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Home My WebLink About2022-05-09 Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission Minutes - ApprovedPUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION (PONC) MINUTES (Version 3, Approved) May 9, 2022 West Hawaii Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy. Building G Kailua-Kona Hawaii 96740. I. CALL TO ORDER: On May 9, 2022, the regular session meeting of the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission (PONC) was called to order at 10:02 a.m. by CHR. KELEPOLO, gave a warm welcome and introduced the commission. Those present constituted a quorum. Present: Ms. Alex Kelepolo, Chairperson (CHR.) Ms. Deborah Chang, Vice Chair (V.CHR.) Ms. Shellie Bee Allen Naungayan, Member Ms. Jodie Rosam, Member Ms. Cayla Crivello, Member Ms. Deborah J. Ward, Member (arrived 10:19 a.m.) Mr. Justin Lee, Member (arrived 10:45 a.m.) Absent: Dr. Wayne Frank, Member (excused) Ms. Diane Kanealii, Member (excused) Support Staff: Ms. Jean Campbell, Deputy Corporation Counsel Representative Mr. Hamana Ventura, Property Manager Department of Finance Ms. Maxine Cutler, Commission Secretary II. STATEMENT(S) FROM THE PUBLIC: CHR. KELEPOLO and members heard an oral testimony by: Ms. Toni Withington spokesperson for the Kohala Group is present to answer any questions on the site visit. There being no further statement from the public, CHR. KELEPOLO closed the oral public testimony by motion. MOTION: MS. ROSAM moved to close oral public testimony, seconded by MS. CHANG. There being no objections, and all members voted `aye', the motion passed. Page 1 CHR. KELEPOLO moved to the next item on the agenda written communication. III. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: (ACKNOWLEDGED) CHR. KELEPOLO acknowledge, accept, and file Comm. 22-015 to Comm. 22-017, no motion required and moved to the next item on the agenda, old business. IV. OLD BUSINESS: CHR. KELEPOLO recognized Ms. Chang to and calls for a motion to open discussion on the PInG #2 Second Increment Report. MOTION: MS. ROSAM moved to open discussion regarding PInG#2 Stewardship Grant Progress Report, seconded by MS. CHANG, and with a unanimous vote, the motion passed. MS. CHANG gave a summary of the PInG#2, Second Increment report regarding the Stewardship Grant progress report fillable form and its instructions. With positive feedback from the commission, CHR. KELEPOLO calls for a roll call vote. MOTION: MS. NAUNGAYAN moved to approve the Stewardship Grant Instructions and Fillable Progress Report Form, seconded by MS. ROSAM. Those present: Ms. Rosam, Ms. Naungayan, Ms. Chang, Ms. Crivello, and Chr. Kelepolo voted aye. Absent were Ms. Ward, Mr. Lee, Ms. Kanealii, and Dr. Frank. The motion passed. CHR. KELEPOLO moved to new business and acknowledges the arrival of Ms. Ward and takes items under new business out of order of the agenda. V. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Discussion and evaluation of 2022 Suggestions to Prioritized List based on initial application and additional information presented at the April 4, 2022, PONC "special" meeting. a. Sugq. 22-04, Honoipu, N. Kohala. MS. NAUNGAYAN asks for clarification of recent improvement and developments of the property regarding the gazebo and buildings; due to the nominators selection of an easement to Ms. Withington. Ms. Withington responds with a brief explanation of the history of the property and how it was sold during the past years. She continues saying that the road to the property has multiple owners and the present owners are addressing the road issues first. MS. NAUNGAYAN not comfortable with this response, asks for clarification of a conservation easement or easement. Ms. Withington responds with uncertainty which is best for this property. MS. CHANG asks for clarification of the stakeholders of the road leading to the nominated property and asks for confirmation of DHHL has a right of easement? Ms. Withington responds affirming the ownership being the State, County, and other private landowners and how they relate to the road access to the coastal properties. b. Sugq. 22-05, Lamaloloa, N. Kohala. CHR. KELEPOLO expresses her appreciation to Ms. Withington for the updates Page 2 and private funding updates for Lamaloloa. Ms. Withington responds the Kohala Groups are working with the landowners for the private purchase of Lamaloloa, an appraisal has been ordered, and will not be a PONC purchase. There being no further discussions, CHR. KELEPOLO moves to the next item on the agenda and acknowledges the arrival of Mr. Lee. 2. Commission to review and discuss PInG #1 and PInG #2 Site Visits Reports as reported at the April 4, 2022, PONC Special Meeting. (Motion required) a. PlnG#1 Site Visit Report for Sugg. 22-01, Historic 88 Temple Walk, S. Kona and Sugg. 22-08, Connecting to Holualoa Royal Complex. Sugg. 22-01. CHR. KELEPOLO summarizes the report with a passed resolution, property is a flag lot, beautiful lot, having historical values, restoration of the monument, and the path was cleared so the group actually walked the proposed walk. She says an archeological survey needs to be conducted to document any cultural values. The County's easement acquisition would greatly benefit the community by creating a safe walking path for pedestrians as the Holualoa main road being narrow has no sidewalks for children walking to school. She thanked Ms. Harvey and her group for making this an enjoyable event. Sugg. 22-008. MS. CHANG summarizes this part of the report and gives credit to the Maddocks for providing the flood zone maps and Ms. Ward for the pictures in the report. She says they could not access the property, but the Maddocks say the "rock wall" has cultural value. With no documentation, the Maddocks were advised to contact the State of Hawaii Historic Preservation Division. b. PInG#2 Site Visit Report for Sugg. 22-04, Honoipu, N. Kohala and Sugg. 22-07, Kukuioahu — Haena Corridor. N. Kohala. Sugg. 22-07. MS. ROSAM gives a summary of the site report and highlights areas of the property. She says the property is rich in cultural sites, you cannot go 30' without seeing something. MS. WARD confirms the property they visited was rich in cultural values. Sugg. 22-04. MS. ROSAM summarizes the site report and highlights issues with the property owners being the public is illegally accessing the back of his property and signage is needed. MS. WARD explains is the site needs to be (inaudible) and improvements may need to be considered if county decides to purchase it. MS. ROSAM explains the need to continue the 20 miles of the "trail" along the coastline. There being no further discussions, CHR. KELEPOLO thanks the members of the PInG #1 and #2 for going out to the sites and for their reports. She then moves to the next item announcements. VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS: CHR. KELEPOLO announces the next meeting anc ideas for the agenda. a. All 2022 Suggestions Scores are due to Ms. Page 3 discusses with the commission Cutler by June 24, 2022!!! b. The next public meeting is scheduled for July 11, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Hilo Council Chamber, 25 Aupuni St., Suite 1401, Hilo, HI. 96720 c. Commission discussed the proposed items for the agenda: i. Mayor Mitchell Roth to address the commission. ii. Old Business: a) Discuss and Review PInG #1 and #2 Site Visit Reports (Motion required) b) 2022 Prioritized List (motion required) c) Assignment of Summarizes for the 2022 Prioritized List (Motion required) d) Discussion and Review of the Rules of Practices and Procedures of the Hawaii County's PONC. e) Revisit willing and unwilling sellers requirement on the Suggestion Form iii. New Business: a) Discussion regarding commissions role in seeking matching funds for acquisition of potential properties. b) Accessibility of information on the County's Website. VII. ADJOURNMENT (Motion required) There being no further suggested agenda items, MS. ROSAM moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by MS. WARD. CHR. KELEPOLO adjourned the meeting at 11:02 a.m. PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE, AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION MS. ALEX KELEPOLO, Chairperson Draft posted: June 20, 2022 Draft No. 2, corrected and posted: June 27, 2022 Draft No. 3, corrected and posted: July 6, 2022 Approved: July 11, 2022 Posted: August 15, 2022 Page 4