2021-05-10 Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes - Approved

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“…while the \[Sunshine Law\] rules are suspended they’re really to allow for safe meetings. And at this point, this is something that is not relative to a safe meeting. It really is to allow public opportunity for input, so there isn’t a reason…I wouldn’t ad- vise it because it’s not directly related to a Covid instance.” She continued later in the same direction, “I really think it is very important to follow the Sunshine Law because this is a limited suspension to allow us to meet in this way \[virtually\] which normally would not be permitted.” Ms. Mellon-Lacey weighed in a third time on her concerns regarding confidentiality issues, saying “…It may take the County time to be able to post things because of the demands of IT, and as well I brought up the confidentiality issues. It is not with respect to the Commissioners. It’s with respect to the property owners…and individuals that were there and if there’s personalized information such a phone numbers, things of that nature…” Following this, the discussion continued. Then, after there was no further discussion, CHR. FRANK called for a verbal vote. Five members voted Yea; two members voted, Nay; and one member abstained. Motion passed. Motion: MS. WARD moved to accept and file the Ad Hoc Committee Site Committee regarding posting past year’s Ad Hoc Committee on Site Visit Reports online by MR. WARSHAUER. The motion was seconded by MR. WARSHAUER. There being no discussion, CHR. FRANK called for a verbal or raising of hands vote. All mem- bers present voted aye; motion passed. 2. 2021 Suggestions Form nominations continued discussion and review. Commission confirmed that Sugg. 21-001 was withdrawn by the nominator, Sugg. 21-023 received an unwilling seller letter and four communications not in support of this suggestion due to parking issues, trash, etc. It was also noted that another par- cel that is up for sale be considered in the same area. Sugg. 21-007, received a lot of support and had an unwilling seller, however having an unwilling seller does not dis- qualify the Suggestion. The commission agreed that the unwilling seller and support letters are just a part the scoring process, and they must also review the Assessment Criteria Form and score accordingly. th The Commission felt that inviting the nominators should be invited to the July 12 meeting. Commission instructed the secretary to make the arrangements for all the properties on the 2021 Ad Hoc Site Visits reports, and to address new information to the commission. Being no further discussion, CHR. FRANK moves to the next item on the agenda. Hawai’i County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider. Page 3 of 6