2010-03-29 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes

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Communication No. 10 -003: Letter dated 2/22/10 to Chair J Yoshimoto and Council Members, from Mayor Kenoi regarding nomination of Ms. Wilma Matsumura to PONC for Council District 2 Mr. Flores questioned Ms. Matsumura's term which notes that it will expire on December 31, 2015. Ms. Self mentioned that Council Chair J Yoshimoto will be notified to clarify her term expiration date. Mr. Hirakami noted that he found an error on page 2 of the approved January 11, 2010 minutes which should be changed to 6,54 1,000. 00 million. Ms. Self noted that since this was just a typo it would be okay to make the change. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REPORT • Property Manager Ken Van Bergen to discuss with the Commission the status of negotiations for the purchase of the Kingman properties in North Kona; Tax Map Keys: (3) 7 -7- 08:20, 31 & 100 Mr. Van Bergen was not present at this meeting; therefore no report was given. OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL'S REPORT Ms. Self reported that she is currently drafting a legal opinion at the request of Council Member Brenda Ford at the last Finance Committee meeting regarding the Kingman property. She is currently reviewing the County Code and minutes to determine whether land purchased with 2% monies can have public utilities on the property, i.e. fire station or police station since these funds cannot be used for anything else other than acquisition. Mr. Hirakami noted that he had asked Mr. Van Bergen on whether the County could acquire a specific part of the land for public access, develop a portion and use the monies to replenish the 2% fund to maximize the purchase. Ms. Self replied that unfortunately this is a legal issue since it's up to the Council. She then mentioned that Mr. Van Bergen suggested that we use the 2% monies for the lands that are going to be left open for parks and preservation of cultural sites and the rest could be purchased by refunding the 2% fund for the amount of money it takes to put up a police or fire station. Of course, Ms. Self noted that the cleaner way to do it would be to subdivide the land, use the monies from CIP to purchase the park and preserve the rest of the property for open space. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT Mr. Flores had nothing to report; however he acknowledged Ms. Garcia and Mr. Komata for extending their term and all their hard work, time and commitment that they put into the Commission. -2-