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I.CALL TO ORDER:
On November 16, 2020, the regular session, virtual meeting of the Public Access,
Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission (PONC) was called to
order at 9:11 a.m. by CHR. WARSHAUER. The CHR. read an opening statement
concerning public testimonies and the reason for virtual meetings due to the Mayor's
Proclamation regarding COVID- 19, gathering restrictions, and the need to maintain
social distancing.
Present:Mr. Rick Warshauer, CHAIR. (CHR.)
Dr. Wayne Frank, Vice-CHR.
Ms. Alex Kelepolo, Member
Ms. Shellie Bee Allen Naungayan, Member
Mr. Justin Lee, Member
Mr. Kekaulike Tomich, Member (left at 4:30 pm)
Ms. Susan Wells Fischer, Member
Support Staff:Ms. Maxine Cutler, Commission Secretary
Mr. Hamana Ventura, Property Manager Department of Finance
Mr. John Mukai, Deputy Corporation Counsel(left 11:00 am)
Absent:Ms. Koohan Paik Mander, Member
Vacant, District 5
II.WRITTEN/PUBLIC TESTIMONIES FROM THE PUBLIC: (Comm. 20-266):
Motion to accept and file written testimonies from the public. (Motion carried)
Motion: MS. NAUNGAYAN moved to accept and file Comm. 20-266. The motion was
seconded by DR. FRANK. There being no discussion, CHR. WARSHAUER called for a
verbal or raising of hands vote. All members present voted aye. The motion was carried.
III.MINUTES: Motion to approve both minutes (Motion carried)
Minutes of September 9, 2020, Regular Session
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Motion: MS. KELEPOLO moved to approve the September 9, 2020 regular session
minutes. The motion was seconded by MS. NAUGAYAN.
Due to the technical difficulties experienced by MS. WELLS FISCHER, CHR.
WARSHAUER called for a break until she was online. This action took approx. 37 minutes.
CHR. WARSHAUER reconvened the meeting at approx. 9:53 a.m.
During discussion, MS. WELLS FISCHER made two corrections. CHR. WARSHAUER
called for a verbal or raising of hands vote, all members present voted aye. The motion
was carried.
Minutes of October 14, 2020, Special Meeting
Motion: MS. WELLS FISCHER moved to approve the October 14, 2020, special meeting
minutes. The motion was seconded by MS.KELEPOLO. There being no discussion, CHR.
WARSHAUER called for a verbal or raising of hands vote, all members present voted aye.
The motion was carried.
IV.DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REPORT: (none)
Property Manager Hamana Ventura had nothing to report and addressed any questions
from the commission.
V.CHR.PERSON'S REPORT:
CHR. WARSHAUER noted the ending term for District 8 Commissioner MR. TOMICH
and District 9 Commissioner MS. WELLS FISCHER effective December 31, 2020.
CHR. expressed gratitude for their many years of service on this Commission and
asked if they can stay on for the 90-day extension, which they agreed to serve.
CHR. offered his appreciation for the commission’s efforts meeting online due to
COVID19, working though the technical difficulties, performing site visits, presenting a
verbal or written report, announced the recent passing of the two charter
amendments, and expressed the hope to improve next year’s annual report for the
Mayor.
VI.UNFINISHED BUSINESS: (none)
There being no unfinished business, CHR. WARSHAUER, directed the commission to the
next item on the agenda.
VII.NEW BUSINESS:
1.Commission to review and approve the 2020 Annual Report to the Mayor. (Motion
carried)
A very lengthy discussion, lasting over 7½ hrs., reviewed, discussed, and edited all 16
Prioritized List summaries; chair’s letter to the Mayor; table of contents; introduction;
Acquisition Status Report; chapter tabs; and other chapters of the report for the Mayor.
Completion of the edits, CHR. WARSHAUER called for a motion to accept the annual
report.
Motion: DR. FRANK moved to accept the 2020 Annual Report to the Mayor as
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discussed and edited in this meeting. The motion was seconded by MS.NAUNGAYAN.
There being no discussion, CHR. WARSHAUER called for a verbal or raising of hands
vote, members present voted aye with one absent. The motion was carried.
2.Commission to discuss and review Ad Hoc Site Visit Reports for Prior Years to be
posted on public website. (Motion carried)
After much debate, DR. FRANK suggested that a motion is needed.
Motion: DR. FRANK moved to look into better procedures for putting past site reports
available to commissioners and the public in any legal way possible. The motion was
seconded by MR. LEE. A discussion ensued regarding posting the past reports on the
County’s website, redacting the reporter’s name from the report. There being no
further discussion, CHR. WARSHAUER called for a verbal or raising of hands vote;
members present voted aye with one absent. The motion was carried.
3.Commission to elect Chairperson and Vice-Chair for the next calendar year. (Motion
carried)
Motion: MS. WELLS FISCHER moved to accept the nomination of DR. FRANK as the
2021 PONC Chairman and MS. KELEPOLO as Vice-Chair. The motion was seconded
by MS. NAUNGAYAN. There being no further discussion, CHR. WARSHAUER called
for a verbal or raising of hands vote, members present voted aye with one absent. The
motion was carried.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next virtual meeting tentatively scheduled for January 11, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m.
The agenda items for the next meeting are:
Review and discuss procedures to post past site visit reports and process for
posting on a public website.
Form an “Annual Report Ad Hoc Committee,” select members, purpose, and
reporting deadlines.
Discuss and review the PONC Charter amendments passed on the November
2020 general ballot.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business at approx. 7:55 p.m. CHR. WARSHAUER adjourns the
meeting.
Maxine Cutler
Commission Secretary
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