2001-08-24 Police Commission Minutes

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Regular Session Minutes August 24, 2001 Page 2 Commissioner Mills stated that on her complaint form she named one officer as the accused, but then she goes on to complain about others. She needs to be specific as to the named officer and the allegation against him. Ms. Alderson stated that her complaints are that the information was not faxed, the captain screamed at her, and an officer told her to expect these things. EXECUTIVE SESSION STATEMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS Commissioner Lambeth 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 10:35 a.m. Regular session was reconvened at 12:50 p.m. at which time lunch recess was called. Regular session reconvened at 1:58 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Manago moved to approve the minutes of July 27, 2001, regular and executive sessions, with a correction to the meeting date. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Lambeth and unanimously carried. PERSONNEL ORDERS Vice Chair Manago moved to accept Personnel Orders 2001 -90 to 2001 -101. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mills and unanimously carried. COMMUNICATIONS Vice Chair Manago moved to accept all communications listed. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Muller and unanimously carried. COMMITTEE REPORTS • Budget and Finance (Manago and Lambeth) Proposed 2002 -2003 Fiscal Year Budget: Commissioner Lambeth reported that they received a memo regarding the upcoming budget. Chief Correa stated that they have not received instructions on the budget, but expect it to be status quo. Vice Chair Manago reported that in speaking with Honolulu's Police Chief Donahue, he learned that last year their staff was increased by about 110 officers. Honolulu PD has approximately 240 officers in training and on reserve ready to come on board at any given time. They have a special fund to pay these reserve officers. In comparison, Hawaii County has to wait basically a year to replace an officer who resigns. With the growth on the Big Island, it is a shame that Hawaii County is not able to increase its police force. They are undermanned, and it is becoming dangerously low. Chief Correa reported that their training pool is not funded. Hiring people from the training pool is dependent upon vacant salaries and wages. Commissioner Bertsch inquired as to how