2018-03-12 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission_Minutes_Approved

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When approved, the Final Ad Hoc Site Visit Report is then given back to Ms. Cutler for distribution to the PONC Commission at the next meeting. Second by Ms. Nazara, discussion ensued that there is one Chair of the Ad Hoc Site Committee is responsible for all sites, workflow, and delegation. Ms. Self advises the commission to let the chair of the committee decide how to implement the process of the report within hers/his committee to fulfill the scope of the work as set forth by this commission. Chair Tomich calls for a verbal vote; all members present voted aye, motion carries. 3. Commissioners to discuss and select Sites to Visit. Chair Tomich calls open discussion of submitted parcels for Ad Hoc Site Visits. After a brief discussion the following nominations was selected by motion: Motion: Chair Tomich would like to entertain a motion that the following Communications be visited: Comm. 18-003, Haleohiu, North Kona; Comm. 18-009, Io Lani Kea Trust; Comm. 18-015, Kaupalaoa, North Kohala; Comm. 18-016, Honoipu, North Kohala; Comm. 18-017, Pohue Bay, Ka’u; and Comm. 18-018, Wai’ele, Puna. Moved by Ms. Siracusa, Second by Mr. Warshauer. Discussion ensued, and the following was dropped from motion with an amendment from Ms. Siracusa to delete Comm. 18-009 and Comm. 18-017. Chair Tomich calls for a verbal vote; all members present voted aye, motion carries. 4. Format PONC Invitation Letter by Siracusa Ms. Siracusa presented to the commission that a template draft letter to the different community associations inviting them to submit suggestions (nominations) and stewardship grant applications. She informs the commission that the drafted letter was reviewed by Ms. Cutler and Ms. Self; for outreach purposes to areas of the island wide. Ms. Siracusa emphasis the point that this request comes from the CDP Action Committee to the commission. Ms. Cutler clarifies to the commission that Comm. 18-021 contains email string of this request to the PONC Commission. She reminds the commission that a motion is needed to further the process of open discussion of the drafted letter. Motion: Ms. Siracusa motion to consider this draft template and when someone seconds, we can start discussion. Chair Tomich calls for a Second? Second by Ms. Fischer. Summary discussion held by the commission defining the needs of the letter by making available to the entire island and not any one specific district or association and content of the letter to include the letter to include the following: Mr. DeLozier to correct the language of the draft for clarity:  … 2% of Hawaii County of annual Real Property Tax revenues for land purchases by the county… (deleted the specifics)  PONC is inviting nominations to be submitting of properties worthy of preservation (delete under this program)  Please find a suggestion form and PONC 2018 showing submittal deadlines attached  To learn more about the PONC Fund, please go to the county website Page 5 of 6