2003-08-22 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawai'i County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes August 22, 2003 Page 4 Chief Mahuna that in response to Commissioner de Silva's concerns, they have extensively modified General Orders 302 and 804. The changes fall in line with Commissioner de Silva's suggestions. Copies will be will be given to the commissioners for their review, comments, and changes. Chair Hara stated that just prior to the meeting, Councilman Elarionoff gave him a memo requesting information on the use of emergency vehicles. He gave Chief Mahuna the memo and asked him to responded to the concerns. Chief Mahuna reported on the new Puna station. They are now looking at a property on Route 11 in which they could cohabitate with the Fire Department and be more visible to the public. Commissioner Moe encouraged them to consider a Route 130 site. Officer Eric Cerezo of the Traffic Enforcement Unit gave a demonstration on the use of radar and laser. Lunch recess was called at 12:45 p.m. The meeting reconvened at 2:20 P.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Lambeth moved to meet in executive session to consider discipline and charges against officers or employees of the Hawai'i County Police Department where consideration of matters affecting privacy will be involved and a closed session is requested and to consult with Corporation Counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS 92- 5 (2) and Hawai'i County Charter Section 13 -20 (b). Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. The commission convened into executive session at 2:25 p.m. The commission reconvened into regular session at 3:00 p.m. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Correspondence 03 -62, from County Purchasing Agent Bill Gray informing that the current investigative services agreement expires November 20, 2003, and requests directive. Commissioner Frazier reported that in prior discussions, the commission felt that it was appropriate to solicit bids for contract services, but they wanted to wait for input from the Chair. The committee recommended that they go to bid for services. Chair Hara stated that this means that they will let the present contract run its course, ending November 20, 2003. Commissioner de Silva moved to notify the County to submit an RFP for a new contract year, and have Akal Investigations run the duration of the existing contract. Commissioner Moe seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.