12-19-2025 Board Packet for PC Meeting

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Regular Session Minutes November 21, 2025 Page 6 than sending it as a general customer service referral. With no further discussion, the motioncarriedunanimously. Commissioner Yamada made a motion in reference to this complaint, noting systemic issues involving Animal Control’s interface with these cases, supervisory approval of initial reports, and communication between the victim and the officer. Vice Chair Bertsch seconded. With no further discussion, the motion carried unanimously. HPC 25-37: Complainant alleges officer was unprofessional during a traffic stop. Vice Chair Bertsch motioned that there was insufficient evidence to prove the complainant’s allegations of misconduct. Commissioner Yamada seconded, with no discussion; the motion carried unanimously. HPC 25-39: Complainant alleges he was wrongfully arrested. Vice Chair Bertsch motioned to decline based on the complaint’s testimony, under Rule 6 (c)(5), the complainant has given notice of their intention to seek remedies through a civil suit. Commissioner Botelho seconded, with no discussion; the motion carried unanimously. HPC 25-38: (Non-acceptance category). Complainant reported that an employee was unprofessional and rude. Chair Robinson explained that he placed this in the non-acceptance category because it was filed by a department employee, but noted that after further consideration, she was off duty and may have been filing on behalf of her husband. Commissioner Tavares moved to reject the non-acceptance and accept the complaint. Commissioner Botelho seconded, with no further discussion; the motion carried unanimously. Chair Robinson stated the complaint will be accepted, scheduled, and placed on the December 19 agenda. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING Election of chair and vice chair for 2026. Review of interrogatories, selection of candidates to interview, the interview process, and questions. ANNOUNCEMENTS The next regular meeting is scheduled for Friday, December 19, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., at the County Building, Council Chambers, Suite 1401,25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, HI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 12:42 p.m.