2011-01-12 Fire Commission Minutes

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STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS None. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Moku moved to approve the Regular Session Minutes of December 8, 2010. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Stabo. Chair Bowles noted a correction at the bottom of page 12, second paragraph up, should be “asks” not “as.” Minutes approved as amended and carried unanimously by voice vote. APPROVAL OF WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Taniguchi moved to accept Communication Numbers 10-09, 10-10, 10-11 and 10-12. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moku and unanimously carried by voice vote. CHIEF’S REPORT Chief Oliveira introduced Captain Todd Vincent of the Training Division and Battalion Chief Lance Uchida who was recently promoted to the EMS Bureau. Battalion Chief Lance Uchida introduced himself to the commission. He has been with the Department for almost 17 years. Captain Todd Vincent introduced himself to the commission. He has been with the Department for 20 years. Chief Oliveira took this opportunity to thank Commissioner Taniguchi for meeting nd with him on December 22regarding the Department’s budget and for also th. participating in the presentation before the County Council on January 4 Budget: Presented budget to the Finance Department and currently awaiting what will be referred to the Mayor for recommendation. Alternative Funding and Grants: 2009 Assistance to Fire Fighters Act Grant –FEMA grant that was successful in receiving funds to replace over 250 sets of personal protective gear, structural fire fighting gear, for both paid and volunteer staff. 2010 Assistance to Fire Fighters SAFER Act Grant –grant application submitted to obtain funding for 1) recruitment retention project; and 2) increase and improve staffing. The development of a commercially developed public or promotional video would be used to take 2