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Cmr. Plunkett thanked the PONC staff and Jean Campbell for their work and stated that funds <br /> flowing out mean everyone is doing a great job. He continued by asking the Commission and <br /> staff about the need for additional support and said he hopes to have further discussions <br /> about how the Commission can support the division's administrative needs. <br /> Cmr. Ward thanked Mr. Ventura and said she supports hiring staff to support the program. <br /> She added that she is in communication with stewards that are very anxious to use funds that <br /> have been allocated but are not yet distributed. <br /> Cmr. Markoff asked Mr. Ventura to elaborate on an agenda item discussed at a recent County <br /> Council Finance Committee meeting regarding excess maintenance funds being rolled into <br /> another account. Mr. Ventura explained that the maintenance fund is capped at$3 million, <br /> and excess funds are transferred into the general fund. <br /> A discussion ensued regarding the status of the acquisition of previously suggested <br /> properties. <br /> Chr. Kelepolo moved to the next item on the agenda. <br /> V. NEW BUSINESS (CONTINUED): <br /> 2. Review and evaluate the process and formatting of the Site Visit Reports completed <br /> by commissioners. Chr. Kelepolo informed the Commission that Cmr. Chang asked that <br /> this item be placed on the agenda. <br /> Cmr. Chang stated that she asked that this be placed on the agenda so the Commission <br /> could share their experience with the process and formatting and reflect on how it <br /> could be made better. <br /> A discussion ensued, with commissioners sharing their experience writing the site visit <br /> reports. Some commissioners offered suggestions and commented on what worked <br /> well for certain groups. With all in agreement, the Commission will continue to utilize <br /> the current format. <br /> With no further discussion regarding this item, Chr. Kelepolo moved on to the next <br /> agenda item. <br /> 3. Formation of Permitted Interaction Group"PInG" to determine if a Pre-Review of <br /> Stewardship Grant Applications will provide benefits to grant applications. Chr. <br /> Kelepolo called for a motion to form a PInG. <br /> MOTION: Cmr. Markoff moved to form a PInG. Cmr. Chang seconded the motion. <br /> Chr. Kelepolo called for volunteers, and then a discussion ensued. Cmr. Markoff, Cmr. <br /> Crivello, and Cmr. Chang volunteered. <br /> Chr. Kelepolo called for the motion to be amended to include the names of the <br /> Commissioners that have volunteered for the PInG. <br /> MOTION: Cmr. Markoff moved to amend the motion to form a PInG to include Cmr. <br /> Draft-Minutes of May 13, 2024 <br /> Page 7 <br />