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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
AGENDA
DATE: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
TIME: 9:00 A.M.
PLACE: HAWAII COUNTY BUILDING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
25 AUPUNI ST., SUITE 1401
HILO, HAWAII
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
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 24, 2023, 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
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
• Correspondence No. 23-02: Salary Commission's inquiry to the appointing
authorities concerning proposed salary adjustments for fiscal year 23-24.
• Hawaii Labor Relations Board Decision No. 515: Bran Keopuhiwa v. Hawaii Fire
Department, County of Hawaii; and Hawaii Fire Fighters Association, IAFF, Local
1463, AFL-CIO.
Hawai`i County,bs an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Hawaii Fire Commission
Meeting Agenda
September 28, 2023
Page 2
NEW BUSINESS
Discussion of the Fire Commission's duties and responsibilities under the County
Charter § 7-4.3 and Rules 11 and 13 of the County of Hawai`i's Fire Commission
Rules and Regulations, including the Fire Chief's appointment, evaluation,
discipline, and removal.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC)
o The Fire Commission anticipates convening an executive meeting
regarding the above matter, pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section
92-5(a)(4), 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. A 2/3 vote pursuant to Pursuant to
Hawaii Revised Statutes, Section 92-4 is necessary to hold an executive
meeting.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The commission's next monthly meeting is scheduled for October 26, 2023, at 9:00
a.m., at the West Hawaii Civic Center, Building A, Council Chambers, 74-5044 Ane
Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, HI.
ADJOURNMENT
Special Assistance:
If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact the
commission's secretary by phone at (808) 932-2950 or by email at
Charisse.Correa@hawaiicounty.gov as soon as possible, preferably three days before the
meeting date. Requests made as early as possible have a greater likelihood of being
fulfilled. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate/accessible formats.