2005-02-09 Fire Commission Minutes

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(Open to the Public) STATEMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Ray Arraujo stated that his familys complaints were submitted to the Hawaii Fire Commission. His hope is that no one will experience what he went through. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Maedo moved to accept the January 12, 2005, regular session minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ward and unanimously carried. APPROVAL OF WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Maedo moved to accept communication numbers 05-001 through 05-005. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hart and unanimously carried. Chief Darryl Oliveira suggested that the HFC consider allowing the Arraujo family to present their complaint. The Arraujo family had driven a long distance and Mr. Arraujo has health problems. Commissioner Maedo asked Deputy Corporation Counsel Diane Noda if the meeting should go to an executive (closed) session to hear the complainants testimony. Deputy Corporation Counsel Noda stated that the complainants and other members of the public would be able to decide if they want their statements heard publicly or privately. She recommended that before the Commission considerstheArraujoscomplaint,theydecidewhattheirgeneralprocedures would be regarding all complaints from the public. Commissioner Maedo asked if a motion would be necessary to deviate from the agenda. Deputy Corporation Counsel Noda answered that a motion to consider that request would be favorable. Commissioner Maedo made a motion to hear the Arraujos complaint. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bowles and unanimously carried. Commissioner Fergerstrom questioned whether the HFC should discuss its complaint procedures since it was not on the agenda, or if it could be discussed in conjunction with the Arraujos complaint. Deputy Corporation Counsel Noda answered that it could. 2