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- Randle made a motion to approve the 1.5 meetings language as modified. Lee seconded the <br /> motion. <br /> - Waimea was removed from the meeting locations because of the availability of the West Hawaii <br /> Civic Center. <br /> - The motion was tabled after there was a consensus of the commissioners to support the proposed <br /> language change but action must be taken at a later meeting under the sunshine law, andito set a <br /> date for a rule change public hearing which is required by State law. <br /> - The Rules Change public hearing will precede the November 28th commission meeting in <br /> Hilo. I <br /> 7. NEW BUSINESS <br /> Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance No .12-1 (Bill No. 17, Draft 2)—implementation and proposed <br /> draft administrative rules (attached to original minutes) <br /> - Linda Peters, Recycling Coordinator, introduced the West Hawai'i Recycling staff: Chris Thayer <br /> and Susan Cox. <br /> - The following information was provided via a power point presentation: <br /> o History and Purpose of Legislation <br /> o Legal Mandates and Legislative Overview <br /> o Review of Draft Administrative Rules (Includes suggestions from Working Group) <br /> o Public Education & Outreach Plan <br /> o Next Steps � <br /> • Modify and finalize rules <br /> • Public hearing for adoption of rules by the department <br /> • Law goes into effect January 17, 2013. <br /> - Enforcement and inspections will be the responsibility of the Recycling Section. <br /> - Commissioner Ruderman made a motion to express support of the proposed rules. <br /> Commissioners Randle seconded it and it passed unanimously. <br /> 8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS <br /> • Volcano Transfer Station Presentation by Volcano Community Association (November meeting) <br /> • Sewer Connection Waiver/Exemption Policy Update to include expected date of implementation. <br /> 9. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS <br /> • October 24, 2012, Mayor's Lanai, County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HI <br /> • November 28, 2012, Hilo, Puna Conf Room — County Bldg. (Room 1501), Hilo, HI <br /> The meeting was recessed at 11:30 a.m. to proceed to the Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment <br /> Plant. <br /> 10. Site Visit to Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant <br /> The meeting resumed at 11:52 at the Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant. <br /> • Wastewater staff provided a tour of the facility. <br /> 11. ADJOURNMENT <br /> • Commissioner Lim made a motion to adjourn. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Okoji <br /> and the meeting adjourned at 12:48 p.m. <br />