2004-06-18 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commissioner Regular Session Minutes June 18, 2004 Page 6 it carried unanimously carried. Chair Hara stated that they would write a letter to the Mayor supporting the proposal and set up a meeting for dialogue. The motion carried unanimously. CORRESPONDENCE 04 -33, REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF COMPLAINT HPC 04 -18. Chair Hara explained that the complainant called him and was not happy with the commission's decision to exonerate the officer. Commissioner de Silva motioned to reconsider the complaint. Commissioner Lassiter seconded the motion. Discussion: Commissioner de Silva stated that the complainant's reason for not coming seems to be a good reason. However, if he were not interested in coming and explaining it once he's been given notice, then he'd vote against it in the future. He would like to give the complainant the benefit of the doubt. Chair Hara reported that the complainant said he would be able to make today's meeting in Hilo. The motion carried with a nay vote called by Vice Chair Manago. • CORRESPONDENCE 04 -341 REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION OF COMPLAINT HPC 04 -06. Ms. Pelayo stated that the complainant called and asked for a reconsideration. He did not provide additional information. Vice Chair Manago stated that he doesn't think the request qualifies for a reconsideration. No motion was made to reconsider the complaint. CORRESPONDENCE 04 -35, POLICE COMMISSION'S ATTENDANCE AT THE NACOLE CONFERENCE. Commissioner de Silva motioned to establish a policy concerning the NACOLE conference as written in Correspondence 04 -35. Commissioner Frazier seconded the motion. Discussion: Commissioner Lassiter asked how they established who goes to the conference and what budget determines available money. Chair Hara stated that they have a budget under travel and conference. The NACOLE conference will be in October, which is in the next fiscal year. When he came on the commission in the year 2000, he was told that the precedent for attendance went to the Chair and Vice Chair, and if one of them or both could not attend, then it would go to the person that the Chair recommended. Commissioner Lassiter asked if how they could train everybody whey they're at the end of their term. Chair Hara stated that this is not a training session but rather a conference where they contribute and receive.