2023-07-27 Fire Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Fire Commission Regular Session Minutes July 27, 2023 Page 8 members agree, the commission would then proceed to address this communication from the Salary Commission. Commissioner Luke made a motion to amend the agenda, seconded by Commissioner Henkel. Discussion: Commissioner Henkel asked if it was time - sensitive. Vice Chair Wolf stated time is of the essence. The Salary Commission's next meeting is August 41" and they requested a response by August 2nd. DCC Salas-Ferguson stated that is their internal deadline, but if they don't get it by then, they could get it after the next hearing. He advised that the Fire Commission could start the discussion and defer to the next meeting to continue the discussion. Commissioner Mattos stated he would like to have more time, he wouldn't feel comfortable voting on anything today. DCC Salas-Ferguson explained they wouldn't need to vote on it today, they could just start the conversation. He suggested amending the agenda to start the conversation, do further research, and continue the discussion at the next meeting, but it's up to the commission. Vice Chair Wolf asked if there was any further discussion. There were none. ➢ Ms. Correa called the vote by roll call: Vice Chair Wolf: no, Commissioner Henkel: yes, Commissioner Luke: yes, Commissioner Magsalin: yes, Commissioner Mattos: no, Commissioner Nakashima: no. The motion failed and will be added to next month's agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) Commissioner Henkel motioned to meet in executive session to discuss the evaluation of the fire chief, 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, with no discussion, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 10:49 a.m. Motion to reconvene open session was made by Commissioner Luke, seconded by Commissioner Henkel, with no discussion, and it carried unanimously, open session reconvened at 11:28 a.m. DCC Salas-Ferguson announced the Fire Commission discussed their powers, duties, and privileges relating to the evaluation of the chief and the requirements of the Sunshine Law. No action was taken on either item of discussion. ANNOUNCEMENTS Vice Chair Wolf announced the commission's next monthly meeting is scheduled for August 24, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., at the West Hawaii Civic Center, Building A, Council Chambers, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, HI.