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Council to vote on Park Dedication Approval Process
Members of the Maui County Council this week will vote on the approval process for the dedication of land and improvements for new county parks. The bill was designed so that park requirements would be fulfilled prior to final subdivision approval. Under existing laws, approval at times of a park dedication, takes place after the […]
Review of bill planned seeking licensing system for aquatic life businesses
The Maui County Council’s Public Services Committee will return to deliberations on Wednesday at 9 a.m. regarding a bill to establish a licensing system for aquatic life business operations. The bill was returned to Committee by the full Council on July 2, along with a separate bill related to the humane treatment of aquatic life […]
Upcountry water meter Amendment aimed at efficiency
By Wendy Osher Residents on the Upcountry water meter list would have more time to complete improvements under an amendment that advanced out of committee today. The Council’s Water Resources Committee approved an amendment that gives water meter awardees a five year window to complete necessary improvements instead of the current two year parameter. Committee […]
Council Approves FY 2011 Budget on First Reading
After six weeks, eight district meetings and 27 meetings in the council chambers, the Maui County council approved on first reading yesterday its version of the 2011 fiscal year budget. The vote was unanimous at 8-0. Budget Committee Chair Joseph Pontanilla said the budget committee recommendation decreases the Mayor’s proposed $530 million by an estimated […]
Maui cell phone ban passes first hurdle out of committee
By Wendy Osher A cell phone ban bill advanced out of committee today and now moves on to the full council for first and second reading. Maui is the last county in the state to consider legislation calling for the ban on use of cell phones and other electronic devices while driving. The bill was […]
Maui committee to consider cell phone driving ban
(Posted by Wendy Osher @ 9:50 a.m. 4/6/10) Maui council members will consider a bill next week that seeks to prohibit the use of cell phones and other electronic devices while driving. The bill was introduced by Councilmember Joseph Pontanilla and will be heard by the council’s Committee of the Whole. “The proposed bill mirrors […]
Discrepancies over vacancy list prompt second look at proposed cuts
By Wendy Osher The council’s budget committee continues deliberations today (Wednesday, April 28, 2010) following several hours of testimony yesterday on the 2011 Budget. Department heads expressed concern over recently announced plans to cut an additional 60 positions that were reported as vacant by the Department of Personnel Services. Several of the departments sighted discrepancies […]
Use Of Water From Hamakuapoko Wells During Drought Up For Discussion
The Maui County Water Resources Committee will meet on Monday, October 5, 2009, to deliberate a proposed bill allowing water from the Hamakuapoko Wells to be utilized for Upcountry customers during times of drought. Representatives from the Department of Water Supply, and Health Department were invited to discuss residents’ concerns related to water quality of […]
