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

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Kelepolo all verbally voted “Aye”. Ms. Cutler reports, six “ayes,” two excused absences, and 1 recused, the motion does passed. Chr. Kelepolo excused representative from Hawai’i Wildlife Fund and called to the microphone representative for STU. 23-09, Ala Kahakai Trail Association. j) STU. 23-09, Ala Kahakai Trail Association for Kaunamano, Ka’u, Hawai’i. Tax Map Key No.(s): (3) 9-5-011:001, 004, 005, 006, and 9-5-012:001 i. Representative from Ala Kahakai Trail Association was Mr. Keoni Fox, vice president. Chr. Kelepolo opened the interview session and noted for the record that Ms. Rosam is recused due to her affiliation with this organization. Mr. Fox announced to the commission the printed copies of the scope of work and quote from Nohopapa Hawai’i, LLC. He explains that all of the companies they researched for the management plan, this company was the right fit, due to the vastness of all the archeological sites, mitigating mediation, and cultural significance of the property with lineal descendants and community. He points out to the commission the management plan is a requirement of the State grant and the County’s easement agreement. Unlike Waikapuna with Townscape, Nohopapa has expertise to create a plan to ensure that those accessing the property to fish or overnight camping preserve what is there. He says the accessible easement cuts through cultural sites. Chr. Kelepolo and the commission agreed that the handout is very useful and provides them with the information that is needed to make a motion. MOTION: Ms. Chang moved that the Stewardship Application STU. 23-09 be recommended for approval as submitted with the scope of work. The motion was seconded by Dr. Frank. Being no discussion, Chr. Kelepolo asked for roll call vote: Ms. Ward, Dr. Frank, Ms. Kaneali’i, Ms. Chang, Ms. Crivello, and Chr. Kelepolo all verbally voted “Aye”. Ms. Cutler reports, six “ayes,” one recusal, and two excused absences, the motion passed. Chr. Kelepolo excused representative from Ala Kahakai Trail Association and called to the microphone representatives for STU. 23-07, Pōhāhā I Ka Lani. k) STU. 23-07, Pōhāhā I Ka Lani for Waipio Valley Lookout, Hawai’i. Tax Map Key No.(s): (3) 4-8-004:006. There being no representatives present, Chr. Kelepolo asked the commission PONC Minutes of September 12, 2022, Approved Page 14