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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-31 Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes AM Session-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 To view the entire virtual live recorded public meeting#4,go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDbdvg2C0fY I.CALL TOORDER: On August 31, 2020, the regular, morning session, virtual meeting of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Recourses Preservation Commission (PONC) was called to order at 9:12 a.m. by CHR. WARSHAUER reads the opening statement concerning public testimonies and reason for virtual meetings due to the Mayor’s Proclamation regarding COVID-19 and to maintain social distancing. Present:Mr. Rick Warshauer, Chair (CHR.) Dr. Wayne Frank, Vice Chair Ms. Alex Kelepolo, Member Ms. Shellie Bee Allen Naungayan, Member Mr. Justin B. Lee, Member Mr. Kekaulike Tomich, Member Ms. Koohan Paik Mander, Member Ms. Susan Wells Fischer, Member Support Staff:Ms. Maxine Cutler, Commission Secretary Mr. Hamana Ventura, Property Manager, Dept. of Finance Mr. John Mukai, Deputy Corporation Counsel Absent:Vacant District 5 II.PUBLIC TESTIMONIES FROM THE PUBLIC: (Comm. 20-055 to080): Motion to accept and file (Accepted and Filed) Motion: MS. WELLS FISCHER motioned to accept and file Comm. 20-055 to 20-080, seconded by MS. KELEPOLO, being no discussion, CHR. WARSHAUER calls for a verbal vote or by a show of hands, all members present voted by a show of hands and verbal, motion carried. Page 1of 4 III.APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Motion to Approve (Approved) Minutes of July 13, 2020, Regular Session Motion: MS. WELLS FISCHER motioned to approve minutes of July 9, 2020,with corrections sent to the secretary, seconded by DR. FRANK, being no discussion, CHR. WARSHAUER calls for a verbal voteor by a show of hands, all members present voted by ashow of hands and verbal, motion carried. IV.DEPARTMENT OF FINANCEREPORT: MR. VENTURA updates the commission on the successful purchase of the real property known as Puapua’a, N. Kona,and procurement of a management plan for a PONC Chair Warshauer inquired about the futureacquisition of other properties such as Wai’ele, Puna. Mr. Ventura summarized that all projects needapproval from the administration. V.CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT:(none) Being no report given by CHR. WARSHAUER, he directs the commission to proceed to the next order of business, Unfinished Business. VI.UNFINISHEDBUSINESS: Commission to review and discuss 2020Suggestions. 1.Sugg. 20-. MR. LEE discusses with the commission that he had the privilege of visiting the property with some friends and was able to stay overnight. He confirms the existence of cabins, majestic scenery, the property is for sale, there is a willing seller, confirms watersheds, great for education and agriculture purposes. It is idealfor public access. It does back up to the forest reserve. 2.Sugg. 20-. MR. LEE gives a verbal report to the commission concerning his site visit with Mr. Fox; confirms the existence of rare, cultural, and historical significance in pristine conditions. He does mention vehicularaccessibility. 3.Sugg. 20-001, Keakealaniwahineat Banyans, N. Kona. MS. NAUNGAYAN discusses with the commission that there is no map with the suggestion, gives personal experiences relating to the property, difficulty in parking, the shower installation by the homeowners, but cannot confirm if the shower is still operational. Discussion regarding beach access ensued. 4.Sugg. 20-010, Kaupalaoa, N.Kohala.MS. WELLS FISCHER discusses with the commission her recollection of adescription by Mr. Rick Gmirkin, an archeologist Hawai‘i County isan Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Page 2of 4 with the National parkService, confirming the existence of villages connected by trails to the Kohala Field System, known as the ‘meeting place’ in ancient Hawaiian culture. 5.Sugg. 20-005, and 017, Mahukona, N. Kohala.MS. WELLS FISCHER discusses the history of this place for swimming, fishing, diving, and how throughout the years, developers have proposed a resort and a boat harbor with the launch ramp. 6.Sugg. 20-009, Honoipu, N. Kohala.MS. WELLS FISCHER talks about the odd division of the property that cutsthrough abuilding used to be a Coast Guard Loran Station. There is road access, might currently being developed by the present owners, surrounded by cattle, and agriculture. This used to be a Coast Guard Station. 7.Sugg. 20-003, Halelua, Sugg. 20-004, Hapu’u –Kapanai’a, N. Kohala. MS. WELLS FISCHER gives a summary of these properties and their significance for preservation. VII.NEW BUSINESS: Commission to hear Written Ad Hoc Site Visits Reports (if any): 1.Sugg. 20-verbal site visit report with pictures given by MS. WELLS FISCHER and MR. LEE. They confirm the ideallocation for sustainably rich in native and cultural history andgathering. MR. LEE read his written report. 2.Sugg. 20-020 Ka’u Ola Mau, Ka’u,verbal site visit report with pictures given by MS. WELLS FISCHER. Confirms property idealfor education, agriculture, and watershed. Discussion ensued clarifying the commission’s duties to rank and prioritize the suggestions. 3.Sugg. 20-019, Shirakawa Hotel, Ka’u,verbal site visit report with maps,pictures given by MS. WELLSFISCHER. 4.Sugg. 20-011Honu’apo, Ka’u, verbal site visit report with pictures given by MS. WELLS FISCHER 5.Sugg. 20-001, Keakealaniwahineat Banyans, N. Kona, Sugg. 20-002, Pahoehoe 1st La’aloa, N. Kona,and Sugg. 20-012 Magic Sands, N. Kona.Averbal site visit report with picturesgiven by MS.WELLS FISCHERclarifies the location of the subject properties in relationship to previous PONC purchases(White Sands and Park) ideal for surfing, public access,and parking. 6.Sugg. 20-013 Ke Ala Kakou Path, N. Kona, verbal site visit report with pictures by MS. WELLS FISCHERof the area of the proposed path. Hawai‘i County isan Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Page 3of 4 7.Sugg. 20-015, Pepe’ekeo Aina, S. Hilo. A verbal site visit report with pictures by MS. WELLS FISCHER regarding the concrete structure,trail to the bay, Lauhala grove,foundation stones from the sugar plantationdays. VIII.ANNOUNCEMENTS 1.The next virtual meeting is scheduledfor this afternoon, August 31, 2020,from 12:30 p.m. till 3:00p.m. 2.Agenda: a.Discuss Ad Hoc Site Written Reports (ifany) b.Suggestion formrevisions. IX.ADJOURNMENT There being no further business at approx. 11:09 a.m. CHR. WARSHAUER adjourns the meeting. Respectfully submitted by: Maxine Cutler Commission Secretary Approved: October 14, 2020 Posted: November 11, 2020 Hawai‘i County isan Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Page 4of 4