2020-10-14 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Special Meeting Minutes-Approved

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August 31, 2020 Morning Regular session and August 31, 2020 Afternoon Regular session. Motion: MS. WELLS FISCHER moved to approve both minutes with corrections sent to the secretary. The motion was seconded by MR. LEE. MS. KELEPOLO mentioned she was not present in the afternoon session. There being no further discussion, CHR. WARSHAUER called for a verbal vote or raising of hands. All members present voted aye. The motion was carried. IV. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REPORT: (none) Property Manager Hamana Ventura had nothing to report and addressed any questions from the commission. MR. TOMICH asked how much of the Stewardship grant funding is being spent per acre for active projects. Secretary made inquiries to questions raised from the last meeting to P&R. She reported that P&R has no set limits on spending per acre. She will research and report back to the commission at the next meeting regarding grant funding being spent per acre. V. CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT: CHR. WARSHAUER reported that there are two issues on the November 3, 2020, General Election Ballot regarding the Hawai’i County Charter Amendments for the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Fund and Maintenance Fund. Chair encouraged all to vote. VI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 1. Commission to review, discuss, and make recommendations to the Department of Parks and Recreation of the 2021 Stewardship Grant Application received. A. STU. 21-001 Friends of Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gardens, S. Kona Applicant, Friends of Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gardens represented by President Maile Melrose, and member Rose Schilt. MS. NAUNGAYAN clarified the one-time expense project cost for “Amy’s House” restoration of $112,000. This building will be used for educational purposes. The fencing project cost is $30,000. There being no further questions from the Commission, CHR. WARSHAUER called for a motion. Motion: MS. KELEPOLO moved to recommend the approval of the Stewardship Grant proposal for STU. 21-001 Friends of Amy B.H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gardens. The motion was seconded by DR. FRANK. There being no discussion, CHR. WARSHAUER called for a verbal vote or raising of the hands, all members present voted aye. The motion was carried. B. STU. 21-002 N. Kohala Community Resource Center – Hapu’u (Halawa), N. Kohala. Applicant, N. Kohala Community Resource Center represented by Gail Berber and Toni Withington. MS. WELLS FISCHER gave a short presentation on the “V” gate and how it functions. DR. FRANK remarked on how effective the gates are keeping vehicles Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Page 2 of 5