2023-01-26 Fire Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Fire Commission Regular Session Minutes January 26, 2023 Page 10 it should be in the report, but if it's related to things in the report that's fine. Chair Kosaki stated it's related to the report. Chief Todd reported that uniforms are going to change, they will be fire-resistant, and he signed off on that already. He will be going to the mainland for 9-1-1 Goes to Washington at the end of February and won't be able to attend the volunteer meeting. While in Washington, he plans to contact their federal representatives regarding funding and make those connections. Commissioner Magsalin asked if the chief's speech at the recruit graduation could be found online. Chief Todd stated it isn't but he can send it to Ms. Correa for distribution. He asked if she was asking for a video or a written speech. Commissioner Magsalin stated a video would be better. Chief Todd stated he will see what he can find. They have a video that was put together by their training staff of the recruits, it will be posted online and forwarded to the commission. Chair Kosaki asked Chief Todd if he was able to look at all the Fire Commission meeting dates for 2023 to see if there are any conflicts. Chief Todd stated he will be absent in April due to a conference and in May he will be at the National Fire Academy. All the other dates scheduled don't currently conflict with anything. Chair Kosaki stated he has a conflict in March and July. He asked the commission if they would like to change the dates for these meetings or have Vice Chair Wolf run the meetings during his absence and have Chief Moller give the chief's report in April and May. Commissioner Henkel suggested using the chain of command, as it strengthens the whole system. He suggested keeping the scheduled dates and the commission agreed. Chief Todd stated he will send his calendar to Ms. Correa showing all his travel plans, conferences, and training that he needs to attend. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) Commissioner Magsalin motioned to meet in executive session to consider complaints against employees of the fire department, where 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 pursuant to HRS Sections 92-5, (a)(2)(4)(6) and the Hawaii County Charter 13- 20 (b). Commissioner Luke seconded, no discussion, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 10:53 a.m. Commissioner Henkel left the meeting at 10:53 a.m. Motion to reconvene open session made by Commissioner Nakashima, seconded by Vice Chair Wolf, and it carried unanimously, open session reconvened at 11:27 a.m.