2014-10-16 Cost of Government Commission Minutes

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Ms. Maddox asked to send an invite to Ms. Leithhead-Todd to make a presentation. Ms. Garson said it will be made clear that the Commission does understand if she is unable to make it. Ms. Garson suggested having a designee to represent the department and Commissioners agreed with the suggestion. Ms. Maddox stated the next meeting will be extended longer if Ms. Leithead- Todd is able to do a presentation in addition to discussing possible recommendations. Ms. Kierkiewicz asked if the Commission has not gone through the entire agenda and it’s 7:00 p.m., could they stop. Ms. Garson said yes, the commission can continue to another date or defer to the next meeting. Ms. Kierkiewicz said she will contact Mr. Rolston to do a presentation. 8. DISCUSSION REGARDING LOCATIONS/DATES/TIMES OF FUTURE MEETINGS/VIDEO CONFERENCING Ms. Kualii pointed out that January 1, 2015 is the first Thursday of the month which is the Commission’s regularly scheduled meeting day; however, that date is also a holiday. Ms. Maddox suggested having the meeting on January 8, 2015 instead of January 1, 2015 and to meet on January 15, 2015, if needed. Ms. Maddox asked if the Commission is relieved of their duties when the written report is submitted to County Council Chair and the Mayor or is there a personal presentation that needs to be done. Ms. Garson does not recall any personal presentation being made by the last commission, but when the report is done the Commissioners are relieved or their duties. 9. ANNOUNCEMENTS The next meeting of the Cost of Government Commission will be held on November 6, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Puna Conference Room, 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1501, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720. 10. ADJOURNMENT Motion and Vote: Ms. Kierkiewicz moved to adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perry and all commissioners present voted aye. Meeting adjourned at 2:04 p.m. Respectfully submitted: /s/ Jennifer M. Kualii Jennifer M. Kualii, Secretary 7