2025-01-23 Fire Commission Minutes

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Regular Session Minutes January 23, 2025 Page 6 years of service. Additionally, Human Resources Specialist II Jean Viernes passed Recess was called at 10:46a.m., the meeting reconvened at 10:59a.m. NEW BUSINESS El Rule 5(a)(1). Chair Kosaki opened the floor for nominations and asked if anyone wished to make a nomination. Commissioner Perrin nominated Commissioner Hirakami for chair, while Kosaki nominated Commissioner Wolf. Commissioner Mattos nominated Kosaki. No further nominations were made. Chair Kosaki asked if everyone accepted their nominations—Hirakami accepted, Wolf declined, and Kosaki accepted. Commissioner Luke motioned to close nominations for chair, which was seconded by Vice Chair Wolf. With no discussion, the motion carried unanimously. Ms. Correacalled for a roll call vote: o For Hirakami as Chair: yeas fromCommissionersLuke, Perrin, Porter, and Hirakami. NaysfromCommissioners Wolf, Cushine, Mattos, and Kosaki. The motion failed. o For Kosaki as Chair: yeasfromCommissionersWolf, Cushine, Mattos, and Kosaki. Nays fromLuke, Perrin, Porter, and Hirakami.The motion failed. The votes resulted in a 4-4 deadlock. Chair Kosaki noted that they are missing one member, Commissioner Magsalin, and stated that the matter will be deferred to the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS Training on parliamentary procedure, ethics, Sunshine Law, and Fire Commission Rules andthe review of meeting guidelines for effective and productive discussions. DCC Salas-Ferguson explained that he wasn’t able to complete everything on time but will aim to have it ready for the next meeting. He believes it will work out better, as a new commissioner may be present by then. The next meeting is scheduled for Kona, and he and DCC Wong plan to attend to conduct it. He also requested that the agenda item "Review of Meeting Guidelines for Effective and Productive Discussions" be deferred, as it was requested by Commissioner Magsalin, who is not present today. NEW BUSINESS Discussion regarding the process and guidelines for Fire Commissioners visiting stations.