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SER TRUCKING, INC. DUMPS SLUDGEandCOMMUNITY COMPLAINTS ARE IGNORED
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Below are various communications and a press release from City Councilwoman Kymberly Pine's office, and her aid, Louis Galdeira, regarding complaints received from the community. In August, after DPP responded to the first complaint, nothing more was done. Basically, after a few questions, Kymberly Pine thought everything was OK. Now, after all the problems have been exposed, she is calling for investigations and asking for the dredged material to be shipped back to Hawaii Kai. Also see below links to news media articles about her "saving the day". But, did she, especially after ignoring the original complaints?
Pine's Press Release - September 5, 2013:
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SEPTEMBER 5, 2013
Councilmember Pine Demands Debris be Returned to Hawaii Kai
(HONOLULU) — Responding to community concerns that tons of sludge is being dredged from the Hawaii Kai Marina and dumped in Waianae, Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine is demanding that the Hawaii Kai Community Association remove all of the debris and return it to holding areas in Hawaii Kai.
The City has cited SER Trucking, which was hired to truck and store the materials, for not having a proper grading permit. However, Councilmember Pine does not believe this is enough to stop the potentially illegal dumping.
“I will make sure that I do everything in my power, including exploring all legislative options to stop this private marina from dumping its sludge in our community and ensure that this unchecked dumping never happens again,” Councilmember Pine said.
Waianae residents are upset that the sludge is being dumped in their community and expressed their concerns. Responding to the community, Robert Clark, president of the Hawaii Kai Marina Community Association referred to Waianae residents’ concerns as “total ignorance,” saying, “if they were aware of what that material was, they would say please let me have more of it," (Hawaii News Now).
Councilmember Pine also responded to Mr. Robert Clark’s statements today, saying “I take great offense to Mr. Clark’s statement and demand that he apologize to the people of Waianae for his comments.”
Councilmember Pine represents residents of District One (Ewa, Ewa Beach, Kapolei, Honokai Hale, Ko Olina, Nanakuli, Maili, Waianae, Makaha, Keaau, Makua) and chairs the Intergovernmental Affairs and Human Services Committee.
MEDIA REPORTS REGARDING PINE:
DPP's AUGUST 22 RESPONSE REGARDING COMPLAINTS
From: Galdeira, Louis <lgaldeira@honolulu.gov>
Date: Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 4:50 PM
Subject: RE: Kaupuni Stream Berm, Wai'anae Valley HomesteadAloha all,Here is a synopsis of the response from Department of Planning and Permitting regarding TMK 8-5-004-:004.“DPP inspectors have conducted an investigation and are working with the lessee (Mrs. Silva) with becoming compliant with the Oahu Soil and Water Conservation District Plan, which is required for an agricultural exclusion from the City’s Grading Ordinance. The inspectors will continue to do follow up inspections and enforcement. According to the lessee the soil is for farming purposes. The lessee was informed about the need to install appropriate best management practices to contain potential runoff from the work area. Please be assured that DPP will continue to monitor the situation and take the appropriate action as necessary when the investigation is completed. Mahalo for your support…”Mahalo to Department of Planning and Permitting for the very fast response. I cc’d both neighborhood board chairs as I understand the issue was mentioned at the Nanakuli NBM and the property is located in the Waianae district. I bcc’d those in the previous email trail…Enjoy your day!Louis Galdeira III
Waianae Coast Community Liaison
Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine
District One | Honolulu City Council
530 South King Street | Honolulu, HI 96813
Office: 808.768.5001 | Direct: 808.768.5089
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On Mon, Aug 19, 2013 at 12:54 PM, Galdeira, Louis <lgaldeira@honolulu.gov> wrote:Aloha,I have requested that the Mayor’s assistant respond… there is a ten day turn around time. Hopefully we get information sooner than that.Kapua, were you planning on mentioning this during he Nanakuli NBM tomorrow?Enjoy your day!Louis Galdeira III
Waianae Coast Community Liaison
Councilmember Kymberly Marcos Pine
District One | Honolulu City Council
530 South King Street | Honolulu, HI 96813
Office: 808.768.5001 | Direct: 808.768.5089
Join us on Facebook!
www.facebook.com/Kymberly.Marcos.Pine
On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 5:48 PM, Kapua <dkapua@gmail.com> wrote:Aloha kakou,Can you folks help me in finding out what's going on at TMK 85004004, belonging to Sandra Silva? This land is adjacent to Hawaiian Home Lands, TMK 85004041, Kaupuni Stream, Wai'anae Valley Homestead.We've recently noticed that they are disposing of gray sludge/dirt on this property. They are building a berm and this would be disastrous to our environment if it were to flow makai due to massive rainfall or a storm. Even if it isn't in the "stream bed" is this being monitored and permitted?In the past, there were allegations that illegal dumping had occurred in Wai'anae Valley. I don't recall if an investigation occurred because I don't recollect a formal report or outcome. Maybe I missed it, it wasn't substantiated due to the lack of evidence or it didn't occur... I don't know.However, I'd like this inquiry to be investigated and responded to in a formal response/report for community's review/distribution. I don't know what/who/how to pursue this matter further, but I'm available to assist where possible. I've pulled up some basic C&C TMK & DPP website info and some Google Maps aerial views of the area. In addition, I also took several pictures yesterday and this morning from Kaupuni Park.This morning, I saw two separate trucks dumping their loads. I followed them down WV Road and also got their license plates. Although, I didn't get the trucking company's name, I'm sure someone in the trucking business will recognize these nice blue trucks with yellow & orange stripes.Please review the pictures, look into this matter and let me know if I can be of further assistance. I'm available at 696-0798 or via email.me ka ha'aha'a,kapuap.s. Due to the number & size of the pictures/attachments, there will be additional emails, mahalo. These are yesterday's pictures...
Louis is Council Member Kinberly Pine's aide
