2003-05-14 Fire Commission Minutes

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Budget & Finance (Bowles/Hart) none Commissioner Bowles mentioned that a study is being done in West HawaiÒi regarding tax revenue. The study is focused on resort complexes, including Kukio, Hualalai, Mauna Lani, Mauna Kea, and Puako Beach. These areas represent 21% of the entire county tax base. Within 5 years these resort areas will add $48.7 million per year to the tax base. Commercial areas and golf courses presently produce 8 million per year. Property tax per unit is $27,800 per year. This information was presented to the County Council. Developers are paying lots of money towards the development of the land Office Management and Staffing (Fergerstrom/Wallace) none Rules and Policies (Kaoiwi/Flattes) none Public Relations (Ward) Commissioner Ward reported that the Sayre foundation dinner was a success. The HFD honored the Sayres. The golf tou not happen in September. Encourage participation of Commissioners in any HFD events and volunteer stations. NEW BUSINESS None. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Commissioner Maedo that the Fire Commission go into executive session pursuant to Section 92-5(2), HawaiÒi Revised Statutes and Section 13-20(b), HawaiÒi County Charter. The motion was seconded by Commissioner unanimously carried. Commissioner Ward asked if Chief Oliveira could be present during the executive session proceedings. Corporation Counsel Ashida advised that the Chief not be present during the executive session because questions will be asked of Mr. Ashida by the HFC regarding personnel issues. The regular session ended at 10:55 am to go into executive session. Regular session resumed again at 11:29 am. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTER Commissioner Ward stated that all reports were read regarding the complaint filed by Tanya Kawananakoa. Ms. Ward asked Ms. Kawananakoa if she believed that vitals were not taken? 6