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Ms. Markovich indicated that they will go back and re- assess these forms. <br />Ms. Springer indicated they will re- assess it with the focus on public access. The criteria scoring <br />never allowed them to look at public access. The questioned has been with the Commission for <br />a number of years on how to treat these that do not focus on acquisition per se. <br />Mr. Komata stated he thought that all properties are looked at equally. <br />Mr. Flores explained that by nature of the assessment form they will always receive a low <br />rating, unless the public access has a historic site. Even though they end up having low scores <br />they are still prominent issues. This particular year, the commission will look at some that <br />should be really considered for acquisition. <br />Ms. Garcia explained that they were unsure as to their money sources. Most of the <br />commission's money is being used for Kawa`a, which is why the Commissioners are currently <br />looking at properties that may not take a lot of money. Ms. Garcia wanted to look at public <br />access suggestion forms and see if the commission can help or not help. <br />Ms. Self explained that the tool that the Commission has is to put a property on the prioritized <br />list for purchase. If they would like the County Council to pass a resolution to purchase an <br />easement or a property, then that is what they can do. <br />Mr. Komata suggested that they should change the suggestion form so that each property is <br />treated equally. <br />Mr. Yada indicated that the Commission was relying on the score from the criteria list. Since <br />the commission is no longer relying on the score, then when the opportunity presents itself you <br />can act on it. <br />Mr. Flores said that you can not change the suggestion form. Public access will never be able to <br />meet all of the criterias. He believes that there is no way of making it equal. <br />Mr. Komata stated that trying to purchase a conservation easement instead of purchasing the <br />whole property would be less costly. <br />Mr. Flores indicated that actually purchasing a conservation easement could be the whole tract <br />of land. It is different than obtaining an easement, just a strip of road from point A to B. <br />However, when it does get to the point of purchasing a conservation easement, Mr. Yada or the <br />Finance Department would negotiate the terms. Also, some of the suggestion forms do indicate, <br />if the owner would like to do a conservation easement. <br />Mr. Komata referred back to the suggestion forms indicating that the submitter has not <br />confirmed if the owner is willing to sell or not. <br />-10- <br />