2005-05-11 Fire Commission Minutes

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This gives the commission the opportunity to take a second look at the complaint. Commissioner Okabe clarified that if there was an additional investigation and it was necessary to acquire a private investigator; the commission would need to select an investigator and then address the complaint. Commissioner Fergerstrom agreed and stated that the commission is presently using the existing form. If the commission has concerns or finds a need to make adjustments to the form, they may place it on the agenda and discuss it at that time. Review of the Evaluation of the Fire Chief form. · Commissioner Brazier explained that there are various categories on this form.Theindividualcompletingthisformratesthesecategoriesandfillsin his/her point totals. At the bottom of the document is a synthesis of all the point totals and final comments. Each year the appointed commissioners sign and submit this form to the present Chairman, who discusses the evaluation with the Chief. Commissioner Okabe questioned whether the commission evaluates the Chief individually or as a body. Commissioner Brazier stated that it is done individually. Each member returns his/her form to the Chair, who is the only one who knows what each member wrote. Commissioner Okabe asked if the Chair shares the final results with the members. Commissioner Maedo confirmed that the Chair does. Commissioner Okabe questioned if the commissioners discuss their views on the evaluation. Commissioner Fergerstrom stated that in the past, the individual evaluations were consistent and there had not been concerns raised by any commissioners. But in the future, if there is a concern by a member, it may be addressed in an executive session. Commissioner Brazier stated that the commission is fortunate in that the system is working and the Fire Chief has been doing a good job. Commissioner Maedo stated that the commission is proactive and does not wait for problems to occur. They address each issue as it arises. 6