2012-11-14 Fire Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawai‘i County Fire Commission Regular Session Minutes November 14, 2012 Page 5 Chief Rosario reported that the volunteer company issues at the Four Seasons Resort are still ongoing. The Anekona, Ouli, Kanehoa (AOK) Association is still having gate issues COMMITTEE REPORTS Budget and Finance (Committee Chair Taniguchi): No report. Office Management and Staffing (Committee Chair Taniguchi): No report. Corporation Counsel Ashida stated that Commissioners Henkel and Robinson’s position will be vacant at the end of the year in addition to former Commissioner Stabo’s position. He will send the redistricting map to the commissioners. Rules and Policies (Committee Chair Lee): No report. Public Relations (Committee Chair Henkel): No report. Training and Education (Committee Chair Namahoe): No report. NEW BUSINESS Discussion on selection of Chair and Vice Chair of the Fire Commission for 2013. Chair Taniguchi stated that they would be voting for the Chair and Vice Chair at the next meeting. Interested persons should let him or Ms. Pelayo know so it could be placed on the agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Moku moved to meet in executive session to work on the annual evaluation of Fire Chief Darren Rosario, to consider sensitive matters relating to public safety, 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) (6) and the Hawai‘i County Charter Section 13-20 (b). Commissioner Namahoe seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 11:08 a.m. Regular session reconvened at 1:55. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Taniguchi announced that the next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 12, 2012, at 10:00 a.m., in the West Hawai‘i Civic Center, Building G Conference Room, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona.