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Commissioner Brazier stated that this is isolated and that he understands that Ms. <br />Grant does not want to get anybody in trouble. Ms. Grant was assured that the HFC will <br />get together with Chief Oliveira and make some resolution of thi <br />Ms. Grant stated that she would like to know the outcome and what happened because <br />of this for her own self satisfaction. <br />Commissioner Brazier stated that he will not be able to say was <br />will be kept informed of the outcome of todayÓs meeting. <br />Commissioner Fergerstrom stated that the HFC has received Ms. GrantÓs complaint and <br />will ask the HFD to do an internal investigation. Any disciplinary action rests solely with <br />the fire chief. The HFC can say that the complaint should be looked into or it should not <br />be looked into. <br />Corporation Counsel Ashida advised that the Fire Chief will investigate this <br />independently of the HFC. The people need to express themselves. Only the Fire <br />Chief can discipline this individual. Civil service rules and laws for employees may be <br />protected. Ms. Grant will be notified by the HFC regarding what they will do. The HFC <br />will make a recommendation to the Fire Chief today. <br />Commissioner Fergerstrom stated that the role of the HFC is to oversee the HFD. The <br />HFC looks for patterns and looks at how the HFD deals with compl <br />wide basis. If the HFD does not respond, there are other avenues. <br />Commissioner Bowles thanked Ms. Grant for coming forward. He stated that itÓs <br />important for the HFC to hear this from the public. Guidance is offered to the Fire Chief <br />and to make sure that the chief is doing the proper job. <br />CHIEFÓS REPORT (continuation) <br /> Budget: specific items in supplemental budget with costs for items; prioritized list. <br />Re-visited items. Passed out strategic plan Î wants to review it with the HFC. The <br />Strategic Plan mirrors the supplemental budget and how the items are represented <br />by the goals. <br /> Grants Î submitted the CDBG application - $170,000 request for design planning for <br />a replacement station in Pahoa. Income specific areas Î Puna and Hamakua areas <br />qualified for this grant. The Pahoa station that was constructed in 1969 needs <br />improvement. County owns a 56-acre parcel behind the station. HFD received a <br />$600 grant from Wal*Mart to be used for public education materials. Working with <br />th <br />the State Civil Defense in 4 year of funding. $591,000 to be shared with the <br />departments of Police, Fire, Public Works and Civil Defense dealing with hazardous <br />type materials. Large/remote incidents that has to go through dispatch; looking at <br />getting portable unit to prevent this; easily transportable. Maintain communication <br />6 <br /> <br />