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ALFREDO GARCES, MEMBER LINDA KAAUWAI-IWAMOTO, MEMBER ALFRED LEVINTHOL, MEMBER THOMAS NIZO, MEMBER
CHAD PACHECO, MEMBER
JENNIE CHAHANOVICH, CHAIR MICHAEL MARTINEZ, VICE CHAIR
FIRE COMMISSION
REGULAR MONTHLY TELECONFERENCE MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
Monday, July 12, 2021
2:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter
Microsoft Teams Audio: + 1 469-848-0234, Conference ID: 644 861 307#
This meeting will be held via Microsoft Teams teleconference only. Members of the public are
invited to join the open session meeting by calling the phone number above and when
prompted enter the conference ID information. You may testify during the teleconference or
submit written testimony in advance of the meeting via e-mail or mail. To avoid excessive
noise/feedback, please mute your phone and unmute to testify.
CALL TO ORDER IN OPEN SESSION (Open to the Public)
ROLL CALL
CHAIR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Scheduled Meeting: Monday, August 12, 2021 – 2:00 p.m., In-Person Meeting
PUBLIC COMMENTS AND TESTIMONY
Individuals may orally testify on any agenda item at this time
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
a) Open Session Minutes of June 21, 2021
FIRE CHIEF REPORT TO THE FIRE COMMISSION
May 2021
a) Kaua‘i Fire and Ocean Safety
b) Administrative Bureau
c) Fire Operations Bureau
d) Fire Prevention Bureau
e) Fire Training Bureau
f) Ocean Safety Bureau
BUSINESS
KFC 2021-09 Discussion and possible decision-making on Fire Chief Goble’s outline of
monthly goals and objectives.
a) Fire Chief Goble to share outline.
b) Discussion and possible decision-making on other related matters.
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KFC 2021-01 The Kauai Fire Department’s Utilization Study
a) Deputy Chief Gibson to share any updates
b) Discussion and possible decision-making on other related matters
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes §§92-4, 92-5(a)(2) and (4), 92-9(a)(1-4) and (b), and 76-
47(e) the purpose of this Executive Session is to receive and approve Executive Session
minutes; to consider the hire, evaluation, dismissal or discipline of an employee or officer of
the County where consideration of matters affecting privacy will be involved; to consult with
the Commission’s legal counsel on questions and issues pertaining to the Commission’s and
County’s powers, duties, privileges, immunities, and/or liabilities as they may relate to this
item; and to deliberate and take such action as appropriate.
ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
Disconnect from Open Session and enter into Microsoft Teams Teleconference in Executive
Session
CALL TO ORDER IN EXECUTIVE SESSION (Closed to the Public)
ROLL CALL
ES BUSINESS
ES KFC 2021-08 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 the Executive Session meeting minutes of June 21, 2021 and to
consult with its attorney on issues pertaining to the Commission’s powers,
duties, privileges, immunities and or liabilities as they may relate to this
agenda item.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Disconnect from Executive Session and enter into Microsoft Teams Teleconference in Open
Session.
CALL TO ORDER IN OPEN SESSION (Open to the Public)
ROLL CALL
RATIFY ACTIONS
Ratify the actions taken by the Fire Commission in executive session for agenda item: ES KFC
2021-08.
ADJOURNMENT
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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 shall be limited to those items described in
H.R.S. §92-5(a). Discussions held in Executive Session are closed to the public.
cc: Deputy County Attorney Jenna Tatsey
cc: Fire Chief Steven Goble
PUBLIC COMMENTS and TESTIMONY
SPEAKER REGISTRATION
Prior to the day of the meeting: Persons wishing to testify are requested to register their
name, phone number and agenda item via email to: smuragin@kauai.gov or call 808-241-
4919.
On the day of the meeting: Persons who have NOT registered to testify by the time the
meeting begins will be given the opportunity to speak on an item following oral testimony
from registered speakers.
Each speaker is limited to a three-minute presentation on each item.
WRITTEN TESTIMONY
Prior to the day of the meeting: Testimonies may be emailed: smuragin@kauai.gov or mailed:
Fire Commission, Office of Boards and Commissions, Pi‘ikoi Building, 4444 Rice Street, Suite
300, Līhu‘e, HI 96766. Please include your name and if applicable, your position/title and
organization you are representing along with 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 improperly identified may be distributed to the members after the meeting is
concluded.
SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
If you need an auxiliary aid/service, other accommodation due to a disability,
or an interpreter for non-English speaking persons, please contact the Office of Boards and
Commissions at (808) 241-4917 or asegreti@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.