2003-12-10 Fire Commission Minutes

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A correction was noted to page 4 of the November 12, 2003, regular meeting minutes of the chiefÓs report ÐAuxiliary Services DivisionÑ should be noted. Also, the spelling of the word ÐaerialÑ will be corrected. It was moved by Commissioner Kaoiwi that the minutes of the November 12, 2003, regular & executive session minutes be approved as corrected. T seconded by Commissioner Maedo and unanimously carried. APPROVAL OF WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Maedo moved to accept communication numbers 03-103 109. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hart and unanimous CHIEFÓS REPORT Chief Oliveira acknowledged CommissionerÓs Kaoiwi & Wallace for their service as Fire Commissioners. Thank you gifts were presented to both out-going charter members. Budget: 2.3 million budget was submitted (2003/2004 Supplemental Budget). Still awaiting notification on funding of any items. Optimistic about the budget. Last year 20 additional firefighter positions were submitted to enhance the existing staff. In this years (2004-2005 fiscal year) budget the positions for the Kalaoa station & the taking over of the KMC fire stations have been included. A comprehensive supplemental budget was submitted. The first finance committee meeting is in January with the Budget Office staff. Chief Oliveira asked to place a status update for his strategic plan on the next Fire Commission agenda. This will give a better perspective as to where HFD is in the evaluation process of the Fire Chief. Grants: HFD is disappointed that they were denied a USFA grant. Included were SCBA units for HFD. HFD does not know why they did not receive Oliveira discovered that HFD was not in compliance with the NationalÓs because there was no records management system. Chief Oliveira will share the reasons of denial of the grant once it is learned. CIP: Puna Public Safety Complex: HFD is working with HPD regarding replacing the Keaau safety stations. A 20-acre site is being looked at and it may include a training warehouse. This location is on the Volcano side of the Gateway development. Pahoa Fire Station: A meeting will be held with the Mayor and Finance Director on December 19. An offer was made by the County to a private landowner; waiting for response. Working with the personnel on making changes & recommendations for building facilities; will have proposal on the design by the end of this month. The site is at the end of the bypass road. It has an excellent 2