2004-06-18 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commissioner Regular Session Minutes June 18, 2004 Page 5 Commissioner de Silva stated that Mr. Ashida's sent them a memo with some concerns over the recommendations, and they were supposed to make changes to the recommendations. Commissioner Frazier motioned to dissolve the ad hoc committee. Vice Chair Manago seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Commissioner Bertsch stated that the June minutes did not reflect the formation of the ad hoc committee. • PROHIBITIVE PRACTICES COMPLAINT FILED BY SHOPO. SHOPO BELIEVES THAT IT IS ILL - ADVISED AND PREMATURE FOR THE POLICE COMMISSION TO ADOPT NEW RULES AND PROCEDURES. Deputy Corporation Counsel Masuda stated that Deputy Corporation Counsel Brandon Gonzalves has been involved with this matter, and they are discussing a possible settlement. Lunch recess was called at 11:52. The meeting reconvened at 1:30 p.m. NEW BUSINESS CORRESPONDENCE 04 -29, COUNCIL MEMBER ELARIONOFF'S REQUEST TO MAKE A POWER POINT PRESENTATION ON CHARACTER BUILDING. Ms. Pelayo informed that Council Member Elarionoff wants Police Department Personnel, the Chief and his staff, and the commissioners to be present because he wants the commissioners and police staff to attend the conference in Oklahoma and then come back and train department personnel. Chair Hara stated that he would be placed on the agenda after action on executive session matters. CORRESPONDENCE 04 -30, RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXCLUDED MANAGERIAL COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS. Chief Mahuna informed that Mike Ben, Director of Personnel, made a counter officer. Vice Chair Manago stated that the committee made a very good proposal. The system they now have does not encourage the best people to be in the higher ranks. Chair Hara stated that he doesn't agree with it being blanketed for all EMs in all departments. Commissioner Bertsch stated that the commission wants to do everything they can to make sure that everybody is getting proper and equal pay, whether it's the Chief or it's the rank, or the field officers. He doesn't think it's in their purview as the commission to address any of this other than to put the political heat on. He asked the Chief what the commission could do to fix the situation. Chief Mahuna stated that they could set up a meeting with the Mayor. Vice Chair Manago motioned to accept the proposal by the Excluded Managerial Compensation Plan Review Committee and send a letter to the Mayor that they are in support of the plan as proposed. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion, and