Amos Lonokailua-Hewett

The meeting provided updates on various Lahaina disaster recovery initiatives, including neighborhood safety programs, upcoming homecoming events, anniversary commemorations, and infrastructure projects like the restoration of the royal complex. Discussion also covered county council updates regarding accessory dwelling units, zoning changes, and fiscal year budget preparations. Furthermore, participants received information on available recovery resources for previous weather events and the establishment of a space dedicated to storytelling and community feedback, alongside information about local distribution centers for supplies.

The agenda includes a presentation on a proposed affordable housing development for adults with disabilities, a discussion regarding ongoing accessibility issues at the Maui County Building, and a review of matters related to the Special Fair Day. Additionally, the commission will receive reports from the Maui County Aging and Disability Resource Center covering budget, personnel, community outreach, and program initiatives, alongside announcements regarding upcoming local events and future meeting planning.

The agenda focuses on an orientation workshop for board members. Key discussion topics include the Sunshine Law, ethics, contested cases, property rights, nexus and proportionality presented by Corporation Counsel, as well as an overview of appeals procedures conducted by the Planning Department.

The Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan for the County of Maui serves as a blueprint for solid waste management, aiming to divert 60 percent of waste from landfills, improve infrastructure, and evaluate current technologies to reduce dependence on landfills. Key priorities include developing infrastructure for recyclable materials recovery and construction & demolition debris, establishing universal curbside collection for refuse, yard waste, and recyclables, expanding composting facilities, and implementing household hazardous waste collection programs. The plan also focuses on enhancing customer service and education, improving Division facilities, and researching WasteTEC facilities to generate energy from non-recyclable materials. The overall vision is to prolong landfill capacity to 2042, address the growing waste stream and rising energy costs, and provide better services to the community.

This plan presents a comprehensive, long-term blueprint for solid waste management for the County of Maui. It outlines a strategy to comply with the Hawaii Integrated Solid Waste Management Act by reviewing current operations, researching alternative approaches, and developing long-term scenarios with financial projections. The plan evaluates five distinct scenarios for waste management, ranging from maintaining the status quo to achieving 75% diversion, with projections extending to 2042. It aims to guide policy-makers and staff in managing future solid waste issues.