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The economic development coordinator does not currently pick up any of the duties, and he does not have any of the training to do even the most remedial planning approvals. Additionally, he has picked up most of the property acquisition activities for Hwy 10 and has worked closely with Police Department on the abatement activities. We are working on an expansion of this position's duties with regard to marketing and retail /commercial development. It would be almost impossible for this position to pick up additional duties that were not economic development related. The existing Associate Planner is picking up many of the ongoing responsibilities of the vacant position in addition to her regular duties. Again, if this is expected to continue, her position should be reclassified. As long as we continue stretching current staff to try and cover the vacant position, we are less likely to be able to maintain the consistent level of quality service we have been able to deliver in the past. We will have less time to pursue grant funding /opportunities or other sources of revenue, as they tend to be somewhat labor intensive and detail oriented. • Can the position remain unfilled temporarily or permanently? Please explain. I have not considered the filling of this position in a vacuum. I have looked at it in the context of the overall Community Development Department and the staffing plan for the entire department. I have attached additional documentation for your review. Currently the building division is staffed with a Building Official, Permit Technician, Division Secretary, Plan Reviewer /Inspector, 3 Inspectors. The following is building permit data for 2003 -2007 and 2008 year to date. I have included total numbers less rural sewer permits which account for pumping permits for septic systems. For additional information, I have also broken out other permit types. Because of the storm damage, there was an unusually high number of roofing, siding, and window replacement permits. These permits fall under the miscellaneous permits category on the monthly and year end reports. (Over)