Funding for water system improvements debated
Published in The Maui News, March 1, 2015 By GLADYS C. BAISA, for The Maui News The County Council set aside $12.6 million in the fiscal year 2015 budget for[…]
Chair's 3 Minutes · Council Meeting · Housing · Planning · Technology · Water
Bills on water shortage, affordable housing are up for final reading
Published in The Maui News, December 14, 2014 By ROBERT CARROLL , for The Maui News The County Council will consider on second and final reading Friday Bill 85, which provides[…]
Council Meeting · Housing · Water
Water-shortage bill and revised workforce-housing policy receive initial OK
WAILUKU, Hawaii – The council today passed Bill 85 (2014), relating to the declaration of water shortages, by a 7-1 vote, following seven Water Resources Committee meetings over almost the[…]
Agriculture · Chair's 3 Minutes · Economic Development · Environment · Housing · Water
Bill shows council’s commitment to conservation, agriculture
Published in The Maui News, Nov. 30, 2014 By GLADYS C. BAISA, for The Maui News After seven meetings over almost the entire County Council term, the Water Resources Committee,[…]
Before-and-after photos of the Waikamoi flume renovation
The Water Resources Committee yesterday received an update from the water director on the status of the Waikamoi flume renovation project. Director of Water Supply Dave Taylor said the $11.2[…]
Committee to consider water shortage program, 90-day exemption to agricultural users
12/15/2014: Bill 85 (2014) is considered for second and final reading. To testify, view the agenda here: http://mauicounty.us/meeting/141219council/ 12/5/14: Passed on first reading: Bill 85 (2014), relating to declaration of water shortages[…]
Should the ag water rate income requirement be amended?
Testifiers at the last Water Resources Committee meeting were generally in support of waiving the minimum gross income requirement for agriculture water rates for up to six years. Watch the[…]
Environment · Health · Infrastructure · Water
Baisa submits comments on proposed cesspool regulation
Maui County Council Chair Gladys Baisa today submitted a letter to state Health Director Linda Rosen to offer comments on DOCKET NO. WWR-1-14, relating to the draft rule amendments on[…]
Panel considers definition of ‘infill development’
Published in The Maui News July 13, 2014 By MICHAEL P. VICTORINO , for The Maui News To protect farm land, open space and rural character and reduce infrastructure costs[…]
Budget & Finance · Council Meeting · Environment · Infrastructure · Water
Statement on Mayor’s line-item veto, Council approves override
Councilmember Mike White made the following statement at the June 23 Council meeting on Mayor Alan Arakawa’s line-item vetoes. White made a general motion to override the line-item vetoes and[…]
