2021-04-14 Fire Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Fire Commission Regular Session Minutes April 14, 2021 Page 3 The ballots were collected, and Deputy Corporation Counsel J Yoshimoto called out the votes: Magsalin: Todd Paleka: Todd Henkel: Perreira Mattos: Todd Keamo: Perreira Nakashima: Bergin Agdeppa: Todd Deputy Corporation Counsel Yoshimoto stated that Kazuo Todd received 5 votes. Commissioner Paleka motioned to appoint Kazuo Todd for Fire Chief based on the balloting, and he is to start immediately. Commissioner Agdeppa seconded, and it carried unanimously. 2. Election of Chair of the Fire Commission for 2021 Commissioner Keamo nominated Greg Henkel as chair. He stated that Mr. Henkel served as chair of the commission in the past. He has a good voice of reason and would be a good chair for the Fire Commission. Commissioner Mattos nominated Corey Luke as chair. Commissioner Nakashima motioned to close the nominations. Commissioner Henkel seconded, and it carried unanimously. Commissioner Keamo motioned to select Greg Henkel as the next chair. Commissioner Nakashima seconded. Discussion: Commissioner Keamo stated that his reasons were previously stated. Commissioner Henkel stated that he would be honored to be chair, and his priority is protecting the Fire Department. Ayes were called by Nakashima, Keamo, and Henkel. The motion died. Commissioner Paleka motioned to select Corey Luke as chair. Commissioner Agdeppa seconded. Discussion: Corey Luke stated that he would be pleased to be chair, having all commissioners with clear voices, and seeing the best interest in the Fire Department. Ayes were called by Agdeppa, Mattos, Luke, Paleka, Magsalin. The motion carried. Corey Luke will serve as chair for the remainder of the year. Chair Luke stated that they will select a vice chair at the next meeting. Recess was called at 12:18 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 1:13 p.m.