2011-12-27 (2011 PONC Annual Report to the Mayor)

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At each of these meetings the Commission welcomed testimony from the public. lil addition to these meetings, groups of commissioners and staff presented information at most Community Development Plan Action Committee meetings. Suggestion Form The Suggestion Form [revised January 11, 2010] (see Appendix 8) is available to the public by request through the County Finance Department or on -line at the web -site below: http: / /www.hawaiicountygov /boards - and - commissions. A total of fourteen Suggestion Forms were received from the public between June 1, 2010 and May 31, 2011 (see Appendix 9). The Commission considered properties identified on these forms that were submitted by the public when creating the 2011 Prioritized List. Assessment Criteria Form The Commission updated the Assessment Criteria Form [revised April 18, 2011] (see Appendix 10). This Assessment Criteria Form was utilized to assess the suggestion forms received during the aforementioned time period. Commission and Community Recommendations and Concerns The following is a listing of recommendations and concerns identified by the Commission: ➢ The Commission and the public have expressed concerns that long -term management and maintenance should be addressed. The Commission recommends that a formal funding process be established to support management plans and long -term property maintenance to include community and government participation. ➢ The commissioners will continue to seek education and training in all aspects of land acquisition to better accomplish the Commissions goals. ➢ The Commission encourages the public to re- nominate properties that do not have a current County resolution or have not been purchased. Next Steps ➢ Continue to schedule six Commission meetings alternating between Kona and Hilo in 2012. ➢ Consider scheduling 2012 regional public meetings. ➢ Publicize meeting schedule and encourage the public to submit or re- submit suggestion forms. ➢ Continue to encourage potential partnerships with other governmental agencies, non - profit organizations, and private entities for land /entitlement acquisitions. ➢ Identify partnerships with non - profit organizations, community groups, and volunteer organizations to provide management for acquired properties. ➢ Expand commissioners understanding of easements. ➢ Submit Annual Report and Prioritized List to the Mayor by December 31, 2012. Page 3