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Deputy Chief Wery replied that a new site is being considered. The HCFD <br />looks for State and private properties. The department is working with the <br />Mayor€s Office, which is in negotiations with the Makalei Golf Course. <br />Commissioner Matsuda questioned whether the Fire Department would <br />need to go back to square one if the issue was not resolved. <br />Deputy Chief Wery replied that the plans were designed specifically for <br />that parcel. <br />Deputy Chief Wery explained that initially Mr. Bolton was to develop a <br />subdivision that involved fair share costs, which needed to be paid to the <br />county. In lieu of those actual money payments, he opted to provide the <br />county with a specific parcel that adjoined the subdivision. In exchange, <br />theFireDepartmentwouldcontracthimtodeveloptheFireStation.He <br />still is prepared to build the Fire Station; however, there remains the issue <br />for the cost of the property. <br />Commissioner Maedo questioned whether the new owner would have an <br />obligation. <br />Deputy Chief Wery replied that the new owner might opt to pay the fair <br />share costs. <br />Commissioner Maedo commented that there were numerous issues <br />involved with the property and an alternative site may be more desirable. <br />Deputy Chief Wery agreed. <br /> Central Fire Station: No new update. <br />· <br /> Central Fire Station-Retrofit Project: Currently, the roof repair€s design <br />· <br />plans are being printed for distribution and comments. The County <br />Council passed the second reading for funding the $390,000 project. Due <br />to a malfunction, the second apparatus bay door went out of service. This <br />compromises the security of the station because both doors need to be <br />repaired. Although a number of station renovations and repairs are <br />necessary, there is a need to prioritize them based on the impact on <br />service delivery, security and safety. <br /> Paauilo Volunteer Fire Station: No new updates. <br />· <br />Promotions and Hiring <br /> Internal Recruitments: Chief officer promotions are completed. The <br />· <br />department will be proceeding with Captain, Fire Equipment Operator, and <br />Fire Prevention Inspector promotions. <br />6 <br /> <br />