2001-04-20 Police Commission Minutes

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Regular Session Minutes April 20, 2001 Page 4 be conducting road block activities. They will be targeting seasonal areas such as graduation. The monies also include speed enforcement and seatbelt and child restraint enforcement. Chief Correa further reported that in the latest seatbelt survey produced by the Department of Transportation, Hawaii County ranks at 86.3% which is the highest usage rate along with Kauai. As a result of education and enforcement, more people are using their seatbelts. Their goal is to reach 90% usage by 2002. With a higher rate, the State Department of Transportation receives more national money. They have also been looking into loud mufflers, boom boxes, and vehicles that don't meet equipment and height requirements. In one week they initiated about 60 boom box citations. They have an ongoing public notification process. • Personnel: Assistant Chief Mahuna presented a report which is attached for filing. The 59th recruit class will fill 15 vacancies. They received approval from the Mayor to fill five dispatcher positions. With regards to the appointment of a Deputy Chief, Chief Correa reported that he is waiting for the salary commission to appropriately adjust the salary of the Deputy Chief. Currently, most majors and some captains make more money than the Deputy Chief. The Salary Commission should be meeting soon. Chair Okabe stated that he would like to attend the meeting. He asked the Chief for a nation -wide salary review of Police Chiefs and Deputy Chiefs. • Finance: Business Manager Maesato presented his report which is attached for filing. He gave thanks to Mayor Kim for accepting the salaries of 14 community policing officers. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None NEW BUSINESS - None EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Moe moved to meet in executive session to consider charges brought against officers of the Hawaii County Police Department where matters affecting privacy will be considered and a closed meeting is requested by individuals involved and to consult with Corporation Counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mills and unanimously carried. The commission convened into executive session at 10:58 a.m. and then reconvened back into regular session at 12:48 p.m.