2006-09-11 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes (Kona Mtg)

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recommendations were to have a group maintain it... have you gone through the process of identifying groups that maybe interested in maintaining some of the properties. Ms. Blaich stated that was one of the reasons they asked this question regarding if they were involved in taking care of certain places. Ms. Blaich stated she would be happy to send to this Commission their too long questionnaire. Mr. Caylor stated in the issue of maintenance, it was tempting to partner with other organizations and /or groups however the concern was that if they relied to heavily with partnering to maintain an access, then if the ball drops, who takes care of it. Mr. Caylor stated they don't have a Department of Parks on Kauai, they have a division of Parks which falls under their Public Works Department. Mr. Caylor stated they talked about being better housed under a recreation organization but as long as Parks was under Public Works, it may not be the best place for them. Ms. Self stated the Mayor and a Council Member worked together to come up with the bill to form this Commission and the fund. She doesn't know who decided this Commission should be under Finance; it just happened. Ms. Self stated Finance didn't have people to staff. This bill was passed before Finance had staffing for this Commission. The Corporation Counsel stepped up to volunteer staff until they could get people hired. Deputy Corporation Counsel Self stated the Planning Director came and talked twice to the Commission, which was helpful. Ms. Self stated it would be good if the Commission had support from Planning. Mr. Caylor stated they have no attorney working with them until they go to the County attorney's office. They also have no full time finance person. They rely on a lot of different people and departments. Chair asked if their Commission had funding responsibility such as looking for sources of funds; ways to help fund the purchase. Ms. Blaich stated they were just responsible for producing the list however they feel it's inadequate. Ms. Blaich stated they see the need to identify the sources of money that were out there. Their Planning administrator reminded them that they maybe setting expectations for future Commissions that are unrealistic. Ms. Blaich stated the language in the Ordinance was very clear in that grants and other funding sources would be looked at and identified. Chair asked Ms. Blaich once their Commission identified a property that needed to be protected, does Dave get the word and begins to make the calls and find the possible funding partner or was there someone else who does that? Chair stated he was trying to convince his side that they should have someone who does the follow up Ms. Blaich stated it would be the expectation of the Commission that the open space planner position would step forward but she doesn't believe that was in the actual job 14