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

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that the applicant can work with finance department, like the previous applicants. She definitely supports these applications. Ms. Chang says, “we want you to succeed.” Ms. Ward says this is a special and beautiful place. There being no further discussion, Chr. Kelepolo asked for roll call vote: Ms. Ward, Dr. Frank, Ms. Kaneali’i, Ms. Chang, Ms. Crivello, Ms. Rosam, and Chr. Kelepolo all verbally voted “Aye” and two excused absences, the motion passed. Chr. Kelepolo excused representatives from Na Maka O Waipio reminding them to work with the finance department and come back to the next special meeting. She then called to the microphone representatives for STU. 23-08, Hawai’i Wildlife Fund. i) STU. 23-08, Hawaii Wildlife Fund for Kahuku Coastal, Ka’u, Hawai’i. Tax Map Key No. (3) 9-2-001:075. i. Representative from Hawai’i Wildlife Fund was Ms. Megan Lamson. Chr. Kelepolo opened the interview session. Ms. Jodie Rosam asked to be recused from this discussion due to her affiliation with the organization. Chr. Kelepolo noted that for the record, Ms. Rosam is recused. Chr. Kelepolo reports the significance protecting the Hawksbill turtles from falling into the cracks of the property and the anchialine ponds. She reports how she was able to rescue one that fell in the cracks (made by lava) on the property. She sends a huge “mahalo” to the applicants. Ms. Chang tells the applicant that the application was well written and “excellent details of listing agencies, detailed budget, and list of collaborators who will be involved. But on the last page, she recounts expenses that are not allowable. Dr. Frank and Ms. Ward agrees with Ms. Chang and Chr. Kelepolo the application is written well enough to move to a motion. MOTION: Ms. Chang moved that the Stewardship Application STU. 23-08 be approved subject to the following conditions: that the finance department evaluate the proposed budget and prior to transmitting the Stewardship Application to Council, separate those expenses that do not fit into the Hawaiʻi County Charter and Code from those expenses which can be approved. The motion was seconded by Ms. Ward. Being no discussion, Chr. Kelepolo asked for roll call vote: Ms. Ward, Dr. Frank, Ms. Kanealiʻi, Ms. Chang,Ms. Crivello, and Chr. PONC Minutes of September 12, 2022, Approved Page 13