2004-11-19 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes November 19, 2004 Page 5 Corporation Counsel Ashida stated that he would have his Deputy, who is the attorney for the Salary Commission, have them send an invitation to the Police Commission. Commissioner Bertsch motioned to support the Chief at the Salary Commission meeting. Commissioner Lassiter seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Chair Hara asked the commissioners to give input to Vice Chair Manago in time for him to prepare a draft for their review on December 10. Vice Chair Manago stated that he would like to make a proposal similar to what they presented previously. Commissioner Frazier asked to see national trends and what different municipalities pay. Chair Hara asked Chief Mahuna to prepare a comparative report with the other islands. Corporation Counsel Ashida (after a phone call to his Deputy) stated that the Salary Commission's meeting that morning was cancelled due to a lack of quorum. According to Mr. Takase, they will have committees discussing this with boards with appointing authority. It seems like they are not expecting input or plan to act on it at the December meeting. EXECUTIVE SESSION Vice Chair Manago motioned 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 would 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. Recess was called at 2:50 p.m. Executive session convened at 2:55 p.m. Open session reconvened at 3:07 p.m. ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS Investigation and Deliberation of Complaints. • HPC 04 -02: Complainant alleged that officers improperly investigated her automobile accident and erroneously put her at fault. Legal Eyes investigated the complaint. Vice Chair Manago motioned to exonerate both officers on the charges of Performance of Duty; Obedience to Laws, Written Orders, and Policies; and Impartial Attitude. Commissioner Lassiter seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. HPC 04 -04: Complainant alleged that he called the Police Department for personal assistance, and no officer came to his residence. Legal Eyes investigated the complaint. Commissioner Frazier motioned to exonerate the Police Department and the