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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-11-25 Enviromental Management Commission Minutes CORRECTED ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Tuesday, November 25, 2003, 9:14 a.m. HawaiÒi County Council Room, 25 Aupuni Street, Room 201, Hilo, HawaiÒi 96720 COMMISSIONERSALSO Riley SmithDora Beck, Wastewater Division PRESENTPRESENT :: David Kimo FrankelPaul Buklarewicz Marjorie ErwayNelson Ho, Recycle HawaiÒi Sam KawamuraEileen O`Hora-Weir, Recycling Coordinator Hugh OnoMargaret Pahio Lorraine StahrGerald Takase, Corporation Counsel EXCUSED Mack Asato STAFF Peter Boucher, Wastewater Division Chief :: Anne PlackLono Tyson, Solid Waste Division Chief Carolyn WitcherSharron Henry, Secretary CALL TO ORDER: Commission Chair Smith called the meeting to order at 9:14 a.m. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 29, 2003 MEETING: 2. David Frankel made a motion to approve the October 29, 2003 minuSam Kawamura seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM AND/OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA 3.: None STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS LISTED ON AGENDA 4.: Nelson Ho, Recycle HawaiÒi, gave an update of the Keaau Recycle and Reuse Center (attached to original minutes). There will be a ÐmilestoneÑ event in January transitioning the center from pilot project status to a permanent facility. Demographic data will be included in Recycle HawaiÒiÓs final report to EPA. Christmas tree disposal will be available again this year at select transfer stations. The biannual household hazardous waste disposal dates are December 6, 2003 at the Hilo Transfer station and December 13, 2003 at the Kealekehe Transfer Station. CORRESPONDENCE/REPORTS/DISCUSSION: 5. DirectorÓs Report (attached to original minutes) DRAFT EIS FOR SORT STATION: Smith requested Bell to provide an updated schedule at the next commission meeting. OTHER: Eileen O`Hora-Weir gave a summary of the Joint State Legislative Task Force on Solid Waste and Recycling tour of November 18 and 19, 2003, and distributed a HawaiÒi Tribune Herald article dated 11/19/03 (attached to original minutes). The task force report will be distributed to the commission when it is available. Tyson and Bell will be speaking to the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors at their December 17, 2003 meeting regarding the Sort Station EIS and hauling to West HawaiÒi. GREENWASTE: Because of the space limitation, location of greenwaste area and amount of greenwaste coming in, there is a larger quantity of processed greenwaste in Kona than in Hilo. Policies have been implemented to address fire issues. An offer of greenwaste and other diversion materials has been made for use in development of the 10-acre off road motor bike club area by the drag strip. Solid Waste Division ChiefÓs Report (attached to original minutes) HIGH SURF IMPACT: The landfill and transfer stations have not been impacted to dat under way, an increase in greenwaste and construction/demolition landfill. HILO LANDFILL: Smith requested that the estimated date be included in future Solid Waste Division ChiefÓs Report. Tyson reiterated that the Pacific Waste proposal was unsolicited and not specific regarding the methodology. The landfill is currently operating under an administrative extension of a previous permit. Wastewater Division ChiefÓs Report (attached to original minutes) HIGH SURF IMPACT: Wailuku Pump Station was impacted with damage to the access road, fences, gates and add-on structure roof. Repairs have begun. There was no interruption in service nor impacts to public health. NORTH KONA IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT: Resolution is expected to be agendized for the December 2, 2003 Finance Committee meeting. Use of county funds vs. private developers is to be determined at a later date. Copies of the consultant study will be provided to the commission for comments when available. KEALAKEHE EFFLUENT REUSE, PH. 1: Boucher gave a project overview and described the current scope. KEALAKEHE WETLANDS: Is in congressional sub-committee. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: 6. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION REQUESTING COUNTY COUNCIL TO AMEND COUNTY CHARTER REDEFINING THE COMMISSION RESPONSIBILITIES (attached to original minutes) Submitted to Council. Secretary will advise commissioners when it is agendized for the Parks and Environmental Management Committee so they may attend and te Frankel clarified that this is an ordinance, not a resolution. NEW BUSINESS 7.: DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF LETTER OF SUPPORT TO GOVERNOR, SENATE, HOUSE AND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH REGARDING BEVERAGE CONTAINER DEPOSIT LAW: -2- Frankel moved that the Environmental Management Commission send a letter supporting the beverage container deposit law and the amendments necessary to facilitate its implementation and that it be signed by Riley Smith and Lorraine Stahr. Ono se passed unanimously. CLARIFICATION ON DISPOSITION OF ÐABSTENTIONÑ VOTES: Gerald Takase, clarified that Roberts Rules of Order says that abstentions are counted as ÐnonÑ or no votes. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WASTEWATER DIVISION RULES(attached to original minutes): Chapter 1, Design Standards (General Requirements), was reviewed. The following chapters will be submitted at future meetings for review and discussion: Specific treatment plants; construction specifications; along with a Table of Contents. DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SOLID WASTE DIVISION RULES(attached to original minutes): Change ÐnonprofitÑ to Ðnot for profitÑ throughout the document. Delete areas where ordinances are quoted and reference Ordinance instead. Division Rules should be a part of Department of Environmental Management Rules. When the Rules have been accepted by the Commission, Corporation Counsel will review for legality and content before public hearings are scheduled. DISCUSSION OF FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005 DEPARTMENT BUDGET: Offer specific budget questions to Department Director. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 8.: Ono requested that Mandatory Recycling be on next monthÓs agenda. ANNOUNCEMENTS 9. Tuesday, December 23, 2003, 9:00 a.m. Î 12:00 p.m., Kona Police Department Conference Room, 74-5221 Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Wednesday, January 28, 2004, 9:00 a.m. Î 12:00 p.m., Waimea Community Center (Park) Building, 65-1260 Kawaihae Road, Kamuela, HawaiÒi 96743 Wednesday, February 25, 2004, 9:00 a.m. Î 12:00 p.m., Hilo County Council Room, 25 Aupuni Street, Room 201, Hilo, HawaiÒi 96720 ADJOURNMENT 10. Ono moved to adjourn. Erway seconded and motion was carried una Meeting adjourned at 11:07 a.m. Minutes Respectfully Submitted by: SHARRON HENRY Environmental Management Secretary -3-