2010-10-11 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes

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APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: Commissioner Markovich moved for the approval of the minutes of August 9, 2010. Seconded by Commissioner Springer; all members voted aye, motion carried. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION Communication No. 10 -026: Letter dated August 5, 2010 to E. Kalani Flores, Chair, Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission (PONC), from Gloria Wong, Vice - Chair, Cost of Government Commission (COGC), re: Request for information about PONC's functions and services and ways to improve the County's operations and implement efficiency Communication No. 10 -027: Memo dated September 29, 2010 to E. Kalani Flores, Chair, PONC, from Kenneth G. Goodenow, County Clerk, re: Attached copy of Resolution 372 -10 adopted by Council on September 21, 2010 authorizing the Director of Finance to enter into negotiations for the acquisition of the Lucile P. Kingman Trust parcels (TMK's: 7 -7 -08:20 and 7 -7- 08:31) Pahoehoe 2nd and Pahoehoe 3rd North Kona, Hawai i Ms. Moon asked the commissioners if they have any suggestions or comments in response to Communication No. 10 -026. Ms. Self stated that since it's already past the deadline it's too late as a Commission to submit information; however they can still submit something in writing as individuals. Mr. Hirakami feels that they really should respond since they have made efforts to cut costs. They will check with Mr. Flores if he sent a response on behalf of the Commission. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REPORT Mr. Van Bergen reported that we are in escrow for Pa`o`o which should be closing by the end of the month once we receive the $945,000.00 from DLNR LLCP. In addition, the County submitted a grant application with the help of Gail Byrne to DLNR LLCP for Kaiholena South. An appraisal valued the three properties at 6.8 million and we applied for 5.1 million so hopefully we can get some if not all depending on how much money is allocated this year. In regards to Kawa, we are still taking with Mr. Olson and trying to resolve the title issues. Ms. Self added that the good thing about the properties in North Kohala is that the National Park Service (NPS) along with the 501(c)(3) community groups will be actively involved in the maintenance. She added that since we have a Memorandum of Understanding with the State (DLNR, Na Ala Hele) and Federal, we need to work with NPS since they can get us money and is more than willing to maintain the Ala Kahakai Trail. Ms. Springer asked Mr. Van Bergen if he has any suggestions on how to focus on maintenance and management needs. Mr. Van Bergen replied that it's now up to the County administration as he will be meeting with Parks and Recreation to come up with a plan. Ms. Springer commended the County for doing a great job up- keeping the bathrooms and the park area at the Old Kona Airport as it is so much cleaner now.