2022-09-26 Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Special Meeting Minutes - Approved

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IV. MINUTES: (Motion required) Chr. Kelepolo called for a motion to approve the July 11, 2022, minutes with edits from Ms. Chang, Ms. Kanealii, and Ms. Ward which was posted and sent to the com- mission on September 19, 2022. MOTION: Mr. Lee so moved and seconded by Dr. Frank. A discussion was held re- garding to Ms. Chang with three corrections. Chr. Kelepolo called for a verbal vote, all present voted, "aye", the motion passed. Chr. Kelepolo deferred the minutes of September 12, 2022, to the next meeting. Ms. Cut- ler explained that edits are received days before the meeting and requested that the commission send their edits earlier. V. OLD BUSINESS: 1. 2023 Stewardship (STU.) Grant Applications received by August 31, 2022, was deferred by the commission on September 12, 2022, for this meeting. a) STU. 23-11, Hui Ho'oniho for Puapua'a, North Kona, Hawai'i. Tax Map Key No.(s): (3) 7-5-020:022, 024, 028, and 034. (Kauakaiakaola Heiau) i. Representatives for Hui Ho'oniho were Mr. Kaimalu Cope: Treasurer and Consultant for Hui Ho'oniho; and Mr. Billy Fields, Contractor for Fields Ma- sonry. Mr. Ventura reported to the commission that both the Burial Treatment Plan and Long -Term Preservation Plan are outdated. Until the plans are brought up to date and approved by the State, the restoration project is on hold. The grant applicants were notified regarding the situation about the plans. Mr. Cope agreed with the county that both plans need to be updated before any restoration projects are done, however he asked the commission for funding to hold community workdays, and landscaping maintenance. A discussion was held confirmed the amounts for the land clearing is set in the budget, and if required, applicants to submit a revised application to addressed the Special Management Area (SMA) permit concerns. MOTION: Ms. Chang moved that Stewardship Application STU. 23-11, Hui Ho'oniho be deferred until we receive a revised application, at that point the commission will review that proposal. The motion was seconded by Ms. Ward. There being no discussion, Chr. Kelepolo asked for roll call vote: Mr. Lee, Ms. Ward, Dr. Frank, Ms. Chang, Ms. Naungayan, Ms. Crivello, Ms. Rosam, and PONC Minutes of September 26, 2022, Approved Page 2