2006-04-21 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii County Police Commission Regular Session Minutes April 21, 2006 Page 2 Discussion: Regarding Correspondence 06 -12, Commissioner Frazier inquired whether they should respond to the Cost of Government Commission as a body or individuals. Corporation Counsel Ashida stated that the correspondence was sent to all county agencies, boards, and commissions. They may respond as individuals, but must state that he or she is a police commissioner. They must respond in order for the Cost of Government Commission to do its job. Regarding Correspondence 06 -11, Corporation Counsel Ashida stated that none of the Hilo commissioners attended the Sunshine Law workshop on April 18, so he expects them to attend the session on May 10, 2006. The motion carried unanimously. COMMITTEE REPORTS • Budget and Finance (Frazier /Morimoto): Commissioner Frazier reported that he was pleased that four commissioners attended the County Council Finance hearing for the Police Department. The council was very responsive to Chief Mahuna's requests in the supplemental budget. He asked that the Chair resubmit a proposal for compensation for the Chief and Deputy Chief similar to what was submitted previously by former Commissioner Manago. Commissioner Lundkvist stated that the hearing was very informative, and the council asked for their input. The council suggested that they submit a request to the Salary Commission for an increase in the Chief's salary. The police commission wants the Chief and Deputy to get a salary increase. Corporation Counsel Ashida suggested that they specifically agendize the Chief and Deputy Chief's salary for the next meeting for further discussion. • Office Management and Staffing (Lundkvist /Mitchell): Commissioner Lundkvist reported that Ms. Pelayo received an outstanding job performance evaluation. For those who were interested on going on ride - alongs, she had waiver of liability forms. • Rules and Policies (Kaoiwi): The committee had no report. • Contractual Services (Robinson): The committee had no report. • Public Relations (Lassiter /Politano Steckel: Commissioner Politano Steckel thanked Chief Mahuna for allowing the police department to participate in the Merry Monarch parade. The department is also assisting in the East Hawaii Cultural Center jubilee. No date has been set for the event. Commissioner Politano Steckel introduced Ms. Chris Loos, the department's new public relations specialist. Ms. Loos stated that she was very happy to be working as an advocate for the police department. She has a good rapport with the media, and will be