2013-12-27 (2013 PONC Annual Report to the Mayor)

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William P. Kenoi Mayor Walter K.M. Lau Managing Director Randall M. Kurohara Deputy Managing Director HAWAII COUNTY PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION c/o 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1101, Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Phone: 961-8069: Fax: 961-8248 December 27, 2013 Honorable William "Billy" Kenoi, Mayor County of Hawaii 25 Aupuni Street Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Dear Mayor Kenoi: I am very pleased to transmit to you the 2013 Annual Report of the County of Hawaii Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission (PONC) pursuant to Section 2- 217 (2) of the Hawaii County Code. The community came forward with some excellent properties for our consideration, from which the priority list was developed. In addition to a prioritized list of properties, which can be found on pages 1-2, we have also included a considerable amount of information on our process, procedures, and on each property that we included on our final list. During the year-long process, many individuals from across Hawaii Island attended our meetings or submitted letters which exhibited a great deal of support for this program, which will enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors for generations. On behalf of the Commission, I would like to extend a warm mahalo to out -going commissioners Steven Hirakami and Searle Grace, for their time and dedication over the past years. I would be remiss if I failed to mention that, without the outstanding support of County of Hawaii staff, including Technician Alexandra Kelepolo, Deputy Corporation Counsel William Brilhante, and Property Manager Ken Van Bergen, our task would have been much more challenging. Thank you for your continued support for PONC funding, and for your time in considering our recommendations. Mahalo nui loa, MARILYN L. NICHOLS N Chair Haivai'i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Commissioners: Gail Byrne Baber; Timothy DeLozier, Enock Freire; Searle Grace; Debbie Hecht, Steven Hirakand, Wilma Matsumura; Marilyn Nicholson