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Hawaii Fire Commission <br /> Regular Session Minutes <br /> December 12, 2024 <br /> Page 10 <br /> ANNOUNCEMENTS <br /> Chair Kosaki announced the next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January <br /> 23, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., at the County Building, Council Chambers in Hilo. <br /> Chief Todd inquired if the Fire Commission plans to attend the Hawaii Wildfire Summit <br /> on February 27-28. He noted that the Fire Commission meeting could be rescheduled, <br /> as he would be unable to attend. He recommended the commission making a decision <br /> or discussing the matter at the January meeting. <br /> DCC Salas-Ferguson confirmed that, based on his research, up to four commissioners <br /> could attend without violating open meeting laws, as long as no votes are taken and <br /> they report back at the next meeting. Chief Todd asked if a permitted interaction group <br /> would be necessary. DCC Salas-Ferguson confirmed it would not be, four members <br /> could attend. <br /> Commissioner Hirakami suggested checking with Dianna Mellon-Lacey, as she allowed <br /> more than two members of the Water Board to attend conferences on Oahu. He <br /> believes attending relevant events for their duties might be permitted and plans to look <br /> into it. DCC Salas-Ferguson clarified that this situation doesn't apply. Chief Todd <br /> mentioned that he plans to hold this conference annually, and if only four attend this <br /> year, there will be future opportunities for board members to attend other fire-related <br /> events. He emphasized the value of exposing the board to topics beyond the Fire <br /> Chief's perspective. <br /> DCC Salas-Ferguson asked Chief Todd if he was comfortable allowing two <br /> commissioners to visit a station for a day. Chief Todd requested advance notice so the <br /> station could be notified of their visit. He asked that they call him beforehand to arrange <br /> the visit. <br /> Chair Kosaki stated he was fine with not attending the conference. Three or possibly <br /> four commissioners are interested in attending. Since the meeting on February 27t" is in <br /> Kona, they could meet at the Chambers and those interested can head to the <br /> conference afterward. <br /> Chief Todd inquired how the Fire Chief's report should be delivered, as the deputy will <br /> be at the conference with him. Chair Kosaki suggested sending someone else in his <br /> place, such as an AC. Chair Kosaki noted the possibility of rescheduling the regular <br /> meeting and other details could be addressed during the January meeting. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> The meeting adjourned at 12:36 p.m. <br /> SUBMITTED BY: CHARISSE CORREA, SECRETARY <br /> APPROVED BY: GERALD KOSAKI, CHAIR <br />