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Home My WebLink About2003-11-12 Fire Commission Agenda MEETING NOTICE HAWAIÒI COUNTY FIRE COMMISSION DATE:Wednesday, November 12, 2003 TIME:10:00 a.m. PLACE:Liquor Control Conference Room, Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawaii AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL STATEMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS (Open to the Public) STATEMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS (Executive Session) To consider discipline and charges against employees of the HawaiÒi County Fire Department where consideration of matters affecting privacy will be involved and a closed session is requested, and to consult with Corporation C questions and issues pertaining to the commissionÓs powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. (Pursuant to HRS 92-5(2) and HawaiÒi County Charter Section 13-20(b) ). APPROVAL OF MEETING PROCEEDINGS Minutes of the October 8, 2003 regular & executive sessions. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS Communication No. 03-83 from Representative Robert N. Herkes re: Acknowledgement of Neil BrazierÓs letter re concern of budget cuts in the EMS program Communication No. 03-84 from Senator Russell S. Kokubun re: Acknowledgement of Neil BrazierÓs letter re concern of budget cuts in the EMS Program Communication No. 03-85 from Fire Chief Darryl Oliveira thanking for his commendation of Battalion Chief Paul Paiva re the EMS Pr with thank you letter from Dr. Donald Fancher re the same Communication No. 03-86 from Fire Chief Darryl Oliveira thanking Wayne ÐBig DogÑ Joseph for his commendation of Firefighter/MICT Jesse Ebersole for his participation at a Senior Medical Professions class along with thank you letter from Wayne ÐBig DogÑ Joseph re the same Communication No. 03-87 from Fire Chief Darryl Oliveira thanking Mr. Alton Kajikawa for his commendation of Acting Assistant Fire Chief Matthew MiyasatoÓs participation as a board member of the Department of Transportation, Airports Division along with thank you letter from Alton Kajikawa re the same Communication No. 03-88 from Fire Chief Darryl Oliveira thanking Mr. Boniface Espinda, Jr. for his letter sent to Mayor Kim commending Firefighters Henry Pacheco, Micheal Hill & Joseph Chee for their assistance along with letter from Mr. Boniface Espinda to Mayor Kim re the same Communication No. 03-89 from Fire Chief Darryl Oliveira thanking HoÓoululahui Erika Perry for her recognition of Firefighter Recruit Cheyenne participation the Ocean ConservancyÓs ÐGet the Drift & Bag ItÑ at Lalakea ponds in Keaukaha along with thank you letter from HoÓoululahui Erika same Communication No. 03-90 from Neil Brazier to Mayor Harry Kim re Fire Commissioner Natalie FlattesÓ non-appearance at Fire Commission meetings Communication No. 03-91 from Senator Russell Kokubun, e-mail re volunteer fire truck for Ocean View Volunteer Fire Department Communication No. 03-92 from Fire Chief Darryl Oliveira to Commission Chair Neil Brazier expressing thanks & appreciation for his participat Prevention Week activities & program Communication No. 03-93 from Fire Chief Darryl Oliveira - County of HawaiÒi Fire Department Capital Improvement Project Proposals Communication No. 03-94 from Fire Chief Darryl Oliveira thanking Captain Rodney Oliphant for his praise of Firefighter/MICT Michael Brigoli along with thank you letter from Captain Rodney Oliphant re the same Communication No. 03-95 from Fire Chief Darryl Oliveira thanking Sadami Hamamoto for her commendation of Firefighters Kelly Minami & Darwin Okinaka 2 who provided support at their reunion along with thank you letter from Sadami Hamamoto re the same Communication No. 03-96 from Fire Chief Darryl Oliveira thanking Patricia Kawasaki for her recognition of EMS & Fire Prevention Bureaus fo participation in the Associate Health, Benefits & Safety Fair along with thank you letter from Patricia Kawasaki re the same Communication No. 03-97 from Mayor Harry Kim to Fire Commission Natalie Flattes re her participation at the meetings of the Fire Commission Communication No. 03-98 from Corporation Counsel Lincoln S.T. Ashida re Further Clarification on the Attorney-Client Privilege (2003-5) Communication No. 03-99 from Fire Chief Darryl Oliveira thanking Barbara Franke for her commendation of Captain Scott Susman & FEO Randall Chun for their participation at the Kona Head Start monthly parent training activity along with a thank you letter from Barbara Franke re the same Communication No. 03-100 from Corporation Counsel Lincoln S.T. Ashida re Office of Information Practices Training - Rescheduled - December 4, 2003, HawaiÒi County Council Room Communication No. 03-101 from Wendell Hatada re Boards & commiss Vacancies Communication No. 03-102 from Fire Chief Darryl J. Oliveira re T to Randy Hart re gratitude of Firefighters John AhChong & Ty Medeiros for their assistance to a senior guest at KMC along with thank you letter from Randy Hart re the same CHIEFÓS REPORT Including: Budget Grants CIP Promotions & Hiring Operations Division Prevention Bureau Training Division Volunteer Division Volunteer Program Rules EMS Division Public Relations 3 UNFINISHED BUSINESS Drug Testing Discussion concerning proposed policies & procedures COMMITTEE REPORTS Budget & Finance (Bowles/Hart) Office Management and Staffing (Fergerstrom/Wallace) Rules and Policies (Kaoiwi) Public Relations (Ward) Others as Required NEW BUSINESS EXECUTIVE SESSION To consider discipline and charges against employees of the HawaiÒi County Fire Department where consideration of matters affecting privacy will be involved and a closed session is requested, and to consult with Corporation C questions and issues pertaining to the commissionÓs powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. (Pursuant to HRS 92-5(2) and HawaiÒi County Charter Section 13-20(b) ). ACTION ON EXECUTIVE SESSION MATTERS PUBLIC STATEMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. in the Resolution Room at the Royal Kona Resort, 75-5852 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Set agenda for December 10, 2003, meeting ADJOURNMENT 4 NOTE: If you require an accommodation or auxiliary aid and/or services to participate in this meeting (i.e., sign language interpreter, large print, etc.) please call 961-8297. Thank you. S:\Fire Commision\Agendas\Agenda 9/10/03;8-29-03:LSA/mar 5