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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION MEETING
A G E N D A
DATE: July 29, 2009
TIME: 9:00 A.M.
PLACE:
W.M. Keck Observatory, Huallai Room, 65-1120 Mmalahoa Highway
Kamuela, HI 96743
1. CALL TO ORDER & ANNOUNCEMENTS
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Î March 3, 2009
3. APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM AND/OR ITEMS SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
4. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC
5. REPORTS/CORRESPONDENCE
Abandoned Vehicle Report
Solid Waste Division ChiefÓs Report
Technical Services Section ChiefÓs Report
Wastewater Division ChiefÓs Report
DirectorÓs Report
6.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Ordinance to Expand Scope of Environmental Management Commission Authority Beyond
Advisory Matters to include power to set sewer and solid waste fees
Ordinance to increase sewer fees, to include consideration of penalties, payment plans,
liens and other fee collection methods
7.NEW BUSINESS
Possible Proposal to Charter Commission for Charter Amendment Authorizing EMC to
create, fix, or amend solid waste and wastewater fees and charges
DirectorÓs Memo dated May 15, 2009 relating to County Charter Amendments pertaining
to the Department of Environmental Management
County Charter Commission referral: Environmental Management Commission
recommendations on possible amendment to County Charter Section 6-5.3:
Whether qualifications for Director should have a Civil Engineering degree or
Professional Engineer registration or similar professional qualifications.
(current wording requires a Ðminimum of five yearsÓ administrative experience
in a related field.Ñ)
County Charter Commission referral: Environmental Management Commission
recommendations on possible amendment to County Charter Section 6-5.4:
Whether there should be a more specific and detailed description of the Powers,
Duties and Functions of the department. (current wording is ÐThe department
of environmental management shall manage the solid waste, wastewater and
recycling programs of the county, and exercise other functions prescribed by
ordinance.Ñ)
County Charter Commission referral: Environmental Management Commission
recommendations on possible amendment to County Charter to require
Department of Environmental Management matters to be referred to the County
Council Food and Energy Sustainability Committee.
Discussion: Pharmaceuticals in the Waste Stream
D8 Landfill Bulldozer informational briefing
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
9.MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS
September 23, 2009, Kona Council Office, 75-5706 Hanama Place, Suite 109, Kailua-
Kona, HI 96740
November 25, 2009, Liquor Control Conference Room, Second Floor, 101 Aupuni Street,
Suite 230, Hilo, HI 96720
10. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting place is accessible to persons with disabilities. To request an Auxiliary Aid or language
translation, please call 961-8083 five days prior to the meeting date. Comments may be sent to
Department of Environmental Management, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HI 96720 or emailed to
cohdem@co.hawaii.hi.us.
Notice to Lobbyists: If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the HawaiÒi County Clerk within five
days of becoming a lobbyist. {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(b), HawaiÒi County Code} A lobbyist means
Ðany individual engaged for pay or other consideration who spends more than five hours in any month
or $275 in any six-month period for the purpose of attempting to influence legislative or administrative
action by communicating or urging others to communicate with public officials.Ñ {Article 15, Section 2-
91.3(a)(6), HawaiÒi County Code} Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at
the Office of the County Clerk-Council, 333 Kilauea Avenue, Hilo, HawaiÒi 96720.
HawaiÒi Tribune Herald, West HawaiÒi Today July 22, 2009