2022-07-11 Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes - Approved

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ing a full-time administrator for the open space program, what properties are in escrow, and what properties are targeted for escrow. Due to budget constraints, meetings will continue to be in -person, as it has been done in the last 14 yrs. Properties in escrow and/or targeted for contracts in the negotiation process are confidential. Hiring a full-time staff person was addressed by the finance director in council meetings. Concerns were raised by Ms. Chang regarding the public notice missing a few proper- ties from the list. Ms. Cutler responded and will check on this, make any corrections be- fore the notice goes to publication. Ms. Chang voiced other concerns regarding the three years of grant funding for the past three years. Mr. Ventura assured the commission that the Finance Department is working with Parks & Recreation during the transition pro- cess. A discussion was held with Mr. Ventura and Ms. Campbell regarding grant funding for education as an allowable expense. With no other questions for Mr. Ventura, Chr. Kelepolo continued to the next item on the agenda, called for any public testimony, being none, called for a motion of the minutes. VI. MINUTES: (Motion required) 1. Minutes of April 4, 2022, regular session MOTION: Ms. Ward moved to approve the minutes of April 4, 2022, draft 3 version, seconded by Ms. Kanealii. There being no discussion, Chr. Kelepolo called for a ver- bal vote, all present voted aye. The motion passed. 2. Minutes of May 9, 2022, regular session MOTION: Ms. Rosam moved to approve the minutes of May 9, 2022, draft 3 version, seconded by Dr. Frank. There being no discussion, Chr. Kelepolo called for a verbal vote, all present voted aye. The motion passed. Chr. Kelepolo continued to the next item on the agenda, called for any public testi- mony, there being none, she called for a motion before any discussion on the 2022 Prioritized List. VII. OLD BUSINESS: 1. 2022 PRIORITIZED LIST (MOTION REQUIRED) 1) 22-03, Hapu'u-Kapanai'a 96% (Rosam) 2) 22-02, Halelua 93% (Kanealii) 3) 22-05, Lamaloloa 89% (Frank) 4) 22-04, Honoipu 85% (Chang) 5) 22-07, Kukuipahu - Haena 77% (Lee) 6) 22-06, Keawenui 73% (Naungayan) 7) 22-01, Historic 88 Temples Walk 67% (Kelepolo) 8) 22-08, Holualoa Royal Complex 53% (Ward) MOTION: Ms. Rosam moved to approve the 2022 Prioritized List, seconded by Dr. Frank. During discussion, Chr. Kelepolo corrected #3 to 22-05, Lamaloloa and listened to sugges- tions whether or not to write summaries on items which already have resolutions and keep PONC Minutes July 11, 2022 Page 3