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

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Mr. Flores suggested that they all start drafting by sections the 2009 Annual Report to the Mayor and bring to the next meeting. (commissioners were assigned sections of the report to work on) Lunch: 12:33 p.m. Reconvened: 1:10 p.m. (the commissioners continued their discussion) Motion: Commissioner Flores stated that for the purposes of the Prioritized List for 2009, the Commission will be looking at the 2009 suggestion forms that were assessed as well as the comprehensive list that's in the 2008 report, appendix 3. Seconded by Vice -Chair Springer; all members voted aye, motion carried. Ms. Garcia suggested that they all draft a list of up to five properties to be placed on the prioritized list. Mr. Flores added that when you bring your list to include comments and recommendations of why the property was selected. (the commissioners continued their discussion) NEW BUSINESS • Commission to discuss the process of how to remove properties off of the prioritized lists Ms. Springer asked for clarification of why this agenda item was listed. Ms. Kelepolo noted that this item was listed by Ms. Moon. Mr. Komata suggested that Kawa be removed off the list. He suggested that instead of purchasing the property in fee, they should purchase a conservation easement instead makai of the trail. The cost will be cheaper and the landowner will still have his fee simple interest in the mauka lands since the County already has access through the Kawa parcel purchased from Ms. Johnson. Ms. Springer asked Ms. Self in this case where the Commission has done their work and submitted the property for merit, a commissioner now has new thoughts on this and should they take those things into consideration as a means to enter into discussion and analysis for this property. Ms. Self noted that they need an update from the County on the purchase of Kawa. Mr. Inaba reported that both the State and Federal grant monies are still available for the purchase of Kawa. The County recently received the scope of work back from the Federal office and is currently looking for an appraiser. Ms. Garcia asked how much money would come out of the 2% fund to purchase these parcels. Mr. Inaba replied that the State grant monies would be 1.5 million and the Federal would be 1 million, however it depends on what amount is determined with this new appraisal and Mr. Olson's acceptance. -5-