2009-09-14 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes

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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REPORT Mr. Van Bergen requested that Ms. Nancy Crawford, Director of Finance be put on the next agenda to talk about the possibility of reducing the monthly Commission meetings due to the economic situation. He then noted that the County is currently working on obtaining a second appraisal for the Olson properties in Kawa. In regards to Pa`o`o, TPL prepared a grant application for the County which was submitted to the Legacy Land Conservation Program (LLCP) for grant monies. Ms. Springer asked if this covers all gaps in funding and if there were any shortfall on the monies. Mr. Van Bergen replied that the asking price for Pa`o` o is 2.5 million and the amount of funding that we are asking from LLCP is 1.25 million. OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL'S REPORT Ms. Self not present, therefore no report. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT Ms. Garcia did not have anything to report. Ms. Springer asked her if she scheduled a date for her radio interview with Sherry Bracken. Ms. Garcia replied that she will let Ms. Kelepolo know when the date has been set. UNFINISHED BUSINESS • Commission to discuss creating new form for assessing public access suggestion forms (Mr. Flores circulated to the Commission a trail and access evaluation form for informational purposes) (the commissioners went into discussion regarding the draft form that was prepared by Mr. Flores) Motion: Vice -Chair Springer moved to defer discussion on the new form for assessing public access suggestion forms to the next meeting. No second. (the commissioners continued their discussion) Motion: Vice -Chair Springer moved to accept draft public access review form as presented but with the addition of "additional comments" line on the bottom of the form. Seconded by Commission Flores; all members voted aye, motion carried. Commission to discuss previously submitted suggestion forms regarding public access in the various districts