2025-07-18 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Regular Session Minutes July 18, 2025 Page 11 With no further discussion, Chair Robinsoncalled for a vote on the motion to appoint Acting Chief Reed Mahuna as temporarychief,pending the selection of the permanent chief. A roll call vote was taken. Before casting his vote, Commissioner Yamada confirmed that an "aye" meant Deputy Chief Mahuna would serve as temporary chief until a permanent chief is selected. The vote was recorded as follows: In Favor (Ayes):CommissionersYamada, Lacerte, Enriquez, Buckman, Bertsch, Robinson Opposed (Nays): Commissioners Tavares, Botelho Chair Robinsonannounced the motion passed with a vote of six ayes to two nays, appointing Reed Mahuna as temporary chief effective September 1st. Commissioner Tavares clarified that his vote was a matter of process and transparency, not a reflection on the appointee. DeputyChief Mahuna thanked the commission for itssupport. The chair concluded that the commission will now focus entirely on the selection of a permanent chief, with a presentation from Human Resources scheduled for the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS Selection and Appointment of Permanent Chief of Police: Chair Robinson announced that the selection process for the permanent chiefwill be on nd the agenda for the next meeting on August 22. He confirmed that a representative from Human Resources will be present. Commissioners were instructed to review the job description from the previous selection process, which had been sent to them, and to come to the next meeting prepared to discuss any proposed changes. EXECUTIVE SESSION(CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC) Commissioner Tavaresmotioned to meet inexecutive session to consider charges against officers or employees of the Police Department, where matters affecting privacy will be involved; to consider sensitive matters related to public safety, and may consult with the board’s attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the commission’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS 92-5 (a)(2)(4)(6) and the Hawaii County Charter Section 13-20 (b).Seconded byVice Chair Bertsch,with no discussion, it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 12:46p.m. Motion to reconvene open session made by Vice Chair Bertsch, seconded by Commissioner Tavares,with no discussion, and it carried unanimously. The regular session reconvened at 3:08p.m.