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Aug 25, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Department of Water Supply, County of Hawai'i Water Board Meeting Minutes
The meeting addressed the Power Cost Charge, including the scheduling of a public hearing for a proposed increase. The Board discussed and approved the dedication of a water system. Key procurement items included decisions to seek alternate procurement for Call Center services and specific material supplies, as well as the award of material contracts. Proposed rule changes regarding agricultural use rates were reviewed, with a public hearing scheduled. Staff presented progress reports on various projects, including reservoir and eruption-related infrastructure, and provided an overview of financial statements. Additionally, the Manager-Chief Engineer provided updates on North Kona well operations, the implementation of online meeting recordings, and a comprehensive briefing on the Department's response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Lala.
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Department of Water Supply, County of Hawai'i Meeting Minutes
The Board received training on Sunshine Law requirements, including procedures for remote meetings and public testimony. They approved a request for substitution of non-BABA-compliant equipment for the Haina Boosters repair and authorized additional funds for the Lālāmilo A Deepwell motor repair. The Board approved the use of alternate procurement for high-speed network connectivity. A presentation was provided on the "One Water" initiative, a systems-thinking framework for managing water resources. The Board also reviewed and approved revisions to the Department's Table of Organization to address recruitment needs and received progress reports on various capital projects and a review of financial statements.
Jun 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Department of Water Supply, County of Hawai'i Water Board Water Board Meeting Minutes
The board meeting covered several key procurement and operational items. The board approved the contract award for transformer maintenance and upgrades. Revisions were approved for a water rate study contract, including an evaluation of rate proposals for fiscal years 2028-2032. Additional funds were authorized for the purchase of irrigation controllers and wireless rain sensors as part of a water conservation program. The board also approved an engagement addendum and service level agreement for an enterprise asset management software solution. Furthermore, the board received monthly progress reports on various projects, reviewed monthly financial statements, and heard updates regarding the restoration of the Waiʻaha Well and recent system leak repairs.
May 26, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Hawai'i County Water Board Public Hearing
The public hearing was held to receive comments and testimony regarding a proposed amendment to the Power Cost Charge. The Department of Water Supply recommended a decrease in the Power Cost Charge from $2.84 to $2.53 per thousand gallons to account for the excess of power costs recovered since the last rate determination. The hearing included a review of the legal authority for setting such rates under the Hawai'i Revised Statutes and provided an opportunity for public comment.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
