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Regular Session Minutes <br />May 29, 2025 <br />Page 2 <br />reports were not completed in the first year of his term or the year prior, they have since <br />been completed annually and are on file. Commissioner Mattos asked if Mr. Becker was <br />part of a volunteer company before serving on the commission; Mr. Becker responded <br />that he was not. <br />APPROVAL OF MINUTES <br />Chair Kosaki asked if there were any comments or amendmentsto theminutes;there <br />were none. Theregular and executive session minutes from the January 23, 2025, <br />meeting wereapproved as drafted. <br />FIRE CHIEF’S REPORT <br />Chief Toddhighlighted items from the Fire Chief’s Report. A detailed report is on file. <br />Fiscal Branch Report:Chief Todd reported that the department is on track with its <br />program budget goals and provided an update on the fiscal status, including <br />procurement, salaries, and equipment expenditures across Fire, EMS, and Ocean <br />Safety. He discussed the fleet replacement plan, noting vehicle orders and delivery <br />delays. A new fire engine currently housed at training was clarified to be a spare. <br />Additional discussion covered expenditures and incumbencies. <br />Grants: Chief Todd provided an update on apparatus and grant-funded projects. He <br />reported having three brush trucks and one stock engine (Rosenbauer), currently <br />managed by Training and scheduled for blessing and naming at the county building <br />in the coming weeks. Three additional brush trucks are moving forward through <br />Orchid Ford under the 2024 CDBG grant, with one (from Rebel) included in the <br />upcoming blessing. The CDBG MIT grant also funded three more brush trucks, <br />expected to arrive in about two years. The mobile command vehicle requires <br />rebidding due to certification issues. The 2021 AFG grant has been fully obligated <br />for base station upgrades and is being closed out. The 2023 AFG grant is funding <br />Hazard Zone (IDLH) Incident Command and Control Training, which is ongoing. The <br />department is still awaiting brush trucks from the 2023 USDA Volunteer Fire <br />Capacity grant. The 2024 USDA grant has largely been expended,approximately <br />$600,000,with remaining supplies still pending. The Kohanaiki lifeguard tower is <br />expected to arrive in June or July, with a blessing and service at the beach planned <br />for July. <br />Following Commissioner Cushnie’s question, Chief Todd explained that the delay in <br />the delivery of Station Seven’s tow vehicle is due to factors beyond his control, with <br />delivery expected in the third quarter of this year. He also noted that the fleet <br />replacement plan, including a master list of all vehicles, has been distributed. <br />HR Branch Report:Chief Todd reportedthey arecurrently 100% on track with <br />program budget goals.He introduced the new HR Program Specialist, Monica Louie, <br />who started on 5/16/25, andbriefly shared her background. <br />Selections have been made for Battalion Chief (EMS) effective 5/1/25, with a Special <br />Ops Battalion Chief selection effective 7/1/25. Chair Kosaki inquired about <br /> <br />