2021-09-13 Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes - Approved

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CHR. FRANK called into the meeting the representatives from The Friends of Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gardens, Ms. Melrose, Ms. Schilt, and Ms. Britt, Stu. 22-001 to review and discuss their application with the commission. They stated that no funding was received for 2020 and 2021 grant applications with the Department of Parks and Recreation (P&R). They are working thru the process with P&R, and mentions it has been very slow. MOTION: MS. WARD moved to accept and recommend to fund, Stu. 22-001 from The Friends of Amy B. H. Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gardens, N. Kona, as drafted. The motion was seconded by MS. KELEPOLO. There being no further discussion, CHR. FRANK called for a vote. All members voted “Aye.” Motion Passed. CHR. FRANK called for a five-minute recess. He reconvened the meeting at 10:30 a.m. and invited representatives Ms. Eoff and Mr. Myrmo of Kohanaiki ‘Ohana for Stu. 22-002, `O`oma Beach, N. Kona to review and discuss their application with the commission. Mr. Myrmo stated that no funding was received for 2020 and 2021 grant applications with P&R, making delay in projects costs, and difficult to file this yearʻs grant applica?on. So, for this year, their projected budget covers basic needs, in hope of being funded for previous pending applications. MOTION: MS. KANEALI`I moved to accept and recommend to fund, Stu. 22-002, Kohanaiki `Ohana for `O`oma Beach, N. Kona as drafted. The motion was seconded by MS. WARD. During the discussion, CHR. FRANK was impressed with the application, and MS. NAUNGAYAN was impressed with their funding and resource efforts. There being no further discussion, CHR. FRANK called for a vote. All members voted “Aye.” Motion Passed. CHR. FRANK invited representative Atty. McGuire of Nā Mamo O Kāwā, Stu. 22-003 for Kāwā, Ka’ū to review and discuss their application with the commission. MOTION: MS. WARD moved to accept and recommend to fund, Stu. 22-003, Nā Mamo O Kāwā, for the Kāwā Lands, Ka’ū, as drafted. The motion was seconded by Ms. KANEALI`I. The Commission held a discussion regarding the contracted service and the subject of insurability. MS. NAUNGAYAN noted a change of Section V.B on page 15 with the date to be emailed to secretary. There being no further discussion, CHR. FRANK called for a vote. All members voted “Aye.” Motion Passed. CHR. FRANK invited representative Mr. Potter of Pōhāhā I Kalani, Stu. 22-004, for Waipi`o Valley Lookout, Hāmākua to review and discuss their application with the commission. The Commission held a discussion regarding the contracted service, portable toilet rental, chipper services, fencing issues, revegetation plan, and the depth of the progress reports. Mr. Potter stated that no funding was received for 2020 and 2021 grant applications with P&R. MOTION: MS. NAUNGAYAN moved to accept and recommend to fund, Stu. 22-004, Pōhāhā I Kalani for Waipi`o Valley Lookout, Hāmākua, as drafted. The motion was seconded by MS. KELEPOLO. There being no discussion, CHR. FRANK called for a vote. All members voted “Aye.” Motion Passed. Hawai’i County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider. Page 3 of 4