2002-11-13 Fire Commission Minutes

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Public Relations (Ward) Commissioner Ward thanked Chief Oliveira and the HFD for their participation in the Ironman event. There were several firefighters participating including one from New York. Positive feedback from community. Curtis Tyler had concerns regarding blank areas on the HFC agendas. MOTION TO MOVE TO EXECUTIVE SESSION It was moved by Commissioner Ward that the Fire Commission goes into executive session as Chief Oliveira has expressed a concern, which the HFC should be made aware of. Pursuant to Section 92-5a(4) Commissioner Ward has questions of Corporation Counsel Ashida regarding this boards, powers, immunities and liabilities. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Fergerstrom and unanimou The regular session ended at 10:40 am and went into executive session. NEW BUSINESS Hualalai fire station Commissioner Bowles and Ward along with Chief Oliveira attended a meeting and agreed it would be a good idea. Need to find a site and funding. Kukio, Hualalai & Four Seasons Resorts are working on this and will raise funds or donate funds to help out HOVE. Roger Harris of PIA, is heading that now; will continue to have a committee. Regarding Communication No. 02-110, Salary Commission Agenda, Commissioner Ward will testify before the Salary Commission. She will gather information regarding the vision and mission statement, progress of the Fire Department, a project log that Chief is working on, and justification for the salary increase. The focus will be on the uniqueness of this department. Medical aspect of this department is highly technical and highly trained; concept of strategic planning. The position will be focused. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTER Commissioner Fergerstrom moved that the HFC make an advisory regarding involvement of the Fire Chief in public testimony of department heads. Chief Oliveira is inseparable of the Fire Department. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Ward and unanimously carried. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None. ANNOUNCEMENTS 4