2022-09-12 Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes - Approved

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Kamehameha Schools and Kealakowa`a Heiau by the Outdoor Circle. Ms. Chang asked for confirmations of approved BTP, Long Term Preservation Plan (LTPP), Mr. Ventura confirms approved plans, land clearing efforts using goats, and cultural protocols that are required to move forward with traditions and practices. Mr. Ventura confirms SMA application has been submitted, no permits are needed for the restoration and the walls are below the height requirement for permits. As for the metal gate, approval from SHPD, the county will look into it. Dr. Frank inquires the usage of the rest of the property and how much of the original materials or walls are still in existence. Mr. Fields confirms the rocks are there and there is no protection around the sites. Mr. Ventura says there is no public access due to protection of the sites. Chr. Kelepolo asked if there are plans for a management plan of the property. Mr. Ventura affirms after the restoration projects are done. Mr. Tyler reminds the commission the BTP, LTPP, needs to be done now due to the neglect that went on for years from past owners. Ms. Ward asked if Hui Ho’oniho sought out any other funding or grants. Ms. Paisson Duarte confirms early level of private funders. These private funders are by invitation only and would provide funding if the grant is awarded. Ms. Chang makes note that there is no credit for In-kind-Services, community support, and other sources shown in the grant application.” She gave a suggestion that the application should include these amounts. It is important to see the vastness of the application. There being no further discussion, Chr. Kelepolo asked for a motion. MOTION: Ms. Chang moved that the decision on Stewardship Application STU. 23-11 be deferred until the next special meeting, to give the applicant the opportunity to work on your description and clarify better just what it is you are planning to do and to work on a more detailed budget. The motion was seconded by Ms. Kaneali’i. Chr. Kelepolo opened the floor for discussion. Ms. Crivello says she will support the concept of knowing you got the support of the lineal descendants, knowing the cultural work and practitioners, knowing that getting these sites protected in perpetuity, and support metal gates. As for the budget its bare bones and needs to reflect what we talked about today. Mr. Fields asked for a list of what the commission needs. PONC Minutes of September 12, 2022, Approved Page 10