COM 0067.001 2018-2020 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home

Upon review of the application,this commission expressed many concerns and reservations about how the grant application process is structured and about the grant application form that is provided to the applicants. In 2019, PONC Commission was invited by the Charter Commission to render a recommendation to the charter that would make the process that would further enhance the PONC commission's ability in their capacity to the mayor. In the meantime, five Stewardship Grant Applications (Chapter 12) were received by P&R and passed on to the PONC Commission to review and make funding recommendations, providing they met the requirements as defined in the Hawaii County Charter Section 10- 16(g). Commission and Community Recommendations and Concerns The following is a listing of recommendations and concerns identified by the Commission: • The Commission was very concerned about the Charter Commission process and recommendation effecting the Preservation and Maintenance Funds Charter changes • Expenses are eligible for funding using the Maintenance Fund recommends a review of the PONC Charter and Code • The Commission encourages non-profit community groups to apply for stewardship grants Next Steps • Schedule six Commission meetings alternating between Hilo and Kona in 2020. • Publicize and encourage the public to submit 2020 Suggestion Forms by February 28, 2020 • Publicize the meeting schedule and encourage the public to submit or re-submit 2021 Stewardship Grant Application with P&R by August 31, 2020 • Submit Annual Report and Prioritized List to the Mayor by December 31, 2020 • Continue use of PONC Investigative Ad Hoc Committee to conduct site visits as well as other designated tasks or assignments V