2011-02-25 Cost of Government Commission Agenda (2)

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12)Consolidate at least one DEM divisions’ administrative offices with the primary DEM Administrative and Business Services section. (DEM) (January 14, 2011 meeting) 13)In the Solid Waste Division, create separate position for heavy equipment operators who work only at landfills and don’t need a CDL license from those who drive off-site and do need a CDL license (this recommendation carried forward from prior COG report). (DEM) (January 14, 2011 meeting) 14)Eliminate the Personnel Officer position for smaller departments and centralize this task with a specialist in Human Resources. (HR) (January 14, 2011 meeting) 15)Reorganize the Human Resources Department to decrease staffing needs. (HR) (January 14, 2011 meeting) 16)Base fuel reimbursement for all Police Department personnel on actual mileage rather than an open mileage for higher ranking officers. (PD) (January 14, 2011 meeting) 17)Develop a notification system for police officers who have been subpoenaed for court hearings to let them know if the hearing has been cancelled or postponed, thus avoiding unnecessary travel and overtime pay. (PD) (January 14, 2011 meeting) 18)Cut the monthly car allowance for police officers and replace it with a yearly servicing and maintenance allowance. (PD) (January 14, 2011 meeting) 19)Use a hiring agency to staff temporary election clerk positions. (Clerk) (January 14, 2011 meeting) 20)Examine overtime policies within the Fire Department to determine if the policies are fair, unambiguous, and effective in reducing overtime. (Fire) (January 14, 2011 meeting) 21)Consolidate enforcement functions for zoning, subdivision, SMA and building code violations. (PL) (January 14, 2011 meeting) 22)Do a top to bottom review of the property tax base. (January 14, 2011 meeting Hoffman) 8.DISCUSSION REGARDING ITEMS TO BE ADDED TO THE LIST OF RECOMMENDATIONS TO BE PLACED IN DRAFT REPORT Discussion and recommendations may encompass anyitem contained or discussed inany communication (Comm. 2010-001 through Comm. 2010-158), or subcommittee report or presentation given at any prior meeting (see previous Agendas and Minutes). Contracting A. 1)Review internal processes that are currently in use to reduce change orders. (January 14, 2011 meeting, page 9) 2)Review internal processes that are currently in use to ensure that contracts are renewed on a timely basis. (January 14, 2011 meeting, page 9) 5