HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09-22 Fire Commission AgendaMitchell D. Roth
Mayor
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COUNTY OF HAWAI`I
Fire Commission
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 9 Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Phone: (808) 932-2950 Fax: (808) 932-2949
MEETING NOTICE
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
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PLACE: HAWAII COUNTY BUILDING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
25 AUPUNI ST., SUITE 1401
HILO, HAWAII
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Gerald Kosaki, Chair
Benjamin Agdeppa, Vice Chair
Gregory Henkel, Member
Corey Luke, Member
Shon Magsalin, Member
Wesley Mattos, Member
Gene Nakashima, Member
Daniel Paleka, Member
Carlene Wolf, Member
PUBLIC STATEMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS
Statements from the public regarding any particular item on the agenda will be taken
now or at the time the particular item is called to order.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
• August 25, 2022, regular and executive sessions
FIRE CHIEF'S REPORT
• State of Department and Highlights
• Budget
• Human Resources
• Emergency Operations Division
• Support Services Division
• Capital Improvements
• Chief's Briefing
EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC)
The commission will meet in executive session to consider complaints against
employees of the fire department, where matters affecting privacy will be involved, to
Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Hawaii Fire Commission
Meeting Agenda
September 22, 2022
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work on the evaluation of the Fire Chief, and for the purpose of consulting with the
commission's attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the commission's powers,
duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities pursuant to HRS Sections 92-5, (a) (2) (4)
(6) and the Hawaii County Charter 13-20 (b).
CONSIDERATION AND INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS (Briefly summarized)
• HCFC 22-03A: Complainant alleges that a medic called 9-1-1 while on duty, was
unprofessional, used obscenities, and was offensive.
• HCFC 22-03B: Complainant alleges that a medic called 9-1-1 while on duty, used
profanities, and was aggressive.
CORRESPONDENCE
• Correspondence 22-01 B: Anonymous letter, the writer expressed dissatisfaction with
the investigation into offensive social media content being posted. (continued from 8-
25-22)
Correspondence No. 22-02: Anonymous letter, the writer expressed inequality of
salaries and wages in administration. (continued from 8-25-22)
ANNUAL EVALUATION OF FIRE CHIEF KAZUO TODD
ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS (RETURN TO OPEN SESSION)
• Investigation of complaints
✓ HCFC 22-03A
✓ HCFC 22-03B
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The commission's next monthly meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2022, at 9:00
a.m., at the West Hawaii Civic Center, Building A, Council Chambers, 74-5044 Ane
Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, HI.
ADJOURNMENT
Notice: This meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who
need special accommodations for this meeting should call the Fire Commission's office
at 932-2950 at least three days before the meeting. Relay users, call (711) 932-2950.
Board Packet: Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 92-7.5, the board packet
provided to members of this board for this meeting is available for public inspection
during regular business hours at 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 9, Hilo, Hawai'i 96720.