2014-04-03 Cost of Government Commission Minutes

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Ms. Kelly said there are several issues in the letter – the 4-day work week, the employee arriving late and the Hele-On Bus transportation – she would like to revisit all these issues. Mr. Mitchell agreed. Ms. Maddox clarified that the first 3 bullets would be carried forward for further discussion. Vote: All commissioners present voted aye to file this communication. Motion (Comm. No. 2014-058): Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to file this communication. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perry. Discussion: Ms. Maddox stated the primary issue in this communication is the taking home of County vehicles. This issue was also mentioned in another communication and will be pulled forward for further discussion. Vote: All commissioners present voted aye to file this communication. Motion (Comm. No. 2014-059): Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to file this communication. The motion was seconded by Mr. Matsuda. Discussion: Ms. Kierkiewicz, Mr. Matsuda and Mr. Mitchell said they would like all issues pulled forward for further discussion. Vote: All commissioners present voted aye to file this communication. Motion (Comm. No. 2014-060): Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to file this communication. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perry. Discussion: Ms. Kierkiewicz stated this is someone who is trying to help increase revenue by increasing the costs of the elderly division classes. Mr. Mitchell and Mr. Perry agreed and would like to pull this issue forward for further discussion. Ms. Kelly would like to revisit the issue of printing costs. Ms. Maddox stated the issue regarding printing costs may something they might find in other departments as well. Ms. Garson clarified that the issues of the possibility of raising the prices of the elderly activities division classes and the reduction of printing costs would be pulled forward for further discussion. Vote: All commissioners present voted aye to file this communication. Motion (Comm. No. 2014-061): Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to file this communication. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perry. Discussion: Ms. Maddox stated this issue is somewhat related to employment contracts and annual renewal of contracts. Ms. Kierkiewicz said she would like to pull this issue forward to discuss. Ms. Maddox said the issue of basic hiring practices of contract workers will be pulled forward for further discussion.