2007-07-09 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes

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Ms. Springer asked Ms. Self on how the Commission would take the committee's work in considering alternate funding. Mr. Kaneshiro then suggested that this information should be included in the annual report to the Mayor. Ms. Self further identified as an example that a community group had already been formed for the Waipi`o property to raise additional funds for the acquisition. Ms. Springer then questioned that when the list of potential funding sources and partners is compiled, does the Commission include it in a report, add it as an attachment to a recommendation or provide copies to the public. Mr. Yada replied that by the Commission encouraging the public and facilitating with community groups to develop management plans, it may enhance the quality of the applications which are submitted. Ms. Springer suggested that as the list develops for alternative funding and partnering sources that it be added to the County website. Mr. Campbell further added that another source could even be private donors. Ms. Debbie Chang then mentioned that some funding sources may not fund government requestors but only non - profit organizations and questioned if the applicant needed to be the County. Mr. Yada replied that it depended on the source. Ms. Chang highlighted on the weak turn-out by the public and suggested that the Commission consider having a community meeting in Honoka`a which more than likely will raise public awareness and hopefully gain community partnership and involvement. Mr. Flores then suggested that the committee submit to the Commission a copy of the written report for additional information. NEW BUSINESS • Assessment of 2007 Suggestion Forms Mr. Flores noted that the Commission will now begin reviewing the 2007 suggestion forms. Recess: 12:13 p.m. Reconvened at 12:22 p.m. Lunch: 12:23 p.m. Reconvened at 1:35 p.m. Mr. Flores then asked whether there were any communications from the last meeting that the Commission could begin working on. Mr. Kaneshiro and Ms. Springer then replied that those were Communication Nos. 07 -006 & 07 -008 (Papa`ikou Mill Beach), 07 -009 (Kawa`a), 07 -010 (Punalu`u Beach/Ninole) and 07 -011 (Pohue Beach and access). -13-