2011-11-14 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes (Hilo Mtg.)

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Ms. Hecht asked what the game plan for parcels 20 and 31. Mr. Van Bergen replied that step 1 is for management and once the owners clean up the parcels then a plan can be finalized. The other parcel will be purchased with general funds and P&R will probably put a pavilion up and expand the existing park across the street. Lastly, we are negotiating with the owner for Pohoiki since our appraised value came out to $845,000.00 and their appraised value came out to 2.3 million. W-connect and before we even enter into a contract we have to come to an agreement on the price. Ms. Nicholson asked if the commissioners are invited to go on site visits. Mr. Van Bergen replied that these are site visits for properties that the County intends to acquire with a portion of grant funding from state and federal agencies. obtained approximately 5 million in matching funds. Sometime in December, he will go to Honolulu Mr. Bill Moore. Ms. Nicholson asked how do the commissioners know when these site visits are scheduled. Mr. Van Bergen replied that he will inform them at Commission meetings when it comes up. Ms. Self reminded the Commission that they cannot go on a site visit and come back for discussion if Another thing to remember is if the site visit is on an agenda, it becomes open to the public and private landowners could have an issue with liability. Ms. Moon asked Ms. Self if two commissioners can go on a site visit and come back to report to the full Ms. Matsumura thought that when they consider properties for the prioritized list they could look at the s can Ms. Self added that Office of Information Practices (OIP) said that you can have site visits without inviting the public but the entire visit must be videotaped and you must obtain approval from OIP prior to going out. Ms. Hecht asked Mr. Van Bergen for clarification on the matching funds for PONC purchases and asked if there was a summary available since the public is always inquiring. Ms. Kelepolo will have this information posted on the web- OFFICE OF THE Ms. Self noted that since we have three new members, she will conduct a sunshine law training at the first meeting scheduled for next year. back clarification on the question raised about whether easements are qualified for purchase. Ms. Self replied that this item should be put on the agenda for the next meeting and she will have her discussion with the Commission in regards to that. - 3 -