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-Will be focusing on filling all vacancies as soon as possible. <br /> <br />-Unfunded 12 fire fighter positions last year, as well as this upcoming <br />year. Would like to re-allocate positions to Station 14 (S. Kohala) for <br />assignment to aerial apparatus. Unfunding of positions does not <br />affect our ability to adequately staff companies/vehicles. <br />Will be meeting with Council on March 28 at about 1:30 p.m. Anticipating <br /> <br />them going through budget with fine tooth comb. <br />Will have until April 8 to submit any budget changes. <br /> <br />Commissioner Bowles stated that one of his concerns has always been the <br />overtime issues and in looking at the spreadsheet for the current year, he wants to <br />know what kind of program is being instituted to keep the overtime number as low <br />as possible. <br />Deputy Chief Honda stated that the Department has removed the rank for rank <br />program which was one of the areas the Department wasable to reduce the <br />budget. There is no set program to curb the overtime. He stated that overtime is <br />incurred when employees are on sick leave or vacation and the stations have to <br />be manned. <br />Commissioner Bowles asked if there isa way to break down the categories when <br />the budget is presented. <br />Deputy Chief Honda stated that he would find out. <br />Commissioner Moku asked for a breakdown of the miscellaneous salary & wages <br />category. <br />Deputy Chief Honda stated that he would get a breakdown of the items. <br />Alternative Funding and Grants <br />: <br />FY 2009 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant: (254 turn out coats and 251 pants). <br /> <br />All PPE purchased through this grant has been distributed to both Emergency <br />Operations and Volunteer personnel. <br />Because the bid for the PPE came in lower than anticipated, have an <br />opportunity to use excess funds to procure an additional $5,000 for PPE, <br />purchase of portable fire extinguisher props and implement a smoke detector <br />program for seniors. <br />FY 2010 Assistance to Fire Fighters SAFER (Staffing for Adequate Fire & <br />Emergency Response). Unfortunately, turned down grant for 20 new positions <br />as the County unable to commit to Year 3. Grant would have funded 100% for <br />first two years. It is somewhat disappointing because the department worked <br />hard on grant. However, did receive typical favorable initial review for <br />Volunteer Retention grant, which if approved,will fund marketing program costs <br />4 <br /> <br />