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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-11-15 Fire Commission Agenda - Public HearingHarry Kim Mayor Wil Okabe Managing Director DATE: TIME: COUNTY OF HAWAII Fire Commission 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 9 Hilo, Hawaii 96720 Phone: (808) 932-2950 Fax: (808) 932-2949 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2017 9:00 A.M. PLACE: AUPUNI CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM 101 PAUAHI ST., HILO, HAWAII AGENDA CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC ON AGENDA ITEM Robert Becker, Chair Scott Susman, Vice Chair David De Luz, Jr., Member Denise Laitinen, Member Donna Payesko, Member Marcella St. Ambrogio, Member Mapuana Waipa, Member Ralph Yawata, Member PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RULES AND REGULATONS OF THE FIRE COMMISSION The proposed amendments include, but are not limited to the following: • Revises definition of "Employee". • Refines Commission's powers and duties in conformance with County Charter. • Removes "mandatory" listing from non-functional committees within the Commission • Changes regular meeting time from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. the second Wednesday of every month. • Revises attendance guidelines for Commissioners. • Amends processing of complaint procedures and classification of complaints. • Adds to Commission's selection criteria of the Fire Chief. • Amends location(s) where public can obtain information about the Commission. • Repeals Rules 20 through 22 pertaining to contested case proceedings and counsel for firefighters in conformance with Commission's powers and duties as outlined in the Charter. Hawai `i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer. Hawaii Fire Commission Public Hearing Agenda November 15, 2017 Page 2 All persons desiring to express their views, arguments, or submit data on the above matter may do so by submitting statements in writing to the Fire Commission at least two days before this public hearing. All written comments should be mailed or delivered to the Commission at 101 Pauahi St., Ste. 9, Hilo, Hawaii 96720, or e-mailed to josie.pelayo@hawaiicounty.gov at least two days before the hearing. Anyone may appear in person to submit their data, views, or arguments orally before the Commission at this hearing. The Commission may make a decision to adopt these amended rules during its monthly meeting immediately following this public hearing. A copy of the proposed amended rules may be obtained at the office of the Fire Commission, located at the above address, Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Interested persons may call (808) 932-2950 for a mailed or e-mailed copy. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Fire Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting immediately following this public hearing. NOTICE This meeting place is accessible for persons with disabilities. Persons who need special accommodations for this meeting should call the Fire Commission's office at 932-2950 at least three days before the meeting. Relay users, call (711) 932-2950.