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Commissioner Matsuda questioned the status of the integration of the Ocean <br />Safety Lifeguards. <br />Chief Oliveira replied that a meeting was held with HGEA. The Fire Departments <br />uniform standards, rules and regulations, structure and discipline were conveyed <br />to them. The union understands the goals and objectives of integrating the Ocean <br />Safety Lifeguards. The goal is to align the ocean safety program with public <br />safety. In October, a meeting will be held with members of both Ocean Safety and <br />the Fire Department to answer questions or concerns. This will allow the Fire <br />Department to explain the organizational structure, the chain of command, and <br />how the department acts as a paramilitary organization, which expects discipline <br />and order. <br />Chair Maedo requested that the commission be informed of the meeting. <br />Chief Oliveira replied that he would notify the commission. <br />Commissioner Bertsch asked whether the Fire Department reviewed the <br />Department of Parks and Recreations budget set for the Ocean Safety Lifeguards. <br />Chief Oliveira stated that the Fire Department is working on a systematic plan for <br />theOceanSafetyprogram.Thebudgethasbeenidentifiedandwillbefocusedon <br />in the departments budget proposal to the Mayor. The budget proposal will <br />address needs such as additional positions, replacing vehicles, etc., as part of the <br />overall transition plan. <br />UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br />None <br />COMMITTEE REPORTS <br />Budget & Finance (Matsuda) Commissioner Matsuda reported that the Salary <br />Commissions September meeting was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. He <br />requested the Salary Commissions Secretary inform him of the next meeting. He <br />explained that because there are only five Salary Commissioners and one of them <br />was on vacation, it resulted in a lack of a quorum. The next meeting is tentatively <br />scheduled for October, in Kona. Commissioner Bertsch recommended that Fire <br />Commission Chair Karen Maedodraft a letter to the Office of the Corporation <br />Counsel. The letter should indicate the Fire Commissions frustration with <br />attempting to attend a Salary Commission meeting. Commissioner Matsuda also <br />mentioned that former Commissioner Laura (Ward) Varney will participate at the <br />next Salary Commission meeting. <br />Office Management and Staffing (Brazier/Okabe) no report <br />9 <br /> <br />