2005-03-09 Fire Commission Minutes

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Commissioner Brazier expressed to the Arraujo Family that as uncomfortable and painful as this issue has been for them, they did the right thing by coming forward. Commissioner Fergerstrom reassured the Arraujo Family that Deputy Chief Wery has made a commitment that they will be notified. COMMITTEE REPORTS Budget & Finance (Bowles/Hart) Commissioner Hart and Commissioner Bowles presented their Budget Review and Projections report (SEE ATTACHMENT “A”). Commissioner Bowles is concerned that as the commission evolves and new members are appointed, they would not have the same perspective as the current members. There is a need to keep a close communication with the Fire Chief and the administration. Commissioner Hart thanked Commissioner Bowles for all his expertise and effort he put into this report. He was impressed and hopes to keep up with what Commissioner Bowles started.He suggested a workshop to educate the commission on how to keep up with this plan. Commissioner Fergerstrom asked Deputy Corporation Counsel Noda if a workshop would be considered an additional meeting. Deputy Corporation Counsel Noda responded that it would because the meeting would be a discussion of the budget and it affects the commission. Commissioner Hart mentioned that the discussion would not violate the “Hawai'i Sunshine Law,” because the HFC would not be voting. Commissioner Fergerstrom asked if a workshop would be a violation with the Office of Information Practices. Commissioner Maedo commented that the workshop would only be an informational workshop. Deputy Corporation Counsel Noda stated that a workshop would be discussing issues that would be on future agendas. This may affect how the commission votes on future agenda items. Therefore, this would be considered a meeting. Commissioner Fergerstrom asked if the HFC would be able to have more than one meeting. 11