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

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MS. CUTLER explains the need to improve the labeling of the communica- tions, suggestion forms, and stewardship grant applications. She sug- gested to the commission to use acronyms that would identify the differ- ent types and motion is needed. MOTION: MS. PAIK MANDER moves to use the acronyms “SUGG” for Sug- gestions forms to begin in 2020, “STU” for Stewardship Grants Application to begin in 2019, seconded by MS. WELLS FISCHER. Being no further dis- cussion, CHR. TOMICH calls for a verbal vote, all members present voted aye, motion carried. CHR. TOMICH moves to take out of order Item No. 4. Charter Commission Up- dates and invites Debbie Hecht to the microphone. A lengthy discussion was held with Ms. Hecht on both the Preservation and Maintenance Fund. She emphasizes the need to have a full-time po- sition in the Finance only dedicated to both funds and educating the public to help with the stewarding the program, find matching funds, and acquisition of the 2% Fund. She defines that this position is an addi- tion to the staff person already in the Charter. She updates the actions of the Charter Commission and their actions that could be devastating to the Funds. A lengthy discussion was held with Ms. Withington regarding the delayed process of the stewardship grant applications with Parks & Recreations taking over 18 months. She stresses that the time delays had pushed back the projects and collaboration efforts with scheduling maintenance and educational programs with various schools, community involvements, and other non-profits. She is all for improving the maintenance program and bringing the position to the Finance Department. CHR. TOMICH being no further discussions, moves to a lunch break. CHR. TOMICH reconvenes the meeting at 1:00 p.m. and moves to the last item on the agenda, Item No. 2. Form Ad Hoc Site Visit Committee(s). A lengthy discussion ensued regarding missing information like: “Willing Seller Letter,” access to the property, concerns raised by today’s public testimony, and how to assist those in amending their suggestions that would help the suggestion make the prioritized list. Being no further discussion, CHR. TOMICH calls for a motion to form the Ad Hoc Site Visit Committee. MOTION: MS. PAIK MANDER moves to form Ad Hoc Site Visit Committee, seconded by MS. WELLS FISCHER. A discussion was held, and members se- lected for the committee as follows: MS. PAIK MANDER, DR. FRANK, MR. WARSHAUER(if he agrees, MS. CUTLER to check), and MS. WELLS FISCHER; with alternates: CHR. TOMICH and MS. NAUNGAYAN. Being no further discussion, CHR. TOMICH calls for a verbal vote, all mem- bers present voted aye, motion carried. CHR. TOMICH calls for a motion to the selection of sites to visit for the Ad Hoc Committee. MOTION: DR. FRANK moves to select Comm. 19-004, 022 to 027, seconded by MS. WELLS FISCHER. A discussion ensued regarding 19-004 and 024, has Hawai’i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Page 5 of 6