HomeMy WebLinkAboutREP FC 069 2023/09/05 2022-2024REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
DATE: September 5, 2023 Re: Comm. No. 416/Res. No. 235-23
PLACE: Council Chambers
Hilo, Hawaii
TIME: 11:30 a.m.
Council Chair and Members
Hawaii County Council
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred Resolution No. 235-23, reports as follows:
Resolution No. 235-23, transmitted by Finance Director Deanna S. Sako, via Communication No. 416
dated August 16, 2023, creates one new Battalion Chief and three new Fire Helicopter Pilot positions
for the Hawaii County Fire Department.
This resolution establishes new pilot positions necessary to transition away from contracting
services and adds a Battalion Chief position for the Emergency Operations Division.
Committee Chair Matt Kaneali`i-Kleinfelder asked Fire Chief Kazuo Todd to provide background on
this measure.
Committee Member Ashley L. Kierkiewicz asked Chief Todd to elaborate on a position and clarify if
this position will assist with fire prevention efforts, to which Chief Todd stated that he did not see a
direct connection but explained how the position in question would assist with special operations like
aerial operations, rescue operations, and hazmat operations.
Committee Member Susan L. K. Lee Loy commented in support and suggested more training with
drone usage, as she has found that they are instrumental in rescue situations.
Your Committee on Finance is in accord with the purpose and intent of Resolution No. 235-23, and
recommends its adoption.
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Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
MATT KANE', LI`I
CHAIR
FC REPORT NO.: 69
ADOPTED: SEP 2 0 2023
AYES NOES ABS EX
EVANS
X
GALIMBA
X
INABA
X
KAGIWADA
X
KANEALI`I-KLEINFELDER
X
KIERKIEWICZ
X
KIMBALL
X
LEE LOY
X
VILLEGAS
X
Respectfully submitted,
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
MATT KANE', LI`I
CHAIR
FC REPORT NO.: 69
ADOPTED: SEP 2 0 2023