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

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d) STU. 23-013, Kohala Lihikai for Kaiholena, N. Kohala, Hawai'L Tax Map Key No. (3) 5-8-001:011, 019-023, 025. i. Representatives from Kohala Lihikai were Ms. Gail Baber and Ms. Toni Withington. Ms. Baber reported that they received only one grant funding for 2018. She explained use of grant funding for wildfire mitigation and community archeology work. Ms. Ward asked for progress report for expense of those funds in 2018. Ms. Baber says the report was filed with Parks and Recreation. A lengthy discussion was held regarding management plan addressing vehicular access, SMA permit, wildfire suppression/mitigation, removal of archeological markers, illegal harvesting of stones (archeological sites), completion of burial plans, long term preservation plans, finding appropriate access for public use, educational use models, completion of the draft plan, completion of the final plan, community/lineal descendants input, federal/state agencies involvement, and to combine the management plan with Pao'o. Chr. Kelepolo asked for funding clarification on a community resource safety specialist or like a ranger program. Ms. Baber explained it would pay someone to be on site more frequently. MOTION: Ms. Chang moved that Stewardship Application STU. 23-13, be approved subject to the following conditions: that the finance department confirm that all required permits will be obtained and obtain a more detailed site management plan, wastewater management options plan, and erosion control plan with timelines and budget; and remove any proposed expenses that are not allowable according to the Hawai'i County Charter and Code prior to transmitting the stewardship application to the council. The motion was seconded by Dr. Frank. Discussion on the motion: Ms. Baber asked for clarification of the motion. Ms. Chang reread the motion, clarified that the timelines should be clear, and the plans will be concurrent. The intent of the motion is to make the timeline clear. Ms. Chang pointed out to the applicant that it is written in their application and to include Pao'o. After discussion, the commission agreed to withdraw this motion, and Chr. Kelepolo called for a new motion. MOTION: Ms. Chang moved that Stewardship Application STU. 23-13, be approved subject to the following conditions: that the finance department also consider the Stewardship Application STU. 23-15, for Pao'o in determining that all required permits will be obtained and obtain a more detailed site PONC Minutes of September 26, 2022, Approved Page 5