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IV. AP OINTMENT OF COMMISSIONERS Th Chair entertained a motion for any discussion or nominations for Commis ioners for the year 1971. A discussion was held concerning the work o the Commissioners during the fast year. It was moved by Mr. Roy B. Root, seconded by Mrs. Josephine M. Curtis that the present Commissioners be re-appointed for 1971. The motion was unanimously carried. The com- missioners are: Mr. Dean J. Wilhelm Mr. John E. Chenney Rev. Willie V. Williams Mr. Fred J. Helmen Mr. Donald A. Wiggins Motion was duly made by Mr. Roy B. Root that a letter of thanks and congratulations be written to the Commissioners -- thanking them for their iligence and their interest in the 'Wonderful job they are doing. Said motion was seconded by Mrs. Josephine M. Curtis and unanimously carried. The letter will be drafted by Mrs. Curtis. V. OTHER BUSINESS Mr.,. Josephine M. Curtis stated there is a pressing need for better communication between the Michiana Arts and Cultural Center Committee in its pl ns to build 'a Cultural Center and the Urban Redevelopment Program, We sho' ld speak with the Commissioners and find out as to whether or not they w uld like to establish closer rapport with the Mi'chiana Arts Council in this area. This was discussed by the trustees and by informal agree- ment it was agreed that Mrs. Curtis will talk to Mr. Wiggins, Mr. Peacock to Mr. Wilhelm, Mr. Nimtz to Mr. Helmen, Mr. Root to Mr. Chenney, and Mrs, Curtis to Rev. Williams. In discussion, it was also suggested that contact be made with Mrs. E. Blair Warner. Mrs. Curtis has invited Mrs. Warner to attend our CGM- missior meetings. Mrs. Warner said she will. Mrs. Curtis said the trustees are su gesting and promoting more rapport between the two groups. Discussion was also held concerning the preservation of the landmark of the old standpipe, which is located north of the junction of L.W.E. and Jefferson Street on the east side of the street. The trustees unanimously recommended in the renewal redevelopment program that if-the present monu- ment (remainder of the base of the standpipe) is to be removed because of buildi g, that some appropriate plaque be placed. If there is no need to remove the standpipe, then the trustees suggest it be left as a historic monume t. VI. ADJOURNMENT Tho Chair entertained a motion for adjournment. On motion duly made by Mr. Peacock, seconded by Mr. Roy B. Root, the meeting adjourned at 11:00 M. z, Prestdent sep ne M. Curtis, Secretary (S