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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-06-30 Police Commission MinutesHAWAII POLICE COMMISSION REGULAR SESSION MINUTES JUNE 30, 2011 PUNA CONFERENCE ROOM HAWAII COUNTY BUILDING CALL TO ORDER Chair Mende called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m. ROLL CALL Present: Donn S. Mende, Chair Leroy Victorine, Vice Chair Michelle L. Kualii, Commissioner Kenneth T. Ono, Commissioner Michael B. Sumja, Commissioner Excused: Paul W. Horner, Commissioner Carol R. Ignacio, Commissioner T. Ka`ili Pe`a- Ferrari, Commissioner Also Present: Josie Pelayo, Secretary APPROVAL OF AGENDA Vice Chair Victorine moved to approve the agenda. Commissioner Ono seconded, and it carried unanimously. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEMS — None. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Review and Discussion of the Need for Current and New Committees Commissioner Ono stated that at every meeting, there are no reports from the standing committees. They all have a five -year term. He would like to look into a multi -year plan in terms of programs, services, capital, etc. The Commission could help out with the County Council and getting a community prospective. He is looking at multi -year planning, not just day -to -day. The Chief needs to involves the commission in dealing with the public. The Chief or a representative from the Police Department should be at all Police Commission meetings. Vice Chair Victorine stated that it is important that the Chief show confidence in the commission. He wasn't sure about forming new committees. Commissioner Sumja stated that they could learn a lot from the commander's meetings, and suggested that they all attend the meetings. Hawaii Police Commission Regular Session Minutes June 30, 2011 Page 2 Commissioner Ono stated that he would like to form ad hoc committees but they need to decide what subjects. He suggested a planning /support committee for the commission which would develop plans for services, capital, and programs on a multi- year basis. They could seek input from the Police Department and the public through a series of public information meetings. The subjects and plans could be solidified after getting input. They could also have target dates for completion. He would like to hear from each commissioner about what they would like to see different in 2 -3 years and what improvements could be made. Chair Mende stated that committee reports will not be a regular agenda item unless there is something to report, and Ms. Pelayo should be notified. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Mende announced that the Police Commission's next monthly meeting will be on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at 9:00 a.m., at the West Hawaii Civic Center, Building G Conference Room, 74 -5044 Ane Keohokalole Highway, Kailua -Kona. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:25 a.m. SUBMITTED: 6!4e 2 --w JOSIE PELAYO, SECRETARY APPROVED: DONN S. MENDE, CHAIR