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Works-Highways Division to include its design requirements in the overall <br />project plan. <br />Commissioner Bertsch asked if the HFD was considering using a “cookie <br />cutter station design” rather than customizing each station. <br />In response to Commissioner Bertsch’s inquiry, Chief Oliveira replied that <br />the goal is to develop a “one station fits all” template design. However, <br />there are circumstances to consider, such as the shape of the property, <br />topography, and even the mission of the station. These factors dictate <br />how a station is designed. <br />Commissioner Browne asked whether the HFD considered adding living <br />quarters to the volunteer stations. He said this would eventually allow a <br />possible conversion to a paid station in the future. <br />Chief Oliveira answered that it would depend whether the site could <br />accommodate the expansion. Although living quarters have not been <br />placed in the volunteer stations, they may be considered for future <br />designs. <br />Commissioner Matsuda questioned whether the selected properties have <br />a minimum number of square feet. <br />Chief Oliveira replied that although there is a minimum of 1-½ acres, two <br />acres is preferred. <br />Regarding the Pahoa and Paauilo Fire Stations, Commissioner Matsuda <br />questioned why there was a delay in receiving the Notice to Proceed <br />(NTP). <br />Chief Oiveira explained that the Department of Public Works needs to <br />make certain that all the necessary requirements are acceptable. <br />Thereafter, the vendor is notified and may proceed. At the next meeting, <br />he will provide information to the Fire Commission on some of the <br />benchmarks/hurdles involved in the process. <br />Promotions and Hiring <br /> Internal Recruitments include: <br />Fire Prevention Inspector: Completed assessments for Fire <br />Inspector I positions. Three candidates were selected for promotion <br />effective August 16, 2006. FEO Russell Lee and Firefighter Gantry <br />Andrade are assigned to West Hawaii and Firefighter Robert Perreira <br />is assigned to East Hawaii. <br />Fire EquipmentOperator: Assessment held June 7, 2006. <br />Fire Captain: Assessment held on July 12, 2006. <br />4 <br /> <br />