Hawaii County Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission will meet May 13.
Here is the agenda provided by the commission:
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the County of Hawai'i' s Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission ( PONC) in person meeting pursuant to Hawai'i Revised Statutes§ 92- 3. 5, the Hawai'i County Code Section 2- 215, and the Commission' s Rules of Practice and Procedure (amended May 2023).
ORAL PUBLIC TESTIMONY: To provide oral testimony please arrive at least 10 minutes before the meeting starts to complete the registration process and obtain meeting information.
SUBMITTING TESTIMONY: The Commission encourages the public to submit thoughts, comments, and input on agenda items via written testimony. To ensure timely delivery to members prior to the meeting, written testimony should be submitted no later than 12: 00 noon on Thursday, May 9, 2024, by ( 1) fax to (808) 961- 8248; ( 2) mail: PONC Commission in Hilo at 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1101, Hilo, Hawaii, 96720, or by email: ponctestimony(@hawaiicounty.gov
Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service, or other accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Property Management Division at ( 808) 961- 8069 and/ or PONC(&hawaiicounty.gov as soon as possible, preferably by Tuesday, May 7, 2024. If a response is received after this date, we will try to obtain the auxiliary aid/ service or other accommodation, but we cannot guarantee that the request will be fulfilled.
Hawaii County is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
REVISED AGENDA
I. ROLL CALL:
Chair Kelepolo to open meeting, review meeting procedures, and take Commission roll call. (Please turn off your cell phones or set them to silent mode.)
II. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS:
Pursuant to H. R. S. § 92- 3, oral testimony may be provided at the begining of the meeting or immediately preceding the agenda item being opened for deliberation by the Commission.
Ill. MINUTES: ( Motion( s) required)
Minutes ( draft) of March 11, 2024, regular meeting.
IV. DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REPORT
Property Management to provide an update on fund balances and acquisitions.
V. NEW BUSINESS: ( Motion(s) required)
1. Presentation by Permitted Interaction Groups of site visit reports regarding the following suggestions:
a) Sugg. 24- 01, Honalo Ahupua`a, N. Kona, Hawaii. TMK (3) 7- 9- 005:008, 009, 039, & 040
b) Sugg. 24- 02, Joseph Rock Arboretum, N. Kona, Hawaii. TMK (3) 7- 4- 008:057
c) Sugg. 24- 03, Kaloko Residential Park, N. Kona, Hawaii. TMK (3) 7- 3- 009:028 ( por.)
d) Sugg. 24- 04, Kapalaoa, N. Kona, Hawaii. TMK (3) 7- 1- 003:004, 005, 006, & 011
e) Sugg. 24- 05, Kawainui Makai, S. Hilo, Hawaii. TMK (3) 2- 7- 011: 001 & 3) 2- 7- 010:027
f) Sugg. 24- 06, Nani Kai Hoku Farm Agricultural Easement, N. Kohala, Hawaii. TMK( 3) 5- 5- 008:069
g) Sugg. 24- 07, Kaohe 1- 3, S. Kona, Hawaii. TMK (3) 8- 7- 009:005
h) Sugg. 24- 08, Honu`apo, Ka`u, Hawaii. TMK (3) 9- 5- 014:060 & 029
i) Sugg. 24- 09, Upolu Point, N. Kohala, Hawaii. TMK (3) 5- 5- 007:002
j) Sugg. 24- 10, Minuke Ole Corral Bull Pen, S. Kohala, Hawaii. TMK (3) 6- 7- 002:005
2. Review and evaluate process and formatting of the Site Visit Reports completed by commissioners.
3. Formation of Permitted Interaction Group to determine if a Pre- Review of Stewardship Grant Applications will provide benefits to grant applications. Havai'i County is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. The next public meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 8, 2024, at 10:00 a. m. — 1: 00 p. m. at the West Hawaii Civic Center, 74- 5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy, Kailua- Kona, Hawaii 96740
2. Suggest agenda items for the Monday, July 8, 2024 regular meeting.
VII. ADJOURNMENT: ( Motion required)
NOTICE TO LOBBYISTS
If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawaii County Clerk within five days of becoming a lobbyist. { Article 15, Section 2- 91. 3( b), Hawaii County Code} A lobbyist means, any individual engaged for pay or other consideration who spends more than five hours in any month or $ 275 in any six- month period for the purpose of attempting to influence legislative or administrative action by communicating or urging others to communicate with public officials." { Article 15, Section 2- 91. 3( a) ( 6), Hawai`i County Code} Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office of the County Clerk- Council 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720.
BOARD PACKET
Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes § 92- 7.5, the board packet provided to members of this board for this meeting is available for public inspection forty-eight (48) hours before the meeting date during regular business hours in Hilo at the Property Management office, 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1101, Hilo, Hawaii and by e- mail request.
https://www.hawaiicounty.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/4823/228