2007-11-13 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes

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OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL'S REPORT None. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT Mr. Kaneshiro thanked the Commissioners and Ms. Kelepolo for preparation of the draft annual report to the Mayor and noted the Commission's success with the first purchase of Waipi`o. COMMITTEE REPORT Ms. Garcia noted that she attended a grant writing course and also wanted to include additional websites on the listing of potential funding programs for the draft annual report. UNFINISHED BUSINESS • Discussion of 2007 Annual Report to the Mayor (Commission to review draft annual report) ('The commissioners went into discussion regarding the 2007 Annual Report to the Mayor) Recess: 12:28 p.m. Reconvened: 12:40 p.m. • Discussion of 2007 prioritized list and procedures. (The commissioners went into discussion regarding the 2007 prioritized list and procedures) Ms. Self recommended to the Commission that if they're going to reconsider certain properties on the '06 prioritized list versus the '07 list, the Commission needs to do something in writing to back them up showing how the properties are evaluated if using a different method or different form. She further added that they make sure to have a legitimate system in place so when questioned by the Hawaii County Council the Commission can respond. It doesn't matter how they review the lists, it just needs to be explained in the annual report. The Commissioners came to the conclusion that they will remove all properties listed on the "draft" prioritized list for `07 which already have resolutions passed and approved by the Hawaii County Council for authorization to purchase. Mr. Kaneshiro will be providing the write -up to include in the annual report explaining the change. NEW BUSINESS • Discussion on procedures for conducting site visits (Commission to review legal recommendation provided by Office of the Corporation Counsel) -3-