2010-04-14 Fire Commission Minutes

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Commissioner Kaoiwi and Chair Bowles for being present during their budget presentation and showing support of the Commission for their proposed and submitted budget. As a recap of some stats, the overall budget amount compared to last year because of implementation of some cuts in their current fiscal year, we only have an increase of .001 % of their total budget over last year’s budget. As far as expenses, down .03% compared to same time last year. It’s a credit to the employees for helping to keep costs down. At last commission meeting, Chair Bowles requested a briefing on non-program budgets issues impacting the department –specifically the Capital improvement projects. Chief spoke to Finance director and department to get an accurate statement, the CIP budget is separate from Fire’s program budget. Presently what projects has been appropriated and allotted are continuing to move as scheduled and planned for. There is no change in plans for the CIP projects, overall in the county and specifically for this department. Also, the monies acquired through bond floats and are ear-marked for the CIP will not be used to cover operational costs for the County. Alternative Funding and Grants : FEMA FY 2009 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant: (254 turn out coats and 251 pants): On April 1, 2010, received e-mail from FEMA that our 2009 assistance to firefighters act grant application was favorably reviewed by panel; request for response to further questions submitted on April 7, 2010. FY 2009 Assistance to Fire Fighters Fire Station Construction (Makalei): Continuing to work with Consultant and Public Works on Federal EA reporting requirements. FY 2010 CDBG –Tanker/Tender –Pahala Fire Station: On April 6, 2010, attended public meeting on recommendation for CDBG funding for $250,000 to be included in County’s 2010 Action Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Favorably considered. 2010 DOT Highway Safety Grant Program: FEO Neil Yoshioka working on proposal to apply for possible training on auto education.Auto industry has made significant changes in design…seeing more hybrid vehicles, alternative energy vehicles, and also with the construction of the vehicles the use of exotic metals. Some of the typical extraction tools that they use are not capable of cutting some of the carbon steel components. Deadline for submittal is May 5, 2010. Capital Improvement Projects : Makalei Fire Station:Still on the Federal EA requirements. Public Works is optimistic that we can go out on bid this summer. Pahoa Fire Station: still ongoing. Close out items. 3