2002-12-13 Police Commission Minutes

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December 13, 2002 Regular Session Minutes Page 6 • Contractual Services (Kama): Commissioner Kama reported that the County has renewed Akal's investigative contract for one year. Corporation Counsel Ashida stated that the County could legally extend the contract. If there were any problems with the vendor, it could have been brought up before the end of the contract. • Public Relations (Lambeth /Okabe): Commissioner Lambeth reported that on Tuesday, December 17, at 11:00 a.m., there would be a formal swearing in of the chief. CHIEF'S REPORT: • Crime: Captain James Day summarized the written report. • Traffic: Major Harry Kubojiri summarized the written report. • Personnel: Chief Mahuna summarized the written report. They have seven civilian and twenty -four sworn vacancies. A lieutenant's position in administration has been reallocated to captain. The captain will be in charge of personnel. Chief Mahuna read a letter to the commission notifying them of his appointment of Major Harry Kubojiri as Deputy Chief. He asked to have the Deputy Chief confirmed at a special meeting. Chief Mahuna distributed the fiscal year 2003 -2004 budget to the commissioners. • Finance: Accountant Nori Ishii, read the summarized report. A budget hearing will be held on January 10, from 8:00 -12:00 in Conference Room A. • Commendations: Chief Mahuna reported receiving four commendations since the last meeting. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None NEW BUSINESS • Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2003 Commissioner Manago moved to elect Commissioner Hara as Chair. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Muller and unanimously carried. Commissioner Kama moved to elect Commissioner Lambeth as Vice Chair. The motion died with no second. Commissioner Muller moved to elect Commissioner Manago as Vice Chair. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Moe and unanimously carried.