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visits pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statues § 92-3.1, subject to concurrence and approval of the director of the Office of Information Practices. Motion and second: Ms. Adams moved that the committee approve a limited meeting on June 13, 2018, for informational and education purposes and for the committee members to gain an understanding of the County’s various facilities and how each one operates. The proposed sites are the Pāhoa, Keaʻau, and Hilo Recycling and Transfer Stations, the South Hilo Sanitary Landfill, East Hawaiʻi Organics Facility, and East Hawaiʻi Sort Station. As the areas of the proposed site visits would be potentially dangerous to the health and safety of the public and impracticable for the public to take part in, it is recommended that the Committee approve a limited meeting pursuant to HRS 92.3-1, subject to the director of the Office of Information Practices and, she would add, Pele. Vice Chair Okinaka seconded the motion. Ms. Bell asked why the public could not be invited, and Ms. Wong explained that realistically, it is impracticable for the public to be present for this limited meeting and there are potential dangers. Mr. Goodale added that only commercial haulers go into the sort station, and that from a logistics and safety standpoint, the meeting should be limited. DEM does provide opportunities for groups to tour the facilities upon request. Vice Chair Okinaka called for the question. Vote: All members voted aye except for Ms. Bell. Ms. Wong said that if the meeting was a regular meeting, it would also need to be ADA compliant. Chair Hayducsko proposed to amend the agenda to discuss having a similar site visit in July on the west side of the island, and he asked if anyone would move to amend the agenda to add this. Motion and vote: Ms. Bell moved to amend the agenda to discuss a similar limited meeting and site visit in July in West Hawaiʻi. Vice Chair Okinaka seconded the motion, and all members voted aye. The facilities to be visited in West Hawaiʻi were discussed. Chair Hayducsko said they would have staff available to explain what they would be viewing. Ms. Bell said that as she is the closest resident to the Puakō Transfer Station, they can either start or end the tour there and have refreshments at her home. Motion and vote: Ms. Bell moved that the committee approve a limited meeting on July 11, 2018, for informational and education purposes and for the committee members to gain an understanding of the County’s various facilities and how each one operates. The proposed sites are the West Hawaiʻi Sanitary Landfill, West Hawaiʻi Organics Facility, the RMP used motor oil drop-off, and the Waimea Recycling and Transfer Station. Vice Chair Okinaka seconded the motion, and all members voted aye.