2017-02-22 Environmental Management Commission Minutes

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concentration content of 2000 mg/l. We have an area where we are calling the problem leak. That area had sand that was washed out. Re-filled the sand, but the pipe is still allowing flow in. Commissioner Fear feels the problem leak area is in front Huggo's, as the sea wall is always being washed out. Commissioner Bennett does not believe the State is monitoring this area routinely. It would be good for them to monitor as a lot of people swim in that area. Director Kucharski will contact the Clean Water Branch and ask if routine monitoring is being done. If it is not,he will ask that they start. Director Kucharski stated the department will most likely repair this leak instead of replacing the system. If the system were replaced, it would require tearing up Alii Drive for about a year. • Discuss plans and performance testing for SAT Ponds for KWWTP Waters o Commissioner Bennett stated these are the soil aquafer treatment ponds which are the back- up disposal systems for the R-1 reuse. These types of ponds are common on the mainland but first for the State of Hawai`i. There are concerns for Brown& Caldwell on how these ponds will work without doing a pilot test. o Director Kucharski didn't have a report prepared so would like to transfer to March's meeting. o It was suggested to have Brown& Caldwell present at the next meeting. 7. CORRESPONDENCE/REPORTS/DISCUSSION: • Director's Report(attached to original minutes): o Wastewater Division: • Na`alehu Large Capacity Cesspool Replacement: - Identified 16 locations, but 14 of them have not worked. Two additional locations found so looking at ownership, or if condemnation would be required. - Having good negotiations with EPA on the closing of these large community cesspools. - Will be getting an administrative order for closure. We have provided for them draft schedules for compliance. - Has grant of$1.8 million that was given to us in 2005,now being switched to Pahala. • Pahala Large Capacity Cesspool Replacement: - Brown& Caldwell, current contractor, will sub-contract out the archaeological survey. o Solid Waste Division: • Compliance: - Current Miloli`i site is insufficient for the current demands. Looking to upgrade the station. • Abandoned Vehicle (AV)Program: - Currently paying $700.00 a vehicle to the scrap metal dealer to dispose of vehicle. If the inside of the vehicles were cleaned out (seats removed, etc.) and removed,then it would be a lower price. - AV Coordinator and Clerk went to Maui to look at their program and see what we can incorporate. - Started doing auctions to get rid of vehicles. • Recycling Section: - Organics Diversion Program: RFP 3298 was terminated by the Mayor because it was not advantageous to the County. With the new contract that started on July 1, 2016,the County paid about$2 million more than last year for the same amount of mulching material. This cost would continue until the facility is built(about 2 years). County pays for the cost of the facility and for the contractor to operate the facility. Contractor sells the compost and keeps the money. Current contract ends on June 30, 2017. There's a current multi-year resolution on the Committee of Finance Agenda for March 7, 2017. Commissioner Osborne made a motion authorizing Chair Fritz to sign a letter to County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.