2002-08-30 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes August 20, 2002 Page 4 comparative report of chief and deputy chief salaries for all counties for the salary commission to consider at its meeting on September 20. The meeting is on the same day as the police commission's next meeting, so he wants to reschedule their next meeting to September 13. This would allow them to review and approve the report that would be presented to the salary commission. Corporation Counsel had advised him to appoint a committee of up to four people to work on this report. Commissioner Moe moved to establish a committee to do the legwork to establish a salary schedule for the chief and deputy chief and to bring it before the commission for discussion and voting. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Manago and unanimously carried. Chair Okabe appointed Commissioner Manago and himself, both of the Budget and Finance Committee, and Commissioner Hara, to this committee. He asked for a fourth volunteer to the committee, and Commissioner Muller agreed to be on the committee. Corporation Counsel stated that the extent of the authority of these four people must be defined at this meeting. Their primary focus would be information gathering, and they would need to report back to the full commission. Chair Okabe stated that the committee would research the salary schedules and tier systems of all counties, make recommendations for the chief and deputy chief, and then present the report to the police commission. If it is approved, they will present it to the salary commission the following week. The motion carried unanimously. Corporation Counsel Ashida stated that he wanted to make it clear that this is a subcommittee that comes under the budget and finance committee. • Office Management and Staffing (Nara /Muller): Vice Chair Hara reported that the commission's office moved to the county building the day before. Ms. Pelayo reported that the phones have not yet been connected. Corporation Counsel Ashida reported that they have an arrangement whereby the public can contact his office for assistance. Rules and Policies (Moe /Bertsch): The committee had no report. • Contractual Services (Kama): The committee had no report. • Public Relations (Lambeth / Okabe): Commissioner Lambeth reported that Commissioner Muller attended Chief Correa's going -away luncheon and made a presentation on behalf of the commission. CHIEF'S REPORT • Crime: Assistant Chief Paiva summarized the written report. • Traffic: Assistant Chief Hickcox summarized the written report.