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Louis Kaoiwi stated that the HFC needs to get more active in acquiring the station in <br />Pahoa. Need to push the County Council and take a more active role in getting this <br />project moving along. <br />Commissioner Matsuda asked if in light of new recruit class, are there going to be any <br />more dispatchers being hired? <br />BC Matsui stated that personnel shortages are trying to be filled. <br />Commissioner Matsuda stated that because of the regulations & bureaucracy involved, <br />how many homes are actually donated for the training purpose per year? <br />BC Matsui stated that sometimes 4 structures are used for one training class. In past <br />classes, maybe one or two structures are available to burn. It is difficult to get houses <br />to burn. <br />Commissioner Fergerstrom stated that it costs about $5,000 - $14,000 per structure <br />(environmental assessment, etc.) <br />UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br />none <br />COMMITTEE REPORTS <br /> Budget & Finance (Bowles/Hart) none <br /> Office Management and Staffing (Fergerstrom) none <br /> Rules and Policies none <br /> Public Relations (Ward) HFD is part of the Solutions Conference to be held on May <br />1 at the Waikoloa Marriott. The community meets government agencies and it gives <br />the people a chance to speak up and be active. Laura has applic <br />interested in signing up. The Sayre Foundation is looking for nominations for an <br />honoree for their upcoming dinner that may be held on September 11, at the Four <br />Seasons Resort. <br />NEW BUSINESS <br />PUBLIC STATEMENTS <br />none <br />7 <br /> <br />