2009-08-10 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes

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Ms. Self noted that another thing they're working on is to get all of the counties to push legislation through to make the County trail systems covered under HRS § 198D. At this time only trails under Na Ala Hele is covered which was adopted back in 1987. Private landowners are covered under HRS §520 which is the recreational use statute so if they have an agreement to allow people access to the shoreline or the mountain they're covered. (the commissioners continued their discussion) Ms. Garcia noted that discussion on this item will be continued at the next meeting. • Commission to discuss creating form letter to respond to suggestion forms Ms. Garcia continued this item to the next meeting. • Commission to discuss "Questions & Answers" for Chair Kim Garcia's radio interview on LAVA 105 (Ms. Garcia provided to the Commission a list of "Questions & Answers "for her upcoming radio interview) Ms. Garcia noted that she will contact Ms. Bracken and once the date for the radio interview has been set she will let Ms. Kelepolo know so she can inform the commissioners. (the commissioners went into discussion) Motion: Vice -Chair Springer moved to authorize Kim Garcia to participate in Sherry Bracken's radio show. Seconded by Commissioner Komata; all members voted aye, motion carried. • Commissioner Sarah Moon and Commissioner Steven Hirakami to report on their site visit to Wai`ele and Honolulu Landing (Mr. Hirakami provided maps and color photos to the commissioners and reported on his site visit to Cape Kumukahi) (the commissioners went into discussion) • Commission to discuss drafting of the 2009 Annual Report to the Mayor including assessment of the 2009 suggestion forms (the commissioners went into discussion) Ms. Garcia told the commissioners to work on their scores for assessment of the 2009 suggestion forms and send it to Ms. Kelepolo before the next meeting.