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Home My WebLink AboutFire Commission Agenda 5-29-25 tY_os !% Gerald Kosaki,Chair C.Kimo Alameda,Ph.D. �,y,�r.. Carlene Wolf,Vice Chair Mayor / Brian Cushnie,Member Les Hanano,Member Steven Hirakami,Member °, ,r •;• Shon Ma salin,Member g ��"p 'M►'w Wesley Mattos,Member Wayne Perrin Jr.,Member COUNTY OF HAWAI`I Rick Porter,Member Fire Commission 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 9 Hilo,Hawaii 96720 Phone: (808)932-2950 Fax: (808)932-2949 AGENDA Notice is hereby given of the following matters to be considered by the Fire Commission of the County of Hawaii in accordance with the provisions of section 92-7, Hawaii Revised Statutes. DATE: TH U RS DAY, MAY 29, 2025 TIME: 9:00 A.M. PLACE: HAWAVI COUNTY BUILDING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS 25 AUPUNI ST., SUITE 1401, HILO, HI 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 • January 23, 2025, 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 • Training on parliamentary procedure, ethics, Sunshine Law, and Fire Commission Rules. • A review of meeting guidelines for effective and productive discussions. Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawaii Fire Commission Meeting Agenda May 29, 2025 Page 2 UNFINISHED BUSINESS (cont.) • Discussion regarding the process and guidelines for Fire Commissioners visiting stations. • Discussion and follow-up regarding potential changes to the commission secretary position. • Election of Chair and Vice Chair of the Hawaii County Fire Commission for 2025, per Rule 5(a)(1). NEW BUSINESS • Discussion on the development and implementation of an evaluation process in which department employees provide feedback on the performance of the department head. AGENDA ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING ANNOUNCEMENTS The commission's next monthly meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2025, at 9.00 a.m., at the West Hawaii Civic Center, Building A, Council Chambers, 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua-Kona, HI. ADJOURNMENT Submittinq Testimony: Those wishing to testify in person should register with the Commission Secretary at the meeting. Those submitting written testimony at the meeting should bring 10 copies for distribution. Testimony may be submitted by (1) mail to Fire Commission 101 Pauahi St., Suite 9, Hilo, HI 96720; or (2) by email to Charisse.Correa@hawaiicounty.gov. Please submit separate testimony for each item. All oral and written testimony will be public record. Notice to Lobbyists: If you are a lobbyist, you must register with the Hawaii County Clerk within five days of becoming a lobbyist [Article 15, Section 2-91.3(b), Hawaii 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, 25 Aupuni St., Room 1402, Hilo. Board Packet: Pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes §92-7.5, the board packet provided to members of this board for this meeting is available for public inspection two business days before the meeting date, during regular business hours at the Hilo Office located at 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 9, Hilo, HI 96720. Hawaii Fire Commission Meeting Agenda May 29, 2025 Page 3 Special Assistance: The in-person location for this meeting is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation or 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 (3) days before the meeting date. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this Agenda is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.