Jane presented a list of questions to provide a frame of reference for each hearing. The commissioners agreed to comment on and add to the list by e-mail before the next meeting. Commission discussed need to advertise the hearings, the website and the opportunity for citizens to participate in making recommendations to the Legislature in January. The commission selected cost shifting as the first issue to be discussed. We need a snapshot of cost-shifting as it exists today.
Cost shifting is a coping mechanism.
Discussion of agenda, tasks for next meeting Commissioners will review the testimony received We should develop themes, identify those issues that we want to advance. The good material that is coming in should be shared. Commissioner's additions to the ideas list will be posted as they come in. Next meeting is April 10. John will chair the April 24 meeting in Con's absence.