2012-11-28 Minutes Environmental Management Commission

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In preparation for the un- funding of this program, the recycling section is scaling back the recycling budget in an attempt to include the HI -5 positions in next fiscal year's budget as recycling specialist positions. DEM, along with the other counties, are requesting that the program funding continue and have requested a meeting with DOH to continue the communication. Sort Station Diversion Update - Out of the 8,832 tons of material brought to the Sort Station between May and November 15, 2012, 614.32 tons of the material was recycled. Commissioner Randle requested that the pages of the Director's Report be numbered in the future. 7. NEW BUSINESS taken out of order Volcano Community Association presentation of their concerns about the inefficiencies and safety issues at the Volcano Transfer Station - A video (script and handout attached to original minutes) was presented by members of the VCA. - The video, shot over a two -day period, focused on areas needing repair /replacement and deficiencies. It concluded by requesting the following changes be made to the transfer station: 1. Addition of a HI -5 redemption area 2. Addition of a green waste area 3. Safer and cleaner access 4. Water spigot for washing hands and hosing down spills 5. Clear signage 6. A looped one -way road 7. Open daily 8. Pleasant Iandscape 9. Coqui fence to block invasive frogs. - The commissioners expressed their thanks to the cast and crew, and commended Liam Fien on a "job well done." - Communications from Volcano residents to the department, in support of upgrading the transfer station were made available to attendees (attached to original minutes). - The administration has been made aware of the condition of the transfer station. - The first priority, or Phase I, will be to address public health and safety issues by repair /replacement of the retaining wall. - ADA requirements are for buildings but the department takes these into consideration when providing access at transfer stations. - When prioritizing repairs /enhancements, the first considerations are health and safety, and ease of disposal. - The VTS retaining wall repair is included in this year's budget. The SWD goal is to have a request for proposal bid out by the end of this fiscal year. Construction should start shortly after the bid is awarded. - The next phase will be to reconfigure the site for easier access. A conceptual plan will be provided to the VCA when it is finalized. - It was noticed in the video that residents were walking around the locked gate to dispose of their trash on days when the TS was closed. Commissioner Okoji shared his concern regarding county liability and also possible violation of the DOH permit when this happens. Staggering operating hours was also suggested to possibly assist the residents. The original order of the agenda was resumed.