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AMENDED
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION
Wednesday, September 24, 2003, 9:14 a.m.
Kona Police Department Conference Room, 74-5221 Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway, Kailua-Kona
COMMISSIONERSALSO
Riley SmithDora Beck, Wastewater Division
PRESENTPRESENT
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Marjorie ErwayFred Cowell, KA 2020
Hugh OnoSkip Cowell, KA 2020
Anne PlackPete Hendricks, Deputy Managing Director
Lorraine StahrMike Kaha, Waste Management, Inc.
Gerald Takase, Corporation Counsel
Erika Yamamoto, Legislative Assistant to
Councilman Safarik
Colleen Marshall, West Hawaii Today
EXCUSEDSTAFF
:Mack Asato:Barbara Bell, Director
David Frankel Peter Boucher, Wastewater Division Chief
Sam KawamuraLono 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.
Smith acknowledged Lono Tyson, the new Solid Waste Division Chie
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 27, 2003 MEETING:
2.
Hugh Ono made a motion to approve the August 27, 2003 minutes.Anne Plack
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
APPROVAL OF ADDENDUM AND/OR SUPPLEMENTAL AGENDA
3.: None
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON ITEMS LISTED ON AGENDA
4.:
Fred Cowell of Kealakehe Ahupua`a 2020 requested the CommissionÓs support for their
EPA Environmental Justice Grant application. (Handouts attached to original minutes.)
Lorraine Stahr made a motion to approve the proposal presented by the Kealakehe
Ahupua`a 2020 group for their EPA grant application and to deleg
and Tyson to review the Memorandum of Understanding and make the
whether to sign or not. Marjorie Erway seconded the motion. Co
Erway, Smith and Plack voted aye. Commissioner Ono abstained. Motion failed
because 5 votes are needed for passage
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Chair Smith introduced Pete Hendricks, Deputy Managing Director. Hendricks reported on
the ÐGet the Drift and Bag ItÑ beach clean-up project recently completed, noting that
according to HawaiÒi Revised Statutes, counties have sole responsibility for shores and
beaches likely to be used with some frequency by the public. He offered his officeÓs support
for and commitment to the Commission and DepartmentÓs solid waste and wastewater goals.
CORRESPONDENCE/REPORTS/DISCUSSION:
5.
DirectorÓs Report
(attached to original minutes)
BEVERAGE CONTAINER DEPOSIT LAW UPDATE:
The counties are requesting the GovernorÓs Office to revise, not repeal, the bottle bill.
A letter of support will be forwarded to the Legislature in January.
PERSONNEL:
Bell shared her appreciation of having Tyson on board.
DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY (EIS) FOR SORT STATION:
OEQC published the Draft EIS September 23, 2003 and it is now on
copies are available at the public libraries or can be obtained by contacting Sharron.
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Comment period is through November 6 and all comments will receive a response.
Alternatives: (1) New Hilo landfill,(2) New East HawaiÒi Landfill within 15 miles of Hilo, (3)
New landfill in a dry area that would service East HawaiÒi, (4) Waste reduction technology, (5)
No Action, (6) Action (Proposed) Sort station with 5-10 years of long haul trucking.
Alternatives dismissed: (2), (3), (4).
Alternatives (1), (5) and (6) will be carried forward to the Final. The Department is in favor of
alternative (6).
COUNCIL ACTION:
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Council committee reorganization will be October 6.
TRASH TOUR:
Itinerary has been finalized.
Solid Waste Division ChiefÓs Report
(attached to original minutes)
SOLID WASTE DIVISION STAFFING:
At the request of Commissioner Ono, Tyson offered his background and solid waste experience.
Tyson shared his appreciation of Bobby GonsalvesÓ efforts as Acting Solid Waste Division
Chief and noted that he is a very important asset to the County. Gonsalves will now be Acting
Ono made a motion to initiate a letter to Gonsalves from the
Division superintendent.
commission, to be placed in his personnel file, commending and thanking him for his
contributions. Erway seconded the motion and it passed unanimou
Wastewater Division ChiefÓs Report
(attached to original minutes)
KALANIANA`OLE INTERCEPTOR SEWER REHAB:
To expedite the project, the pipe has been ordered up front.
Phase II is the Rehab portion of the project.
Construction of Phase II will begin in February.
PUAINAKO ID:
Reviewing four options to accomplish this sewer extension.
Boucher will prepare a preliminary report examining the various
WASTEWATER STANDARDS:
Boucher will prepare Wastewater Division Rules to be discussed, along with Solid Waste
Division Rules, at next monthÓs meeting.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
6.None
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NEW BUSINESS
7.:
DISCUSSION AND ELECTION OF COMMISION CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR:
Ono moved to re-elect Smith and Frankel as Commission Chair and Vice-Chair, respectively.
Erway seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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December meeting was rescheduled to the 23.
Bell will follow up on making video conferencing available for monthly Commission
meetings. There may be restrictions on locations that have the necessary equipment
available.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
9.
Wednesday, October 29, 2003, 9:00 a.m. Î 12:00 p.m., Waimea Community Center (Park)
Building, 65-1260 Kawaihae Road, Kamuela, HawaiÒi 96743
Tuesday, November 25, 2003, 9:00 a.m. Î 12:00 p.m., HawaiÒi Coun
Aupuni Street, Room 201, Hilo, HI 96720
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
ADJOURNMENT
10.
Stahr moved to adjourn. Erway seconded and motion was carried u
Meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m.
Minutes Respectfully Submitted by:
SHARRON HENRY
Environmental Management Secretary
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