2007-11-14 Fire Commission Minutes

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STATEMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS (Open to the Public) None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Okabe moved to accept the October 10, 2007, regular session minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Maedo and unanimously carried. APPROVAL OF WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Maedo moved to accept communication number 07-017. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bowles and unanimously carried. CHIEF’S REPORT Deputy Chief Glen Honda provided the Chief’s report to the Fire Commission due to Chief Oliveira’s absence. Chief Oliveira is on Oahu for a HCC Fire Advisory Board meeting and HFCA Board meeting. Budget FY 2007/08 Budget: Met with the Division heads to finalize and submit the program and supplemental budget to the Department of Finance. The deadline is November 15, 2007. An update will be provided at next month’s meeting. Alternative Funding and Grants FEMA FY 2005 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant: (Plymo-Vent) The project was finalized and closed out. Appreciation was extended to Firefighter Neil Yoshioka for spearheading the project. FEMA FY 2007 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant: Opened on October 22, 2007. The Strategic Planning Public Education/Relations committee is working to refine and resubmit the grant proposal for the safety and education trailer. Deadline for submittal is November 30. Fireman’s Fund Grant: Recently received $18,000 to be used for training curriculum, libraries in stations, and Fire Equipment Operator and Fire Company Officer training. Also, training curriculum will be extended to the volunteers. Capital Improvement Projects Makalei Fire Station: Met with KYA Design Group on November 13, 2007, to review the site plans. A few modifications were made to enhance the station. Therefore, they will submit another schematic to include those changes. 2