2009-06-10 Fire Commission Minutes

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STATEMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS (Open to the Public) None APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Bowles moved to accept the March 11, 2009, regular session minutes. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rosehill and unanimously carried. APPROVAL OF WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Robinson moved to accept communication No. 09-02. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Bowles and unanimously carried. CHIEF’S REPORT Chief Oliveira introduced Dr. Frank Sayre founder of the Daniel Robert Sayre Memorial Foundation. He explained that Dr. Sayre and his wife Laura created the Daniel Robert Sayre Memorial Foundation in honor of their son who lost his life tragically in a hiking incident. The foundation supports and contributes significant donations to the Fire Department. Chief Oliveira stated that the Sayre Foundation in partnership with the Ironman Foundation recently donated a truck to the volunteers in Kailua-Kona. Annually, the Sayre Foundation hosts the Daniel Robert Sayre Memorial Foundation Recognition Dinner. This event honors members from the Hawai‘i Fire Department who go above and beyond the call of duty. Dr. Frank Sayre addressed the Hawai‘i County Fire Commission and praised the professionalism of the HFD’s operations. Budget: FY 2009/10 Budget: The Mayor and the County Council approved the department’s budget submittal.The program budget identified a 10 percent reduction in the department’s OCE accounts. The reductions will not affect operations or safety. Also, the County Council approved funding to establish two part-time ocean safety lifeguard positions for Punalu‘u Beach Park. The department will fund these positions with other vacant position funds within the department. Alternative Funding and Grants FEMA FY 2009 Assistance to Firefighters Fire Station Construction Grant: The grant application submittal begins on June 11, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. There is a cap of five million dollars per Fire Station. The grant requires 2