2003-02-12 Fire Commission Minutes

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into this decision. When HFC came in, they were at a disadvanta Commission would like a justification to increase in pay on perf is prepared because the ChiefÓs strategic plan is performance based. The HFC is willing to go with a 3-tiered process Î based on merit and with an evaluation plan. There needs to be a mechanism put in place for periodic raises. Commission encouraged the HFC to come back again. Commissioner suggested to go to the Salary Commission and to come up with a t Commissioners Ward & Fergerstrom will go before the Salary Commission next time and come up consistently with what will be successful. Perception will be changed; it will take time. Commissioner Bowles moved to adopt a 3-tiered position with the top tier being equal to the Police Chief with emphasis that the Fire ChiefÓs position is equal to the Police ChiefÓs position. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Wallace. Discussion: Commissioner Maedo stated not to use the $91K as the top tier, it can be used as the middle tier. The motion was amended to reflect Commissioner MaedoÓs input. The motion was re-stated by Commissioner Bowles: Give the Salary Commission a 3-tiered ndrd position in which the 2 tier is parity with the police chiefÓs current salary. The 3 tier should be 3 percent above and our basis is the inclusion of the Strategic Plan and performance based evaluation. This motion was seconded by Commissioner Wallace and unanimously carried. MOTION TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Commissioner Maedo that the Fire Commission go into executive session pursuant to Section 92-5(2), HawaiÒi Revised Statutes and Section 13-20(b), HawaiÒi County Charter. The motion was seconded by Commissioner unanimously carried. The regular session ended at 12:30 pm and went into executive session. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTER Commissioner Maedo moved that HFC complaint 03-01 is sustained. seconded by Commissioner Kaoiwi and unanimously carried. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None. ANNOUNCEMENTS The next meeting is to be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. at the Paniolo Conference Room, Keauhou Shopping Center, Kailua-Kona. 9