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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-01-23 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission MinutesHAWAII COUNTY PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION MINUTES — REGULAR SESSION January 23, 2006, 10:00 a.m. Department of Liquor Control, Conference Room 75 -5722 Hanama Place, Suite 1107, Kailua -Kona, Hawaii Present: Kenneth Kaneshiro Laura Schuster Ruth Walker Benedict Yung Paul Campbell John Replogle Jocelyn Garovoy (left at 10.50 a.m.) Hannah Springer Amy G. Self, Deputy Corporation Counsel Cathy Minor, Secretary Absent: E. Kalani Flores Others Present: William "Bill' Takaba, Finance Director Doug Parker (left at 10.21 a.m.) Debbie Hecht (left at 10.21 a.m.) April Kozelisky CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair John Replogle at 10:14 a.m. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS 1. Doua Parker and Debbie Hecht Mr. Parker representing Tropical Solution and Ms. Hecht representing Hawaii Island Land Trust both spoke in support of the Puapua`a Property located two miles south of Kailua on the makai side of Alii Drive. This is the only vacant property left on Alii Drive and site of the Heiau of Keaukukui`ula, which they would like the County to preserve. This property is approximately 13.5 acres. They envision a small playground there. Maps, pictures, and information regarding this parcel was distributed to all Commissioners. 2. April Kozelisky Ms. Kozelisky is a resident of Milolii and spoke in support of the property located below Naalehu Police Station and above Whittington Beach Park, which is owned by Sunrise Oceanfront Farms. A "For Sale" sign is posted on the property for future plans for 20 -acre lot parcels on 380 acres. Ms. Kozelisky would like this picturesque property preserved, to not obstruct the beautiful coastal views. Ms. Kozelisky is also the author of Communication No. 05 -005, on the agenda today. Chair Replogle thanked her and invited her to the HOVE Community meeting planned for Friday, January 27, 2006. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Communication No. 05 -005 received from April Kozelisky was discussed above in "Statements From the Public." APPROVAL OF MINUTES Ms. Schuster noted a grammatical error on page 2 of the minutes dated January 9, 2006, under the heading of Committee Reports, Rules and Procedures, line 3. The word "do" should read "due." Ms. Springer moved for approval of the Minutes of January 9, 2006 as amended, seconded by Ms. Schuster and carried unanimously by voice vote. FINANCE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. William "Bill' Takaba, Finance Director for the County of Hawaii, thanked the Commissioners for their hard work and dedication to this Commission. He informed the Commissioners that the Department of Finance is presently in the process of creating a new division, "Property Management Division," within his department that will eventually handle all land matters, including this Commission. Attached to this newly created Division will be a budget. As this Commission started off mid -year, there was no budget. However, this should NOT stop this Commission from doing its assigned work. Commissioners please purchase materials that are needed and keep the receipts for submission and reimbursement. Mr. Takaba asked the commissioners to contact Cathy should you require additional copies of maps, TMK maps, etc. This procedure will alleviate confusion at the different County departments. 2 CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT Chair Replogle informed the Commission that the article in West Hawaii Today on Friday, January 13, 2006, and the Hawai `i Tribune - Herald's article on Monday, January 16, 2006, were both excellent articles and each did an excellent job informing the public of our newly created Commission and also printed the schedule for the island -wide community meetings. Chair Replogle spoke to Amy Self and both felt it was unnecessary to issue another news release. Chair Replogle informed the Commissioners that the Natural Resource Conservation Society ( "NRCS ") assisted in circulating at least 100 copies of the scheduled community meetings. Mr. Kaneshiro showed the Commissioners the Hamakua Times January 2006 monthly edition. The Hamakua Times printed an article on this Commission, which included some of the island -wide community meetings that were set at press time. Mr. Kaneshiro asked the members of the Hamakua Farm Bureau to help get the word out. Ms. Springer informed the Commissioners that the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and Councilman Angel Pilago offered to spread the word on the scheduled community meetings. ACTION TO MOVE AGENDA ITEM UP Chair Replogle moved to have the report on the community meetings held moved up on the agenda, and there were no objections. COMMUNITY MEETINGS Yano Hall — January 19, 2006 Ms. Garovoy gave her report on the meeting held last Thursday, January 19, 2006, at Yano Hall in S. Kona. Committee members present at this meeting were Hannah Springer, John Replogle and Jocelyn Garovoy. Ms. Garovoy reported attendance of 12 members of the public present, one of which was Dale Fergerstrom, Field /Security Inspector for the Kamehameha Schools. Ms. Garovoy indicated that Mr. Fergerstrom has background information regarding lands on the island. Ms. Garovoy suggested that this Commission invite Mr. Fergerstrom to be a guest speaker at our next Commission meeting. Ms. Schuster volunteered to contact Mr. Fergerstrom. Ms. Garovoy indicated no survey forms were completed or received. Members of the public at this meeting expressed a great interest in the location of the archaeological sites and preservation of them. Ms. Springer and Mr. Replogle did a short presentation to the commissioners on how to conduct the community meetings with the materials generated, so as to stay within the two -hour allotted time. Each committee meeting will have posters of: 1) Survey Form; 2) Agenda Form and 3) "DRAFT" Category Criteria Form. Ms. Springer also showed the Commissioners the maps and TMK maps, which are also helpful tools to use to locate a particular parcel. Ms. Springer indicated that the "Agenda Form" is the "script" to be used to at the community meetings to keep all the committee members "in- sync" while conducting these community meetings. Hisaoka Gym, N. Kohala— January 18, 2006 Ms. Hannah Springer gave her report on the first meeting held on Wednesday, January 18, 2006, in North Kohala at the Hisaoka Gym. Present with Ms. Springer were Kalani Flores and Kenneth Kaneshiro. There was a large group in North Kohala and they had a very large group discussion. The community's primary concern was maintenance for these acquired lands. At present, the County does not have enough money to upkeep maintenance at currently owned County properties. Mr. Kaneshiro took notes at this meeting and distributed them to the Commissioners. Mr. Kaneshiro stated that the public in North Kohala indicated many other concerns they had regarding the County's daily operations. Ms. Amy Self informed all Commissioners that they all should be reminded to stay within "the jurisdiction of the commission" and to stay on task and to keep the public's direction on the Commission's agenda and not the County's daily operations. The committee members should inform the public that the County Council has the ultimate decision and final say on which lands will be acquired. The Commissioners job is to provide a list for the Mayor, who will present this list to the County Council. After the initial list is done an updated list will be done yearly. The community members in North Kohala took many survey forms home with them to complete. A suggestion was made by Mr. Kaneshiro that the Honuapo Project published in the Hawaii Journal should be used as a sample. "It is not a success story of the government, it's a success story of the public." Naalehu Clubhouse— January 20, 2006 Mr. John Replogle gave his report on the Naalehu meeting held on Friday, January 20, 2006. Mr. Replogle was assisted by Ms. Hannah Springer at this community meeting. This community meeting was well attended and many survey forms were taken. Mr. Replogle indicated that "funding" was a BIG question at this meeting. Mr. Replogle informed the public to complete the survey forms even if you feel that the property is not important and to list all of in their concerns before something happens. Once the property is recorded on the list, this list will be used in the future. When future development arises, a quick look at the list will inform the County that this property was considered by the public to be preserved. Clarification of attendance at the community meetings. Tonight's meeting scheduled for 6:00 pm, at the Kona Mayor's Office, will be attended by Hannah Springer and Jocelyn Garovoy. Laura Schuster will not be able to attend the Honokaa meeting on Wednesday, January 25, 2006. Kenneth Kaneshiro will not be able to attend the Papaaloa meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 2, 2006. Commissioners were informed to submit their sign -in sheets, completed maps, notes, etc. to Cathy. Amy Self cautioned the commissioners not to disburse the sign -in sheets as it contains personal information, i.e., personal addresses and telephone numbers, to which there is a right to privacy. Commissioners are to inform the public of the website address. It is www.hawaii- county.com Click on Departments, click on Finance Department, and the Commission's information should appear. COMMITTEE REPORTS Rules & Procedures Ms. Amy Self distributed the "Proposed" Rules and Procedures. The gray shaded area indicates that Ms. Self is still in the process of "clarifying the wording." Ms. Self needs to make sure it is in compliance with Chapter 91. Motion was made by Ms. Hannah Springer to defer this matter to the next scheduled commission meeting. This motion was seconded by Mr. Paul Campbell and carried unanimously by voice vote. Assessment Criteria Ms. Hannah Springer stated that the Criteria Worksheet is being used as a "DRAFT" at the community meetings. As her committee members are not present today, she requested a deferral on this matter. Motion was made by Mr. Paul Campbell to defer this matter to the next scheduled commission meeting. This motion was seconded by Ms. Hannah Springer and carried unanimously by voice vote. ANNOUNCEMENTS The next meeting will be held on Monday, February 6, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. at the Department of Liquor, Conference Room, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Suite 230, Hilo, HI 96720. Motion was made by Hannah Springer that the next scheduled meeting following Monday, February 6, 2006, will be on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 in Kona. This motion was seconded by Mr. Paul Campbell and carried unanimously by voice vote. ADJOURNMENT Hannah Springer moved to adjourn the meeting; Kenneth Kaneshiro seconded the motion and all members voted aye. The meeting adjourned at 11:54 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Cathy Minor, Secretary 31