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• information was primary. Mr. Oxian inquired what the funding availability was. Mr. Duvall stated that the CDBG funding for 1996 was $19000 of which some would be required for the proposed part-time employee. Mrs. Choitz asked what purpose this funding was targeted for. Mr. Duvall stated that in past years this funding had covered the expense of the full-time Administrative Assistant but that under present conditions, approximately one fourth would go for the salary of a part-time staff person for the remainder of the year leaving three quarters for other' discretionary expenditures. Mr. Oxian indicated that at this point we could probably afford a full-time employee for the duration of the year. Mr. Duvall stated that to find such a person, would require re -advertising and interviewing whereas to his 'knowledge, the part-time candidate was still available and interested in the position. Mr. Talley indicated that he felt it best to move forward. 'Mrs. Choitz inquired about temporary help. Mr. Oxian stated that the Administrative Assistant was required. Fr. Bullene suggested that the temp and permanent positions were not exclusive. Mr.I Talley moved that' the commission hire the part-time Administrative assistant for the fiscal term and employ additional temporary workers as needed for special projects. Mr. Borkowski seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Mr. Duvall suggested that the Budget Committee review the project requirements at their meeting and make recommendation for allocation of resources. Mr. Borkowski moved that the development of current property ownership list(s) be given priority as a special project. Mr. Talley seconded the motion. Fr. Bullene stated that the distribution o- activities and. responsibilities be left to the Director and Budget committees and that the commission not seek to micro -manage the work. Mr. Borkowski clarified his • motion that the Director be empowered to hire as required for the work. Mrs. DeRose sought to clarify that the motion would enable a temporary hire if the permanent employee proved problematic. Mr. Oxian noted that the permanent employee would require the review by the Executive committee. The motion passed unanimously. 4. Historic Districts Mrs. Choitz reported that she had not had further contact with the steering committee for the proposed St. Joseph Street District since the last meeting. 5. Historic Landmarks Mr. Oxian and Mr. Duvall reported that letters had been sent to the owners of 1631. Lincolnway West and 513 Harrison Avenue notifying them that these properties were under consideration for Local Landmark designation. He further reported the intention of the committee to correspond with the owners of the Oliver Powerhouse and the Palais Royale regarding such designation. Regarding standing recommendations to the County Council, Mr. Oxian reported that Olive Twp. School 412 and the Mishawaka Reservoir Caretakers house had both been established as Local Landmarks. 501 West Colfax has been sent to Common Council, however he had requested that the Public Hearing for it be delayed due to heavy council agendas. Furthermore, the five-year stay of demolition amendment had been called up but similarly continued. Mr. Duvall reported that neither Leeper Park nor the Brick Street proposal had been sent down but that the Leeper proposal was at this point ready to be submitted. Mr. Talley expressed some urgency about the submission of the • Leeper proposal in anticipation of several new wells to be driven there by the Water Works. Mr. Duvall reminded the commission that quite a few landmark proposals were accumulating at the Council level and suggested that the commission might want to set some priorities regarding the sequence with which these proposals receive the attention of the Common Council. Mr. Oxian observed that the landmark proposals with owner consent would sail through and