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HAWAI`I FIRE COMMISSION <br /> REGULAR SESSION MINUTES <br /> AUGUST 22, 2024 <br /> WEST HAWAFI CIVIC CENTER, BUILDING A, COUNCIL CHAMBERS <br /> 74-5044 ANE KEOHOKALOLE HWY., KAILUA-KONA, HI <br /> CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL <br /> Vice Chair Wolf called the meeting to order at 9:01 a.m. <br /> Present: Carlene Wolf, Vice Chair <br /> Brian Cushnie, Commissioner <br /> Steven Hirakami, Commissioner <br /> Corey Luke, Commissioner <br /> Shon Magsalin, Commissioner <br /> Wesley Mattos, Commissioner <br /> Wayne Perrin Jr., Commissioner <br /> Absent: Gerald Kosaki, Chair <br /> A quorum was present. <br /> Also present: Kazuo Todd, Fire Chief <br /> Ian Chadwick, Assistant Chief <br /> Daniel Volpe, Battalion Chief <br /> Keyra Wong, Deputy Corporation Counsel <br /> Charisse Correa, Secretary <br /> PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS <br /> None. <br /> APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br /> Vice Chair Wolf asked for comments on the minutes. Hearing none, the minutes <br /> from the July 25, 2024, meeting were approved as drafted, with no objections. <br /> FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT <br /> Fire Chief Todd highlighted items from the Fire Chief's Report. A detailed report is on <br /> file. <br /> • Highlights: The Junior Lifeguard Program's championships were held and the 52nd <br /> recruit class graduated in July, the ceremony was shared on social media. <br /> • Fiscal Branch Report: Chief Todd reported that July marks the first reporting period <br /> of the fiscal year. HFD submitted approximately $22 million in grants, including funds <br /> related to the August 8t" fires from the previous year, it may take one to two years to <br /> determine the outcome of these grants. The department's budget goal is set at <br /> 12.5%, with 12.22% already allocated for salaries and wages. Operating capital is <br /> higher than usual due to early expenditures, particularly for equipment, which is at <br /> 38%. This higher percentage is intentional, as they're making proactive purchases to <br /> avoid delays in the procurement process. Overall, they are on track. <br />