2015-01-15 Cost of Government Commission Minutes

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Discussion held and recommendation amended to read as follows: Implement a Countywide vehicle pool program, using compute/internet reservation system to reduce the number of department fleets and gain improved efficiency of vehicle use. Motion and Vote : Mr. Mitchell moved to approve the recommendation as amended. The motion was seconded by Ms. Kierkiewicz and all commissioners present voted aye. J. Continue to improve County of Hawai‘i communications with public (Recommendation approved 12/4/14 meeting) Discussion held and recommendation amended to read as follows: Continue to improve County communication with public through continued enhancements to County website, use of social media and presentations at periodic community meetings scheduled around the island. Motion and Vote : Mr. Mitchell moved to approve the recommendation as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Perry and all Commissioners present voted aye. K. Explore combining the East and West Hawai‘i County Bands or contracting to non-profit to oversee. (Recommendation approved 12/4/14 meeting) Mr. Mitchell thinks the money is better suited going to Hilo, Waiākea or Honoka‘a high school bands. Ms. Maddox stated the draft recommendation doesn’t mean that is where the money is going. Discussion held regarding contracting the County band to a non-profit to provide musical services. Discussion held and recommendation amended to read as follows: Explore combining the East and West Hawai‘i County Bands. Motion and Vote : Mr. Espejo moved to approve the recommendation as amended. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mitchell and all commissioners present voted aye. L. Expand designers, lumberyards and contractors’ program of permit “pre- approval” related to package homes. (Recommendation approved 11/6/14 meeting) Ms. Maddox noted this recommendation came from Public Works. Discussion held and recommendation amended to read as follows: 28