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• Hunt, Director. of Economic Development. Mr. Talley asl ed what the remaining balance in the 1996 contract was. Lir. Duvall .indicated it was about $9,000. Mr. Oxian suggested th.3t he might seek another meeting with Jon Aunt on this issue. Mr. Oxian indicated that a second Letter should be sent on Lir. Oxian's signature repeating the request, to extend 1996 funding and indicating his understanding of the meeting with Mr. Hunt. 4.) Lir. Duvall raised the issue of increasing the Administrative Assistant's work schedule from 20 hours per week to 30 hours. He felt that since the new CDBG funding seemed to be forthcoming, the commission would have assurance of sufficient funding for this. He indicated that no amendment of her contract would be required for this. He indicated that he felt she had received sufficient training at this time to start attending commission meetings and maintaining the minutes. Mr. Talley expressed his concern with making sure that the telephone is answerable at all times during business hours and that his favorable vote on this would be conditioned on this. Mr. Duvall indicated that increasing her hours would improve this situation. Mr. Oxian stated that, he would like to increase the assistant's regular emploSnnent to thirty hours, but that he wanted to review and approve the Assistant's tune cards, and make the final determination on her schedule including accumulation or.use of comp time as part of this policy change. Lir. Oxian stated this as a motion which was seconded by Mr. Wiener. Mr. Talley noted that a new Employee Policy Manual was forthcoming in consideration by the County Commissioners and Council, understanding that this would not directly affect this employee. The motion passed unanimously. • V. Old Business There was no -old business heard. VII. Hearing of Visitors A. Mr. Oxian recognized Lis. DesLauriers who discussed apprehension on the part of the River Bend LHD residents for the possible affects of then proposed developments opposite the district across the St.. .Joseph River and expr.�ssed concern for reviving their- Liaison Committee to address these continuing concerns. She identified herself and Linda Fritschner as interested parties in undertaking liaison responsibilities. Mr. Oxian observed that the commission could make temporary appointment for such circumstances. He noted that this was especially warranted under the present circumstances, but that proper elective procedures should be undertaken as soon as feasible. Lir. Oxian moved to temporarily appoint Julia DesLauriers and Linda Fritschner as temporary Liaison Coirnnittee for the River Bend Historic District for a maximum period of six months during which period proper elections were to be held. Mr. Fine s(,r.onded the motion which passed unanimously. Mr. Oxian noted that he found no prescribed number of members for this district'o-; Liaison Committee in the River Bend Standards and Guidelines Boole. "is. DesLaurier discussed that because of the Madison Center, many residents are now concerned with the proposed river walkway and condominiums. She indicated that she had discussed the lighting issue at the walkway with Carl Littrell. This discussion had included the height and design of the light poles and fixtures (shoe -box type @ 20" height), noting that this could be • critical for .its effect projecting onto their homes in the evening. Lir. O:cian observed that much shorter lighting had been installed elsewhere on the path. Ms. DesLauri.er noted that even the location of the ligliting was still not determined. Mr. Talley noted that the angle adjustment for such a fixture would be on the pole side of the lamp. Fr. Bullene noted that in looking at comparable lighting installation it was important to note both height- and