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August 3, 1976 Page 2 Mr. Oxian made a motion that the Treasurer's Report be accepted and the bills approved for payment. Mr. Nimtz seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. 5. Correspondence There was no significant correspondence and correspondence with the National Park Service regarding the grant will be taken up later. 6. Committee Reports Budget and Finance Mr. John Oxian reported that the County Commissioners have not yet notified the Commission in regard to the proposed budget. He stated that the city administration has nullified the Commission budget proposal but that there still might be a possibility of funding through revenue sharing. Historic Districts Mr. Ted Wasielewski stated that the final draft of the letter to the City Engineer against the proposed widening of Chapin - Street has been prepared and sent to Rollin Farrand, City En- gineer. There was discussion that the engineering department was looking into the possibility of getting city funds for this project. Mr. Smith remarked that the Commission could go to the courts and get an injunction to hold up federal funding of the project but it does not apply to city or state money. Historic Landmarks Mr. Oxian spoke about a property at 61191 U.S. 31 South, -- called, The Country Villa, and which the owners wish to re- store to its original condition. He said the house is well kept both inside and out. Mr. Oxian then made a motion that this structure be declared a landmark. Mr. Stivers seconded - this motion. It passed unanimously. During the ensuing dis- cussion it was pointed out that the barn and several smaller buildings would be included in this declaration. Mr. Oxian then spoke about the amendment to the Commission's enabling amendment which refers to the one -year demolition. Mr. Nimtz made a motion to disaffirm the previous action of the Commission concerning the five -year demolition and concurs in the recommendation of the Area Plan Commission concerning the amendment of the ordinance, and the Commission authorization of Mr. Oxian to proceed to obtain favorable consideration to the amendment to the ordinance by the City Council and the County - Council. Ms. Sporleder seconded this motion and it passed un- animously.