2014-11-06 Cost of Government Commission Minutes

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Ms. Kierkiewicz recommended discussion on flex schedule and possible implementation of the model used by the Department of Research and Development. Mr. Perry asked if that would include a 4-day work week. Ms. Kierkiewicz replied that would depend on the department. Ms. Kierkiewicz noted a recommendation was made for an automated cashiering system at DMV as they currently only accept cash and checks. Mr. Mitchell replied the Finance Department is currently looking into ways people can access and conduct business on-line using their ATM cards and does not know the status of that process. Ms. Kierkiewicz also noted a recommendation was made to be able to pay for vehicle registration with a debit or credit card. Ms. Garson asked Ms. Maddox if any Commissioner has a recommendation to place on the agenda, they can email it to Ms. Kualii. Ms. Maddox replied yes, that is how she would like it done. Ms. Maddox noted for the next meeting she will be on Oahu and not be able to attend. Mr. Mitchell also noted it will be hard for him to attend the next meeting due to the number of days he missed teaching in November but will be able to attend in December. Ms. Kierkiewicz noted there are only five or six meetings left for the Commission. Mr. Mitchell is more than half way done with his report for the County Council; he wants to speak with a couple more people before completing his report. He’s moving forward with the Department of Public Works and the Department of Parks and Recreation. th Ms. Garson asked if the November 20 meeting is going to be a problem getting quorum, does the Commission want to set another date for a meeting. It would have to thth be after November 13 and the 27 is Thanksgiving. Ms. Kierkiewicz asked if the meeting has to be on a Thursday. Ms. Garson replied no but the next meeting date should be announced now to be able to post the agenda. Ms. Maddox is available to meet any day of the week of Thanksgiving if other Commissioners are available. Ms. Garson also suggested moving the time of the meeting to try and accommodate everyone. ththth Ms. Kierkiewicz suggested meetings on December 4, 11 and 18. Ms. Garson th confirmed that the Commission would keep the November 20 meeting and if there is no quorum, the meeting will be cancelled. 8. ANNOUNCEMENTS The next meeting of the Cost of Government Commission will be held on November 20, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Puna Conference Room, 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1501, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720. Ms. Maddox stated meetings will also be scheduled for the first three Thursdays in December. 18