HomeMy WebLinkAboutLEPC meeting 120721 (2)HI County LEPC Zoom Meeting Minutes
December 7, 2021, 9:00 am
Members Present: Gerald Kosaki, Chair; Darwin Okinaka, HFD Hazmat; Jordan Hara, PGV;
Chris Leonard, Media; Terri Napeahi, KAC; Chris Honda, HFD EMS; Ha Chi, HMC; Barry
Periat, CD; Phil Carper, BEL Non-members: Sharon Leonida, DOH; Zerlina Mayne, BEI;
Andy Kendrick, HPSA.
L CALL TO ORDER - Meeting called to order at 9:09 am by Chair Gerald Kosaki.
Introduction of all attendees.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — September 2, 2021 meeting, Darwin Okinaka moved to
approve and Chris Leonard seconded
III. COUNTY REPORTS
• Fire —Per Chief Okinaka, no major incidents
• Police — No report
Civil Defense — no report
• EMS — No report
IV. INDUSTRY PARTNERS
• Keaukaha Action Network (KAN) — Terri Napeahi asked Andy if he would
participate in their next KAC meeting via zoom.
• Hawaii Pipeline Safety Administration — Andy Kendrick gave a powerpoint report on
the map of active and inactive pipelines in Hilo.
V. STATE
DOH HEER — Sharon reported on the next HSERC meeting
HMC — Ha Chi has taken over for Tracy Aruga
VI. OLD BUSINESS
Darwin Okinaka requested for LEPC funding for CAMEO training for a total of
$20k. He stated $6k would be to bring the instructor to Hilo and $12k would be for
manpower overtime. The other $2k is a buffer. Jordan inquired if this was the norm
for the LEPC to fund for overtime costs. Gerald stated that in the past, the LEPC
funded only the cost for the training and not for overtime costs. He also stated that
there may be other equipment, etc. that the money may be used for in the future.
Chris Leonard suggested splitting the amount and approving $10k. Jordan agreed
with this. Chris later amended the motion to include the stipulation that the approval
of this $1Ok would be contingent on the Fire Chief approving the funding for the
remainder of the total cost. Motion was carried and approved unanimously.
VII. NEW BUSINESS
VIII. NEXT MEETING — Date TBD. Thank you to Liz for setting up our zoom meeting.
IX. Adjournment - Meeting adjourned at 10:17 am