2006-12-07 Cost of Government Commission Minutes

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Motion: Mr. Sakaguchi moved that the COGC adopt this recommendation. There was no second to the motion. A Lease all cars used by County officials and employees rather than purchasing them. Mr. Sakaguchi said he is big on leasing because the tax structure is such that a better deal could be gotten. He said if the County leases on a regular basis, it would promote employee safety, as they would not be driving old, junk cars. Maintenance costs may go down with leasing. Additionally, the County could be introduced to new technology by leasing hybrids or other modern vehicles. If more of these vehicles were seen around the island, more people would think about buying them. Motion: Mr. Sakaguchi moved that the COGC adopt this recommendation. There was no second to the motion. Mr. Sakaguchi thanked the commissioners for their consideration. He said these were suggestions he had picked up from others and had wanted to put them on the record. Mr. Joseph said that for the record, at the next meeting they would be revisiting "a," "k," and "n" of Mr. Sakaguchi's recommendations. The Chair moved the meeting to agenda item 11. 11. DISCUSSION /ACTION REGARDING PRIORITIZING DEPARTMENTS/ BOARDS /COMMISSIONS OR ISSUES TO ACCOMPLISH THE MANDATE OF THE COST OF GOVERNMENT COMMISSION Ms. Nicholson said they appeared to be finished with the departments they had on their list, as Parks and Recreation had been crossed off. The Chair moved to agenda item 12, after asking if there were any other departments the commissioners wanted to talk to. 12. DISCUSSION OF ITEMS TO BE PLACED ON NEXT AGENDA Mr. Joseph said they could read the rough drafts and discuss them at the next meeting. Ms. Nicholson said that deciding on a format for the final report is an agenda item, as well as going over the recommendations they made today, and then they could leap right into the final draft. 13. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC No members of the public were present. 16