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September 9, 1974 Page 2 b. Mr. Smith noted that he received a letter from James Associates, dated August 19, 1974, stating their con- tinued interest in the proposed survey and evaluation of historic resources in the city of South Bend and St. Joseph County. Signed H. Roll McLaughlin. c. Mr. Smith read portions of a letter, dated August 21, 1974, that he received from Mr. Jack C. Dunfee, Jr. concerning a property on U.S. 31 South that a client of his wishes to have rezoned to HP -Historic Preservation District. Included in this letter was an offer, by Mr. Dunfee, to contribute his legal services "without compensation for a period of time and with regards to matters that should be discussed in advance so as to avoid conflicts. . ." 1.) Mr. Nimtz moved that the Commission accept his offer of legal services. Mrs. Sporleder seconded the motion. It was passed unanimously. 2.) Mrs. Davisson moved that Mr. Dunfee and his client re -submit their petition and that it be referred to the Historic Landmarks Committee, together with Mrs. Sporleder, to establish standards and report back to the Commission. Mr. Nimtz seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. d. Mr. Smith read a letter, dated August 19, 1974, from the Indiana & Michigan Electric Company, concerning the Commission's inquiry regarding "the older type street lights," referring the Commission to Mr. Wayne Frost, Commercial -Industrial Service Manager of I & M Electric Co. Mr. Rothermel continued reading: "I should mention, however, that because of the age and obsolescence of these older lights we would notplan to re- install them and service them under our street lighting contract with the City of South Bend. They could, of course, be used for individual installations serviced off of metered accounts with the building owners respors ible for maintenance. These fixtures are getting so old and so difficult to obtain parts and maintain them, that it simply would not be eco- nomically feasible for us to continue to service them under existing street light tariffs. Also, from a safety stand- point, they do not by any means provide adequate lighting levels." Signed, J.L. Flanagan. Mr. Rothermel read a letter from Ralph J. Wadzinski, Asst, Bureau of Traffic & Lighting, dated August 21, 1974, concerning the city's contract with I & M Electric Co. to provide street lighting; and a letter from Patricia deClercq, Clerk, Board of Public Works, dated September 4, 1974, stating that the fixtures belong to I & M Electric and inquiries should be addressed to Mr. Al Wickizer at I & M. A discussion followed. Mr. Nimtz suggested that he and Chairman Smith take Mr. Frost out to lunch and find out what I & M plans to do with the fixtures.