2010-01-11 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes

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Further, she will not push the legislative bill through since Act 82 was passed and it sunsets in 2014. When it gets closer to the sunset date the Counties can get together and try to adopt it permanently. When this was passed they formed a tasked force and their studies will be presented to the legislature. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT Mr. Flores thanked the commissioners for all their work on completing the Annual Report to the Mayor and highlighted on how each year the reports get better and contains more detailed information. He also thanked Mr. Van Bergen and Ms. Kelepolo for their hard work. He added that a letter was sent out to Ms. Debbie Hecht notifying her on the Commissions' position in regards to her request. UNFINISHED BUSINESS • Commission to discuss drafting a letter of support for the proposed legislative bill relating to the establishment of a countywide trail and access program Mr. Flores noted that discussion on this item by Ms. Self was included under the Corporation Counsels' report. He then asked Ms. Self for clarification on any future requests to the Commission for letters of support if it would be sent to the Mayor. Ms. Self replied yes. He asked Ms. Self if they could have language included in their guidelines to address these requests since the Commission is solely advisory to the Mayor. Ms. Self replied yes, that it would be a good idea. Mr. Flores will prepare a draft and bring to a future meeting for review and approval. • Schedule priorities for 2010 meetings and activities Mr. Flores noted that March will be Ms. Garcia and Mr. Komata's last meeting and thanked them again for all their hard work and support. He then directed the commissioners to review the tentative schedule for 2010 that was included in the minutes of the previous meeting. (the commissioners went into discussion regarding the scheduling of public regional community meetings for 2010) Ms. Garcia agreed to take the lead for the Ka`u meeting. Ms. Springer asked as a standard packet for all of the regional meetings, if they can have blown - up maps and photos of the properties in those districts that the meeting will be held in.