2005-06-17 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes June 17, 2005 Page 6 • Complaint HPC 05 -09: Complainant was involved in a vehicle accident. She alleged that the officer should have cited the other driver. Commissioners Lundkvist and Kaoiwi expressed concern that the complainant didn't show up for the meeting, to which Chair Bertsch stated that complainants are invited to the meeting, but they are not required to be there. In fact, some commissions in the state don't allow complainants to go before them. No motion was made, and the complaint will be placed on the next meeting agenda. • Complaint HPC 05 -10: Complainant complained about the manner in which the officer spoke to him when responding to a noise complaint. Commissioner Lundkvist moved and Commissioner Frazier seconded to exonerate the officer. The motion carried unanimously. • Complaint HPC 05 -11: Complainant make a noise complaint against her neighbor. She alleged that the responding officer did not ask her neighbor to turn down the music. She also complained about the manner in which the officer spoke to her. Commissioner Lundkvist moved and Commissioner Mitchell seconded that the complaint is unfounded. Discussion: Vice Chair Lassiter stated that she has known Mrs. Silva for many years and wonders if the officer had heard about her reputation. Chair Bertsch stated that her two complaints are that the officer didn't do his job, and that he was disrespectful. Commissioner Lundkvist stated that Mrs. Silva was disrespectful when she told the officer what to do. The motion carried unanimously. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS — None. ANNOUNCEMENTS • Chair Bertsch announced that the next meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2005, in the Mayor's Kona Office Conference Room, Hanama Place, Suite 103, 75 -5706 Kuakini Highway. • Collection of files and documents. — Done. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 12:28 p.m. SUBMITTED: JOSIE PELAYO, SECRETARY APPROVED: JOHN M. BERTSCH, CHAIR