2012-07-09 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes (2)

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We are currently in negotiations for Pohoiki Bay however since the land is zoned conservation, subdivision approval from the State, DLNR needs to be obtained before we can move forward. Further, the State, Legacy Land Grant was approved to award the County approximately 600,000 in grant monies and possibly another 1.2 million from the Federal grant for the acquisition of Kahuku. Currently the fund balance is 2.4 million with another 200,000 deposited last week and another 1.7 or 1.8 million in September and that's what we have to work with. Mr. Hirakami asked how much is the Pohoiki acquisition since the previous numbers were miles apart. Mr. Van Bergen replied that the new amount is 1.515 million. Mr. Hirakami noted that they forgot one small parcel in the middle, the Kuamo`o property. Mr. Van Bergen is aware of the kuleana parcel and will have to address that later. Mr. Hirakami asked if the deed has an access easement since the parcel is land - locked. Mr. Van Bergen replied that he thinks there is but a title report has not been done yet. Ms. Byrne -Baber asked if the County is in contract for Pohoiki. Mr. Van Bergen replied, no, not yet. CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT Ms. Matsumura reported that since the May meeting was cancelled due to the lack of quorum some of the agenda items were moved to this meeting. In addition, the minutes of the March 12th meeting had to be deferred due to unforeseen circumstances. NEW BUSINESS Commissioners to report on the various community meetings that they attended in their districts to provide general information to the public about the Commission in addition to soliciting for submittal of suggestion forms Ms. Matsumura asked the commissioners to report on any community meetings in their respective districts that they attended. Ms. Moon reported that a community meeting was held in Hilo and about three people showed up. A member of the public present, Ms. Barbara Bell, invited her to attend the Vacationland Annual Meeting in Puna and do a little presentation about the Commission. Approximately 50+ people were in attendance and she was able to do a short presentation and provide information to the public. Ms. Nicholson met with the Volcano Community Association Board, about six people were in attendance and they were happy to receive the information that was provided about the Commission. Mr. Freire reported that he did a few short presentations at various Rotary meetings and they were surprised about the Commissions' process. He provided the information to anyone that was interested. Ms. Markovich presented the Commission information at a community potluck dinner in Honokaa and also solicited for anyone interested in serving on the Commission since her term is ending. The public