MAHUKONA COURT 08/31/09 UPDATE: The judge was fascinating to watch in her questioning. In short, she asked for both sides to submit arguments (Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law) by September 21, 2009 outlining their take on :1). Standing (whether KAKO'O and Maika'i do or do not have standing;2). Jurisdiction (whether the Board of Appeals had the authority to rule as they did - they don't; they only have the authority to review and uphold or over turn Planning Director decisions); and3). the 45 day window the Planning Director has to act on preliminary subdivision applications.The judge disallowed the some of the most critical parts of the case because there was no previous record (no one from Maika'i or KAKO'O testified about the critical archeological, Hawaiian, or environmental issues). Now we all know that this sucks since KAKO'O and the community were told they should not testify but provide public comment in November... now why all the politics we want PONO?After the court hearing, KPCT rep aka: Kohala Surety wanted to "kukakuka" so our VP who is respected Kupuna Fred Cachola is meeting with him tomorrow in Kohala 09/11/09. We are open to discussion without the presence of attorneys and see what this is all about. We have a few options of proposals but it all depends on how the discussion and what this discussion is about as called for "alone".I would like to see a Conservation Sale on Mahukona: 5,10,15, 20 Million? What is reasonable for this unclear title land belonging to PrinCess Ruth?Makali'i and KHCC can do what is protocol we're concerned about the lay of the land and all the other archaeological sites which are not documented by KPCT aside from their illegal permits to build in that area without public input and disregarding old agreements from prior court cases from 30+ years ago up to now.KPCT is aka: Kohala Surety, which sold Kamehameha Birthplace and some strips of land along it to Kamehameha Schools (was it 8.75 or 15 or 18 million? I can't remember cleary from a meeting I attended here in Kohala brought to us by KS). What do you think they want in price for Mahukona? I can say 5, 10, 15, 20, 20M maybe doable, but that's my personal opinion from sources of funding we can put up to get this case over....OR WE GO FOR LONG ON THIS CASE...smileNOTE: Pule for MAHUKONA, what 'uhane wants to see happen and for the betterment of our people.Malama Pono, Stephanie from North Kohala Big Island
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