The Maui News - On Friday, Oct. 3, nearly two dozen representatives of Maui’s largest resorts, hotels and golf courses objected to a bill up for first reading before the Maui County Council. The proposed ordinance would have restricted businesses and homeowners from watering their lawns with traditional sprinkler systems to three days a week, but resort operators said the restrictions would impact the aesthetic quality prized by tourists. Councilmember Michelle Anderson moved the water conservation bill forward through her Water Resources Committee in July, and it was recommended for approval by the committee unanimously Sept. 15. But after hearing the concerns of resort managers, council members changed course and voted 6-1 to recommit the proposed ordinance for further compromises. “This is not the time to do anything else that will hurt our economy,” said Councilmember Gladys Baisa. However, county Water Director Jeffrey Eng warned that if the county does not reduce outdoor watering, something more restrictive will need to be done.