2006-10-09 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes (Hilo Mtg)

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Ms. Self stated that she believes that the Commission has the administration and she believes the Council on their side. Mr. Campbell stated that on the response from Corporation Counsel, he's referred to as the "Chair" and he's seen things like that spiral out of control. Mr. Replogle stated that the Commission received the Kauai's Public Access Survey Form. OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL'S REPORT Ms. Self stated that at the November's meeting, the Commission will have to elect a new chair and vice chair. Ms Self asked Mr. Replogle if he would be able to hold over for up to 90 days. Mr. Replogle stated he could. Ms. Self stated they were already reviewing applications. Ms. Springer stated in the previous discussion with the testifier, there was a question to vote for the 2% initiative in its present form. By voting for it, it moves and then the Council can amend it? Mr. Replogle stated that was accurate. He also mentioned that the Council can not amend it and use it as a slush fund. Mr. Campbell stated they already got pledges from five of them. Ms. Self stated that there will be some new Council members. It's also possible that the Commission can go testify to the new Council and encourage them to do the right thing. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT None OLD BUSINESS • Process and apply Assessment Criteria Sheet to complete intake survey forms received by September 5, 2006 along with reassessing the top twelve from 2006 submittal Mr. Flores recommended the Commission could score all at one time or break into smaller groups. It was decided the Commission would work together as a group. The Commission went into discussions regarding scoring the survey forms. 10