2008-07-14 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes

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Ms. Self commented that when the Commission updates their list, there is no money available in the open space fund until the end of 2008 and there won't be enough to purchase anything since it's earmarked for Kawa`a. Since the priorities may change if the landowners don't want to sell; they can make a suggestion in the report to Council to pass a resolution to adopt the prioritization of all resolutions for acquisition Ms. Springer asked the Commissioners to think about what to include in the 2008 comprehensive list for discussion at the next meeting. She mentioned that in August they will be reviewing the forms and in September they will plan to conduct site visits. Mr. Flores suggested that they use the criteria assessment form to assess the four suggestion forms that they received this year. Ms..Springer clarified that instead of relying on the numerical value they will have an open and free discussion on properties that received high number scores to determine what rank they will have. She then asked Mr. Flores if they will be assessing the properties that have resolutions. Mr. Flores replied yes. Mr. Komata noted that the 2008 comprehensive list should include both the 2007 prioritized and comprehensive list and the 2008 prioritized list will include the "top" properties. Ms. Self added that Debbie Chang was contracted by the County to do an inventory and comprehensive list of all the public access easements on this island. Ms. Chang is also working on signage for all public easements that exist already. She informed the Commission that they may want to hold off on easements until the list is completed. Ms. Springer mentioned that they should consider what properties will be included in their site visits. Ms. Self informed the Commission that they will have to schedule a special meeting to conduct these visits. ANNOUCEMENTS The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, August 11, 2008, 10:00 a.m., at the Department of Liquor Control Conference Room, 101 Aupuni Street, Suite 230, Hilo, Hawaii. ADJOURNMENT Chair Springer adjourned the meeting at 12:52 p.m. Respectfully submitted, lexandra Kee of ,Clerk III -5-