2006-08-14 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes (Hilo Mtg)

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starting to look at other possible sources of support. Ms. Burgess stated she got a suggestion from someone at the Maku`u Market to contact Oprah. Ms. Burgess stated she was the one that apparently created the land rush in Puna. Ms. Burgess stated she was upset because someone on her unpopular street bulldozed a piece of land and bulldozed a 200 year old ohia tree and then realized they bulldozed the wrong one. Ms. Burgess stated this kind of thing was going on with careless development and greed. Ms. Burgess stated after someone leased the land which she calls part of the Honolulu Landing area and bulldozed it in day, it was the habitat of a Hawaiian hawk and there was a nest there that some of the neighbors were keeping an eye on. Ms. Burgess stated the baby birds were found dead due to starvation because their land was taken away. Ms. Burgess stated she has decided to run for State house representative. Ms. Burgess was interested in learning that a lot of land was actually owned by the State and it's not being taken cared off. Chair Replogle stated Ms. Burgess could re- submit for the Honolulu Landing again before Sept. 5th, 2006. The other people from her community could submit forms as well and they all will be taken into consideration. Ms. Burgess stated she thought the Commission had a difficult job and she was hoping that the funds and duties could be expanded. Commissioner Flores stated more information that she could provide about the land, the more help it is in assessing the property. Commissioner Campbell stated putting the information about the `Io nests would be a good thing to help bring the focus to it. Commissioner Campbell stated this was an ongoing thing and the Commission would be starting the public intake process next year because the Commission has to update for December and that the 2% is what they were working so hard to get on the ballot and now they have to get the word out because that's where the major funds can come from. Deputy Corporation Counsel Self stated the Commission has 2 million but the Mayor can go to Council and ask for another additional 3 million because the Commission's budget is up to 5 million. Commissioner Schuster thanked Ms. Burgess for bringing to the Commission's attention that she was not contacted thru email even though she marked it down on the form. The Commission would check on the forms to see who marked that. Lunch taken at 12:33 p.m. Reconvened at 12:57 p. m. Chair Replogle stated the Commission was still on Old Business. 15