What's Being Discussed

Retroactive approval of a pump purchase: The board will review the fact that ADC's Executive Director signed a contract on December 12, 2024 to buy and install a replacement pump without board approval beforehand. The board is now being asked to authorize that action after the fact. The board may meet privately with its attorney to discuss legal implications.
Financial relief request from Kauai Shrimp (Aloun Kauai Farming, LLC): A farming and aquaculture company operating on ADC land in Kekaha, Kauaʻi submitted a petition on October 14, 2026 asking the board to: (1) forgive unpaid fees including land rent, license fees, and other charges; and (2) approve a three-year relief package to help the operation recover.

Decisions Expected

A board vote on whether to retroactively approve the pump installation contract that was signed without prior board authorization.
A possible vote on whether to grant financial relief to Aloun Kauai Farming, LLC, including debt forgiveness and a multi-year recovery assistance package.

Who Should Pay Attention

Farmers and agricultural businesses that lease or use ADC-managed land, especially in Kauaʻi.
Residents of Kekaha, Kauaʻi with an interest in local aquaculture and farming operations.
Taxpayers and state agriculture stakeholders concerned with how public agricultural land and resources are managed.
Anyone interested in government accountability around contract approval procedures.

The meeting is open to the public on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. You may attend in person in Honolulu, join via Zoom, or call in by phone. Public testimony is limited to two minutes per agenda item.