2009-03-11 Fire Commission Minutes

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he may decide whether to waive his rights and release the information to the general public. Commissioner Browne requested that a status report regarding the vacancies on the Fire Commission be provided at the next meeting. Chair Bertsch advised the commission that he will send correspondence to the Mayor’s Office and he will also send a letter of appreciation to Captain DeSa’s wife. COMMITTEE REPORTS Budget & Finance (Bowles): Commissioner Bowles will meet with Chief Oliveira to go over the budget before it is submitted to the County Council. The Fire Commission must make a strong appeal to discourage any budget cuts. Commissioner Bowles will circulate a copy of his testimony via email to the commission. Chair Bertsch recommended that a copy be sent to the Fire Commission Secretary. Once she receives it, she may forward it to the commission. Regarding consideration to Hawai‘i Sunshine Law, Deputy Corporation Counsel Brilhante cautioned that if a member needs to respond to the email; they would need to avoid a group response and reply individually. (Note: No cc also). Chair Bertsch stated that it would be appropriate to place the letter on the April agenda. At the next meeting the commission may accept it and file the document. Office Management and Staffing (Bertsch) Secretary Kaycie Carter is researching the replacement of new recording material. Rules and Policies (Rosehill) No report. Public Relations (Pomroy/Bertsch/Browne) No report. Training and Education (Kudlo) No report. ANNOUNCEMENTS The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2009, at 10:00 a.m., in the Aupuni Center Conference Room, Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i Set agenda for April 8, 2009, meeting. Warehouse Familiarization trip to 466 Kinoole Street, Hilo, for the purpose of observing operations. Trip will take place upon conclusion of other items on the agenda. (Deferred from February meeting.) 7