2009-03-11 Fire Commission Minutes

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Reuse a Shoe Project: Recycling program sponsored by Nike. Partnership with the Department Of Education and the Department of Environmental Management. Campaign targeting for the month of April. Fire stations are collection sites. Commissioner Bowles questioned the status of the bills discussed at last month’s meeting. Deputy Chief Honda stated that the bills did not make it out of committee. According to Chair Bertsch, there are two volunteer trucks located at Waiki‘i Ranch. One truck is owned by the County, but it is out of commission. The other truck is being leased by the County, but is not authorized to leave the community association’s property. Chair Bertsch inquired on the arrangement involving the leased truck. Deputy Corporation Counsel Brilhante informed the commission that usually the County of Hawai‘i has a policy not to use vehicles on loan. The reason is because there are issues concerning maintenance and repairs, and the responsibility for damages.Therefore, there is a hold up, because it is necessary for the Office of the Corporation Counsel to find an agreement to accommodate both parties. STATEMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS (Open to the Public) None UNFINISHED BUSINESS Fire Chief’s Evaluation. Due to Chief Oliveira’s excused absence and because there is not enough members present to go to executive session, the topic will be deferred until the next meeting. Commissioner Browne questioned whether new members were being considered. Fire Commission Secretary Kaycie Carter stated that she inquired with the Mayor’s Office and the matter is still pending a response. Commissioner Browne expressed his concern with the Fire Commission not having a quorum. Chair Bertsch agreed. In order to finalize the Fire Chief’s evaluation, the commission needs to review it with him in an executive session. At that time, 6