2018-10-24 Meeting Minutes (EMC)

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ᵒ R-1 water and whether it could be used for composting. Director Kucharski said it could be used in composting and for food crops, though he is not certain what it would do to the organic label on food raised using such compost. An issue that concerns him is salinity, as R-1 generally has a higher salinity than potable water. The east side of the island does not have issue with having to use brackish groundwater. ᵒ Whether there was any improvement in the salinity and conductivity in the sewer lines along Aliʻi Drive. Director Kucharski said they are sleeving all the old cast iron pipes and reducing the inflow into the system. It is not a simple issue, but they are trying to get it reduced. ᵒ Salt water intrusion with privately owned laterals. Director Kucharski said the last legislature passed a bill that will allow the county to inspect private laterals for leaks and demand they be repaired. 7. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Vice Chair Olson said that when the County Council reorganizes with its new members and the chair of the Environmental Management Committee is selected, he would like that person to be invited to meet them. Chair Bennett said he can extend an invitation in January when it is known who it will be. Commissioner Fritz said he was partly responsible for not arranging a site visit of the Pāpaʽikou Transfer Station back when he was chair, and he asked if they could visit it at the January meeting. Chair Bennett instructed Ms. Mellon-Lacey to request permission from the Office of Information Practices to have the site visit. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Bennett announced the next meeting: November 28, 2018, at the West Hawaiʻi Civic Center. 9. ADJOURNMENT Motion, second, and vote: Vice Chair Olson moved to adjourn, Commissioner Gaffney seconded the motion, and all commissioners voted aye. The meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m. Respectfully submitted: Mary E. Fujio, Secretary (with her signature)