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VOLUNTEER WORK PROGRAM M Chairman Adams wished to ask the Board to consider establishing a program where volunteers would not be taking jobs away from existing jobs but would be helping to ease some of the tasks assigned to existing staff. Commissioners Macht and Eggert agreed that a volunteer program would work and be of great help, especially in this tight budget year. Commissioner Bird asked if the volunteers would work primarily in this building, either inside or outside, and Chairman Adams explained that it would be a matter of matching the volunteers to the work that needs to be done. Commissioner Eggert emphasized that we need volunteers in both libraries. It was the consensus that Chairman Adams request Personnel Director Ron Baker to assist staff in preparing a plan and bring it back to the Board in 30 days. COADUSSION HOURS Chairman Adams explained that she put this item on today's Agenda for the Board to consider a rotating schedule which would have one Commissioner in the office at all times. She advised that some irate residents have come to the Commission office wishing to speak to a Commissioner about their specific problems only to find that none of the Commissioners are in. Commissioner Eggert noted that staff always have been able to get in touch with the Commissioners, and callers are given telephone numbers where they can be reached. Commissioner Bird felt the secretaries in the Commission office are able to sort out people's needs and refer them to the proper department for assistance. He noted that he could be reached by pager. Commissioner Tippin advised that he does not have a pager, but he has had people call him at home at any hour of the day. No action taken. CITIZEN REVIEW CO E - UTTIES Chairman Adams reported that we have had a lot of complaints and concerns from citizens, especially about utility matters, i.e. new building service, base facility rates, etc. She felt it might be a good time to set up a review committee comprised of average - type citizens. MAY 79 1996 t�00K pA;