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Alex Kelepolo <br />Chair <br />Deborah Chang <br />Vice Chair <br />Dr. Wayne Frank <br />Justin Lee <br />Diane 'Maka'ala' Kanealii <br />Shellie Bee Allen Naungayan <br />Jodie Rosam <br />Deborah J. Ward <br />County of Hawai 'i Department of Finance <br />County Bldg. • 25 Aupuni Street- Suite No. 1101 • Hilo, Hawai'i 96720-4245 <br />Phone (808) 961-8069 • Fax (808) 961-8248 <br />PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES <br />PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC) <br />MINUTES "SPECIAL" MEETING <br />I. CALL TO ORDER: <br />On February 14, 2022, "special" session, virtual meeting of the Public Access, Open <br />Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission (PONC) was called to order at <br />9:01 a.m. by CHR. KELEPOLO. The Chair introduced the commission members, <br />sunshine disclosure, read an opening statement concerning public testimonies, and the <br />reason for virtual meetings due to the Mayor's Proclamation regarding COVID-19, <br />gathering restrictions, and the need to maintain social distancing. <br />Present: Ms. Alex Kelepolo, Chairperson (CHR.) <br />Ms. Deborah Chang, Vice Chair (V.CHR.) <br />Dr. Wayne Frank, Member <br />Ms. Diane KANEALII, Member <br />Mr. Justin Lee, Member <br />Ms. Shellie Bee Allen Naungayan, Member <br />Ms. Jodie Rosam, Member <br />Ms. Deborah J. Ward, Member <br />Absent: Mr. Justin Lee, Member <br />Support Staff: Ms. Maxine Cutler, Commission Secretary <br />Mr. Hamana Ventura, Property Manager Department of Finance <br />Ms. Jean Campbell, Deputy Corporation Counsel Representative <br />II. STATEMENT(S) FROM THE PUBLIC: <br />CHR. KELEPOLO and members heard oral testimonies presented by: <br />Ms. Debbie Hecht spoke on the PInG #1 report and gave a brief dialog regarding the <br />process of acquisition, hiring a dedicated staff, holding monthly meetings, and the twice <br />a year filing of the Suggestion Form & Stewardship Grant Application. Ms. Hecht gave a <br />Page 1 <br />