2025-07-18 Police Commission Regular Minutes

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Regular Session Minutes July 18, 2025 Page 13 HPC 25-30B:Vice Chair Bertsch made a motion that there wassufficient evidenceto refer to the chief for further investigation. Seconded by Commissioner Botelho,with no discussion, it carried unanimously. Request for reconsideration: o HPC 25-15, 25-16, 25-17:Regarding the complaint, Chair Robinson noted that the commission had previously found insufficient evidence,but the complainant requested reconsideration, feeling they did not have an opportunity to present their case. Vice Chair Bertsch made a motion to accept the request for reconsideration, which was seconded by Commissioner Lacerte. With no discussion, the motion carried unanimously, and reconsideration was granted. Complaints in the non-acceptance category: o HPC 25-30C: Motionwas made by Commissioner Tavares and seconded by Commissioner Buckman to sustain the chair’s decision to decline the complaint under Rule 6(c)(1). Vice Chair Bertsch voiced opposition, statinghe felt the timing was off as it had just been discovered that a report was not filed. The motion passed, with all in favor except for Vice Chair Bertsch. o HPC 25-27: A motion was made by Vice Chair Bertsch and seconded by Commissioner Tavares to sustain the chair's decision to decline a complaint under Rule 6(c)(4). The motion carried unanimously without discussion. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Chair Robinson confirmed that the next meeting will include a presentation from Human Resources on the selection process for the permanent chief. Commissioner Tavares requested a future presentation on the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to clarify the powers and authority of the commission and the police chief. The commission discussed the request, with members agreeing on the need for clarification. It was suggested that the Police Departmentor Corporation Counsel could provide a presentation. Counsel affirmed that advising the chief on police-community relations falls within the commission's purview. The commission then discussed the best way to proceed, considering options such as adding it to the chief's report or forming a permitted interaction group for research. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Robinson announced the next meeting is scheduled for Friday, August 22,2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the County Building, Council Chambers, Suite 1401, 25 Aupuni St., Hilo. ADJOURNMENT A motion to adjourn was made by Vice Chair Bertsch and seconded by Commissioner Tavares. The motion passed unanimously, and the meeting adjourned at 3:41 p.m.