2007-10-10 Fire Commission Minutes

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Alternative Funding and Grants FEMA FY 2005 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant: (Plymo-Vent) Still conducting sporadic vehicle modifications in order for all the vehicles to be housed properly. FEMA FY 2007 Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant: Still awaiting a response for the grant application submitted on May 3, 2007, for video teleconferencing equipment. Capital Improvement Projects Makalei Fire Station: An article printed last month in West Hawai'i Today emphasized that the project was at a standstill. However, the Fire Department last month communicated to the media and the community members that there was a transfer of the property deed, and the original owner was retained by the new property owner as a consultant. The Fire Department recently received a letter from the new owner (GKK Makalei LLC) which indicated that they would like to continue their commitment to the project. At the present time, the department is meeting with the consultant to finalize the design plan phase. Also, the Mayor’s Office is working in conjunction with the Department of Finance in order to finalize the transaction for the acquisition of the property. Pahoa Fire Station: Continuing as scheduled. Once roofing panel is completed, the interior work will begin. Target completion date is May 2008. Fire Administration and Support Facility: The project is in the design plan phase. Projects Manager Desmond Wery confirmed that a site survey is being conducted. Central Fire Station: Waiting for the Department of Public Works to secure an Environmental Assessment consultant in order to proceed with the station’s relocation project. Central Fire Station Retrofit Project: The reroofing repairs were completed. At the present time, the department is awaiting an addendum to the contract for the replastering of the walls in the kitchen and the dining room. Captain Cook Fire Station: Received preliminary design plans from the consultant. The plan submitted showed a vast difference from the drawing that was left at the station. A request will be made to have the consultant specifically explain the turning radiances of the plan submitted. Chief Oliveira will be scheduling meetings at the station to brief the personnel on the plans being considered by the administration. Keaau Fire Station: County of Hawaii Real Property Division’s Manager Harry Yada received a letter from Kamehameha Schools indicating its interest in partnering with the County on a possible site for a new station. They requested that further discussion take place among the Fire Department, Police Department, and the Department of Finance, because it will require a purchase of the property. 4