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meetings in Kona; written reports only will be required at the Waimea meetings. <br />Wastewater Division Chief’s Report <br />(attached to original minutes) <br />The $700,000 amendment to the Sewer Fund was a transfer of funds. <br />Witcher identified needs at the Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant from the tour after <br />last meeting as: (1) paint, (2) cleaning of stairway, (3) clean up of clutter to ensure <br />safety, (4) repair of corroded metal door, (5) appropriate facility maintenance, and <br />(6) general housekeeping. <br />Chemicals are being tested to treat odors. <br />Priority projects being currently addressed are the SCADA System back-up and <br />boiler replacement. <br />The Division’s responsibilities when a storm is coming toward the island, in addition <br />to regular duties, include: (1) emergency generator testing, (2) checking pumps, (3) <br />checking fuel levels, (4) checking portable generators and put in place, and (5) <br />having 4 to 6 employees on emergency standby. <br />Director’s Report <br />(attached to original minutes) <br />UNFINISHED BUSINESS: <br />Council voted 9-0 to approve extension of the Derelict Vehicle Amnesty Program <br />for 2 years. <br />Legislative Auditor’s Office has completed the Audit, Resolution No. 168-05, It will <br />st <br />be on the July 31 Finance Committee agenda. Director requested Commissioners <br />to read the Department’s response and to give testimony. <br />NEW BUSINESS: <br />EMC-001 and 002 will be deferred until next Commission meeting awaiting draft <br />ordinances from Corporation Counsel for review. <br />Director presented a PowerPoint Solid Waste Interim Solutions presentation that was <br />presented to the Environmental Management Committee of the County Council on <br />July 18, 2006 (attached to original minutes) <br />OTHER: <br />Waste reduction technology consultants will be back on island on August 22, 2006 <br />Henry will forward Committee agenda to Commissioners <br />to update the Council. <br />when it is received. <br />The 3 companies short-listed from the Stage 1 RFP were provided a draft of the <br />Stage 2 RFP for input. <br />EKO contract will be rewritten for mulch only at this time. <br />Technical Services Section Report <br /> (attached to original minutes) <br />NORTH KONA IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT PROJECT: <br />Informational public meeting was held June 6, 2006. <br />Consultants are addressing comments received at the meeting and updating the <br />sewer plans. <br />Henry will distribute copies of the North Kona Improvement District map to <br />commissioners. <br />NAALEHU/PAHALA LARGE CAPACITY CESSPOOL REPLACEMENT: <br />C. Brewer wants County to deal with the individual connections. The department has <br /> <br />