2017-02-22 Environmental Management Commission Minutes

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Council supporting the multi-year mulch resolution and encouraging rapid movement on the bid process. Commissioner Bennett seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously with members present: Fritz,Bennett, Fear, Nahm- Mijo and Osborne voting yes. • Sort Station Update: - Will have an update in March as to why the total tons diverted are all zero. • There is a new Polystyrene Bill going before Council. Hopefully will come to the Commission for review and comment. • Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan renewal will be submitted in 2019 for approval by 2020. o Currently working with the IT department to update our website to include information for all our services. • Commission Member District Update Reports: o District 6: Commissioner Bennett stated the two cars he reported abandoned on Keala 0 Keawe are still there. So it's been over a month. Will now call the Police to report it. o District 9: Chair Fritz asked what if larger water trucks brought water to a tank that could be drawn on by a smaller truck that stays at the facility. Director Kucharski stated that's something they are looking to do if there is money available. o District 5: Commissioner Osborne stated she was unable to answer the community's questions adequately regarding the cancellation of the contract. o District 8: Commissioner Fear stated Kona has been hit with a rash of car thefts. Big beach clean-up on March 4th from Puako to South Point. Homeless and trash down at the old airport is outrageous. 8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Wetlands wastewater disposal system vs. Mechanical wastewater disposal • Recycling Presentation of Fiscal Year 15-16 program accomplishments and costs • Discussion with Mayor Harry Kim • Update on Resolution 101-17 Authorizing payment of funds of a multi-fiscal year agreement for furnishing greenwaste diversion operations in West Hawai`i &East Hawai`i • Update on Bill 13, Draft 2: Amending Ch. 20 by adding a new article relating to reduction of polystyrene foam"Styrofoam"food containers and food service ware • Presentation by Representative from Waikoloa Waste to Energy Program • Update on Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan 9. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS March 22 Kona WHCC Comm. Hale April 26 Hilo Puna Conf. Room, County Bldg. May 24 Kona WHCC Comm. Hale June 28 Hilo Puna Conf. Room, County Bldg. July 26 Kona WHCC Council Room A August 23 Hilo Puna Conf. Room, County Bldg. September 27 Kona WHCC Council Room A October 25 Hilo Puna Conf. Room, County Bldg. November 22 Kona WHCC Council Room A December 27 No meeting Dates are selected per the Commission Rules. County of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.