2021-04-14 Fire Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Fire Commission Regular Session Minutes April 14, 2021 Page 2 February minutes. Commissioner Henkel motioned to accept the minutes of February 10, 2021, regular and executive sessions. Commissioner Nakashima seconded, and it carried unanimously. Commissioner Paleka motioned to table the acceptance of the minutes of March 10. Vice Chair Luke seconded. Discussion: Commissioner Henkel stated this is so they could review the complete minutes. The motion carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION The commission will meet in executive session to review, discuss and finalize the selection of the new Fire Chief where matters affecting privacy will be involved and may consult with Corporation Counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS 92- 5 (a) (2) and (4) and the Hawaii County Charter Section 13-20 (b). Vice Chair Luke stated that Corporation Counsel Elizabeth Strance requested to speak to the commission in executive session. Vice Chair Luke motioned to meet in executive session. Commissioner Henkel seconded. Discussion: Ms. Schoen suggested that when making a motion to go into executive session, they state the reason for going into executive session, which is to consult with corporation counsel. It is stated on the agenda. The motion to go into executive session to consult with Corporation Counsel carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 9:45 a.m. Regular session reconvened at 11:53 a.m. Recess was called. The meeting reconvened at 12:03 p.m. Vice Chair Luke stated that the order of the agenda will be changed. NEW BUSINESS 1. Selection of the Fire Chief with start date Commissioner Henkel motioned to set aside the fire chief ratification vote of March 10, 2021. Commissioner Nakashima seconded, and it carried unanimously. Commissioner Paleka motioned that they vote for the fire chief by ballot and his start date will be immediately. Commissioner Mattos seconded, and it carried unanimously. Discussion: Vice Chair Luke stated that the commissioners will put their name on the ballot along with their selected candidate. The ballot will be turned in to the secretary and corporation counsel will read out the votes.