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Hawaii Fire Commission <br /> Regular Session Minutes <br /> August 28, 2025 <br /> Page 8 <br /> Commissioner Cushnie moved to form a permitted Interaction Group consisting of <br /> himself, Kosaki, and Hirakami. The group's purpose is to investigate the funding and <br /> procurement process to secure an independent entity to conduct an anonymous poll to <br /> provide data to be used for the performance evaluation of the chief. The motion was <br /> seconded by Commissioner Mattos, with no discussion; the motion carried <br /> unanimously. <br /> AGENDA ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING <br /> Chair Kosaki requested that the survey remain on the agenda. DCC Salas-Ferguson <br /> noted that, since a permitted interaction group has been formed, the item will remain off <br /> the agenda until the group completes its investigation and reports back. Once the report <br /> is made, the group will automatically dissolve, and the commission can make a decision <br /> at the following meeting. <br /> Chair Kosaki asked to keep the rescue watercraft operator training on the agenda for <br /> updates. Chief Todd stated that updates would be included in the Ocean Safety section <br /> of the report, so it did not need to be listed separately on the agenda. Chair Kosaki <br /> agreed. <br /> Vice Chair Hirakami noted that the commission needs to discuss the timing of the Fire <br /> Chief's evaluation before year-end. The commission agreed to place this discussion on <br /> the next agenda. <br /> ANNOUNCEMENTS <br /> Chair Kosaki announced the next regular meeting is scheduled for Thursday, <br /> September 25, 2025, at 9.00 a.m., in Hilo, and the Sayres Foundation Awards Dinner <br /> will be held on Saturday. <br /> ADJOURNMENT <br /> The meeting adjourned at 12.58 p.m. <br /> SUBMITTED BY: CHARISSE CORREA, SECRETARY <br /> APPROVED BY: GERALD KOSAKI, CHAIR <br />