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at $40 a truckload, to pick up and deliver the mulch to their properties. The $40 is turned over to <br />HMR and she thinks it is to pay for the use of the loader. Ono explained the original intent was that <br />it would be available for residents to fill their small pickup truck or bag. Ross confirmed, when <br />asked, that it was individuals and stated her company was not advertising. Councilman Tyler said <br />he has seen companies with 30-yard trailers getting the mulch and stated again that if residents are <br />subsidizing the program and commercial users are getting it for free, it should be looked at very <br />closely. <br /> <br />APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM AND/OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA <br />4. <br />This item could not be addressed without a quorum present. <br /> <br />CORRESPONDENCE/REPORTS/DISCUSSION <br />5. <br /> <br />DirectorÓs Report <br />Galen Kuba submitted a written report to the Commissioners. Possible dates for the three ISWMP <br />ththst <br />public hearings are August 19, 20 and 21, depending on availability of meeting places. With the <br />th <br />20 meeting confirmed in the County Council Room in Hilo, he asked Bell, as the new Director, to <br />finalize the other dates and times for meetings in West HawaiÒi and a third location with Harding <br />ESE. Harding will charge for their attendance at the meetings. At a council meeting, Councilman <br />Tyler stated he was told by a Harding ESE representative that these meetings would be part of their <br />contract but is aware that Director Kuba later said that Harding attendance at public meetings might <br />be an extra charge. He does feel it is important for the commission to do what it can to enable the <br />information to get out and afford the public an opportunity to comment on this proposed update. <br />Kuba stated there was a set amount of meetings in the contract and the problem isnÓt with the public <br />meetings. It occurred with the 2 or 3 extra meetings as a result of SWAC reorganization and thatÓs <br />where the financial problems arose. Numbers of meetings are being addressed and contract <br />renegotiation will occur. The time element has changed and has to be corrected, and the financial <br />issues addressed. Bell feels that evening meetings are important. Kuba feels number of meetings, <br />cost of contract attendance at meetings, should be agreed to in writing prior to the County making <br />st <br />commitments. Bell and Kuba will discuss with contractor prior to August 1 to reach an agreement. <br />The Mayor is scheduling a meeting to further address abandoned vehicles on private property. <br />CommissionersÓ input should be given to Bell prior to her meeting with the mayor. The Zoning <br />Code permits property owners to have three cars that are not under their ownership on their <br />property. More than three cars constitutes a business and violates the zoning code. There is no limit <br />for number of cars owned by the property owners. <br />Kuba requested a monthÓs extension on hiring a Public Works Pers <br />list of questions. Accountant III and Solid Waste Recycling Coordinator positions are still pending. <br />The Mayor sent the Deletion of the Sewer Connection Exemption Ordinance to council and it <br />should be heard by Committee mid August. <br />Due to a recent departmental fine from HIOSH, Wastewater Division is in the process of hiring a <br />consultant to assist in their safety manuals and checking their sites. Kuba recommended to Bell that <br />-3- <br /> <br />