2014-04-23 Environmental Management Commission Minutes

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Review and Discussion of Cost of Government Commission's request for feedback(attached to original minutes) - Some SWD contracts have been rebid to reduce expenditures. - The department is looking at revenue enhancement such as sewer rate increases and continued collection of past due accounts to reduce budget needs. - This discussion will be continued at the May 28th meeting. Review and discussion of FY 2014-2015 Budget(attached to original minutes) - In order to provide additional time for the commissioners to review the budget, this item will be deferred until the May 28th meeting. 8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - Sewer Connection Waiver/Exemption Policy Update to include expected date of implementation - Wastewater treatment plant site visits: Hilo, Kealakehe, Kula`imano, Papaikou - Solid Waste site visits: South Hilo Sanitary Landfill, West Hawaii Sanitary Landfill,transfer stations 9. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS May 28 WHCC Community Meeting Hale (Bldg G) Kailua-Kona, HI June 25 Aupuni Center Conf Room, Hilo, HI July 23 WHCC Community Meeting Hale (Bldg G) Kailua-Kona, HI August 27 Aupuni Center Conf Room, Hilo, HI September 24 WHCC Community Meeting Hale (Bldg G) Kailua-Kona, HI October 22 Aupuni Center Conf Room,Hilo, HI November 26 WHCC Community Meeting Hale(Bldg G) Kailua-Kona, HI December No meeting 10. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Osborne made a motion to adjourn. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Lim and it passed unanimously with members present: Lee,Dill,Fear,Lim,Nahm-Mijo, Osborne and Warner voting yes. Meeting adjourned at 10:37 a.m. Minutes Respectfully Submitted by: SHARRON HENRY Environmental Management Secretary FORMAT NOTE: ACTION ITEMS ARE IN BOLD PRINT (MOTIONS AND ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION TO BE TAKEN FOR FUTURE MEETINGS). County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.