2011-11-18 Police Commission Minutes

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Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes November 18, 2011 Page 4 • Grants for Police officers: Chief Kubojiri stated that he received calls from individuals in the County Council saying that they wanted the new positions that were received with grant money to go in their district. He told the individuals that the council accepts the funding, but they do not tell him where the positions go. • Vacancies: Chief Kubojiri reported that by the end of this year, they will have three vacant captain's positions. There will be ripple effects as they make promotions. Recess was called at 10:25 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:42 a.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Sumja moved to meet in executive session to consider discipline and charges against officers or employees of the Hawaii Police Department, to consider sensitive matters relating to public safety, to discuss the evaluation of the Police Chief, 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 (a) (2) (4) (5) and the Hawaii County Charter Section 13-20 (b). Commissioner Ignacio seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 10:43 a.m. Regular session reconvened at 11:50 a.m. NEW BUSINESS • Discussion on candidates for Chair and Vice Chair of the Police Commission for 2012. Selection will be done in December: Commissioner stated that they need new blood in the group, and they have new blood. He wants more people involved who haven't been involved. He nominated Ken Ono as Chair and Carol Ignacio as Vice Chair for selection at the next meeting. Commissioner Kualii seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Both accepted. Additional nominations may be made at the next meeting. • Annual Performance Evaluation of Police Chief Harry Kubojiri: Commissioner Sumja stated that when they have the Chief s evaluation, it is very important that they give everything that they feel inside, and not just try to make him feel good. That's not what it's about. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Status report from the investigative committee formed to review the Police Department's Vision/Mission Plan. (Members: Ono (Chair), Horner, Ignacio, Sumja) Commissioner Ono stated that at the last meeting they formed the committee. A couple of weeks later, Commissioner Horner indicated that he could not be a member because of time commitments. Vice Chair Victorine had expressed an interest, but replacing Paul Horner had to be done at a regular Police Commission meeting. Commissioner Ono moved to replace Paul Horner with Leroy Victorine. Commissioner Ignacio seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Commissioner Ono will work with Ms. Pelayo to schedule a meeting.