2021-01-11 Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes - Approved

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Motion: MS. PAIK MANDERmoved to accept and file Comm. 21-001. The motion was seconded by MR. LEE. There being no discussion, CHR. FRANK called for a verbal or raising of hands vote. All members present voted aye, motion passed. III.MINUTES: Minutes of November 16, 2020 regular meeting. Motion to approve minutes (Motion passed) Motion: MS. NAUNGAYAN moved to approve and file the November 16, 2020 regular meeting minutes. The motion was seconded by MR. WARSHAUER. MS. NAUNGAYAN said there were minor grammar errors sent to secretary to correct. The corrected version was sent to everyone before this meeting. CHR. FRANK called for a verbal or raising of hands vote. All members present voted aye; motion passed. IV.DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REPORT: (none) Property Manager Hamana Ventura had no new information to report and addressed any questions from the commission. V.DEPUTY CORPORATION COUNSEL REPORT: (none) MR. John Mukai had no new information to report and addressed any questions from the commission. VI.CHAIRMAN’S REPORT: Chair Frank to delivered comments and/or information related to matters of concern to the Commission. CHR. FRANK suggested that the commission form ad hoc committee to research topics that might need further research and report back to the rest of the commission in order to make our meetings more effective. VII.UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (none) There being no unfinished business, CHR. FRANK, directed the commission to the next item on the agenda. VIII.NEW BUSINESS: 1.Review and discuss procedures to post past site visit reports and process for posting on a public website. (Motion failed) CHR. FRANK clarified the legislative process according to Hawaii Revised Statues 92.2-5(b) and its relationship to posting old or past site visit reports. He presented a visual model (flow chart) of this process to the commission and opened for discussion. After discussion, CHR. FRANK called for a motion. Motion: MS. NAUNGAYAN moved to accept this flow chart representation as an Ad Hoc Site Visit process pursuant to HRS 92.2-5(b). The motion was seconded by MR. LEE. A discussion ensued with concerns to COVID 19 affecting traveling/gathering restrictions, personal vs. ad hoc visits, how to conduct our site visit reports according to HRS and County Rules. There being no further discussion. CHR. FRANK called for a verbal or raising of hands vote. The vote was 4-3 against; motion failed. CHR. FRANK asked members to serve on an Ad Hoc Site Visit Committee to report on the guidelines of posting site visit reports, make adjustments to HRS 92.2-5(b), and to PONC MINUTES JAN. 11, 2021 County of Hawai’i is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider. 2