2008-03-12 Fire Commission Minutes

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Deputy Corporation Counsel Brilhante said that if the Patient Care Recording system is interfering with patient care, the matter should be addressed. Chief Oliveira explained that the matter is being addressed with the Department of Health and the Fire Department is taking a proactive role in finding a solution. Mr. Lunakanawai Hauanio asked to make a public statement. The Fire Commission agreed to hear his statement. Mr. Hauanio thanked the Fire Department for providing CERT training to his community, and for allowing his 14 year old son to participate. He suggested that the County consider implementing self-sufficient power systems with its new developments, such as the Makalei Fire Station. Commissioner Browne agreed with Mr. Hauanio’s suggestion. NEW BUSINESS Guidelines for the Fire Chief’s annual evaluation – changes and/or suggestions. Commissioner Maedo distributed a draft on the Fire Commission’s Fire Chief Evaluation procedure.(See Attachment “A”) Commissioner Kudlo suggested that the commission add a few more steps such as the first step being a discussion in the evaluation of the evaluation form, because the commission may want to add/delete from the form. Commissioner Maedo replied that she tried to avoid the smaller steps. It does not leave the commission with much discretion. The commission should want as much discretion as possible. Commissioner Rosehill stated that the commissioners should be involved in the final document prior to reviewing it with the Fire Chief in executive session. Commissioner Bertsch commented that all documents from the commission need to be ratified by the members prior to dissemination. Deputy Corporation Counsel Brilhante inquired with Corporation Counsel Lincoln Ashida who advised him that the Police Commission schedules a special meeting the night before the commission meeting in order to discuss and address the evaluation. In executive session, they formulize a final document that will be presented to the Police Chief. 9