2004-12-10 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes December 10, 2004 Page 3 requested; 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); and to work on the Chief of Police's annual evaluation pursuant to HRS 92 -5 (a) (2) and Hawaii County Charter Section 13 -20 (b). Executive session convened at 10:06 a.m. Regular session reconvened at 10:27 a.m. TIM REES stated that he didn't think he represented himself well, and would avail himself to anyone who wanted to contact him. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice Chair Manago motioned to approve the minutes of November 19, 2004, regular and executive sessions with a change to the executive session title. Commissioner Bertsch seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. PERSONNEL ORDERS Vice Chair Manago motioned to accept Personnel Orders Nos. 2004 -140 to 2004 -151. Commissioner Muller seconded the motion. Discussion: Commission Bertsch inquired why the note, "Including but not limited to work assignments, training assignments, promotions, reallocations, severance from service, automobile allowances, and appointments," was added to the agenda. Corporation Counsel Ashida stated that OIP recommended it. The motion carried unanimously. COMMUNICATIONS Vice Chair Manago motioned to accept the communications as listed. Commissioner Muller seconded the motion. Discussion: Vice Chair Manago inquired whether it was appropriate for them to accept correspondence from Paul de Silva whose letterhead states, "Hawaii County Police Commissioner," since he is no longer a Police Commissioner. Corporation Counsel Ashida recommended that they just let it go. COMMITTEE REPORT • Budget and Finance (Hara /Manago): Vice Chair Manago reported that the Police Department submitted their supplementary draft of the budget along with a summary. Ms. Pelayo reported that she received it the day before and would be forwarding a copy to the commissioners. • Office Management and Staffing (Muller /Mitchell): No report. • Rules and Policies (Bertsch): Commission Bertsch stated that they are waiting for Corporation Counsel's opinion on terminology for dispositions before making changes to the rules. He would like to get this for the January meeting. Also, the meeting time will be changed to 9:00 a.m. With these, the committee can start assembling changes. • Contractual Services (Frazier): No report.