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CHIEFÓS REPORT <br />Chief Oliveira re-emphasized to the Commissioners that they are welcomed to visit the <br />Dispatch Communication Center. <br /> Budget: <br /> Thanks to the Commission was expressed. Last communication rece <br />EMS stated that the budget is secured as submitted. <br /> Additional funds have been requested for bargaining unit increases. <br /> County budget: attended Finance meeting. Will revisit the supplemental budget <br />request. Each department has been given direction to avoid any <br />recurring costs. Items submitted for supplemental budget request includes a <br />radio system maintenance agreement contract with vendors; collective <br />bargaining unit meals for personnel; vehicle repairs and mainten <br />for replacement vehicles; fleet replacement program; ladder truck; two pump <br />apparatus; vent system for the removal of diesel emission in some stations. <br /> 04-05 budget Î encouraged being cautious with optimism. This is due on <br />October 31. Will keep HFC updated at next meeting. <br /> Grants: received three grants. These will be used for rescue eq <br />education. <br /> $750 from Hilo Wal Mart <br /> $1,500 from Kona Wal Mart <br /> $1,500 from the Sayre Foundation <br /> CIP: <br /> Fire administration building: working with the Mayor to establish sites in the Hilo <br />area for potential complexes. Facilities included are dispatch & warehouse. <br />Central Fire may have to be separated from Administration. <br /> Puna public safety complex (fire & police) needs to be replaced in Keaau. <br /> Pahoa replacement fire station with a sub-station for HPD. <br /> Kalaua fire station Î met with contractors. Tentative completion date is <br />November 2004. Next budget will include operational costs. No start date yet. <br />Funds will lapse in February 2004. Will monitor this closely. <br />been identified; the northwest corner of the lot will be used. <br /> Promotions & hiring: <br /> Received packets for dispatcher position. 48 applications were <br />Working on filling the position. Training will need to take place. Next <br />supplemental budget would like to have 15 total personnel with o <br />on each shift. <br /> Replacing & filling vacancy for fire equipment mechanics. <br /> Internal recruitment will be conducted for the Fire Auxiliary Battalion Chief <br />position. <br />3 <br /> <br />