2018-11-14 Fire Commission Regular Minutes

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Hawaii Fire Commission Regular Session Minutes November 14, 2018 Page 3 not gotten support to build a shop on the west side. There is a directive for no new positions. Chair Becker asked if they could use the Makalei Station for repairs. Chief Rosario said that would need an additional position. The Chief Mechanic needs the personnel in Hilo right now. Vice Chair Susman stated that when he was in the department, they struggled to get a mechanic there. They had an outside mechanic who worked from his step van. When a mechanic was hired for West Hawaii, he was told it was a Hilo position, and he didn't want to move to Hilo. Half of the work is for Kona, and they are getting short-changed Chief Rosario stated that there are no positions for Kona. A position out there would be great. He welcomes the commission's help in advocating for it. Chair Becker stated that they could benefit from a cost analysis. Chief said it could be put into the commission's annual report to the Mayor. (Chief Rosario exited.) NEW BUSINESS Review of 2019 Working Documents: • Fire Chief's Position Description: Chair Becker stated that this is a tool for Commission, and the only change would be the salary. • Fire Chief's Evaluation Structure and Performance Elements • Fire Commission's Calendar of Events • Fire Commission's Program of Work • Fire Commission's Proposed Additions to Chief's 2019 Program of Work: The commission discussed implementing a fire shelter program for all personnel who respond to wildland fires. The Sayre Foundation was suggested as a source for funding. There were no substantive changes to the documents. CHAIR'S REPORT ON MATTERS OF INTEREST TO THE COMMISSION (No additional report given.) EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Henkel motioned to meet in executive session to work on the Fire Chief's annual evaluation 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 Hawaii County Charter Section 13-20 (b). Vice Chair Susman seconded, and it carried unanimously. Executive session convened at 10:45 a.m. Open session reconvened at 11:36 a.m.