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Public Benefit: Throughout the site visit, Executive Director, Lou Putzel, emphasized that AGEG is intended to be "100% <br /> community-owned." It is being planned, managed, and maintained strictly for public benefit. Nearly all programs, events, <br /> and activities are open to the public, and its historic/cultural values are perpetuated and protected for future <br /> generations. <br /> F Security: Unfortunately, many plants from the predominantly Hawaiian 'Awa <br /> collection were recently stolen, and security measures have had to be put in place, <br /> i.e., motion-activated, night vision cameras. More security measures are needed, <br /> and the grant application includes a request for funding of gates and more <br /> cameras. <br /> t <br /> Conclusions: <br /> • Commissioners provided a few suggestions for improvement of the application. <br /> Overall, no significant concerns or problems were noted in the application. <br /> `ryi �w � ; • The application appears to be well-written and thorough. A few difficulties with <br /> the fillable form are being encountered, and the PONC staff has been made aware <br /> of them.The applicants were advised to devise work-arounds until county staff is <br /> J�f <br /> able to improve the form. <br /> �� �, - • Site visitation is an excellent way for PONC to gain a clearer understanding of the <br /> work,future plans, and challenges being faced by the stewardship applicants. Unfortunately,we did not budget <br /> enough time for a complete view of AGEG's extensive gardens and operations. <br /> • There was a delay in receipt of stewardship grant funding for the current project period. We spoke only briefly <br /> about this and did not get into specifics. However,the timing of receipt of funds can make or break a small nonprofit's <br /> intended project. In the case of AGEG,there was fortunately a contingency fund that enabled them to continue <br /> operations while waiting for county contract finalization and release of funds. <br /> :ounsel, <br /> It is recommended that the PONC commission, in consultation with county staff and the deputy corporation <br /> determine the most time-efficient way to incorporate site visits and site visit reports into the Stewardship Grant <br /> Application review process,while being in compliance with the Sunshine Law. <br /> Respectfully Submitted, <br /> Deborah Chang <br /> La Crivello <br /> Amedeo Markoff <br /> 4 <br />