2022-05-11 Fire Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Fire Commission Regular Session Minutes May 11, 2022 Page 6 amendments needs to be posted for thirty days. At the next meeting, the commission would formally adopt the amendments. Fire Commission Meetings at Council Chambers: Chief Todd stated that on June 23, 2022, Council Chambers is available at the West Hawaii Civic Center. Chair Kosaki asked the commission if that date was open with everyone. There were no oppositions. The next meeting will be rescheduled to June 23, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. • Fire Chief's Evaluation: Chair Kosaki stated the Fire Chief's Evaluation would be completed by the end of the fiscal year. He further explained that Chief Todd would be evaluated on several elements: leadership, communication, strategic planning, resource allocation, safety, and emergency management operations. He requests all responses to be submitted to Ms. Correa as soon as possible. Upon all commissioners completing the evaluation, he will compile the draft, propose it to the commission during July's meeting in executive session, and approve it before presenting it to Chief Todd. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Investigation of complaints ✓ HCFC 22-01: Complainant alleges that an EMT violated the privacy of her family by disclosing details of her sister's emergency. Commissioner Henkel motioned that this was a lawful occurrence, seconded by Commissioner Paleka, and it carried unanimously. In light of all facts present, the commission finds that the alleged incident was lawful and proper. ✓ HCFC 22-02: Complainant alleges that she was lied to about an arson investigation. Commissioner Paleka motioned that there is sufficient evidence to support the complainant's allegations, but found no evidence of wrongdoing, seconded by Commissioner Henkel and it carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Kosaki announced that the next meeting is tentatively scheduled for June 23, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., at the West Hawaii Civic Center. Fire Chief Todd will be in contact regarding holding the meeting at the Council Chambers. ADJOURNMENT Commissioner Paleka motioned to adjourn, seconded by Commissioner Wolf, and it carried unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 11:36 a.m.