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

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establish. Mr. Markoff explained committee cost were calculated based on their professional rates/salary, and estimated hours. Ms. OʻHara explained the importance of developing an educational model which builds the foundation for a maintenance plan, and stewardship efforts. The EA requirement is not needed because there are no plans for building infrastructures, but costs for SMA permitting may require the services of experts for activites in this area. Ms. Chang addressed rebuilding of the trails. Ms. OʻHara explained that trails maintenance work, restoration of the trail, and proper alignment according to surveys and State Historical Preservation records. Ms. Rosam addressed items of concerns regarding the “Steering Committee” costs relating to H.C.C. 10-16(g) – 15 and methods of marine debris removal. Ms. OʻHara and Mr. Markoff explained removing debris process and looking into work days. Chr. Kelepolo addressed access and limited parking issues. Mr. Markoff and Ms. OʻHara are aware of the concerns of legal access, parking issues, and safety of the public. They are hopeful to address these concerns with the County to find a doable solution. Being no further discussion, Chr. Kelepolo called for a motion. MOTION: Ms. Chang moved that the Stewardship Application STU. 23-01 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. Kanealiʻi. Ms. Chang discussed the 10% administration fee not being an allowable expense according to the charter. Being no other topics of discussion, Chr. Kelepolo asked for roll call vote: Ms. Ward, Dr. Frank, Ms. Kanealiʻi, Ms. Chang, Ms. Rosam, Ms. Crivello, Chr. Kelepolo all verbally voted “Aye”. Ms. Cutler reports, seven “ayes” and two excused absences, the motion passed. Chr. Kelepolo excused representatives from Malama O Puna, and called up to the microphone, representatives for STU. 23-10, Na Mamo O Kawa. b) STU. 23-010, Na Mamo O Kawa, Stewardship Grant Application for Kawa, Hilea Nui, and Kaʻalaiki, Kaʻu, Hawaiʻi. Tax Map Key No. (3) 9-5-016:06, 25; and 9-5-017:005 & 007. i. Representative for Na Mamo O Kawa was Mr. Kai McGuire. Chr. Kelepolo PONC Minutes of September 12, 2022, Approved Page 3