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Corporation Counsel Ashida gave Ms. Kawananakoa a contact name a <br />number of a Victim's Unit Counselor at the ProsecutorÓs Office. <br />Joe Whitney stated that the volunteerÓs meeting has been changed to HOVE on July 19. <br />It is no longer at the Four Seasons Hotel. <br />APPROVAL OF MEETING PROCEEDINGS <br />Commissioner Wallace moved to accept the April 9, 2003, regular & executive session <br />minutes. Commissioner Hart seconded the motion. Chief Oliveira made a statement <br />with respect to the awards recognition portion of the last minutes. The addition of these <br />names should be included in the minutes: Judy Kaeo, Rachel Ancheta, Gail Nakamura <br />Vivian Akine. Motion was unanimously carried as amended. <br />APPROVAL OF WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS <br />Commissioner Maedo moved to accept communication numbers 03-30 through 03-37. <br />The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ward and unanimously car <br />CHIEFÓS REPORT <br />SWOT analysis exercise needs to be completed by the first Friday in June. This is to <br />evaluate the HFDÓs strengths and weaknesses and what is seen externally. <br /> Budget: Council hearing first reading is set for May 21 @ 9:00 am. HFD is prepared <br />to respond to the CouncilÓs questions regarding the budget. The <br />will meet regarding unit 11 contract arbitration awards and will be reviewing <br />additional expenses. This will incorporate the replacement of the SCBA units. <br /> Grants: Deputy Wery is working with the Office of Domestic Preparedness thru Civil <br />Defense on a $459,000 grant for Hawaii County. This grant that allows vehicle <br />purchases and will be divided up amongst Police, Safety, Public Works, DLNR and <br />HFD. HFDÓs portion is $160,000. HFD is interested in purchasing breathing <br />apparatus and urban search and rescue equipment. HFD has submit <br />grant application. Would like to do a complete overhaul of the SCBA units and <br />control of the diesel emission of the stations for the safety and health of HFD <br />personnel. <br /> CIP: Met with Dan Bolton on final draft for the Kalaua Fire Station. Looking at <br />exchanging lots because the existing lot grade has a 17% grade. The lot that is in <br />the back has a better approach and departure. Working with DPW <br />and plans for the Administration and Communication building project. There is only <br />2.5 million dollars for this project. <br />3 <br /> <br />