2022-04-04 Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes - Approved

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mission to review question #7. Ms. Harvey updates the commission on Sugg. 22-001, that the owner is willing to grant an easement to the County. She gave a brief historical and cultural significance of the project, and the need to preserve the monument and pilgrimage route. She is working with various organization for grant funding in riparian work on the Monument. The Ease- ment acquisition would benefit to the community and cultural history of the villages. Ms. Elaine Nakagawa testifies in support of Sugg. 22-001, the significance of the monu- ment for the community, her childhood memories walking past it, and now its weathered, worn, and in need of repair. She hopes that the easement would provide a safe walking path as she resides nearby. Ms. Claudia Rohr testifies on Comm. 22-009, 010, and 012 and not in support of Sugg. 21-024, Kaumaui. She is a resident next door, and she was not notified by the nominator of their intention for future acquisition of this property through the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources process. She suggested that the suggestion forms be up- dated to include notification of neighbors, and a better way of notifying the public, and seeking to improve the process. Mr. Joseph Rescones testify in support of Sugg. 22-001, and gave a brief history of his childhood upbringing and his personal relationship with Hawaiian cultural practices. He also announces that he is running for public office. There being no further statement from the public, CHR. KELEPOLO closed the oral public testimony by motion, moved by Ms. Chang and seconded by Mr. Lee. There being no objections, and unanimous vote, motion passed. CHR. KELEPOLO moved to the next item on the agenda. III. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: (ACKNOWLEDGED) CHR. KELEPOLO acknowledge, accept, and file Comm. 22-009 — Comm. 22-014, no motion required and moved to the next item on the agenda. IV. MINUTES: (Motion required) MOTION: MS. WARD moved to approve the March 14, 2022, special meeting minutes with corrections sent to the secretary by MS. CHANG. The motion was se- conded by MS. KANEALII. A brief discussion to ensued as to which version was the final draft. There being no further discussion, CHR. KELEPOLO called for a verbal vote or raising of hands. All members present voted; motion passed. Page 2