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The following is a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs). You may search for specific words or phrases, or shorten the list by selecting a specific category. To view the answer, just click on the question. To view all questions and answers for a particular category, click on the Expand/Contract link below the category.
Board and Commissions
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Complete the Board and Commission application and send the completed forms to: Office of the Mayor
200 South High St
Wailuku, HI 96793
Fax (808)270-7870 For further information call (808)270-7855
Lanai call 1-800-272-0125
Molokai, call 1-800-272-0117.
Board and Commission Application
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Civil Defense
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Civil Defense sirens are tested each month at 11:45 a.m. on the first working day of each month. If you hear the Civil Defense siren, turn on your radio to one of the following local radio stations for information: KMVI-AM 550/FM 98.3
KNUI-AM 900/FM 99.9
KAOI-AM 1110/FM 95.1/FM 96.7 (upcountry)
KLHI-FM 101.1 (west Maui)
KPOA-FM 93.5 (west Maui)
KMMK-FM 102.3
KDLX-FM 94.3
KNUQ-FM 103.3 or 103.7
KONI-FM 104.7
KPMW-FM 105.5 After turning on your radio, listen for emergency information and instructions. Take the necessary protective actions as directed and keep tuned for further information and instructions.
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A "watch" is an official announcement that a hazardous condition may be a serious threat to life and property within a particular time. "WATCH" status means you should GET READY and LISTEN to your radio or television for further instructions. A "WARNING" is an official announcement that hazardous, life-threatening conditions are about to occur or are occurring. "WARNING" status means you should TAKE ACTION.
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Information about which areas should be evacuated will be broadcast over the Emergency Alert System (EAS) on your radio or local TV. Evacuation instructions are issued with your safety in mind. Compliance is voluntary, but orders are given only in the most serious of circumstances. If your area is advised to evacuate and you are unable to do so, immediately inform the authorities of your situation. If you area is not advised to evacuate, you may still report to the designated shelter closest to your location.
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Make advanced preparations to ensure the safety of your pets: 1. FOOD: Keep at least two weeks of food in an airtight, waterproof container. Dry food has a shelf life, so rotate periodically. 2. WATER: Store at least two weeks of water specifically for your pets in addition to water you need for yourself and family. 3. MEDICINE: Keep an extra supply of medicines your pet takes on a regular basis in a waterproof container. 4. FIRST AID KIT: Talk to your veterinarian about what is most appropriate for your pet's emergency medical needs. 5. COLLAR with ID TAG, HARNESS or LEASH: Your pet should wear a collar with its identification at all times. Permanent methods of identification like microchips or tattooing should be used. 6. CRATE/PET CARRIER: If you need to evacuate in an emergency situation, take your pets and animals with you - provided it is practical to do so. In many cases, your ability to do so will be aided by having a sturdy, safe, comfortable crate or carrier ready for transporting your pet. The carrier should be large enough for your pet to stand, turn around and lie down. Help your dog get accustomed to the crate by using it from time to time. Don't wait until emotions and stress are high due to an emergency situation to introduce your pet to the carrier or crate. 7. FAMILIAR ITEMS: Put favorite toys, treats, or bedding in your kit. Familiar items can help reduce stress for your pet. For further information, go to the Maui Humane Society website at www.mauihumanesociety.org.
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When you evacuate to a shelter, take an evacuation kit. The kit is also listed in your phone book. For more useful information, view the Civil Defense Agency. Bringing your own evacuation kit to the shelter is very important. Shelter supplies will be very limited. The American Red Cross asks that the following not be brought to an emergency shelter:
- alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs
- weapons
- pets
- too many personal possessions
Space may be limited to as little as 10 square feet per person.
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The opening of shelters will be announced over radio and local television stations. The shelters may not be opened immediately, so listen to the radio for specific shelter openings. Go to the nearest open shelter.
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The staff at your hotel will direct you to the area of the hotel that it has determined to be the safest for disasters. If you are at a hotel-condominium without facilities for disasters, please listen to the Emergency Alert System for details on evacuation.
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Once you are in as safe a place as possible - wait and listen to your radio for further instructions. Do not go outside since flying objects can seriously injure you. Travel is extremely dangerous during a hurricane. Stay on the first floor, unless flooding will occur, and stay way from glass windows. Go to the strongest parts of the house or building and stay there. If necessary, use mattresses and blankets to form a protective barrier around you. If they eye of the storm passes over you, the wind may completely stop for a few minutes to half an hour or more. Do not mistake this lull for the end of the hurricane! Stay indoors unless emergency precautions or emergency movement to a safer location are absolutely necessary. The other side of the hurricane is coming and will create hurricane force winds from the opposite direction.
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Yes. Individual hotels will make arrangements for their guests to relocate off the island. Visitors staying in short-term rental units (condominiums and time-share projects) must report to an emergency shelter or a disaster relief center for information on how to evacuate from Maui County.
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- Prepare a home survival kit ready for use in emergencies.
- Plan in advance where to locate household members in case they are separated.
- Store important papers and valuables in waterproof packaging where they can be easily reaches if you plan to take these items with you.
- Keep the car gas tank at least 3/4 full.
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DON'T use the telephone. Leave lines open for emergency calls only. Don't touch downed powerlines or objects in contact with powerlines. Don't use elevators, use stairways instead. Don't go sightseeing. DON'T spread rumors. Get the facts from official sources. DO secure your home. Lock doors and windows. Know where to locate electrical, water and gas sources if advised to turn off utilities. Secure or store objects that may cause damage or injury. DO stay tuned to a local radio or TV station for official weather and civil defense instructions.
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A tsunami (soo-NAH-mee) is a series of traveling ocean waves of extremely long length. These generally appear as a large, steep wave face and produce rapid flooding of low-lying coastal areas. These are generated by disturbances associated primarily with earthquakes occurring below or near the ocean floor. This can also be generated by landslides, both above and beneath the surface of the ocean. It may take hours for tsunami waves to reach the Coast of Maui County following an earthquake far out in the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center located on Oahu alerts local officials who may order evacuation. Some isolated areas may not receive official announcements. If you notice a sudden drop or rise in sea level, it may be a warning of impending danger. Move to high ground or inland immediately. The waves can kill and injure people and cause great property damage where they come ashore. The first wave is often not the largest and may be spaced many miles and minutes apart. They may also continue to arrive for several hours. The most destructive tsunami can be classified as local or regional, meaning their destructive effects are confined to coasts within 60 - 600 miles of the source -- usually an earthquake. It follows that the majority of tsunami related casualties and property damage also come from local tsunami. Between 1975 and 1998 there have been at least eighteen in the Pacific and its adjacent seas resulting in significant casualties and/or property damage
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Tsunamis can inflict severe damage to property and pose a threat to life in coastal communities. Although most people imagine a tsunami as a large, steep wave breaking on the shore, tsunamis generally appear as an advancing tide without a developed wave face and produce rapid flooding of beaches open to the ocean, low-lying coastal areas, bay entrances or tidal flats, and the shores of coastal rivers. Tsunamis can occur at any time of the day or night, under any and all weather conditions, and in all seasons.
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A strong off-shore earthquake may generate a tsunami. Therefore, if you feel the ground shake, evacuate inland or to high ground immediately and return only after officials say it is safe to do so. During distant source tsunami events, local Civil Defense officials will advise citizens to evacuate by sounding the Civil Defense sirens, making an announcement over the Emergency Alert System (EAS) or over NOAA Weather Radio or local radio broadcasts. Compliance is voluntary, but orders are given only in the most serious of circumstances.
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Go to an area 50 feet above sea level, if possible. If you don't have time to travel to high ground, but are in a multi-story building, go to an upper level of the home or building. If you are on the beach and unable to get to high ground go inland as far as you can. The tsunami evacuation maps found in the Verizon Telephone Book illustrates the primary evacuation routes. Take your disaster supply kit with you, if possible. Shelters will be opened as needed. Listen to your radio for details. Pets are NOT allowed at emergency shelters so please plan ahead for their safety
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Go on foot if necessary, particularly if an earthquake has caused damage to roads, power lines, and resulted in significant debris.
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Never go to the coast to watch a tsunami. Tsunamis move faster than a person can run. If you are camping on or near the beach, you may have to abandon your campsite to go inland or to higher ground to save your life.
Do not return to shore after the first wave. Wait for Emergency Management officials to give the "All Clear" before you return.
If you see an unexpected rise or fall in the coastal water, a tsunami may be approaching. Do not wait - instead move inland or uphill as quickly as possible.
Stay tuned to your radio, marine radio or NOAA Weather Radio during a disaster. Bulletins will be issued regularly through local Emergency Management officials and National Weather Service.
Call 9-1-1 only for life threatening emergencies.
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Drop, cover and hold. Get under a sturdy object and hold on. Watch for falling objects.
As soon as the shaking is over, move to high ground or inland. Do not wait for an official warning.
Stay away from the coast. Waves may continue to arrive for hours.
Listen to your local radio station for an official "All Clear" notice before returning to the coastal area.
Be alert for aftershocks.
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Develop a family disaster plan. Everyone needs to know what to do on their own to protect them from an earthquake.
Be familiar with local Emergency Management earthquake and tsunami plans. Know where to go to survive a tsunami.
Be prepared to survive on your own for a minimum of three days.
Prepare a disaster supply kit for your home, automobile and work. A list of recommended supplies for your kit can be found on this web site.
Take a first aid course and learn survival skills. Knowledge is your greatest defense against potential disaster.
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Community Block Grants (CDBG)
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Annually, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocates approximately $2,000,000 in federal funds to the County of Maui,. At that time, the County publishes a series of Public Notices in the newspaper to solicit project proposals that principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons or families from the following organizations: Public (government); Private Non-Profit exempt from federal income tax; Community-Based Development Organization (CBDO) as defined in 24 CFR 570.204; and For- Profit Entity under the provision 24 CFR 570.203. Approximately 10 weeks will elapse from the time the notices are published until proposals must be submitted to the CDBG Program Office for review. These applications are rated and ranked according to national objective priorities by a selection committee appointed by the Mayor. Next, a proposed "Council Resolution" of the selected proposed projects is submitted by the Mayor to the Budget and Finance Committee for consideration and then to the County Council for final approval.
The final step is for the County to prepare a "master application" to HUD, which includes all of the approved projects. Once HUD reviews the County's application and approves it, and after contracts are drafted and environmental requirements are met, the funds become available for project implementation. The entire process takes about twelve months from beginning to end before the actual project implementation can begin. As with any federal program, there are many conditions which must be complied with, however, the CDBG Program Office will make every effort to assist you and keep the process as simple as possible.
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Proposed activities under the CDBG Program must meet one of the following national objectives:
1. Principally benefit low- and moderate-income persons or families
2. Aid in the prevention or elimination of slum or blight3. Urgent need (serious threat to community health or welfare). Activities that are eligible to be funded under 24 CFR part 570.200-207 range from: 1. Real Property Acquisition
2. Public Facilities and Improvements
3. Public Services
4. Housing Rehabilitation
5. Removal of Architectural Barriers
6. Special Economic Development Activities
7. Historic Preservation
8. Community Development Planning.
CDBG funds may not be used by the County for new housing construction unless carried out by a Community Based Development Organization (CBDO).
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The Consolidated Plan is designed to be a collaborative process whereby the County establishes a unified vision for community development actions. It offers the County the opportunity to shape the various housing and community development programs into effective, coordinated neighborhood and community development strategies. The Consolidated Plan services four principal functions as:
1. A planning document for the County, developed through a community needs assessment and citizen participation process;
2. An application for federal funds under HUD formula programs including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG), and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA);
3. A strategy to be followed in suing HUD formula programs to address priorities in the areas of housing, homelessness, and community needs; and
4. a five-year action plan that provided HUD and the county a basis for assessing performance. The strategic plan must be developed to achieve the following statutory goals and objectives, principally for extremely low-, low- and moderate-income residents:
• provide decent housing and
• a suitable living environment and
• expand economic opportunities. Every year an “Annual Action Plan" is submitted by the CDBG Program which states how Maui County intends to spend its CDBG funds and to otherwise work toward achieving the goals it set for itself in the long-term "Strategic Plan" portion of the Consolidated Plan.
The long-term Strategic Plan part of the Consolidated Plan looks at the housing and community development needs of low income people and the inventory of housing in the community. It also looks at money that is available, or that could be made available, to meet housing and community development needs. Then the Strategic Plan describes what the state or Maui County's priorities are for programs and policies to meet the housing and community needs of low income people.
In short, the Consolidated Plan requires the jurisdiction to identify all of its housing and community development needs, and then come up with a long-term strategy for meeting those needs. A key part of the strategy is setting priorities.
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Council Services
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Mailing address: 200 South High Street, Wailuku, HI 96793-2155.
Please view the Contact Information page for all County Council Members.
County Directory
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Council Member: Residency Area G. Riki Hokama: The Island of Lanai Danny A. Mateo: The Island of Molokai Michelle Anderson: South Maui Gladys Coelho Baisa: Upcounty (Pukalani-Kula-Ulupalakua) Jo Anne Johnson: West Maui Bill Kauakea Medeiros: East Maui (Hana-Keanae-Kailua) Michael J. Molina: Makawao-Haiku-Paia Joseph Pontanilla: Kahului Michael P. Victorino: Wailuku-Waihee-Waikapu
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Council Member: Committee Michelle Anderson: Water Resources Committee Gladys Coelho Baisa: Planning Committee Danny A. Mateo: Policy Committee Bill Kauakea Medeiros & Michael J. Victorino: Public Works and Facilities Committee Michael J. Molina: Land Use Committee Joseph Pontanilla: Budget and Finance Committee
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Although they are subject to district residency requirements, Council members are elected "at large" by the voters of the County. Therefore, concerns may be voiced to any Council member.
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Yes. The public is welcome to submit oral or written testimony at all Council and Committee meetings.
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Oral and written testimonies are accepted on any agenda item. Because procedures vary slightly from one Committee to another, please contact the appropriate Committee staff for details or refer to the Committee's agenda for instructions.
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Oral and written testimonies are accepted on any agenda item. The Council receives oral testimony first from persons whose testimony forms are submitted prior to the convening of the meeting. Initially, each person will be allowed to speak for three minutes on each item, and at the discretion of the Council Chair, an additional minute may be granted to conclude the testimony. An additional three minutes on each item will be granted to those who are unable to conclude their testimony, after all others desiring to speak have been heard. Thereafter, persons whose testimony forms are submitted after the meeting convenes, but before the testimony portion ends, will be allowed to present oral testimony for three minutes on each item. The Chair may grant an additional minute to conclude the testimony. Written testimony shall be submitted to the Council staff before or during the testimony portion of the meeting.
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For Committee meeting agenda items, written testimony should be addressed to the Committee Chair and mailed or faxed to the Office of Council Services, 200 South High Street, Wailuku, HI 96793, 808-270-7686 (fax). For Council meeting agenda items, written testimony should be addressed to the Council Chair and mailed or faxed to the Office of the County Clerk, 200 South High Street, Wailuku, HI 96793, 808-270-7171 (fax).
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For Committee meeting agenda items, please address testimony to the Committee Chair. For Council meeting agenda items, please address testimony to the Council Chair.
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Generally, testifiers may sign up before the Committee meeting convenes or during the Committee meeting, provided the matter is still under discussion by the Committee. For Council meetings, testifiers may sign up after the meeting convenes, provided the testimony portion has not ended.
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For Committee meetings, 16 copies are requested to be submitted to the appropriate Committee staff so copies can be distributed to the Members in a timely manner. For Council meetings, 15 copies are requested to be submitted to the County Clerk's staff. If written testimony is e-mailed or faxed, please submit at least 24 hours before the meeting so that copies can be provided to Council members in a timely manner.
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You may subscribe to the agendas by clicking the link "Email Notifications" on the main page. Council and Committee agendas may also be viewed by visiting the link under the County Council on the main page. If you don't have web access, contact the following: For Committee meeting agendas, please contact the Office of Council Services at 808-270-7838. For Council meeting agendas, please contact the Office of the County Clerk at 808-270-7748.
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The Council Chair's office is located on the 7th floor of the Kalana O Maui (County) building; the other Council members' offices are located on the 8th floor.
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The public contacts the Council, via letter, telephone, fax, e-mail, or in person. If the Council has advisory, investigative, or legislative authority over the matter, the Council Chair places the communication on the next Council meeting agenda. At the Council meeting, the issue is introduced and referred to the appropriate standing committee. (If the issue requires expeditious legislative action, the Council may, by a two-thirds vote, waive the referral to committee and take action at the meeting.) The Committee schedules the issue for discussion and accepts public testimony. The Committee may act (i.e., draft a bill or resolution) or may conduct further research on the issue. When the Committee makes a recommendation to the full Council (adopt, accept, file, first reading, etc.), a committee report is prepared and scheduled for consideration by the full Council at the next Council meeting. At the Council meeting, the Council acts by adopting the recommendations contained in the committee report (bill is passed on first reading, resolution is adopted, communication is filed, etc.). Digests of all bills that pass first reading, along with the Council’s voting record, are published in the newspaper at least three days before final reading. Sometimes, the issue may be recommitted or returned to Committee for further discussion. All bills and certain resolutions requiring two readings are placed on the following Council meeting agenda for final action. If a bill is not passed on second and final reading at the Council meeting, it may be: (1) recommitted to Committee, (2) filed, or (3) postponed until a specific date. If the bill is passed on second and final reading, the bill title and Council voting record are, once again, published in the newspaper. The bill is sent to the Mayor for approval. For bills relating to the Fiscal Year’s Budget and Capital Program, the Mayor has 20 days to approve or veto the bill. If the Mayor does not return the bill with a disapproval within that time, the bill shall take effect as an ordinance as if the Mayor had signed it. The Council may, within 10 days after the bill has been returned, reconsider and pass the bill by a two-thirds vote. The County Clerk assigns an ordinance number. For all other bills, the Mayor has 10 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays) to approve or veto the bill. If the Mayor does not return the bill with a disapproval within that time, the bill shall take effect as an ordinance as if the Mayor had signed it. The Council may, after 5 days and within 30 days, reconsider and pass the bill by a two-thirds vote. The County Clerk assigns an ordinance number.
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Please visit the Council main menu located on the home page. Click on Council Meetings link.
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From the drop-down menu from the Council button on the home page, please select a committee: Budget and Finance Committee, Land Use Committee, Planning Committee, Policy Committee, Public Works and Facilities Committee, Water Resources Committee. Not sure? Please contact the Office of Council Services at (808) 270-7838 for assistance.
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Please contact the Office of the County Clerk at 808-270-7748.
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A bill is a draft of a proposed law presented for approval to a legislative body. Generally, bills are referred to one of the eight standing Council Committees. Please contact the Office of Council Services at (808) 270-7838 for the specific Committee information.
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An ordinance is a law or regulation enacted by the County. Ordinances from 1999 can be viewed by visiting the Office of the County Clerk's page and selecting the "Ordinances" link. The Maui County Code is the codified collection of ordinances.
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Please contact the Office of the County Clerk at 808-270-7748 for copies of these documents in final form or by visiting the Office of the County Clerk page and selecting the "Resolutions" link. Drafts may be obtained from the originating department.
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Please select a committee: Budget and Finance Committee (BF), Committee of the Whole (COW), Housing and Human Services Committee (HHS), Land Use Committee (LU), Parks and Economic Development Committee (PED), Planning Committee (PC), Public Works Committee (PW), and Water Resources Committee (WR). Not sure? Please contact the Office of Council Services at 808-270-7838 for assistance.
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Copies of Council agenda items may be obtained by contacting the Office of the County Clerk at 808-270-7748.
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Please contact the Office of the County Clerk at 808-270-7748.
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Please contact the Office of Council Services at 808-270-7838.
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Please contact the Office of Council Services at 808-270-7838.
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The Office of Council Services is established under Section 3-7 of the Maui County Charter of the County of Maui. The Office provides legislative services to the nine Council members and eight standing committees. The Office also provides assistance to other governmental agencies, and to the general public
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The Office of the County Clerk is established under Section 5-1 of the Maui County Charter of the County of Maui. The Office provides legislative services to the Council, and conducts elections in the County. The Office also provides assistance to other governmental agencies, and to the general public.
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The Office of Council Services can be reached by dialing toll-free: 1-800-272-0098.
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The Office of Council Services can be reached by dialing toll-free: 1-800-272-0026.
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Yes. The Hana Council Office is located at the Old Hana School, across the Hana ball park, Hana, 808-248-7513, 808-248-7883 (fax). The Moloka`i Council Office is located at the Mitchell Pauole Center, Kaunakakai, 808-553-3888, 808-553-3055 (fax). The Lana`i Council Office is located at the Lana`i Community Center, Lana`i City, 808-565-7094, 808-565-6436 (fax).
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Dept of Fire and Public Safety
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An announcement will be made in the Maui News newspaper that an exam will be given to all qualified applicants. Applications can be picked up at the Department of Personnel Services, located on the 6th floor of the County Building. Any pertinent questions as to qualifications can be asked at the Department of Personnel Services.
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Please call the Fire Prevention Bureau or go to their office, which is located next to the Wailuku Fire Station, 21 Kinipopo St., Wailuku, Maui. The number to contact is (808) 244-4161.
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Contact the Training Bureau and make arrangement with the Captain in the Training Bureau. The number to call is (808)270-7565.
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A written request must be sent to the Assistant Chief's office with the following information: 1. Date of incident occurred
2. Incident number, if known
3. Location of incident occurred
4. Type of incident occurred
5. Name of occupant involved in incident
6. Reason for request for copy of incident
7. How copy of the requested incident report to be forwarded
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Environmental Management-Abandon Vehicles
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Vehicles that are derelict, not worth repairing, or not of value for selling should be recycled by taking them to a scrap metal business permitted to take vehicles. Currently there are two businesses on Maui that accept vehicles; call for fees and procedures (Kitagawa's at 877-5611 and SOS Metals Island Recycling at 280-8844).
On Molokai, call 336-0899 and leave a message to REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT to take the vehicle to the metals recycling facility at the Molokai Landfill. An appointment MUST be scheduled FIRST.
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Environmental Management-Landfills
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There are four County landfills and one private landfill in the County of Maui. Click below for Landfill locations and hours of operation
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Environmental Management-Recycling
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It’s not a good idea to collect redemption containers in the same building where food is stored. But, any store may invite a company to place a Redemption Center in their parking lot as a convenience to their customers. Or, stores might arrange with a private reverse vending machine company for machines to service their customers. Interested persons should ask their neighborhood store to incorporate one of these services.
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Containers should be separated by their material classification (as listed below). Remove the tops, empty and do not crush containers. For a complete list of which containers are “in the system” and those that are “out,” log on to www.HI5deposit.com. If redeeming more than 100 containers at one time, Redemption Centers may choose to pay by weight. The State Department of Health (DOH) has adopted the containers-per-pound formula as follows: *Aluminum = 30 cans per pound *Bi-metal = 8 cans per pound *Glass = 2.4 bottles per pound *PET #1 Plastic = 16.6 bottles per pound *HDPE #2 Plastic = 16.6 bottles per pound
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Currently the bottle bill includes beverage containers up to 64 oz. (1/2 gallon) only. Therefore, 2 liter and larger containers are not part of the HI 5 Program. There is a bill that is rapidly moving through the 2006 State legislative session to include 2 liter bottles. Watch for updates on this topic. Until then, please continue to recycle 2 liters at the County recycling centers.
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On June 7, 2005 Govonor Lingle signed HB 1015 into law which allows for the flattening of metal and plastic beverage containers for deposit redemption. Certified redemption centers are | |
