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Home My WebLink About2021_0104_FC_Agenda_Approved.pdf An Equal Opportunity Employer Jennie Chahanovich Members: Chair Alfredo Garces Jr. Linda Kaauwai-Iwamoto Alfred Levinthol Michael Martinez Thomas Nizo Vice Chair Chad Pacheco COUNTY OF KAUA‘I FIRE COMMISSION TELECONFERENCE MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA Monday, January 4, 2021 2:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter Microsoft Teams Audio: 1 469-848-0234, Conference ID: 748 179 608# 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, fax, or mail. To avoid excessive noise/feedback, please mute your phone and unmute to testify. Oath of Office for reappointed Commissioners Linda Kaauwai Iwamoto, 2nd Term ending 12/31/23 and Alfred Levinthol, 2nd Term ending 12/31/23 CALL TO ORDER IN OPEN SESSION (Open to the Public) ROLL CALL TO ASCERTAIN QUORUM CHAIR’S COMMENTS/ANNOUNCEMENTS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: Next Meeting: Monday, February 1, 2021 – 2:00 p.m., Teleconference by Microsoft Teams PUBLIC TESTIMONY Individuals may orally testify on any agenda item at this time. Anyone interested in providing oral or written testimony is encouraged to provide a request to the Office of Boards and Commissions prior to the day of the meeting to smuragin@kauai.gov or by fax (808) 241-5127, or mailed to: Kauai Fire Commission, c/o Office of Boards and Commissions, Pi‘ikoi Building, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 300, Lihue, HI 96766. This request may include your name, telephone number, electronic mail (email) address, and the specific agenda item(s) that you will be testifying on or provide comments on. Persons who have not registered to testify by the time the Commission meeting begins will be given an opportunity to speak on an item following oral testimony. Kaua‘i Fire Commission – Monday, January 4, 2021 | APPROVAL OF OPEN SESSION MINUTES OF DECEMBER 7, 2020 MEETING FIRE CHIEF MONTHLY REPORTS, PERTINENT UPDATES /ANNOUNCEMENTS Kaua‘i Fire Commission Report for the Month of November 2020, dated December 27, 2020 A. Chief of the Department B. Fire Operations C. Training Bureau D. Prevention Bureau E. Ocean Safety Bureau F. Lifeguard Tower/Roving Patrol Updates Kaua‘i Fire Department Appropriation Balance – FY 2019-2020 as of November 30, 2020 BUSINESS KFC 2020-5 The Kaua‘i Fire Departments audit regarding overtime usage. A. Chief Goble to review Kaua‘i Fire Department Performance Audit Findings and Response dated November 2020. B. Review and discussion on Kaua‘i Fire Department’s five-page response letter to Spire Hawai‘i, LLP Partner Mr. Tyler Kimura dated December 4, 2020 (revised). C. Review and discussion on the Audit of the Kaua‘i Fire Department submitted by Spire Hawai‘i LLP for the Kaua‘i County Council, Report No. 20-01, dated July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2018. D. Discussion on other related matters. KFC 2020-7 The Kaua‘i Fire Department’s five (5) Year Strategic Plan. (On going) A. Chief Goble to update progress of action plan. B. Discussion on other related matters. KFC 2021-01 The Kaua‘i Fire Department Utilization Study. A. Chief Goble to review the draft proposal. B. Discussion on other related matters. KFC 2021-02 Fire Chief Steven Goble annual performance evaluation for period July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. (on-going) A. Review annual performance evaluation timeline. B. Review and possible decision-making on use of the six-month evaluation form. C. Review and possible decision-making on use of the 360 survey. D. Discussion on other related matters. Kaua‘i Fire Commission – Monday, January 4, 2021 | EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to Hawai‘i Revised Statutes §§92-4, 92-5 (a) (2) (4), 92-9 (a) (1-4) and (b), 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; and 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, 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 2021-01 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 December 7, 2020 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 2021-01. Kaua‘i Fire Commission – Monday, January 4, 2021 | ADJOURNMENT 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. cc: Deputy County Attorney Jenna Tatsey Fire Chief Steven Goble PUBLIC COMMENTS and TESTIMONY WRITTEN TESTIMONY Persons wishing to offer comments are encouraged to submit written testimony at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and must indicate: 1. Your name and if applicable, your position/title and organization you are representing; 2. The agenda item (s) that you are providing comments on Send Written Testimony to: Kaua‘i Fire Commission C/o Office of Boards and Commissions Piikoi Building 4444 Rice Street, Suite 300 Līhu‘e, HI 96766 smuragin@kauai.gov Phone: 241-4919 Fax: 241-5127 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. The length of time allocated to persons wishing to present verbal testimony may be limited at the discretion of the chairperson or presiding member. 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.