2009-07-08 Fire Commission Minutes

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NEW BUSINESS The Fire Department distributed orientation binders to the commission. Chair Bertsch requested that a listing of the Volunteer station be included in the binder. Chief Oliveira stated that the once the binders are distributed to the commission it becomes a public document. Therefore, the department did not want to include the list of phone contacts for the volunteers because it is private information. Deputy Corporation Counsel Brilhante informed the members that on July 7, 2009, Mayor Nominee Scott Stabo received committee approval by County Council. His nomination is now scheduled for full County Council approval on July 22, 2009. Once Mr. Stabo is confirmed, Deputy Corporation Counsel Brilhante will arrange a meeting to review the Fire Commission rules and regulations, Hawai‘i Sunshine Law, etc. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 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. Commissioner Bowles made a motion to postpone the warehouse indefinitely. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Browne. Discussion: Chair Bertsch encouraged the commission to visit the Fire Stations in their districts. Commissioner Bowles suggested that Fire Commission consider holding its monthly meetings at various stations. Deputy Corporation Counsel Brilhante stated that the only legal requirement would be to give public notice. Also, regarding the earlier discussion about teleconferencing the meeting, Deputy Corporation Counsel explained that boards are authorized to hold meetings by video conferencing. However, the meeting must be terminated if both audio and video communications cannot be maintained at all of the videoconference locations. Chair Bertsch requested that a revised agenda be proposed at next month’s meeting. He suggested listing Incident Reports as a topic. COMMITTEE REPORTS Budget & Finance (Bowles) No report. 8