2002-10-25 Police Commission Minutes

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Regular Session Minutes October 25, 2002 Page 5 Complaint HPC 02 -46: Complainant alleged that when he complained to an officer about his vehicle being parked in a manner that was causing a driving hazard, the officer responded in a vulgar manner and threatened to issue parking tickets to him and the others with him if their cars were parked on the street. Commissioner Manago moved to defer the complaint to the next meeting in Hilo. Commissioner Bertsch seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Okabe announced that the next meeting is scheduled for November 8, 2002, at the Hilo Police Station, at which time they would be interviewing the semi - finalists for chief of police. The next monthly meeting is scheduled for November 29, 2002, at the Keauhou Beach Resort. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Manago moved to meet in executive session to consider the hire of an employee where consideration of matters affecting privacy will be involved and to consult with Corporation Counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, and privileges, immunities, and liabilities. Commissioner Muller seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Chief of Police Selection Process - Review applications for chief of police - Modeling of questions for interviews of semi - finalists The commission convened into executive session at 3:30 p.m., and reconvened back into open session at 4:17 p.m. SELECTION OF SEMI - FINALISTS FOR CHIEF OF POLICE The commission voted on each applicant that met the minimum requirements. Applicants who did not meet the minimum requirements or submitted an incomplete application were not considered as semi - finalists for interviews. Applicant #2: Commissioner Manago moved to eliminate Applicant #2 as a semi - finalist for an interview. Commissioner Lambeth seconded the motion. Discussion: Commissioner Manago stated that the applicant last worked as a police officer twelve years ago, and that should be considered. Vice Chair Hara expressed concern over the applicant's lack of administrative experience. The motion carried unanimously. Applicant #3: Vice Chair Hara moved to accept the applicant as a semi - finalist for an interview. Commissioner Lambeth seconded the motion. Discussion: Commissioner Manago stated that the applicant works in a very small area. He doesn't believe a lieutenant is qualified to be the chief. Commissioner Hendricks pointed out that he has an MBA. Vice Chair Hara stated that he met the minimum requirements. The motion carried with Commissioner Manago casting a nay vote.