2006-07-10 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes (Kona Mtg)

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Mr. Alvarez stated that they were looking into private funding and keeping all his options open. Commissioner Springer stated for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs' Board of Trustees, this would be an unbudgeted floor item, which entails a high level of scrutiny and due diligence, that this would have to go through so by working with the Trust or Public Lands and any private individuals that would expedite the matter and if Mr. Alvarez could identify a 501 C3 that Mr. Alvarez could work with would be helpful so when they go forward to the Board regarding holding the property, they would have an answer and the agency answers. Commissioner Springer informed Mr. Alvarez that his form along with all the other forms will be processed for consideration and submittal for the end of the year and a letter would be sent to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Deputy Corporation Counsel Amy Self asked Mr. Alvarez to update this Commission of his status. Mr. Alvarez agreed and requested a copy of the letter that the Commission will send to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Mr. Alvarez thanked the Commission for its time and stated that he wanted to see what the whole process was and what needed to be done and he was willing to offer advice and help to someone else in need. Mr. Alvarez requested a copy of today's minutes which he was advised that it would be posted on the County's website. Motion was made by Commissioner Springer to formalize their discussion with Mr. Alvarez and his mother regarding submittal of the letter to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the Mayor. Discussed who the letter should be addressed such as Historic Preservation, Mr. Rapozo and Peter Young, also who should be copied with the letter. Deputy Corporation Counsel Amy Self suggested that this Commission could "cc" all the people mentioned and send it to the key people. Chair Replogle stated he thought the key people would be OHA and the Mayor. Commissioner Garovoy seconded the Motion. Chair Replogle asked for clarification of what the Motion was. Commissioner Springer stated the motion is the submittal of letter to the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the Mayor of the County of Hawaii regarding the Alvarez parcel. Commissioner Springer asked if DLNR should be on the letter which was decided they could be "cc" with copies of those individuals and agencies that are represented in the packet. 31