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Zeiger: Second. In a motion by Linda Riley and with a second by Todd Zeiger the Commission voted unanimously to accept the Treasurer's report. President's Report: Distributed to Commissioners. Committee assignments were distributed with the caveat that there may be changes as new Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and the County Commissioners. With regards to the standing committee only by a vote of the entire Commission can a task be given to a committee for study. There was a lengthy discussion on the 2008 Goals and especially on Commissioner CLG requirements to attend seminars. During the course of that discussion Todd Zeiger said that Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana could put on workshops for the Commission, a half an hour or an hour before the meetings or at lunch, if the Commissioners would submit their ideas to Catherine Hostetler. C of A Approvals: Fourth Quarter Staff Approvals distributed via Commissioner packets. Director's Report: Hard copy distributed to Commissioners. Assistant Director's Report: Hard copy distributed to Commissioners. Legal: Assistant City Attorney, Aladean DeRose introduced Larry Metiever as the Commission's permanent City Attorney. Larry has past experience with Elkhart County's Historic Preservation Commission. New Business: The Director presented the Preservation Specialist's Contract for Commission approval. In a motion by Todd Zeiger with a second by Mary Jane Chase the Commission voted unanimously to approve the contract. Assistant Director gave a brief presentation on the Preserve America Community and its importance to the Commission for future grant opportunities. [End Tape 2 Side A] Commissioner Recognition: President Klusczinski said that Martha Choitz will be recognized for her years of service on the Commission when she returns from Florida in the spring. Also, President Klusczinski wants to seek funding sources for a professional review and overhaul of the Preservation Plan into a more useful and user friendly document. Todd Zeiger also said that a portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Surveys could be used to finance the Preservation Plan. He estimated about $15,000.00 would be needed for someone to review and do the Preservation Plan with the possibility of a matching grant from DHPA to net $30,000.00 to do the job really well. Todd also said that since the Commission is a Certified Local Government means that the State has already certified its Ordinance "is in line".