2006-08-09 Fire Commission Minutes

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on. The members have been involved with so many other events, and are unable to commit the manpower. Although it was a worthwhile event, he is unsure exactly why it was disbanded. Commissioner Okabe stated that he participated in that particular program over 10 years, and it generated a lot of funds, it was also a positive program for the Fire Department. Chief Oliveira replied that he would follow up with FEO Eric Kunitomi, who was the last person to coordinate the event. Chair Maedo commented that the Fire Department does participate in numerous events which also generate a lot of funds. Deputy Corporation Counsel Diane Noda stated that the agenda lists an update regarding the HOVE ambulance and the Puuanahulu station. She asked if he would give a brief update regarding these topics. Chief Oliveira stated that the department is continuing to work with the community association in trying to correct some of the ADA issues. He visited the Puuanahulu Station and reviewed the list provided by the inspector on what the discrepancies were. At the present time, the department is trying to address those needs. He spoke to the original project consultant/architect, who will also be working with the association. The current association president came on board long after the building was completed. Therefore, Chief Oliveira decided to put them in contact with each other in order to expedite the project. The current association president will be working with the consultant closely. Regarding the HOVE ambulance, Chief Oliveira stated that the county received a letter from the Carrus Foundation authorizing them to receive the donation of the ambulance. Deputy Corporation Counsel Noda is working with the community association on trying to get the donation agreement squared away and giving the Fire Department usage of the ambulance. Deputy Corporation Counsel Noda stated that the Fire Department submitted the resolution to the County Council on August 8, 2006. Later this month, it will be proposed to the County Council committee to accept the donation. As far as the memorandum agreement between the association and the County, the county is waiting for their final approval on a few edits that they wanted, and then it will be circulated for signatures. Commissioner Browne asked whether the Fire Department had given any thought to teleconferencing between stations on training purposes. Chief Oliveira stated that the department met with the Department of Data System’s Director Clayton Yugawa and the Rural Development Grant Program 9