University of Hawaii at Hilo

The board received an update on the progress of the underground storage tank removal project and reviewed ongoing educational outreach activities, specifically regarding a partnership with a Native Hawaiian practitioner group for traditional toolmaking training. The executive director provided an update on the transfer of the master lease to the Maunakea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, noting that the transition plan is under development, with unresolved issues including the management of the communications network, the future of the Halepohaku facility, and the alignment of university services with the new oversight agency's responsibilities.

The board received a report regarding the Kahu Kū Mauna retreat, which highlighted educational outreach activities and the exploration of cultural and archaeological sites. The Executive Director provided detailed updates on the transition to the Maunakea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, covering legislative impacts from Act 53, financial stabilization planning, and updates on environmental impact statements and management plans. The board also reviewed proposed amendments to the University of Hawaii Master Plan and discussed an upcoming Regent appointment. An overview of the Underground Storage Tank Site Plan Application was provided, and the meeting included an executive session to consult on the board's joint-management role with the Maunakea Stewardship and Oversight Authority.

The board discussed the underground storage tank site application, including its timeline, budgetary requirements, and the necessity to replace aging infrastructure with above-ground fuel tanks. Additionally, the executive director provided updates on the recent legislative session, specifically House Bill 2592 which has been enacted as Act 53, extending the transition date for Maunakea Stewardship Oversight Authority. The status of the management plan and the definition of operational requirements for the transition were also deliberated.

The meeting agenda includes reports from Kahu Kū Mauna regarding a recent retreat and an Executive Director's report concerning the transition to the Maunakea Stewardship and Oversight Authority, including updates on operational services, management plans, and environmental impact statements, as well as an update on the university master plan amendment. Additional agenda items involve information updates on the UST Site Plan application and the status of the Thirty Meter Telescope project. The board plans to hold an executive session to consult with legal counsel regarding powers, duties, and liabilities in their joint-management role.

The board received reports regarding Kahu Kū Mauna activities and an executive director's update on the Maunakea Stewardship and Oversight Authority (MKSOA) transition, including legislative updates to HB2592 and progress on the management plan and master plan amendments. The board recommended approval of a Memorandum of Agreement between the University of Hawaii and MKSOA concerning an operational services transition package to stabilize operations. Furthermore, the board entered an executive session to consult with counsel on joint-management roles and legal liabilities.