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Home My WebLink About2019-11-04 Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes-Approved K OOHAN P AIK M ANDER R ICK W ARSHAUER A LEX K ELEPOLO Chairperson S HELLIE B EE A LLEN N AUNGAYAN D R. W AYNE F RANK V ACANT (5) Vice Chair J USTIN B. L EE K EKAULIKE T OMICH S USAN WELLS F ISCHER County of Hawai‘i PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION County Bldg. • 25 Aupuni Street  Suite No. 1101  Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720-4245 Phone (808) 961-8069  Fax (808) 961-8248 MINUTES I. CALL TO ORDER: The regular meeting of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Recourses Preservation Commission was called to order at 10:10 am by V. CHR. DR. FRANK and announces the absence of Chr. Tomich. Present: Dr. Wayne Frank V. CHAIR (V. CHR.) Ms. Koohan Paik Mander, Member Mr. Kai’ena Bishaw II Ms. Shellie Bee Allen Naungayan, Member Mr. Rick Warshauer, Member Ms. Susan Wells Fischer, Member Support Staff: Ms. Maxine Cutler, Commission Secretary Mr. Ronald Kim, Deputy Corporation Counsel Mr. Hamana Ventura, Property Manager, Dept. of Finance Absent: Mr. Kekaulike Tomich CHAIR (CHR.) Vacant District 5 & 7 II. STATEMENT(S) FROM THE PUBLIC: V. CHR. DR. FRANK directed the commission to the next order of business, state- ments from the public on agenda items and invites the first testifier to the micro- phone. Toni Withington: intro herself and the four non-profits: Kamakani O Kohala Ohana, Malama Na Wahipana O Kohala, Maika’i Kamakani O Kohala, and Malama Ko- hala Kahakai and their efforts in preserving portions of the Kohala Coast. She ad- dresses the commission concerns in preserving cultural and natural resources ef- forts in Kohala through education and signage. Cheryl Tanguay: intro herself of Kona Vistas she reads her testimony. She appeals to PONC Commission regarding a property endangered of on-going develop- ment activities in the Pualani Estates that would destroy ancient artifacts, re- moval of land from agricultural use and sustainability and refers to Comm. 19- 024, Kona Village Rezone 470 Suggestion nomination. The commission reminds Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer Page 1 of 2 the testifier that the present owners of the land are “unwilling seller” and PONC is unable to purchase this property. The commission directs the testifier regarding potential problematic land use issues to the State of Hawaii, Land Use Commis- sion. Being no further testimonies from the public, V. CHR. Frank closed statements from the public and directs the commission to proceed to the next order of busi- ness, Witten Communications. III. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (Comm.): \[none\] Being no written communications received, V. CHR. FRANK closed statements from the public and directs the commission to proceed to the next order of busi- ness, Approval of Minutes. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of September 9, 2019, Regular Session Motion to Approve (Approved) Motion: MR. WARSHAUER moved to approve with changes from himself and MS. WELLS FISCHER. Seconded by MS. PAIK MANDER, no discussion was held, V. CHR. FRANK calls for a verbal vote, all members present voted aye, motion passed. Being no further discussion, V. CHR. FRANK directs the commission to proceed to the next order of business, Department of Finance Report and invites MR. VEN- TURA to the microphone. V. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REPORT: MR. VENTURA updates the commission of ongoing efforts regarding two conser- vation easement projects: Waikapuna, Ka’u, and Amy Greenwell Ethnobotani- cal Gardens closing by the end of the year. He gives the potential closing of Kapanaia in the first quarter of the next year. Being no further discussion, V. CHR. FRANK directs the commission to proceed to the next order of business, Chairperson’s Report. VI. CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT: V. CHR. FRANK presents two Certificate of Appreciations to PONC Commissioners MS. CYNTHIA NAZARA of District 7, Certificate of Appreciation and Lei was ac- cepted by her husband, Mr. Nazara. He expresses the love that his late wife had for this commission and her passion for preserving Native Hawaiian practices and history of the ‘Aina. He is very grateful for allowing his wife the opportunity to serve on this commission. MR. KAI’ENA BISHAW II of District 2, accepted his Certificate of Appreciation and Lei for serving in his capacity. Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Page 2 of 4 Being no further report, V. CHR. FRANK directs the commission to proceed to the next order of business, Unfinished Business. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: \[none\] Being no unfinished business, V. CHR. FRANK directs the commission to proceed to the next order of business, New Business, Item No. 1, 2019 Annual Report to the Mayor. VIII. NEW BUSINESS: 1. 2019 Annual Report to the Mayor \[Review and Approve\] Motion to Approve (Approved) After a lengthy discussion regarding the 2019 Annual Report, review and modifications, the commission felt ready for the motion to approve. Motion: MR. BISHAW II moved to approve the 2019 Annual Report to the Mayor with changes as discussed. Seconded by MS. NAUNGAYAN, no discus- sion was held, V. CHR. FRANK calls for a verbal vote, all members present voted aye, motion passed. Being no further discussion, V. CHR. FRANK directs the commission to proceed to the next order of New Business, Item No. 2, 2020 PONC Meeting Calendar. 2. 2020 PONC Meeting Calendar \[Review dates and Approve\] Motion to Approved (Approved) Motion: MR. WARSHAUER moved to approve the 2020 Calendar. Seconded by MS. PAIK MANDER, after a brief discussion, V. CHR. FRANK calls for a verbal vote, all members present voted aye, motion passed. Being no further discussion, V. CHR. FRANK directs the commission to proceed to the next order of New Business, Item No. 3, Election of New Officers, Chairperson and Vice-Chair. 3. Election of New Officers: Chairperson and Vice-Chair Nominated and Approved (Approved) After a brief discussion, MS. WELLS FISCHER nominates MR. WARSHAUER as Chair and DR. FRANK as Vice-Chair. Motion: MS. WELLS FISCHER moved to approve the nomination of MR. WAR- SHAUER as the 2020 PONC Chair and DR. FRANK as Vice Chair. Seconded by MS. NAUNGAYAN, no discussion held, V. CHR. FRANK calls for a verbal vote, all members present voted aye, motion passed. Being no further discussion, V. CHR. FRANK directs the commission to proceed to the next order of New Business, Item No. 4, Executive Session. Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Page 3 of 4 4. The Commission may go into executive session to seek advice from counsel regarding questions and issues pertaining to the board’s powers, duties, privi- leges, immunities, and liabilities. MS. CUTLER announces to the commission the need for OIP Training and Commissioners training to be held at the next meeting. Being no further discussion, V. CHR. FRANK moves to the next item on the agenda, announcements and set the agenda for the next meeting in January 2020. IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 13, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. in the West Hawai‘i Civic Center, Building A, Council Chambers, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740. 2. Set agenda for Monday, January 13, 2019. A. 2040 General Plan from the Planning Department as it relates to PONC. B. The Commission may go into executive session to seek advice from coun- sel regarding questions and issues pertaining to the board’s powers, du- ties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. X. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at approx. 1:30 p.m., V. CHR. FRANK adjourns the meeting. Approve minutes Respectfully submitted by: Maxine Cutler Commission Secretary Posted: December 30, 2019 - Draft Posted: January 15, 2020 - Approved Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Page 4 of 4