mentioned in your report, dwayne eckert received paramedic of the year. yes, sir. >> finally congratulations chief hale on your appointment. thank you for your report. >> item six, commission report, report on commission activities since last meeting on june 27, 2018. >> president cleaveland: any public comment. seeing none, public comment is closed. commissioner hardeman. >> commissioner hardeman: i thought i save special spot for vice president nakajo and his honor from the emperor. that was a big deal. just like commissioner veronese was saying. to be honored like that with a wonderful meal, it was fantastic. you spoiled us. i thought we might have to go out to dinner. it was just wonderful. i'm very familiar with the japanese general. i been there so many times, generally to celebrate the emperor's birthday in december. there's nine port sister cities. that's a big deal. i enjoyed it. it was great to be honored there. as usual, the staff of the fire department shows up with their uniforms and looking good and sharp. it's nice for the public to see you