HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-11-10 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission MinutesHAWAII COUNTY PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES - REGULAR SESSION
November 10, 2008
Department of Liquor Control Conference Room
75 -5722 Hanama Place, Suite 1107
Kailua -Kona, Hawaii 96740
Present: Chair Hannah Springer
Commissioner E. Kalani Flores
Commissioner Kim Garcia
Commissioner Bill Gilmartin (arrived 10:11 a. m.; left 3:17 p. m.)
Commissioner Sarah Moon
Commissioner Terri Markovich
Absent: Commissioner Larry Komata
Others Present: Amy Self, Deputy Corp. Counsel (arrived 10: 04 a. m.; left 12: 00 p. m.)
Harry Yada, Property Manager, Finance
Daryl Inaba, Property Management Specialist, Finance
Alexandra Kelepolo, Clerk III, Finance
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Hannah Springer at 10:02 a.m.
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
None.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION
Communication No. 08 -010: Suggestion Form received on October 23, 2008 from Kawika
Burgess and Lea Hong, The Trust for Public Lands, re: Lapakahi, Kohala
Ms. Springer noted that this communication will not be on this year's annual report, however it
will be considered next year.
OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION COUNSEL'S REPORT
None.
CHAIRPERSON'S REPORT
None.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
• Commission to continue discussing drafting of the 2008 Annual Report to
the Mayor
(The Commissioners went into discussion regarding drafting of the 2008 Annual Report to the
Mayor)
Break -11:38 a.m.
Reconvened —11:47 a.m.
NEW BUSINESS
Commission to generate the 2008 Prioritized List for submittal to the
Mayor
(A handout containing graphic elements and a chart of prioritized list lands were provided to the
commissioners by Mr. Inaba). Ms. Springer noted that the Commission will return to
"unfinished business" after this discussion is completed.
Mr. Yada then presented Geographic Information System (GIS) maps and aerials of Cape
Kumukahi, Honolulu Landing and Wai`ele to the Commission.
(The commissioners went into discussion with Mr. Yada regarding these properties)
Lunch —12:33 p.m.
Reconvened— 2: 00 p.m.
Mr. Yada continued his presentation of GIS maps and aerials for Puapua`a, Pa`o`o and Honoli`i.
(The commissioners continued their discussion with Mr. Yada regarding these properties)
(The commissioners continued their discussion regarding drafting of the 2008 Prioritized List)
Commissioner Markovich moved for approval to add Kawa onto the list for consideration of
properties for the 2008 Prioritized List, seconded by Commissioner Gilmartin and carried
unanimously by voice vote.
Ms. Springer noted that they will not be considering Punalu`u and Kaiholena in the prioritized
list since it is not for sale. She then told the commissioners that they will now have to vote for
the top properties and determine how many would be listed on the prioritized list.
(The commissioners individually voted on the properties ranking them highest priority to lowest
priority)
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The tally of the commissioner's ranking for the properties was:
1— Kawa
2 — Pa`o`o
3 — Honolulu Landing
4 — Wai`ele
5 — Puapua`a
6 — Honoli`i
7 — Cape Kumukahi
Ms. Springer now mentioned that for properties with more than one parcel (Honolulu Landing,
Wai`ele and Honoli`i) should they separate the parcels that are closer to the ocean to have a
higher priority.
Mr. Flores added that they should identify the Tax Map Key (TMK) numbers within the ranked
properties to be more specific.
Ms. Springer noted that Mr. Gilmartin had expressed that for the properties with more than one
TMK, a greater emphasis be put on the shoreward parcels.
Mr. Springer then set a special meeting on Monday, November 24, 2008 in Hilo at 10:00 a.m.
(The commissioners now returned to discuss "unfinished business')
Ms. Springer told the commissioners to go through and review their assigned sections of the draft
annual report and bring any corrections /changes to the next meeting. She also suggested that
they go through the past minutes and extract any information that may be included in the report.
Mr. Flores mentioned that the most work to be done is on the overall comprehensive list since
there will be information that needs to be filled out.
Mr. Yada suggested that they reduce the number of columns and only include the basic
information.
Mr. Flores added that there's a lot of information missing from the draft comprehensive list since
the properties from the 2006 list was not included.
Mr. Flores suggested that an extra copy be made of all the suggestion forms submitted by the
public and filed in a separate binder by TMK.
Ms. Springer asked Ms. Kelepolo to have this project done in the future.
Ms. Garcia asked if Ms. Debbie Hecht could be put on the January agenda to discuss open space
bonds.
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ANNOUCEMENTS
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 8, 2008, 10:00 a.m., at the Department of
Liquor Control Conference Room, 101 Aupuni Street, Suite 230, Hilo, Hawaii.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Springer adjourned the meeting at 3:52 p.m.
Respectfully'siubmitted, �-�---
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Alexandra Kelepol Clerk III