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Home My WebLink About2020 FC 04-06 Agenda (nc comments 2020.03 An Equal Opportunity Employer Alfredo Garces Jr. Members: Chair Linda Kaauwai-Iwamoto Alfred Levinthol Michael Martinez Chad Pacheco Thomas Nizo Jen Chahanovich Vice Chair COUNTY OF KAUA‘I FIRE COMMISSION NOTICE OF TELEPHONIC MEETING AND AGENDA Monday, April 6, 2020 2:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter COVID-19 NOTICE On March 16, 2020, Governor Ige issued a supplemental Emergency Proclamation which in part suspended Hawai‘i Revised Statute 92. The Kaua‘i Fire Commission’s meeting on April 6, 2020 will be closed to the public; however, the Commission will accept written testimony. Additionally, minutes of the meeting will be taken, and the open session minutes will be made available when possible. CALL TO ORDER CHAIR’S COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Next Regular Monthly Meeting – 2 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2020 at the Mo’ikeha Meeting Rooms 2A/2B. Executive Session to follow. (Subject to Change) APPROVAL OF MINUTES  Special Open Session Meeting Minutes of January 27, 2020  Regular Open Session Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2020  Special Open Session Meeting Minutes of March 1, 2020 BUSINESS KFC 2020-09 Discussion and decision-making on extending the 89 day hire contract for Acting Fire Chief Robert Westerman or name an acting chief. EXECUTIVE SESSION ES KFC 2018-002 Pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes §92-4 and §92-5 (a) and (2) and (4), the purpose of this Executive Session is for the Commission to discuss the hiring of a new Fire Chief and other related matters where consideration of matters affecting privacy will be involved, and to consult with its attorney on questions and issues pertaining to the Commission’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities and liabilities as they may relate to this item. Kaua‘i Fire Commission – Monday, April 6, 2020 | ES KFC 2020-004 Pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes §92-4, §92-5 (a) (4), §92-9 (a) (1-4) and (b), the purpose of this Executive Session is for the Commission to approve or amend the Executive Session meeting minutes of January 27, 2020, February 3, 2020 and March 1, 2020 to consult with its attorney on issues pertaining to the Commission’s powers, privileges, immunities, and or liabilities as they may relate to these items. ES KFC 2020-009 Pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes §92-4 and §92-5 (a) and (2) and (4), the purpose of this Executive Session is for the Commission to consult with its attorney on the Commission’s powers, privileges, immunities, and or liabilities as it relates to renewing Acting Fire Chief Westerman’s personal services contract. RETURN TO OPEN SESSION TO RATIFY THE ACTIONS TAKEN IN EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR ITEMS ES KFC 2018-002, ES KFC 2020-004 and ES KFC 2020-009. NOTICE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes, (“H.R.S.”) §92-7(a), the Commission may, when deemed necessary, hold an Executive Session on any agenda item without written public notice if the Executive Session was not anticipated in advance. Any such Executive Session shall be held pursuant to H.R.S. §92-4 and §92-9 and shall be limited to those items described in H.R.S. §92- 5(a). Discussions held in Executive Session are closed to the public. ADJOURNMENT cc: First Deputy County Attorney Nicholas Courson Deputy County Attorney Jenna Tatsey PUBLIC COMMENTS and TESTIMONY Persons wishing to offer comments shall submit written testimony at least 24 hours prior to the meeting indicating: 1. Your name and if applicable, your position/title and organization you are representing; 2. The agenda item that you are providing comments on; While every effort will be made to copy, organize, and collate all testimony received, materials received on the day of the meeting or improperly identified may be distributed to the members after the meeting is concluded. Send written testimony to: Kaua‘i Fire Commission Office of Boards and Commissions 4444 Rice Street, Suite 150 Līhu‘e, HI 96766 mromo@kauai.gov Phone: 241-4920 Fax: 241-5127 Kaua‘i Fire Commission – Monday, April 6, 2020 | Special Assistance If you need an auxiliary aid/ service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact Anela Segreti at (808) 241-4917 and email segreti@kauai.gov as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request. Upon request, this notice is available in alternate formats such as large print, Braille, or electronic copy.