2009-01-28 Enviromental Management Commission Minutes

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Wednesday, January 28, 2009 Waimea Community Center (Park) Building, 65-1260 Kawaihae Road, Kamuela, HI 96743 COMMISSIONERSALSO Suzanne Mayhew Paul Buklarewicz PRESENT :PRESENT: Stan Boren W. G. Skip Burns Diana Miller Joseph Keliiholokai Arnold Okamura Owen Keliiholokai Steve Okoji Jon Olson Paulette Pavao Sherm Warner Steve Pavao Bill Sanborn EXCUSEDSTAFF: : Lono Tyson, Director Sharron Henry, Secretary Michael Dworsky, SWD Chief Tiffany Pacheco, AV Clerk Ivan Torigoe, Corporation Counsel CALL TO ORDER: 1.Commission Chair Mayhew called the meeting to order at 9:02 a.m. The new Department Director, Lono Tyson, and Corporation Counsel Ivan Torigoe were introduced by Chair Mayhew. Commission member Sanborn introduced Sherm Warner who is from his district and in considering replacing Sanborn on the commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 26, 2008 MEETING: 2. Commissioner Paulette Pavao moved to approve the November 26, 2008 minutes as written. Commissioner Stan Boren 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. Joseph Keliiholokai gave a brief summary of his waste disposal company, The Opala Basket, and stated his interest in meeting with the Department Director and Solid Waste Division Chief. CORRESPONDENCE/REPORTS/DISCUSSION: 5. Abandoned Vehicle (AV) Program Report (attached to original minutes) Due to budget constraints, the West Hawai`i Coordinator position will not be filled at this time. The Department is committed to filling this position when the budget constraints have been lifted. The Derelict Amnesty Vehicle Program is also temporarily suspended at this time due to budget constraints. Solid Waste Division Report (attached to original minutes) TRANSFER STATIONS: - Commission member Sanborn reported possible illegal activities occurring after hours at the Pau`uilo transfer station.