2002-07-24 Enviromental Management Commission Minutes

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questions in the future. He stated Frankel cited plants outside the United States and didnÓt mention plants located in the United States that are under the US EPA Standards Commission. H-power should have been addressed. An H-power article from the Business News was attached to the report. Regarding the Kailua Landfill, for the sake of continuity and because the work has proven to be very effective, we are trying to extend that contract another year. Hilo landfill is still operating. Should have an accurate estimate of air space left by October. Right now, estimating mid-2004 closure or sooner. Questions have been filed for the Recycling Coordinator interview portion. Pictures of Keaau and Pahoa were submitted and, as of this morning, the appearance at Honokaa did not look any better. Gates are being put up and security personnel employed to secure the transfer stations at a number of locations from trespassers during non-operating hours. There is no longer a problem of trash being left outside the gate at the Hilo Transfer Station and Landfill. There are some problems with users getting locked inside the station and running through the gate to get out. Councilman Tyler suggested that the commercial haulersÓ problem be addressed by identifying the abusers by video camera or some other means. The same abuse is happening at other locations. Margaret Pahio stated a lot of it is probably the contractors and not the commercial haulers. Pictures have been taken and abusers have been reported to the police. Wastewater Division ChiefÓs Report Peter Boucher was absent and this monthÓs report will be given in addition to next monthÓs report at the next meeting. OLD BUSINESS 6. Discussion and Approval of Addendum to the Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan (Including Possible Council Actions) The floor was opened for discussion. Councilman Tyler stated that a mainland municipal solid waste expert reported the cost of scrubbing the air for an incinerator exceeds the cost of some of the other technology that the commission has asked the contractor to incorporate into their report. He indicated, for the record, that it is important to get the facts. The fact that Council member Okino, who is a planner by trade, has raised the incinerator issue should concern us all. Information is available for review to properly evaluate. Ono said he feels it is premature to delete the incineration proposal. At this time, it hasnÓt b discarded by the consultant producing the report and should be an alternative to be considered. Bell offered that this item should remain on the agenda for the next -5-