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William P. Kenoi <br />Mayor <br />William T. Takaba <br />Managing Director <br />Walter K.M. Lau <br />Deputy Managing Director <br />HAWAII COUNTY PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE <br />AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION <br />c/o 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1101, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br />Phone: 961 -8069; Fax: 961 -8248 <br />December 27, 2010 <br />Honorable William "Billy" Kenoi, Mayor <br />County of Hawaii <br />25 Aupuni Street <br />Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br />Dear Mayor Kenoi: <br />The Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Commission (PONC) submits our 2010 <br />Annual Report for your consideration. <br />We extend our gratitude to you and your administration and staff for the support provided to this <br />Commission in accomplishing its mission and goals this year. We would also like to express our <br />gratitude to Ken Van Bergen (Property Manager), Alexandra Kelepolo (Clerk) and Amy Self (Deputy <br />Corporation Counsel) for their noteworthy assistance provided to this Commission. <br />It has been my honor to serve on this Commission since its inception in 2005 and to be its Chair <br />during my last year. I have been privileged to participate in this Commission from the beginning as it <br />evolved through its implementation of procedures and guidelines, interacted with the community, and <br />witnessed the acquisition of properties for the public's benefit. <br />With the PONC's concerted efforts in unison with your present administration, the former <br />Mayor Harry Kim's administration, County Council members, along with community members and <br />organizations, several significant properties have been acquired with the PONC Fund in the last four <br />years. In addition, $6,309,750.00 of federal and state grant monies were secured to enhance this <br />acquisition process. As a result, the accomplishments of Hawaii County have been exemplary in <br />protecting its island's remaining open spaces, unique landscapes, and natural and cultural resources <br />along with ensuring continued public access to these areas for the benefit of present and future <br />generations. <br />If there are any questions or comments, please contact Ken Van Bergen, Property Manager, at <br />961 -8009. <br />Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer <br />Commissioners: E. Kalani Flores; Searle Grace; Bill Gilmartin; Steven Hirakand, <br />Terri Markovich; Wilma Matsumura; Sarah Moon; Hannah Springer <br />