2017-06-28 Environmental Management Commission Minutes

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use the shoulder area to pull off the highway before entering so other traffic could go around them. But now with the barriers, that's not possible. Feels the barriers create a safety hazard. The abandoned vehicle off Mamalahoa Highway has been there for awhile. Need to call Police Department to report it. o District 9: Chair Fritz had no report for his district. o District 1: Ms. Neff stated residents have a concern with the Papa`ikou Transfer Station being on the river, since there's a beach right below. That area is a large surfing community so there's concerns over the impact is has on the beach. This issue has been discussed for the past two (2) years. On the weekends the trash is overflowing and maggots are crawling all over. When it rains, all the dirty water goes in to the river. Aside from the location being next to the river, it's a central location for residents living between Pauka`a and Pepeekeo, one of the best kept in the district, recycle bins are great, and the attendant is always friendly and helpful. Sometimes the trash and recycle bins are full so it's overflowing on to the ground. Chair Fritz asked if there was a short term solution to help prevent things from going in the river. Ms. Neff responded stating she doesn't think so, it's just the way the Transfer Station was designed. 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS a. Update on 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 - July o Director Kucharski stated the summary that was put together by the Ad Hoc Committee has been completed but not read before Council yet. • Dr. Bennett asked if there was an update on the SAT pond research from Brown & Caldwell. Director Kucharski stated he will look in to it and report at next month's meeting. • Mr. Olson stated the Department needs to come up with alternative sources of funding so that Solid Waste and Wastewater has adequate funding for their needs. • Dr. Bennett stated the letter that was distributed addressed to Director Pressler is the incorrect letter. He would like to have this item put on the July agenda so the correct letter can be distributed and reviewed. 8. MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS 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. 6