2013-01-09 Fire Commission Regular Minutes

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HawaiÒi County Fire Commission Meeting Minutes January 9, 2013 Page 2 BUDGET: They expended 53.66% of their budget. Payroll is at 54% and overtime at 76% of budgeted amounts. They are trying to work with the Council to obtain funding for additional positions, which will help reduce overtime. There should also be a reduction in overtime by filling the vacant MICT positions, the addition of the recruit graduating class, and one mechanic. The new apparatus will also help with reducing maintenance costs. On January 18, they will meet with the Department of Finance to go over their budget. The budget goes to the Mayor in February. The Mayor and Council have been very supportive of public safety. This year they put in a supplemental budget request for two lease purchases of apparatus. The Mayor has allowed them to purchase a new tanker each year. Their goal is to get one tanker for each district. They now have five tankers. He plans to have Robert Belcher explain the budget to the commission at the next meeting. ALTERNATIVE FUNDING AND GRANTS FY 2012 CDBG Grant for Pahoa Tanker: The bid was awarded to Freedom Fire Equipment. Arrangements are being made for a preconstruction me Atlanta. FY 2012 SAFER Grant: No word received. FY 2012 Assistance to Fire Firefighters Grant Application: No word received. Capital Improvement Projects Kawailani Fire Station replacement: Funding was proposed to the Mayor for capital improvement. The road widening project will be going in front of the station, so they need to relocate it. Councilman Onishi is assisting them with obtaining property off of Haihai St. Ka`u Public Safety Package: This project for Naalehu and Pahala has been ongoing for almost 10 years, and has finally been completed. Personnel will now be able to store equipment. Hpuna Water Safety Tower: The tower is being stored at the South Kohala station and is still ongoing. HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION Recruitments Internal: The Fire Captain and Fire Equipment Operator assessments are scheduled for January. Firefighter Abe will be promoted to Fire Materials Specialist.