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

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Chr. Kelepolo all verbally voted "Aye" and one excused absence, the motion passed. Before moving to the next item on the agenda, Chr. Kelepolo asked for public testimony. Ms. O'Hara in support of Comm. 22-29, explained the need for the maintenance fund to pay for the administration services and fees. She said that it's important for the survival of the organization. Mr. Markoff in support of Comm. 22-29, stated same comments from Ms. O'Hara, and requested considerations be made in favor of funding the cost of administration fees from the maintenance fund. b) STU. 23-06, Na Maka O Waipio for Pohoiki, Puna, Hawai'i. Tax Map Key No. (3) 1-3-008:097. Representatives from Na Maka O Waipio were Annamarie Kon and Pilialoha Johnson, accountant. Ms. Kon approached the microphone with a short "mele oli" (Hawaiian Chant). Ms. Kon reported accomplishments and the reason for increased cost for the proposed management plan. She says, "after reading the 138-page Archeological Inventory Report, there were a lot more sites to take care of." She has a hand -clearing permit according to the special management area (SMA). She was working with Parks and Recreation for their 2021 Grant application which, but nothing was done. A lengthy discussion and comments from the commission were made regarding the importance of a detailed management plan, getting parts of the plan approved by the state, and funding requirements with the applicant. Ms. Kon mentioned there is a growing need due to increase of visitors to the area, over -grown vegetation, and her group has been hand -clearing the area since 2018. MOTION: Ms. Chang moved that Stewardship Application STU. 23-06 be deferred, in order to give the applicant time, to come back to the commission with a detailed scope of work for the community resource management and stewardship plan, in addition, to identifying all the permits that will be required and the timelines for when the plan and permitting is to be done and matching that with budget details. The motion was seconded by Ms. Ward. Chr. Kelepolo opened the floor for discussion. PONC Minutes of September 26, 2022, Approved Page 3