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do we differentiate by the type of product, and how do we set up an administration for it when its a County fee or tax? It boggles the brain. How much is it really costing us, and how is the best way to do it? In his closing remarks, Director Mansour said Chair Adams delivered a great presentation on a very complex topic, and we are going to continue talking about it. He gave a shout-out to Ms. Pruder for being great to us. We are going to continue working with her and navigating through wastewater issues, he said. Chair Adams asked the Commission whether they wanted to go back, think about it, and bring it back for the next meeting as well, maybe focus in on a couple areas to explore. Maine is trying to set it up. How it would work or not work may not be a model for this. The concept is basically that manufacturers fund our solid waste management program. She wasnt so sure about that. But its worth looking at. And the idea of, do we do something with the transfer stations? Commissioner Burns was interested in looking at how do we make it a more efficient operation, and whether or not its going to these single days. Dont all go on the same day, divide it up and if your house number is odd or whatever, you go on a certain day. So there are different kinds of programs to deal with the different issues that we have. Shes looking forward to see what comes back from the life cycle analysis, and how we handle our recyclables. Can we do more of it? Is there stuff we should stop doing? There are a multitude of opportunities to look at how do we divert waste, how do we fund what we got to do, because we will always have waste. So how are we going to manage it in the most cost effective way possible? b. Presentation from the Office of the Corporation Counsel regarding the Code Section 2-207(b), and matt handling appeals. (Deferred to the EMC meeting on August 25, 2021) 7. REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE www.hawaiicounty.gov>Our County> County Calendar> (Meeting date). Director Mansour thanked commissioners for getting involved, and sharing our county and the island. From an advisory point of view its right on track with the latest environmental protection that we can provide, and it is much appreciate it, he said. 1. Legislative update Director Mansour addressed the challenges with Resolution No. 167-21, authorizing the Office of the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to remove abandoned vehicles from the Kings Landing area. The weekend before, our department 13