2001-07-27 Police Commission Minutes

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Regular Session Minutes July 27, 2001 Page 2 EXECUTIVE SESSION STATEMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS Vice Chair Manago 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 Lambeth and unanimously carried. The commission convened into executive session at 10:06 a.m. and then reconvened back into regular session at 11:22 a.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Lambeth moved to approve the minutes of June 15, 2001, regular and executive sessions and December 22, 2000, executive session. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mills and unanimously carried. PERSONNEL ORDERS Commissioner Mills moved to accept Personnel Orders 2001 -72 to 2001 -89. The motion was seconded by Vice Chair Manago and unanimously carried. COMMUNICATIONS Commissioner Lambeth moved to accept communications as listed, including correspondence 83. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Muller. Discussion: Regarding correspondence 79, Commissioner Lambeth pointed out that if a vehicle's stickers are expired, the officer doesn't have to put the citation on the vehicle, he can send it through the mail. This happened to her. Chair Okabe informed that he and Chief Correa will attend the law enforcement task force meeting on August 1 as noted in correspondence 83.. The motion to accept the correspondence carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS • Budget and Finance: Commissioners Manago and Lambeth had no report. • Office Management and Staffing: Chair Okabe and Commissioner Muller had no report. • Rules and Policies: Commissioner Bertsch had no report. • Contractual Services: Request for Proposal 1961: Commissioner Mills reported that the proposals will be reviewed in executive session. • Public Relations: Commissioner Moe had no reported. CHIEF'S REPORT • Crime: Assistant Chief Hickcox presented a report which is attached for filing. • Traffic: Assistant Chief Hickcox presented a report which is attached for filing. • Personnel: Assistant Chief Mahuna presented a report which is attached for filing. Chief Correa reported that the recent recruits filled all but one vacancy. • Finance: Business Manager Maesato presented a report which is attached for filing. • Commendations: Chief Correa reported receiving 31 letters of commendation since the last meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.