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

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as the Secretary/Treasury and gave a brief introduction. Chr. Kelepolo opened the interview session. Ms. Chang asked for clarification of a budgetary cost for insurance. Mr. Fox explained the County’s requirement for insurance and with two planned community events, they would need additional coverages for each event. Chr. Kelepolo stated how the property (Makahiki ) looks great and hope for more community work days. Mr. Fox recaps the events from last year and how they are integrating the education and workdays with nearby schools. This year they are hoping to have more workdays and activities. With Kua O Ka Lā, their curriculum integrates making Ulu Maika and cultural learning making it ideal for education, games, and learning what Makahiki celebration is about. Being no further discussion, Chr. Kelepolo called for a motion. MOTION: Ms. Chang moved that the Stewardship Application STU. 23-04 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. Rosam, Ms. Crivello, and Chr. Kelepolo all verbally voted “Aye”. Ms. Cutler reports, seven “ayes” and two excused absences, the motion passed. Chr. Kelepolo asked Mr. Fox to stay, since the next application is STU. 23-05 Ala Kahakai Trail Association. Ms. Rosam asked to be recused, because she is on the stewardship committee and explained her involvement with this organization. Chr. Kelepolo stated for the record, Ms. Rosam will not be part of this discussion or be able to vote, she was recused. f) STU. 23-05, Ala Kahakai Trail Association for Waikapuna, Ka’u, Hawai’i. Tax Map Key No.(s): (3) 9-5-007:016 ; and Kaunamano Ka’u, Hawai’i. Tax Map Key No.(s): (3) 9-5-011:001, 004, 005, 006, and 9-5-012:001 i. The representative for Ala Kahakai Trail Association was Mr. Keoni Fox, introduced himself as the vice president of the association. He gave a brief introduction, explained the conservation easement acquisition for both properties. Chr. Kelepolo opened the interview session. Ms. Ward asked for updated progress on concerns raised by the community PONC Minutes of September 12, 2022, Approved Page 7