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Home My WebLink About2003-05-28 Enviromental Management Commission Minutes ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Wednesday, May 28, 2003, 9:13 a.m. HawaiÒi County Council Room, 25 Aupuni Street, Room 201, Hilo, HawaiÒi COMMISSIONERS Riley Smith ALSO Paula Helfrich, HIEDB PRESENTPRESENT :David Frankel:Nelson Ho, Recycle HawaiÒi Hugh OnoEileen O`Hora-Weir, Recycling Coordinator Anne PlackPatricia OÓToole, Corporation Counsel Carolyn WitcherMargaret Pahio Louise Winn Erika Yamamoto, Legislative Assistant to Councilman Safarik EXCUSEDSTAFF :Mack Asato:Barbara Bell, Director Marjorie ErwayPeter Boucher, Wastewater Division Chief Sam KawamuraBobby Gonsalves, Acting Solid Waste Div.Chief Sharron Henry, Secretary CALL TO ORDER: Commission Chair Smith called the meeting to order at 9:13 a.m. 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 29, 2003 MEETING: 2. David Frankel made a motion to approve the April 29, 2003 minuteCarolyn Witcher 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.: Louise Winn spoke in favor of the proposed changes to Section 20.22 (streamlines the process and provides more accountability), Section 20.23 (having a lien against real property may compel owners to provide signage or fence off their areas) and Section 20.38 (may deter the accumulation of unregistered vehicles) of HawaiÒi County Code Chapter 20. Frankel suggested Bell work with Chris Yuen, Planning Director, to amend the zoning code relating to abandoned vehicles. (Taken out of order) DISCUSSION AND PRESENTATION OF KEAAU RECYCLING AND REUSE CENTER Paula Helfrich, President of HawaiÒi Island Economic Development Board (HIEDB), presented a summary of the $400,000 project that was awarded by EPA (attached to original minutes). rd Second year funding of $225,000 is awaiting federal approval and thereÓs a possibility of 3 year funding. The project expenditures to-date were discussed. Director Bell will furnish transfer station tonnage data acquired since the opening of the center. Discussion will continue at the site visit that will follow this meeting. CORRESPONDENCE/REPORTS/DISCUSSION: 5. DirectorÓs Report (attached to original minutes) COUNCIL ACTIONS: Landfill tipping fee ordinance has been deferred due to some hau versus audit issues. Bell requested written or verbal testimony at the Council meetin TIRES: Whole tires are not accepted at the landfill. Viable re-use of tires is being investigated. Disposal fees that are paid at time of purchase were discussed. BIG ISLAND SCRAP METAL: th Contractor started in Kona May 14. The contractorÓs progress in meeting the agreement obligations is being closely monitored. SORT STATION UPDATE: Design will be finalized next month. Working with DLNR to consolidate the designated parcels into county ownership. Bell will follow up on request to Bob Carn for SORT floor photos Solid Waste Division ChiefÓs Report (attached to original minutes) HILO LANDFILL: It appears that 2003 will be spent on the existing floor without going to the next elevation. GREENWASTE: Continuing to encourage the public to come and pick up free mulch. Wastewater Division ChiefÓs Report (attached to original minutes) QUEEN LILIUOKALANI SEWER EXTENSION: DOH Section Administrator Yee has indicated that installation of septic tanks upstream of gang cesspools will be an acceptable alternative to sewer extension. PUA SPS ODOR CONTROL: The 12-week pilot study will begin in July. Monitoring on a weekly basis. KEALAKEHE WETLANDS: Concern has been raised regarding the 75% County match requirement. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 6. : DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE ADDRESSING ELIMINATING ILLEGAL DUMPING: After discussion and a request from Bell for written comments, this item was filed. No further action will be taken at this time. -2- DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE TO METER WASTEWATER NOT GOING Ono made a motion to file this item on the basis that there INTO COUNTY SEWER SYSTEM: is no public benefit. Frankel seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. ITEMS TO DISCUSS WITH MAYOR KIM AT A FUTURE MEETING: th A draft letter, inviting the Mayor to the August 27 meeting, will be prepared and finalized at the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS 7.: DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE ADDING AUTHORIZATION FOR PAYMENT OF UP TO 30% OF OTHER SCRAP METAL FROM VEHICLE DISPOSAL FUND: Ono made a motion to approve the ordinance. Witcher seconded. Frankel made a motion to support the ordinance with a change to eliminate the 30% limit provided that this go to Corporation Counsel first. Witcher seconded the amended motion and it passed unanimously. A vote was taken on the original motion to approve the ordinance as amended. It passed unanimously. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 8.: None ANNOUNCEMENTS 9. Ono reported that Commissioner Sam KawamuraÓs recovery is progressing. He also shared his observations on VancouverÓs mandatory recycling program from his recent trip to Canada. Frankel will be unable to attend the July commission meeting. Ono will be unable to attend the July and August meetings. Kona Police Department Conference Wednesday, June 25, 2003, 9:00 a.m. Î 12:00 p.m., Room, 74-5221 Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 Wednesday, July 23, 2003, 9:00 a.m. Î 12:00 p.m., Waimea Civic Center, 67-5189 Kamamalu Street, Kamuela, HI 96743 Wednesday, August 27, 2003, 9:00 a.m. Î 12:00 p.m., HawaiÒi Coun Aupuni Street, Room 201, Hilo, HI 96720 Wednesday, September 24, 2003, 9:00 a.m. Î 12:00 p.m., Kona Poli Conference Room, 74-5221 Queen Ka`ahumanu Highway, Kailua-Kona, ADJOURNMENT 10. Witcher moved to adjourn. Ono seconded and motion was carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m. Minutes Respectfully Submitted by: SHARRON HENRY Environmental Management Secretary -3- -4-