2022-11-14 Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes - Approved

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Government Report, specifically the PONC section in the report. She ends her testimony with a huge graditude for the work done and says, "don't change anything with the rules." III. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: (ACKNOWLEDGED) Chr. Kelepolo acknowledged, accepted, and filed Comm. 22-030 to 22-032, no motion required, and moved to the next item on the agenda. IV. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REPORT: Property Manager, Mr. Hamana Ventura reported the successful acquisition of the Misty Kai property in Kapanai`a, North Kohala, Hawaii, which held the last half of Kapalama Heiau, leaving one parcel left to complete the Hapu`u to Kapanai`a Cultural Corridor; the Conservation Easement of Kiolaka`a, Ka`u is scheduled to record by Novemeber 15, 2022; and multiple appraisals which include Keauhou Bay in Kailua- Kona. In addition, he reported the disbursement of nearly $400,000 for the 2021 Stewardship Grant Funding with an additional $125,000 by end of December 2022; the 2022-23 Stewardship Grant communication was sent to council; and he answered questions from the commission. The two applications that were deferred in the September 26, 2022, meeting, will be deferred indefinitely. The applicants were notified. He reported that the administration fee is not an allowable expense by the Hawaii County Charter and will not be paid. V. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT: Chr. Kelepolo gave a Certificate of Appreciation to Dr. Wayne Frank for completion of a five (5) year term which ends on December 31, 2022. She gave an appreciation speech and presented him with a lei. She gave her appreciation to the rest of the commission and the staff for the work in getting the grant funding out, progress of the Stewardship Grant program, and her gratefulness in serving as chair this past year. VI. MINUTES: (Motion required) Chr. Kelepolo called for a motion to approve the September 12, 2022, minutes (version 5). MOTION: Ms. Rosam moved to approve, and the motion was seconded by Dr. Frank. There being no discussion, Chr. Kelepolo called for a verbal vote, all present voted, "aye", with two excused absences, the motion passed. Chr. Kelepolo asked for public testimony for the two items under Old Business. Ms. Toni Withington testified on two agenda items. (1) The suggestion form. She asked PONC to remove the landowners contact information on the front and, remove from question no. 7, requiring the landowner to submit a letter of intent to PONC Minutes of November 14, 2022, Approved Page 2