HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-11-24 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission MinutesHAWAII COUNTY PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
PRESERVATION COMMISSION
MINUTES- SPECIAL SESSION
November 24, 2008
Real Property Tax Office Conference Room
Aupuni Center
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 4
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Present: Chair Hannah Springer
Commissioner Kim Garcia
Commissioner Bill Gilmartin
Commissioner Larry Komata
Commissioner Sarah Moon
Commissioner Terri Markovich (arrived 10:23 a.m.)
Absent: Commissioner E. Kalani Flores
Daryl Inaba, Property Management Specialist, Finance
Others Present: Amy Self, Deputy Corporation Counsel (arrived 10:17 a. m.; left 11:13 a. m.)
Harry Yada, Property Manager, Finance
Alexandra Kelepolo, Clerk III, Finance
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Hannah Springer at 10:00 a.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Ms. Springer noted that approval of the minutes of October 20, 2008 will be deferred to the next
meeting as Ms. Moon needed clarification on a statement she made on Page 2.
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)
Commissioner Gilmartin moved to approve the cover letter as drafted. Seconded by
Commissioner Garcia. All members voted aye, motion carried.
(The commissioners continued their discussion)
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Commissioner Gilmartin moved to approve the introduction as drafted. Seconded by
Commissioner Garcia. All members voted aye, motion carried.
(The commissioners continued their discussion)
Commissioner Garcia moved to approve page 2 as drafted. Seconded by Commissioner
Gilmartin. All members voted aye, motion carried.
(The commissioners continued their discussion)
Break -11:35 a.m.
Reconvened —11:43 a.m.
(The commissioners continued their discussion)
Commissioner Gilmartin moved to approve "Commission and Community Concerns."
Seconded by Commissioner Garcia. All members voted aye, motion carried.
(The commissioners continued their discussion)
• Commission to generate the 2008 Prioritized List for submittal to the Mayor
(The commissioners began discussion regarding the 2008 Prioritized List for submittal to the
Mayor)
Commissioner Gilmartin moved that they select the "Top 5" priority properties to be on the
2008 Prioritized List. Seconded by Commissioner Markovich. All members voted aye,
motion carried.
Ms. Springer noted that Kumukahi will be removed from the prioritized list with no further
discussion and Honoli`i will be put on the comprehensive list with a brief explanation.
Ms. Springer added that Mr. Komata and Mr. Yada will work on the language for the footnote on
the comprehensive list for Honoli`i.
Ms. Garcia asked that a summary for the acquisition of Kawa`a be included in the report. Ms.
Springer asked Mr. Yada to do the summary.
NEW BUSINESS
• Commission to generate and approve Site Visitation Plan
Ms. Springer noted that this agenda item will be deferred to the January 12, 2009 meeting in Kona.
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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 1:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ale andra Kelepolo, Jerk III
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