2017-10-18 Fire Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Fire Commission Regular Minutes October 18, 2017 Page 4 ➢ New Projects/Business: The Central Fire Station Renovation Project is still on hold by DPW. They continue to plan for the Hawaii Fire Chiefs' Conference in November. They will waive the conference fee for Fire Commissioners, but they will have to pay for their meals. ➢ Public Relations: Chief met with Patrick Kahawaiolaa of the Keaukaha Community Association to provide assistance in guiding them in seeking approval for use of community facilities for overnight housing. ➢ Other Departmental Activities, i.e. staffing, overtime, vacation, sick leave: HIOSH investigated a complaint regarding firefighters fighting a propane truck fire. HFD actions were found to be appropriate. They prepared a report on their overtime, much of which is contractual. This report will be sent to the commission. Vice Chair Susman stated that they need to keep justifying the need for training. Chief stated that they are looking at having training during on -duty. He explained how overtime worked on 24- hour and 12 -hour shifts. They hope to have the Haihai station running in November. Recruit graduation will be in January. Chief explained the salary inversion problem. Chair Becker will give a presentation to the Salary Commission. Commissioner De Luz asked to discuss the salary issue in executive session. ➢ 2017 Program of Work Update: Chief's report was distributed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Update on the commission's revised rules: A public hearing will be held on November 15, 2017. Ms. Pelayo stated that the notice was published in the newspapers. Chair Becker stated that they will have the public hearing, take statements, and then go into a regular meeting where they could vote to accept the revised rules. NEW BUSINESS • Review of the commission's 2017 calendar of events: Chair Becker stated that suggestions for 2018 should be sent to Ms. Pelayo by November 1. Commissioner De Luz suggested SOGs for commissioners to use as a guiding document. Discussion on the Fire Chief's 2018 Program of Work and Performance Elements: Chair Becker explained the Program of Work. They need to start working on the elements. Recess was called at 11:55 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 12:20 p.m.