2010-08-09 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes

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WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Communication No. 10 -022: Letter dated June 16, 2010 to the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission (PONC), from Matthews M. Hamabata, Ph.D., Executive Director, The Kohala Center, re: Letter of support for Richard and June Ha's application to sell an agricultural conservation easement on TMK: (3) 2 -8 -04:05 Communication No. 10 -023: E -mail dated July 3, 2010 to PONC, from Roberta F. Chu, re: Support for Richard and June Ha's application to sell an agricultural conservation easement on TMK: (3) 2 -8 -04:05 Communication No. 10 -024: Letter dated June 28, 2010 to PONC, from Pamela Cushnie and LaDonna and Kurt Shively, re: Misuse of County funds for the preparation of an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Waimea Trails and Greenways Shared Use Path "Ke Ala Kahawai O Waimea" Communication No. 10 -025: Letter dated July 9, 2010 to PONC, from Michelle Medeiros, re: Misuse of County funds for the preparation of an EA for the Waimea Trails and Greenways Shared Use Path "Ke Ala Kahawai O Waimea" Mr. Flores asked about Communication Nos. 10 -024 and 10 -025 and whether they needed to take action on this. Ms. Kelepolo told Mr. Flores that these letters were sent to the Commission in error and have been forwarded to the County Parks and Recreation who will be responding to both parties. Mr. Flores then noted that Communication Nos. 10 -022 — 10 -025 have been received and filed. OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL'S REPORT Ms. Self had nothing to report. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT Mr. Flores had nothing to report. Recess: 11:29 a.m. Reconvened: 11:37 a.m. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REPORT Mr. Van Bergen reported on the status update for the properties listed below: ( #1) Kawa - The County received an extension from DLNR, LLCP for an additional year to June 30, 2011. He noted that there are some title issues that need to be addressed before the State approves the purchase. ( #2) Pa`o`o - We are currently in escrow which hopefully will close by September 30th since the 945,000 from LLCP was awarded by the State.