2022-09-22 Fire Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Fire Commission Regular Session Minutes September 22, 2022 Page 6 EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) Commissioner Henkel motioned to meet in executive session to consider complaints against employees of the fire department, where matters affecting privacy will be involved, to work on the evaluation of the Fire Chief, 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 pursuant to HRS Sections 92-5, (a) (2) (4) (6) and the Hawaii County Charter 13-20 (b). Commissioner Mattos seconded, no discussion, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 10.12 a.m. Commissioner Wolf returned to the meeting during executive session, at 10.52 a.m. Motion to reconvene open session made by Commissioner Henkel, seconded by Commissioner Wolf, and it carried unanimously, open session reconvened at 1.08 p.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS • Investigation of complaints ✓ HCFC 22-03A: Complainant alleges that a medic called 9-1-1 while on duty, was unprofessional, used obscenities, and was offensive. Commissioner Henkel motioned that there is sufficient evidence to support the complainant's allegations, seconded by Commissioner Wolf, with no discussion, ayes made by all, except Commissioner Magsalin, the motion carried. The commission will refer any recommendations for corrective actions if deemed necessary to the fire chief. ✓ HCFC 22-0313: Complainant alleges that a medic called 9-1-1 while on duty, used profanities, and was aggressive. Commissioner Henkel motioned that there is sufficient evidence to support the complainant's allegations, seconded by Commissioner Luke, with no discussion, ayes made by all, except Commissioner Magsalin who preferred not to vote, and the motion carried. ANNOUNCEMENTS The next meeting is scheduled for October 27, at 9.00 a.m., in the West Hawaii Civic Center, Building A Council Chambers, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua- Kona, HI Chief Todd stated that he will not be able to attend the next meeting, due to the next version of the fire service executive development institute class. Chair Kosaki stated that he will not be available for the November 17tn meeting. He asked the commission if they would like to change it to November 10tn or keep it on the 17tn, unknown if the Vice Chair is available either. The commission agreed to change the meeting date. Ms. Correa stated she will check for availability on November 10tn