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Commissioner Kaoiwi moved to accept communication numbers 02-111 through 02- <br />117. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ward and unanimous <br />Commissioner Ward moved to add communication no. 02-117 to the a <br />motion was seconded by Commissioner Hart and unanimously carried <br />CHIEFÓS REPORT <br />Chief Oliveira acknowledged Mike Andrade as acting Captain for 2 years leading a <br />company and as a nominee for the CountyÓs ÐSupervisor of the YearÑ awards program. <br />Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Awai nominated Mike Andrade in the CountyÓs ÐSupervisor <br />of the YearÑ awards program. AC Awai spoke highly of Mr. Andrade acknowledging the <br />demands of the district for two years without knowing when it would end. Mr. Andrade <br />displayed all hallmarks of a great leader: integrity; honesty; commitment to his job. <br />Mike Andrade thanked everyone for the recognition and stated that he was glad to go <br />through that experience for two years. <br />Mike Andrade was presented with a letter of appreciation from th <br /> Budget: provided Finance Committee with supplemental budget. An informal <br />presentation can be done at the next meeting. Tried to identify items of one phase <br />of a multi-phased unit need to limit ourselves as to what we can train and hire. <br />Hoping to hire 30; with 2 classes of 15 each. Next fiscal year, can budget for 30 <br />more positions and a training center. <br /> Grants: Council passed a resolution to spend a $5,000 grant fro <br />Wildlife. USFA grant application looks promising; still optimistic. <br /> Promotions & hiring: discussion held earlier regarding driverÓs promotions. <br />Notification of selection in process. Selection for equipment mechanic to be done by <br />Friday. There are 13 applicants. Firefighter recruit background checks being done. <br />Using established radio dispatcher list; waiting for finalization on sharing of list with <br />Police. <br /> Operations division: Kailua apparatus has been restored and returned to service. Air <br />compressor for West Hawai`i to be implemented by December 31, th <br />West HawaiÒi to do their own refills. <br /> EMS Division: one candidate may be extended; no fair evaluation process on Oahu. <br /> Prevention bureau: preparing for upcoming fireworks sales. Department of Data <br />Systems working on electronic format to complete permits on-line. <br /> Training division: Put together a training team; targeting January. <br />3 <br /> <br />