2022-03-09 Fire Commission Minutes

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Hawai'i Fire Commission Regular Session Minutes March 9, 2022 Page 6 Sections 92-4, 92-5 (a) (2) and (4), where the consideration of matters affecting privacy will be involved and for the purpose of consulting with the commission's attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. Motion to enter executive session made by Commissioner Henkel, seconded by Commissioner Paleka, and it carried unanimously. Motion to reconvene open session made by Commissioner Paleka, seconded by Chair Kosaki, and it carried unanimously. Open session reconvened. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS Complaint in the non -Acceptance category due to the 60 day rule. ✓ Motion made by Commissioner Paleka to accept the complaint due to excusable neglect, seconded by Commissioner Henkel, all in favor and it carried unanimously. Continued to next meeting. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Amend Fire Commission Rules & Regulations. Changes to the 60 day rule and date of meetings to allow more flexibility. Chair Kosaki suggests making changes to the meeting dates. Kekai, Deputy Corporation Counsel recommends amending the Fire Commission rules, as it states that meetings shall be held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. She will provide the language. Ms. Correa will distribute the Fire Commission Rules and Regulations. • Investigation of complaint HCFC 22-01. • Discussion regarding holding meetings at Council Chambers will be continued. Annual Evaluation of the Fire Chief. Chair Kosaki stated that according to the county code, the evaluation of the fire chief needs to be submitted at least annually and submitted to the mayor's managing director and council. Deputy Corporation Counsel, Kekai stated that the commission can determine whether to use a calendar or fiscal year. She also pointed out that the fire chief's program of work needs to be evaluated as well. She mentioned that the police chief submits goals for the year and the commission holds him accountable to those goals. Commissioner Magsalin suggests having a meeting timekeeper during future meetings. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Kosaki announced that the next meeting is scheduled for April 13, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., in the West Hawai'i Civic Center, Building G Conference Room, Kailua-Kona. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.