2019-03-11 Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes-Approved

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Motion: MS. WELLS FISCHER motioned to approve with corrections, se- conded by MS. PAIK MANDER, being no further discussions, CHR. TOMICH calls for a verbal vote, all members present voted aye, motion carried. V. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REPORT: CHR. TOMICH: moves to the next item on the agenda, Department of Fi- nance Report and invites Mr. Ventura to the microphone. MR. VENTURA expresses our condolences regarding Commissioner Nazara and the legacy she left behind. Mr. Ventura updates commission with the Conservation Easement of Waikapuna. There is a delay of closing due to the Legacy Land Board action of reducing the land acreage of approx. 20 acres. That grant is still pending the Governor’s approval. VI. OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL REPORT: Being no further questions to Mr. Ventura, CHR. TOMICH: moves to the next item on the agenda, Corporation Counsel Report, and invites Ms. Self to the microphone. MS. SELF has nothing to report from Corporation Counsel. She does ex- press her condolences regarding Commissioner Nazara and recaps the contributions and values that Ms. Nazara gave to the success of this commission. MS. SELF expresses her gratitude and appreciation for work- ing throughout the years with this commission and ends with the an- nouncement of her retirement. The PONC Commissioner’s presents to MS. SELF the traditional Lei’s and gift. VII. CHR.PERSON’SREPORT: Being no further questions from the commission to MS. SELF, CHR. TOMICH moves to the next item on the agenda, CHR. TOMICH Report. CHR. TOMICH has nothing to report. VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Being no further questions to CHR. TOMICH, he moves to the next item Unfin- ished Business and notes there is no unfinished business. IX. NEW BUSINESS: CHR. TOMICH moves to the next item New Business starting with Item No. 1. Commission to review 2019 Suggestion Forms (Comm. 19-003, 004, 013-027) A discussion was held regarding Comm. 19-024. MS. PAIK MANDER ex- plains to those present the criteria and scoring process of the PONC Commission. How vital it is to amend the suggestion with support letters from the community regarding stewarding the property, funding efforts, and management. She emphasizes the importance of scoring high on the list. She mentions it’s a good idea to see how others submitted applica- tions and what type of documentation is needed. CHR. TOMICH moves to take out of order Item No. 3. Filing format Change and invites MS. CUTLER to the microphone. Hawai’i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Page 4 of 6