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

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Ms. Rosam suggested that the applicant separate projects like working with the land vs. the management plan and submit a new application. Mr. Lee commented to the applicant that the work they are doing is commendable. Ms. Crivello commented that SHPD's process ... may get an approval within a year and continued to explain the expenses incurred. She suggested to breakdown the amounts: tools, etc. for each project. Ms. Ward suggested to seek leverage funding once they get the 2021 grant. Chr. Kelepolo ends the discussion by stating that the work they are doing is so important and hopes that they continue to apply for the grant. 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 Chr. Kelepolo all verbally voted "Aye" and one excused absent, the motion passed. Chr. Kelepolo called for a 5-minute break and reconvened the meeting at 11:45 a.m. c) STU. 23-12, Kohala Lihikai for Halawa (Hale O Ka'ili Heiau) N. Kohala, Hawaii. Tax Map Key No. (3) 5-3-007:022. i. Representatives from Kohala Lihikai were Ms. Gail Baber and Ms. Toni Withington. Ms. Baber gave a brief presentation of past projects and an summarized the use of outside and local consultants for the management plan and funding, talked about the qualifications of the consultants; erosion control, and community exposure. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding concerns of the community management plan to include the following: health and safety, permitting, special management area exemption (SMA) conservation district use permit exemption (CDUP), erosion control, wildfire mitigation, community/lineal descendants input, the State of Hawaii DLNR input, Kohala Center's erosion input or role, and education models. MOTION: Ms. Chang moved that Stewardship Application STU. 23-12, be approved subject to the following condition that the finance department confirm that all the expenses are allowable according to the Hawai'i County Charter and Code prior to transmitting the stewardship application to the council. 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 Chr. Kelepolo all verbally voted "Aye" and one excused absence, the motion passed. PONC Minutes of September 26, 2022, Approved Page 4