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STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS <br />None <br />APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br />Commissioner Pomroy moved to accept the January 14, 2009, regular and <br />executive session minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bowles <br />and unanimously carried. <br />APPROVAL OF WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS <br />None <br />CHIEF’S REPORT <br />Budget <br />Chief Oliveira introduced Accountant Gerald Makino, who was present to <br />answer questions and concerns that the commission may have regarding the <br />budget. <br />Commissioner Bowles mentioned that he met with Deputy Managing Director <br />Bill Takaba who was concerned with two budget items regarding travel and <br />overtime. <br />Mr. Makino explained that travel is an essential need for the department <br />because there are not many training opportunities on the Big Island. <br />Chief Oliveira commented that although the department will continue to <br />provide training opportunities, it may consider reducing the frequency and <br />volume of travel. However, as far as travel expenditures are concerned, <br />nearly all of their out of state travel is subsidized by the Federal government. <br />Mr. Makino clarified a few of the budget line items for the commission. <br /> FY 2009/10 Budget: The proposed 9.8% reduction in OCE accounts for FY <br />2009-10 was submitted to the Department of Finance. The cost saving <br />measures will not have any impact on operations. The Fire Department will <br />be presenting its budget to the County Council on March 30, 2009, <br />at 1:30 p.m. <br />Chair Bertsch inquired on the Fire Department’s overtime. <br />Chief Oliveira replied that the department continues to have manpower <br />shortage in the field. The department hired two recruit classes to fill the <br />2 <br /> <br />