HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-11-04 Fire Commission Agenda
John M. Bertsch
William P. Kenoi
Chairman
Mayor
Bill Rosehill
Vice-Chairman
Hawai‘i County Fire Commission
891 Ululani Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
Phone: 961-8317; Fax: 933-1521
Email: Firecomm-agenda@co.hawaii.hi.us
MEETING NOTICE
DATE: Wednesday, November 4, 2009
(Note: Meeting rescheduled a week earlier due to Veteran’s Day Holiday.
TIME: 10:00 a.m.
PLACE: Aupuni Center Conference Room, Aupuni Center,
101 Pauahi Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes of the October 14, 2009, regular session meeting.
APPROVAL OF WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
CHIEF’S REPORT
Budget
Alternative Funding and Grants
Capital Improvement Projects
Promotions and Hiring
Emergency Operations Division
Support Services Division
New Projects/Business
Employee/Public Relations
Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
Commissioners: John Bertsch, Stephen Bowles, James Browne, Louis Kaoiwi
Henry Pomroy, Jr., Kaloa Robinson, Bill Rosehill, Scott Stabo
NEW BUSINESS
Chris Honda – Recognition for EMT Paramedic of the Year.
Introduction of Assistant Chiefs and Battalion Chiefs recently promoted.
Nomination/Election of Officers.
Fire Commission Orientation Binder – Introduction (draft) letter
(Comments and suggestions.)
Chief’s Evaluation Process – Review of forms and procedures.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
To consider a continued evaluation of an employee of the Hawai'i County Fire Department
where consideration of matters affecting privacy will be involved and a closed session is
requested, and to consult with Corporation Counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the
commission’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and liabilities. (Pursuant to HRS 92-5
(a)(2) and(a)(4) Hawai‘i County Charter Section 13-20(b).
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Budget & Finance (Bowles)
Office Management and Staffing (Bertsch)
Rules and Policies (Rosehill)
Public Relations (Pomroy/Bertsch/Browne)
Training and Education (Bertsch)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at 10:00 a.m.,
in the Liquor Control Conference Room, Kona Center, 75-5722 Hanama Place,
Kailua-Kona, Hawai'i.
Set agenda for December 9, 2009, meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
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.
Notice to Lobbyists: If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawai‘i County Clerk
within five days of becoming a lobbyist. {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(b), Hawai‘i County Code}
A lobbyist means “any individual engaged for pay or other consideration who spends more
than five hours in any month or $275 in any six-month period for the purpose of attempting to
influence legislative or administrative action by communicating or urging others to
communicate with public officials.” {Article 15, Section 2-91.3(a)(6), Hawai‘i County Code}
Registration forms and expenditure report documents are available at the Office of the
County Clerk-Council, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720.
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