2010-01-13 Fire Commission Minutes

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STATEMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS (Open to the Public) None On behalf of Mayor Billy Kenoi, Commissioner Rosehill presented a Certificate of Appreciation to outgoing Chairman John Bertsch for his service to the Hawai'i Fire Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES It was moved by Commissioner Bowles that the minutes of the November 4, 2009, regular session be approved. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kaoiwi and unanimously carried. CHIEF’S REPORT Assistant Chiefs Ralph Yawata and Darren Rosario introduced themselves and stated that they would be presenting the Fire Chief’s report in the Chief’s absence. Assistant Chief Darren Rosario began his report with the following: Budget FY 2010/11 Budget: Met with the Department of Finance on January 8, 2010. The County still faces a tight financial situation. The status of the Fire Department’s budget will be determined after the Mayor’s review. An update will be provided at the next Fire Commission meeting. Alternative Funding and Grants FEMA FY 2007 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant: (VTC Equipment) Audio Visual will conduct a technical training with the Department of Data Systems staff in February. The system is being utilized with a good success rate and proven benefits. The County Council is also utilizing the equipment. FEMA FY 2008 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant: (Health/wellness program): Continues to move forward. The bulk of the Fire Department’s employees have been screened. State Department of Transportation Safe Highways: (25 EZIO units and 20 digital cameras for medic units). Did not receive funding. FEMA FY 2009 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant: (254 turn out coats and 251 pants. Total grant is $379,672) No new updates. This grant will provide a second set of Personal Property Equipment (PPE) to personnel. FY 2009 Assistance to Fire Fighters Fire Station Construction: ($4,113,686 award). The Department of Public Works is preparing documents for bid proposal. Targeted for Kalaoa Fire Station in North Kona. 2