2006-07-20 Cost of Government Commission Minutes

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Q � Ms. Garson mentioned that the Police Department did not respond to the COGC's letter. She said they could ask for the chief or a deputy or assistant chief, and that there were different divisions, including an administrative division. Ms. Nicholson said they should leave the decision on who to send with the chief, and that they wanted someone to give them an overview. From the overview they could decide if they wanted to talk to another representative in particular. Ms. Nicholson suggested the Police be sent the questions again and asked to respond, or to bring a response with copies to the meeting. Ms. Garson said she would e -mail the Police. Ms. Garson said that at the next meeting, they need to sit down with a calendar and plan out how the rest of the process is to take place, as they are running out of time. This can happen when they are discussing prioritizing. Mr. Joseph asked if there was a chance that the Mayor would fill the District 4 vacancy, and Ms. Garson said probably not. The County has been trying through various means to get more commissioners, but she is not aware of anyone under consideration and cannot see it happening soon. Also, it may be rough for a new commissioner to come on at this point. 22. STATEMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC No members of the public were present. 23. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Chair announced the next meeting as being scheduled for August 3, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. at the conference room at the Hilo Department of Liquor Control, 101 Aupuni Street, Suite 230, Hilo, Hawaii. 24. ADJOURNMENT Motion and Vote: Ms. Nicholson moved to adjourn, Mr. Joseph seconded the motion, and all members voted aye. The meeting was adjourned at 12:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted: Mary E. 6osson, Secretary 17