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GREENWASTE: <br /> <br />There is an excess of mulch in Kona and everyone is encouraged to load up. <br />SCRAP METAL: <br /> <br />During vendor transition, there will be full time security guards at scrap yards. <br /> <br />Island Recycling will begin processing in about 3 weeks. <br /> <br />Big machinery is due in 8 to 9 weeks. <br /> <br />Permit applications have been sent to DOH. <br />VEHICLE DISPOSAL FUND/ABANDONED VEHICLES: <br /> <br />New fees start June 1. <br /> <br />Reviewing ways to streamline the Abandoned Vehicle process. <br />COUNCIL ACTIONS: <br /> <br />Commissioners were requested to review the illegal dumping draft ordinance (attached to <br />original minutes) and to offer input and discuss in detail at a future meeting. <br /> <br />Finance Committee will agendize Landfill Tipping Fees Ordinance, <br /> <br />Proposed recycled water rate ordinance will be discussed in the Wastewater Division report. <br />BEVERAGE CONTAINER LEGISLATION: <br /> <br />Appears to have enough support to survive the session in its present form. <br />PERSONNEL: <br /> <br />Robin Bauman, Accountant III, will start April 1, 2003. <br /> <br />Eileen O`Hora-Weir, Recycling Coordinator, will start May 1, 2003. <br /> <br />Solid Waste Division Chief and Operations Supervisor are in open recruitment. <br /> <br />A list of 8 qualified applicants was received for CEIII position <br />differential may be helping. <br />Wastewater Division ChiefÓs Report <br />(attached to original minutes) <br />SEWER CONNECTION EXEMPTIONS: <br /> <br />Proposed ordinance has not been agendized by council. <br />NORTH KONA IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT: <br /> <br />Proposed ordinance has not been agendized by council. Legislative auditor will take the <br />information discussed at the February meeting to Councilman Tyle <br />NEW SEWER USER FEES: <br /> <br />Council filed Bill requesting increase in user fees. <br /> <br />The commission was requested to support an ordinance establishing a fee for reclaimed <br />Witcher made a motion to support the <br />water rates (attached to original minutes). <br />proposed ordinance. Plack seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. <br />PROPOSED SEWER EXTENSIONS: <br /> <br />Council has deferred authorizing sewer extensions to Queen Lili`uokalani and Komohana <br />Heights subdivisions, requesting additional information that is not currently available. <br />-2- <br /> <br />