing Access to Summit Ahu
c. Implementation of Focused Visitor Experience Programming at Visitor Information Station (VIS)
A. Upcoming Reviews of Fuel Tank Removal and Replacement Project, Caltech Submillimeter Observatory Sublease Termination, and Summit Utility Decommissioning
X. EXECUTIVE SESSION– Public Testimony taken (written or oral) on any of these items The Authority, if needed, convenes in Executive Session pursuant to Section 92-5(a)(3) to consult with the Board’s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Authority’s power, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities.
XI. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. NEXT AUTHORITY MEETING- OCTOBER 10, 2024, 10:00AM-12:00PM, DOFAW-HILO, 19 E. KAWILI ST
B. COMMUNITY TALK-STORY MEETING TONIGHT- SEPTEMBER 12, 2024, 6:00PM-8:00PM, HALE ʻŌLELO- UH HILO, 113 NOWELO ST
XII. ADJOURNMENT
To provide in person testimony:
Attend live at 19 E. Kawili Street, Hilo, HI
(Note: Testimony may be limited to 3-minutes)
To provide written testimony:
Individuals wishing to provide written testimony on agenda items can submit copies of their testimony to the Chair at 19 E. Kawili Street, Hilo, HI 96720, fax to (808) 969-9748 or email it to [email protected]. Written testimony that is received later than 24-hours prior to the meeting will be retained as part of the record and distributed to MKSOA members as soon as practicable, but we cannot ensure that MKSOA members will receive it with sufficient time for review prior to decision-making.
To provide live oral/video testimony via Zoom:
Email your request to [email protected], with the agenda item on which you would like to testify. Once your request has been received, you will receive an email with the Zoom link via which to testify. Requests may be made during the meeting and will be processed as soon as practicable.
To provide oral testimony by telephone:
Dial: +1 669 444 9171. At the prompts, enter: Meeting ID: 986 9951 5770 Passcode: 523433 Note: To unmute, press *6
Note: To unmute, press *6
Further Assistance:
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact MKSOA Board Secretary at [email protected], 808-272-0259, as soon as possible. We will try to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but we cannot guarantee that the request will be fulfilled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.
Packet materials may be viewed prior to the meeting at the MKSOA
website: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/maunakea-authority/
If you would like to be notified of meetings and agenda notices, please
email [email protected]
The meeting will be livestreamed at:
https://www.youtube.com/@maunakeaauthority
MAUNAKEA STEWARDSHIP OVERSIGHT
AUTHORITY (MKSOA)
COMMUNITY MEETING
19 E. Kawili Street,
Hilo, HI 96720
Telephone (808) 272-0259 Fax (808) 933-3208
MEETING AGENDA
Thursday, September 12, 2024
6:00 PM
In person at Hale ʻŌlelo,
Univeristy of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
113 Nowelo Street, Hilo, HI
Online via ZOOM, livestreamed at
https://www.youtube.com/@MaunaKeaSOA
Board members, staff, and testifiers can choose to participate either in-person, via Zoom or by telephone. Note: Some Board members will be participating in-person or via Zoom for this meeting. Members of the public are asked to wear a mask if attending in-person.
I. CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME PROTOCOL
II. INTRODUCTION OF PROJECT DIRECTOR BILL STORMONT
A. Self-Introduction
B. Presentation: “My Connection to Mauna Kea”
III. OPEN DISCUSSION
A. Open Discussion with Attendees
IV. ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. NEXT AUTHORITY MEETING- OCTOBER 10, 2024, 10:00AM-12:00PM
V. ADJOURNMENT
To provide in person testimony:
Attend live at Hale ʻŌlelo, Univeristy of Hawaiʻi at Hilo 113 Nowelo Street, Hilo, HI
(Note: Testimony may be limited to 3-minutes)
To provide written testimony:
Individuals wishing to provide written testimony on agenda items can submit copies of their testimony to the Chair at 19 E. Kawili Street, Hilo, HI 96720, fax to (808) 969-9748 or email it to [email protected]. Written testimony that is received later than 24-hours prior to the meeting will be retained as part of the record and distributed to MKSOA members as soon as practicable, but we cannot ensure that MKSOA members will receive it with sufficient time for review prior to decision-making.
To provide live oral/video testimony via Zoom:
Email your request to [email protected], with the agenda item on which you would like to testify. Once your request has been received, you will receive an email with the Zoom link via which to testify. Requests may be made during the meeting and will be processed as soon as practicable.
To provide oral testimony by telephone:
Dial: +1 669 444 9171. At the prompts, enter: Meeting ID: 997 4056 2032 Passcode: 118103 Note: To unmute, press *6
Note: To unmute, press *6
Further Assistance:
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact MKSOA Board Secretary at [email protected], 808-272-0259, as soon as possible. We will try to obtain the auxiliary aid/service or accommodation, but we cannot guarantee that the request will be fulfilled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.
Packet materials may be viewed prior to the meeting at the MKSOA
website: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/maunakea-authority/
If you would like to be notified of meetings and agenda notices, please
email [email protected]
The meeting will be livestreamed at:
https://www.youtube.com/@maunakeaauthority