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Home My WebLink About2021-11-08 Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes - Approved Deborah Chang Dr. Wayne Frank Diane “Maka’ala” Kaneali’i Chair Justin Lee Anne Kamuela Meheula Alex Kelepolo Shellie Bee Allen Naungayan Vice Chair Debbie J. Ward Rick Warshauer County of Hawai‘i Department of Finance County Bldg. ● 25 Aupuni Street ● Suite No. 1101 ● Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720-4245 Phone (808) 961-8069 ● Fax (808) 961-8248 PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC) MINUTES To view entire virtual live recorded public meeting #7, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8z7B7MuSbc&t=470s I. CALL TO ORDER: On November 8, 2021, the regular session, virtual meeting of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission (PONC) was called to order at 9:03 a.m. by V. CHR. MS. KELEPOLO; read an opening statement concerning public testimonies; the reason for virtual meetings due to the Mayor's Proclamation regarding COVID- 19, gathering restrictions, and the need to maintain social distancing. Present: Ms. Deborah Chang, Member Ms. Diane Kaneali`i, Member Ms. Alex Kelepolo, Vice Chairperson (V. CHR.) Mr. Justin Lee, Member Ms. Shellie Bee Allen Naungayan, Member Ms. Debbie J. Ward, Member Mr. Rick Warshauer, Member Absent: Dr. Wayne Frank, Chairperson (CHR.) Ms. Anne Meheula, Member Support Staff: Ms. Maxine Cutler, Commission Secretary Mr. Hamana Ventura, Property Manager Department of Finance Ms. Jean Campbell, Deputy Corporation Counsel Representative Page 1 of 3 II. MINUTES: (Approve) MOTION: MS. WARD moved to approve the September 13, 2021, minutes with corrections sent to the secretary by MS. CHANG, MS. NAUNGAYAN, and MS. WARD. The motion was seconded by MR. LEE. There being no further discussion, V. CHR. MS. KELEPOLO called for a vote. All mem- bers voted; motion passed. III. PUBLIC TESTIMONY via WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: V. CHR. MS. KELEPOLO acknowledged the public testimonies received, accepted, and filed and moved to the next item on the agenda, Stewardship Grant Applications. IV. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REPORT: Property Manager Hamana Ventura reported the closing of the fee acquisition of Kapanai’a, North Kohala, and the Conservation Easement of Kaunamano, Ka’u. He further acknowledged the near closing of Wai’ele, Puna. V. DEPUTY CORPORATION COUNSEL: Ms. Jean Campbell briefed the Commission in preparation for basic training on the Sunshine Law, the PONC Acquisition process, and Stewardship process. Secretary, Ms. Cutler will schedule this training and notify the Commissioners. VI. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Status report and discussion regarding reconstituting membership of Permitted Interaction Group #1 (PInG #1) for Mayor Roth’s assignment. V. CHR. KELEPOLO reported there is no report at this time; however, there is a need to fill a vacancy in the present PInG, to reconstitute the committee members, and to add a mem- ber. MOTION: MS. WARD moved to close the original committee and reconstitute the commit- tee to add another member, MS. KANEALII, MS. KELEPOLO, MS. WARD, AND MR. WAR- SHAUER. The motion was seconded by MR. LEE. A brief discussion was held with concerns that MR. WARSHAUER’S terms out on December 31, 2021. MS. CAMPBELL advises the com- mission that after MR. WARSHAUER terms out, he can continue as a “public member,” with no voting rights. He can submit communications regarding the report as “public testimony.” There being no further discussion, V. CHR. MS. KELEPOLO called for a vote. All members voted; motion passed. 2. Form a second permitted interaction group (PInG #2) to standardize the Stewardship Grant Application and process for next year’s application deadline. V. CHR. MS. KELEPOLO turns the time over to MS. CHANG to explain the concerns and the need to form a group to achieve this task. MOTION: MS. CHANG moved to form a PInG to promote consistency on how Stewardship Grant Applications and progress reports are written and reviewed; and to address the need to clarify aspects of the program. The motion was seconded by MR. WARSHAUER. After a brief discussion regarding membership, MS. CHANG, MS. KELEPOLO, MS. NAUNGAYAN, and CHR. FRANK volunteered to serve in this group. There being no further discussion, V. CHR. MS. KELEPOLO called for a vote. All members voted; motion passed. Page 2 of 3 MS. CHANG directed the members to Comm. 21-109, discussed the scope of work, the use of possible survey of past applicants who had received funding, requested documentations from the County to assist with the groups reviews, and requested County support staff for the commission to assist in communicating with Parks and Recreation staff. MOTION: MS. CHANG moved to proceed with the scope of work as read and discussed. The motion was seconded by MS. NAUNGAYAN. There being no further discussion, V. CHR. MS. KELEPOLO called for a vote. All members voted; motion passed. 3. Elections of New Officers for 2022 year V. CHR. MS. KELEPOLO opens the floor for nominations. MS. CAMPBELL made a brief clarifi- cation: a chairperson cannot serve two years in a row. MOTION: MS. WARD moved to nominate MS. KELEPOLO for Chairperson. The nomination was seconded by MR. LEE. There being no other nomination, MS. KELEPOLO accepts the nomination. There being no further discussion, V. CHR. MS. KELEPOLO called for a vote. All members voted; motion passed. MOTION: MR. WARSHAUER moved to nominate MS. CHANG for Vice Chair. The nomination was seconded by MS. NAUNGAYAN, there being no other nomination and no discussion, MS. CHANG accepted. V. CHR. MS. KELEPOLO called for a vote. All members voted; motion passed. 4. 2022 Calendar A brief discussion was held regarding the calendar deadlines, holding public meetings, and venues. MS. CHANG suggested a special meeting for February 14, 2022, maybe needed to discuss both PInG Reports, since March is a long meeting. VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. The next virtual regular meeting is scheduled for January 10, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or sooner. 2. Commission suggested that the following to be on the agenda: a. The two PInG Reports VIII. ADJOURNMENT There being no further agenda items, MS. KANEALII moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by MR. LEE. V. CHR. KELEPOLO adjourned the meeting at 10:05 a.m. PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION MS. ALEX KELEPOLO, Vice Chair Draft posted: December 15, 2021 Corrected posted draft: January 7, 2022 Approved: January 10, 2022 Posted: January 10, 2022 Page 3 of 3