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Home My WebLink About2021_0201_FC_Agenda.pdf 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, February 1, 2021 2:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter Microsoft Teams Audio: + 1 469-848-0234, Conference ID: 458 835 576# 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. CALL TO ORDER IN OPEN SESSION (Open to the Public) ROLL CALL CHAIR’S ANNOUNCEMENTS Next Scheduled Meeting: Tuesday, March 1, 2021 – 3:00 p.m. via Teleconference. PUBLIC COMMENTS AND TESTIMONY Individuals may orally testify on any agenda item at this time. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES a) Open Session Minutes of January 4, 2021 FIRE CHIEF REPORT December 2020, dated January 22, 2021 a) Chief of the Department b) Fire Operations c) Training Bureau d) Prevention Bureau e) Ocean Safety Bureau f) Lifeguard Tower/Roving Patrol Updates Kauai Fire Department Appropriation Balance – FY 2019-2020 as of December 31, 2020 BUSINESS KFC 2020-7 The Kauai Fire Departments five (5) Year Strategic Plan (on-going) a) Chief Goble to updated progress of action plan b) Discussion on other related matters PAGE 2 FIRE COMMISSION – FEBRUARY 1,2021 KFC 2021-01 The Kauai 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) Discussion on other related matters 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 2021-02 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 January 4, 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 PAGE 3 FIRE COMMISSION – FEBRUARY 1,2021 RATIFY ACTIONS Ratify the actions taken by the Fire Commission in executive session for agenda item: KFC 2021-02 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 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 , faxed: 808-241-5127, or mailed: Fire Commission, Office of Boards and Commissions, Pi‘ikoi Building, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 300 Lihue, 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.