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

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Mr. Replogle stated the Commission will access the information that was given to them regarding the properties and when the new updated list comes out at the end of the year, these properties will be higher up on the list. If they are not, don't stop. Put everything into the Survey forms that you can think of, that helps the Commission decide and access and it could be moved up. Mr. Replogle stated they are not the only people who want to protect their whole coastline. Ms. Schuster stated the same goes for the cultural resources and what the significance is with that parcel. Ms. Schuster stated they if they as a community group are interested in having put on the registrar, they can petition to have that put on the register. Ms. Schuster stated anyone can forward a packet of information to the State Historic Preservation office and have them consider a particular area; you have to have permission of the owner. Ms. Schuster stated if you understand the State Historic Preservation law, even though the site is on the national and state registrars, it does not exclude them from being developed. Ms. Self stated pertaining to the Ordinance, this Commission puts out the list of priority lands but it doesn't stop there. They don't actually pick the lands which will be purchased. The list goes to the Mayor; the Mayor will make his comments and recommendations which will then be forwarded to the Council. The Council decides which lands to purchase. Ms. Self stated the testimony shouldn't stop with this Commission; once the list comes out and if the property does make it on the list, you should continue your support by sending letters to the Mayor and the Council. They will be the ones to make the decision. Mr. Flores thanked the public. It provided the Commission more information and it gives them a better idea how to look at the property. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Springer stated on page 20, second line should read, "CQ Yee Hop ". Mr. Flores stated on page 19, fourth paragraph down, should read, "Mr. Flores" Commissioner Springer moved for approval of the minutes of September 11, 2006 regular session as amended, seconded by Commissioner Yung and carried unanimously by voice vote. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REPORT Nancy Crawford stated the County has already talked to people about Kawa`a Bay; the resolution authorizing the Finance Director to enter into negotiations for that property will be on the Council agenda on October 16, 2006. Ms. Crawford stated that an appraisal has begun on that property but it's not fully completed. Ms. Crawford stated that is the only thing that needs to be completed before other negotiations go forward. The Finance Director has been in contact with the owners.