2017-05-24 Environmental Management Commission Minutes

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Transfer Station is only open three days a week, so people are leaving their trash outside the gate. If can open it one more day a week that would help. Director Kucharski stated the Department does not currently have a large enough budget to do so. However if they feel a site is being used more and more, the Department will take a look at reallocating assets, but can't make any promises. o District 9: Chair Fritz stated the Waimea district has a world class Transfer Station that works really well. Puako's Transfer Station is okay but they have more cardboard than they know what to do with. o District 7: Mr. Vidgen stated he found an old tire chipper and the guy would love to use it. Director Kucharski reminded the Commission that even if the tires are chipped, the Department is not allowed to take the tires because it's illegal. If anything it will make it easier to ship off island. 8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Review of Landfill permit process - June o Chair Fritz stated a few years ago the County was faced with millions of dollars of companies dumping that were in arrears, so instigated an extensive permitting process for commercial haulers. Would like to look at the process and make it easier for contractors/businesses to maintain their permit and do business in the County. b. Bill 13, Draft 2 — An ordinance amending Ch. 20 by adding a new article relating to reduction of polystyrene foam "Styrofoam" food containers and food service ware — June c. Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan o Ms. Noda stated she spoke with Greg Goodale, Solid Waste Division Chief, and he asked if the Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan could be on the October agenda. The plan is due in 2020, so by the end of 2017 the Solid Waste Division would have more information. Director Kucharski stated the plan needs to be done every ten years, but with a five year review. • Dr. Bennett commented that it might be helpful if there was a verb associated with the agenda items. That way the public can tell what will be done with each topic. • Mr. Olson asked if there could be discussion about other funding mechanisms for Solid Waste and Wastewater other than from the County. This topic would probably fall under the Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan, but it's something to start thinking about. • Dr. Bennett gave Chair Fritz a written memo requesting to agendize a 30 minute presentation on Wastewater Microbiology for the next meeting. 9. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS 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. 5