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December 20, 1976 Page 3' on the City Survey cards and Ms. Davissbn explained this to - him, remarking that she and Marsha Mullin had worked on histor- ical research during the summer. 6. Committee Reports City Survey In the absence of the chairman of this committee, a report on the City Survey was not forthcoming. Both Ms. Kopczynski and Ms. Da- visson felt that the issue of choosing an architect for the City Survey should not be drawn out any longer. It was remarked that this should be done before the first of the year. Mr. Smith voiced his opinion that another meeting should be held in this regard. There was quite a bit of discussion in this respect. Budget and Finance There was no report from this committee. Historic Districts Due to the absence of the chairman of this committee, Mr. Ted Was- ielewski, there was no report. Historic Landmarks Mr. Nimtz spoke about the fine plaquing ceremony;on December 15, - during the County Council session and remarked that, in his opin- ion, it was very successful. Mr. Oxian suggested that the two homeowners who did not attend the ceremony, Mr. James Kidder and Mr. Steve Fodrocy, be contacted regarding the disposition of their plaques. Mr. Mian voiced the need for a Landmarks Committee meeting regard- ing the Certificates of Appropriateness. He said he had been in -- touch with several homeowners who may want a change in their struc- tures. He suggested such a Certificate be written up and Mr. Russell Rothermel be contacted in this regard. Mr. Oxian then asked the Commission members if they had received and noted his comments and report of the National Trust convention. Ms. Davisson noted that it would be advisable to carry through on some of the ideas from this convention. Mr. Smith said he was especially interested.in Mr. Oxian's remarks on what had been done elsewhere in the area of facade easements. Mr. Oxian remarked that he had a list -- of five property owners who wished to come in and listen to tax bene- fits, on the state and federal levels. He mentioned that Ms. Ruth Price also wanted to participate in this. It was remarked that Galen Alsop had also done some preliminary work. Legal Mr. Nimtz informed the Commission that it is being sued by Mr. Walter Rinderle. The case was set for Wednesday, December 22, in