2005-02-11 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes — Page 2 February 11, 2005 and that the pay scale they received from Civil Service reflected that increase. Chair Bertsch stated that they should give the Salary Commission as much input and information on what the other counties are doing. He will give Maui a call. At the last meeting they asked AC Osorio for the Chief and Deputy Chief's job description. Deputy Chief Kubojiri stated that he received AC Osorio's request and is looking into the matter. They don't have a current job description, only one that was put together many years ago that mirrors the charter and statute. He will get the updated job description to the commission. Commissioner Frazier stated that the Maui Police Commission minutes stated that they ratified action taken in executive session. He asked if this was better than what they do, which is to go back into open session to act on each matter. Corporation Counsel Ashida stated that to ratify means to reaffirm previous action taken. Legally, they cannot take action or vote in executive session. Commissioner Manago inquired whether Mr. Tim Rees wanted to give a statement on his Correspondence 05 -11. Mr. Rees stated that the communication speaks for itself and he would answer any questions. Commissioner Manago stated that it was well written and with valid points. There were no questions. The motion to accept the communications carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS Budget and Finance (Frazier / Manago): Commissioner Frazier stated that he drafted a letter to the Mayor in support of the Police Department's supplemental budget which needs the commission's approval. He worked with Deputy Chief Kubojiri on this, and it is not just another regurgitated document. At this point, they would meet with the Mayor only at his request. Commissioner Manago asked to put a focus on training as a vital function of the department. Commissioner Hara stated that the supplemental budget is numbered by priority. To avoid confusion, the listed items should be bulleted, not numbered. He also asked that a copy be sent to he Managing Director. Commissioner Lundkvist motioned to accept the drafted letter with the suggested changes. Commissioner Hara seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. • Office Management and Staffing (Bertsch /Mitchell): No report. • Rules and Policies (Bertsch / Lundkvist): No report. • Contractual Services (Frazier): No report. • Public Relations Bertsch /Lassiter: No report CHIEF'S REPORT Including: • Crime: Deputy Chief Kubojiri summarized the written report. He stated that three individuals committed 62% of the thefts and auto thefts. He reported on the SRT's capture of HCCC escapee Winston Hoapili and his accomplice Helenamae Pang at the Mauna Kea Start Park.