2004-11-19 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes November 19, 2004 Page 4 • Other Departmental Activities: Chief Mahuna reported that he and Deputy Chief Kubojiri attended the annual Asia Pacific Homeland Security Summit in Honolulu. Chief's Year -End Report, Goals and Objectives: Chief Mahuna reported that he submitted his year -end report, but that the Deputy would be adding an addendum to include the SRT. Chair Hara stated that they would be going over the Chief's year -end report in December, and if there isn't enough time, they could complete his evaluation in January. Commissioner Bertsch asked to see the SRT communications command center. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS Correspondence 04 -74A, 74B, 7C, 7D, 7E, 7F, and 7G, Requests for Legal Counsel in CV04 005738PK: Commissioner Bertsch motioned to approve legal counsel for all the officers except Officer Ah Mow because they need to get additional information from him. Vice Chair Manago seconded the motion. Discussion: Chair Hara stated that they would send Officer Ah Mow a letter stating that they deferred action on his request because they have some questions, and would like to have him attend the next meeting. Commissioner James Frazier's Report on the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) Conference: Chair Hara recommended that in the future, agenda items be listed rather than attendees. Commissioner Frazier stated that he listed the attendees to show activity and interest. Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for 2005 at December Meeting: Vice Chair Manago stated that he would like to know who is interested and available to chair the commission in 2005. The Chair's position is a very, and the commissioners should communicate with and keep the Chair abreast of ongoing activities. Commissioner Frazier stated that he would not be available to hold the position because he sits on a State committee. Commissioner Bertsch stated that he would be available and would have the time to chair the commission. Rescheduling of December Meeting: Chair Hara stated that Chief Mahuna requested that they reschedule the December meeting because the Salary Commission has its meeting on the same day as the next Police Commission meeting. Commissioner Muller motioned to move the December meeting to December 10. Commissioner Bertsch seconded the motion. Discussion: Ms. Pelayo stated that it would be at 9:00 a.m. at the Aupuni Center Conference Room. Chair Hara stated that the Charter says that the Salary Commission is to confer with the appointing authority, so the Salary Commission should ask for the Police Commission's input. The motion carried unanimously.