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Hawai'i Police Commission <br /> Regular Session Minutes <br /> January 24, 2025 <br /> Page 4 <br /> December 29 and January 2. While specific outcomes of these calls were not available, <br /> he noted that the numbers likely include duplicate reports from multiple calls about the <br /> same incidents. The data was provided by dispatch. Further discussion followed <br /> regarding the ongoing challenges of illegal fireworks in Hawai'i County. <br /> UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br /> Election of Chair and Vice Chair of the Hawai'i County Police Commission for 2025 per <br /> Rule 3(a)(2). <br /> Vice Chair Bertsch announced that Chair Robinson couldn't attend due to a scheduling <br /> conflict, but sent his regrets and expressed his desire to remain as chair. Praising his work, <br /> Vice Chair Bertsch nominated Rick Robinson for chair for 2025, and Commissioner <br /> Quartararo seconded the nomination. <br /> During discussion, Commissioner Sur expressed his opinion and concerns about <br /> Robinson's approach. With no further discussion, Vice Chair Bertsch called for a vote. All <br /> commissioners voted in favor, except Commissioner Sur, and the motion passed. Rick <br /> Robinson will remain as Chair. <br /> Vice Chair Bertsch called for nominations for vice chair. Commissioner Lacerte nominated <br /> John Bertsch, Commissioner Quartararo seconded the nomination. After asking for any <br /> discussion, Commissioner Sur nominated Commissioner Tavares. Vice Chair Bertsch then <br /> called for a vote on the original motion, which passed unanimously. John Bertsch was <br /> confirmed as vice chair for 2025. <br /> Recess was called at 10.03 a.m., the meeting reconvened at 10:15 a.m. <br /> EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) <br /> Commissioner Tavares motioned to meet in executive session to consider charges against <br /> officers or employees of the Police Department, where matters affecting privacy will be <br /> involved; to consider sensitive matters related to public safety, and may consult with the <br /> board's attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, <br /> privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS 92-5 (a)(2)(4)(6) and the Hawai'i <br /> County Charter Section 13-20 (b). Seconded by Commissioner Buckman, with no <br /> discussion, it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 10.16 a.m. <br /> Motion to reconvene open session made by Commissioner Tavares, seconded by <br /> Commissioner Lacerte with no discussion, and it carried unanimously. The regular session <br /> reconvened at 2.39 p.m. <br /> ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS <br /> • Investigation of complaints: <br /> o HPC 24-42: Complainant alleges violation of the collective bargaining agreement <br /> and prohibited practices. Commissioner Tavares made a motion to continue, <br />