2003-09-10 Fire Commission Minutes

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Corporation Counsel Ashida advised the HFC that they cannot speak about this matter unless it is submitted to the HFC secretary and is placed on the agenda. Commissioner Maedo stated that these letters should be placed on the agenda then it will become a public record. Corporation Counsel Ashida asked that these letters be provided to Martha. Commissioner Bowles moved to put these letters on the next agenda. Commissioner Ward seconded this motion. Commissioner Wallace asked if it would be ok for a Commissioner to write a letter to the newspaper about information that arises from the HFC meetings. Corporation Counsel Ashida advised that it is ok to write to the newspaper without identifying yourself as a ÐFire CommissionerÑ. It is best to write and identify yourself as a private citizen. Remember to keep in mind if you are able to segregate (in your mind) what is privileged and not privileged. You lose your qualified immunity if this information is disclosed. Commissioner Bowles would like to represent the HFC to the Governor regarding concerns of the budget cuts at the upcoming public meeting. Corporation Counsel Ashida advised that if you are a ÐFire CommissionerÑ you are always a ÐFire CommissionerÑ. If something needs to be discussed, it must be placed on the agenda to discuss or take any action. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None. ANNOUNCEMENTS The next meeting is to be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. at the Hilo Lagoon Centre, Liquor Control Conference Room. Set agenda for October 8, 2003 meeting. Dispatch presentation to be held at October meeting & review of the drug program. It was noted that Commissioner Kaoiwi and Commissioner Bowles will not be present at the October meeting. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 11:13 a.m. SUBMITTED BY: __________________________ MARTHA A. RODILLAS Secretary 5