2014-02-20 Cost of Government Commission Minutes

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COST OF GOVERNMENT COMMISSION c/o Office of the Corporation Counsel, 101 Aupuni Street, Suite 325, Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 MINUTES – As Amended Thursday, February 20, 2014 – 9:00 a.m. Puna Conference Room – County Building 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1501 Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 Commission Members present: Susan Maddox, Chair Ashley Kierkiewicz, Vice Chair Doug Espejo Glen Mastuda Delan Perry John Mitchell Linda M. Kelly Also present: Wally Lau, Managing Director, ex-officio member Katherine A. Garson, Assistant Corporation Counsel Jennifer M. Kualii, Secretary 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Wally Lau at 9:05 a.m. Mr. Lau introduced himself as the ex-officio member of the commission and thanked the commissioners for giving up their time, energy and talents to serve on this commission. He stated all commissions are important because they serve the community which is the people of this island. He stated he came to Hawai‘i Island about 15 years ago after working for Kamehameha Schools and wanted to spend more time with family and enjoying the beauty of this island. He started a little non-profit on the West side and wanted to give back to the community. He believes that healthy families make healthy communities and one way to do that is getting involved. 2. INTRODUCTION OF COMMISSIONERS Mr. Lau suggested the commissioners introduce themselves. Mr. Espejo is retired and has lived here most of his life. He plays music and is active in sports. He’s been on the Transportation Commission for about 10 years and is looking for ways to streamline government. Hawai‘i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer