2010-06-21 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes

Home

( #3) Lapakahi - TPL is spear- heading this acquisition as this property will be turned over to the State as an addition to the adjacent Lapakahi State Park. ( #4) Kingman Trust - Council Member Ford is putting together a resolution for parcel 100 to enhance the La'aloa Park across the street. Parcels 20 and 31 will be on a separate resolution to acquire with 2% funds. ( #5) Kahuku — The owner is interested in selling and an appraisal has been ordered. Depending on what happens with Kawa and Kingman then we can determine if we have any money left. ( #6) Kaiholena — He noted that there is a buyer for parcel 23 but is not sure what the status of that is. At this time we don't have enough money to buy this; however we are still in active contact with the owner /broker. Ms. Springer asked what's the disposition for Mahukona ( #8). Mr. Van Bergen replied that there's no resolution for it so he cannot proceed. He did add that Kahuku also does not have a resolution but the landowner will be covering the appraisal cost to start the process. Further, Kukuipahu- Ha`ena Corridor ( #7) also needs a resolution. OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL'S REPORT Ms. Self had nothing to report. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT Mr. Flores thanked Mr. Grace for joining the Commission and asked for updates on the other two vacancies. Ms. Self told Mr. Flores that the only vacancy is in District 7 (South Kona). UNFINISHED BUSINESS 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 Mr. Flores asked if they had an ad -hoc committee working on this. Ms. Kelepolo told Mr. Flores that she drafted a listing of community groups that will be distributed for their review and comment. Mr. Flores then asked if there was anyone interested in forming a committee. No one responded. Mr. Gilmartin commented that the last bullet (partnerships with non-profit organizations, community groups, and volunteer organizations to provide maintenance and management for acquired properties) is not something that can go on a general list; it's relevant only to specific properties. -5-