2009-12-14 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes

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Communication No. 09 -023: Letter dated 11/30/09 to Edmund Haitsuka, Chairman, HCC, from Nancy Crawford, Director of Finance, re: Charter Amendment Proposal No. CA -15 regarding the 2% Land Fund (Comm. 105) Mr. Flores noted that discussion on Communication No. 09 -022 and 09 -023 will be under "new business" on the agenda. Motion: Commissioner Springer moved to receive written communications Nos. 09 -021, 09 -022 and 09 -023. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia; all members voted aye, motion carried. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REPORT Mr. Van Bergen reported that the County is now in escrow for Kaiholena North (Tax Map Keys: 5 -8- 01:11, 19 & 20) consisting of 111 acres for the purchase price of 6.5 million. We are also in negotiations for Kaiholena South; however since it's pricier the County is looking at different avenues. He added that he attended the Legacy Land Commission meeting in Honolulu for Pa`o`o which was recently ranked #1 for grant monies in the amount of 945,000.00. In addition, the purchase of Lapakahi may be fully funded since The Trust for Public Lands (TPL) has already obtained State and Federal funding. Furthermore, we recently received the Kawa appraisal for all three parcels totaling 3.9 million and an offer letter has been sent to the landowner, Mr. Olson to either accept or reject. Ms. Springer asked Mr. Van Bergen if the 6.5 million to purchase Kaiholena North would be deducted from the 2% fund. Mr. Van Bergen replied yes. OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL'S REPORT Ms. Self was not present at the meeting, therefore no report. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT Mr. Flores thanked Ms. Garcia and Mr. Komata for their commitment, time and hard work. He asked if they would both consider a hold -over of 90 days since their terms expire on December 31, 2009 and at this time we have no one to fill their vacancies. Ms. Garcia and Mr. Komata both replied yes. Mr. Flores thanked them both. -2-