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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-14 Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission_Minutes_Approved PUBLIC ACCESS, OPEN SPACE,AND NATURAL RESOURCES PRESERVATION COMMISSION(PONC) MINUTES-REGULAR SESSION West Hawai‘i Civic Center 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Bld. G Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i May 14, 2018 CALL TO ORDERThe regular meeting of the Public Access, Open Space,and Natural Resources Preservation Commission was called to order at 10:07 a.m. at the West Hawai‘i Civic Center, in Building Gby CHR. Tomich. Present:Mr. Kekaulike Tomich, Chair (CHR.) Ms. E. Koohan Paik Mander, Member Ms. Shellie Bee Allen Naungayan, Member Dr. Wayne Frank, Member Mr. Rick Warshauer, Member Ms. Cynthia Nazara, Member Ms. Susan Wells Fischer, Member Absent:Ms. René Siracusa, Vice Chair (V. CHR.) Mr. Kai’ena Bishaw II, Member County of Hawai’iMs. Maxine Cutler, Commission Secretary Support Staff:Ms. Amy Self, Deputy Corporation Counsel Mr. Hamana Ventura, Property Manager, Department of Finance STATEMENTS FROM CHR. TOMICHdirected the commission to proceed to THE PUBLIC ON the next order of business, Statements from the AGENDA ITEMS Public. The following individualsregistered to speak and came forward when called by Chr. Tomich. Toni Withington: represents four groups. They are ‘O Kohala, Malama Kohala Kahakai, and Maika’i Kamakani ‘O Kohala. She is here to speak on three agenda items. First, Ms. Withington comments regarding the March 12, 2018 drafted minutes clarifying that number of parcels have changedin the Hapu’u to Kapanaia Page 1 of 6 nomination. Two of the parcels of the original submission from last year was deleted, not the entire nomination. On Attachment A, of this year’s nomination, it has the corrected list. Secondly, Ms. Withington talks about on-going communication from Pacific Plains. She confirms that Pacific Plainsare standing by and willing to work with the county for this purchase. Even though the property is currently listed on the MLS and for sale, the owners have been very supportive and of our efforts. She supports the communication from Pacific Plains. Third, Ms. Withington talks about the site visit to Kaupalaoa, those that was present wasthe National Historic Ala Kahakai Trails Archeologist, Rick Gmirkin and Superintendent, Aric Arakaki.Mr. Gmirkinduring the visit pointed out the cultural and historical significance of the area; villages stretched along the coastline,burial grounds,and heiau’s, because of the mauka-makai trail. This trail is one of three important trails. MR. WARSHAUER: Asks for location clarification and the preservation of the mauka-makai trail. MS. WITHINGTON:confirms that the trail does go up to the Geo System and the importance of preservation of the trail is vital to thecultural systems in that area and most importantly the preservation of this trail. MS. PAIK MANDER: Is there a directory or guide to these historical sites? MS. WITHINGTON:replies that their library in Kohala has an extensive resources and information. She points out that the nomination has an old archeological survey of the area. Being no further questions from the commission, CHR. TOMICHcallsMr. Chuck Taylor to the microphone. Chuck Taylorintroduces himself and in support of Comm. 18-003.He is the current realtor selling this parcel. APPROVAL OFBeing no further questions from the commission, CHR. MARCH 12, 2018TOMICHmoves to the next itemon the agenda, MINUTESapproval of the minutes and calls for a motion. Page 2 of 6 Motion to Approve:MR. WARSHAUER: remove “fee simple” and correct (Approved)the spelling of Haleohiu. : handed out ½ sheet of paper with MS. WELLS FISCHER some typo’s and grammar corrections. MS. WELLS FISCHER:moved to approve the March 12, 2018 minutes with corrections. Seconded by DR. FRANK. CHR.TOMICHcalls for a verbal vote of those present, all voted ayes; motion carried to accept minutes with corrections. WRITTEN CHR.Tomichmoves to the next item on the agenda, COMMUNICATIONSWritten Communicationsand calls for a motion to accept and file. Motion to Accept MS. PAIK MANDERmoved to accept and file Comm. and File 18-024, 18-025, 18-026, 18-027, 18-028, 18-029, and 18- Communications:030. Seconded by Mr. Warshauer. (Accepted and File) calls for a verbal vote of those present, CHR.TOMICH all voted ayes; motion carried to acceptand file said communications. DEPARTMENT OF CHR. TOMICH: moves to the next item on the agenda, FINANCE REPORTDepartment of Finance Reportand invitesMr. Hamana Ventura to the microphone. MR. VENTURA: Updates the commission regarding the acquisition of Hale O Kaili, TMKNo. (3)5-3-007:22, escrow closed on April 3, 2018, consisting of approx. 22 acres. This property wassignificant, because this is when Kalaniopuu died in 1782; his power was divided between Kamehameha, who was given guardianship of the war god Kukailimokuand where the King’s mother was killed.This makes 14 properties purchased with the Fund. Another property currently in escrowis Wai’opae, where the county is continuing to do their due diligence and with the Legacy Land Commission regarding the grant exhibit requirements. Mr. Ventura presented to the commission to consider modifying the Suggestion form to include or somethingfor pre-disclosures to the effect, “Arethere Association Fees, MaintenanceFees, and is the owner an unwilling participant?”He explains that even Page 3 of 6 though the property owner isa willing participant these organizations may not be. This is considered a non-willing owner. With the most recent purchase of Hale O Kaili, we had to work with the lawyers to remove the association affiliations and their requirements. With concerns from the commission regarding the most recent Puna LavaFlowevents, the members of the commission held a lengthy discussion with Mr. Ventura. In addition,how the evaluation of these nominations should be scored? Mr. Ventura agreed when Mr. Warshauer asked, if the commission should continue to rank according to merits. OFFICE OF THE Being no further questions from the commission,CHR. CORPORATION TOMICH:moves to the next item on the agenda, COUNSEL REPORTCorporation Counsel Report, and invites Ms. Amy Self to the microphone. MS. SELF: commented that any PONC acquisition with attached association fees, the fees would be paid out of the General Fund. The PONC Fund does not allow for payment of such fees or dues. UNFINISHED BUSINESSBeing no further questions from the commission, CHR. TOMICHmoves to the next item on the agenda and announces nothing for Unfinished Business. NEW BUSINESSCHR. TOMICH: moves on to the next item on the agenda, New Business. He starts with the Ad Hoc Site Visit Committee Report. Ad Hoc Site Visit The Ad Hoc Site Visit Committee consists ofChr. Committee Report:Tomich, Ms. Wells Fischer, Ms. Nazara, and Mr. Warshauer. Aneleven-pagecommittee report was completed, passed out to the members of the PONC Commission, andacopyplacedin the public files. Each member of committee verbally summarized their individual report and observations to the commission. As advised by Ms. Self according to OIP Hawai‘i discussionof this report is scheduled for the next meeting in September. MR. WARSHAUER: proposed that the Ad Hoc Site Visit Page 4 of 6 Committee report be posted on the PONC Website. MS. CUTLER: acknowledges the request and confirms with Ms. Self that a motion is not needed to take such action to comply. 2019 Suggestion CHR. TOMICHmoves to the next item UNDER New Form Reviewand Business: Suggestion Forms Revisionand calls the Motion to Approve commission to review, discuss, and motion to approve revisions:revision for 2019. (Approved) After a lengthy discussion,the members of the commission were ready to file the following motion: MR. WARSHAUER moves to accept the Suggestion form with the following changes: 1.Add “Ahupua’a” and omit Location on page one, 2.Add a selection box, titled: both on the same line Property is either/or: 3.Add 3) Describe any parcels that have a significant relationship to any larger historical, cultural, and/or natural landscape. (i.e. corridor, systems, etc.) 4.Renumber the submission form on page two. Seconded by DR. FRANK. An open lengthy discussion where: MS. PAIK MANDER:expresses her concerns to omit “either/or” that it sounds confusing. MS. NAZARA: expressed her concerns to keep it simple so that the person filling out the form can understand. MS. NAUNGAYAN: points out to match the Criteria form regarding the “Ahupua’a” MR. WARSHAUER:rescinds his original motion and that motion was amended by DR. Frank. DR. FRANKproposed that we amend MR. WARSHAUER’S motion so that it lists property, remove “Choose one” add a box and “both” Seconded by MS. WELLS FISCHER calls for a verbal vote of those present, CHR. TOMICH all voted ayes,and motion approved to accept the revision to the 2019 Suggestion Form. Page 5 of 6 ANNOUNCEMENTSCHR. TOMICH:moves to the next item on the agenda: Announcements and welcomes Ms. Koohan Paik Mander to the District 1 Commission and Ms. Shellie Bee Allen Naungayan to the District 3 Commission. CHR. TOMICH:moves on to the next item under announcement the location andtime of the next PONC meeting in the Hilo Council Chambers, Hilo, Hawai‘i at 10:00 a. m.and calls upon the members to set the agenda for the next meeting. After some discussion, CHR. TOMICHinstructed Ms. Cutler to put the following on the next agenda: 1.Suggestion Form, Unfinished Business. 2.Criteria Form, Unfinished Business. 3.Ad Hoc Site Discussion, Unfinished Business. 4.Review and approve 218 Prioritized Scores, New Business. ADJOURNMENTCHR. TOMICHcalls for a motion to adjourn. There being no further business at 11:58 a.m., MS. NAZARA moved to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by MS. NAUNGAYANand carried by a verbal unanimous vote by those present. CHR. TOMICH: We are adjourned. Mahalo. Respectfully submitted by: M a xine C ut ler Commission Secretary Approved on July 9, 2018 Posted July 11, 2018 Page 6 of 6