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

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Commissioners to identify and compile a directory of: ➢ Funding sources for land /entitlement acquisitions; ➢ Funding sources for land maintenance and management; ➢ Potential partnerships with other governmental agencies, non - profit organizations, and private entities for land /entitlement acquisitions; & ➢ Partnerships with non - profit organizations, community groups, and volunteer organizations to provide maintenance and management for acquired properties Ms. Garcia spoke in regards to funding sources for land maintenance and management, and told the Commission that "by incorporating creative grant funding we start the 'funding stream "for perpetual maintenance." This could be found through organizational sponsorship, foundation, state, federal, grassroots and faith based grants. (the commissioners went into discussion) Mr. Flores asked the commissioners if anyone would like to be on the ad -hoc committee to update and /or add to the previous list of potential funding programs and grant sources. (Ms. Garcia provided a list to the Commission that she compiled of funding sources for land/entitlement acquisitions and land maintenance and management) Ms. Moon suggested that once the lists have been compiled by Ms. Kelepolo, she can work with the new commissioner, Ms. Wilma Matsumura on reviewing and updating the information. Mr. Flores suggested that they hold this item over to the next meeting. ANNOUNCEMENTS The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 21, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. in the Department of Liquor Control Conference Room, at 75 -5722 Hanama Place, Suite 1107, Kailua -Kona, Hawaii. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Commissioner Markovich moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by Commissioner Garcia; all members voted aye, motion carried. Chair Flores adjourned the meeting at 11:48 a.m. Respectfully submitted, A*A�Af V� �__ �_ Alexandra Kelepolo, Clerk III