COM 0808.002 2002-2004 - Laserfiche WebLink

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5. CORRESPONDENCEWPORTSIDISCUSSION: Director's Report (attached to original minutes) COUNCIL ACTIONS: • Landfill tipping fee ordinance has been deferred due to some haulers' concerns with privacy versus audit issues. • Bell requested written or verbal testimony at the Council meeting. TIRES: • Whole tires are not accepted at the landfill. • Viable re-use of tires is being investigated. • Disposal fees that are paid at time of purchase were discussed. BIG ISLAND SCRAP METAL. • Contractor started in Kona May 14`h. • The contractor's progress in meeting the agreement obligations is being closely monitored. SORT STATION UPDATE: • Design will be finalized next month. • Working with DLNR to consolidate the designated parcels into county ownership. • Bell will follow up on request to Bob Carn for SORT floor photos. Solid Waste Division Chiefs Report (attached to original minutes) HILO LANDFILL: • It appears that 2003 will be spent on the existing floor without going to the next elevation. GREENWASTE: • Continuing to encourage the public to come and pick up free mulch. Wastewater Division Chiefs Report (attached to original minutes) QUEEN LILIUOKALANI SEWER EXTENSION: • DOH Section Administrator Yee has indicated that installation of septic tanks upstream of gang cesspools will be an acceptable alternative to sewer extension. PUA SPS ODOR CONTROL: • The 12-week pilot study will begin in July. • Monitoring on a weekly basis. KEALAKEHE WETLANDS: • Concern has been raised regarding the 75% County match requirement. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE ADDRESSING ELIMINATING ILLEGAL DUMPING: After discussion and a request from Bell for written comments, this item was filed. No further action will be taken at this time. -2-