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January 6, 1976 Page 2 of houses on the County Survey. Mr. Rothermel moved that this bill be approved for payment. Mr. Stivers seconded it and it passed unanimously. Ms. Davisson then reported that the Art History class at Notre Dame completed about ten reports on historic landmarks and copies are ready to give to the Commission. 5. Correspondence At the suggestion of Mr. Jack Smith, Mrs. Gilbert read a letter dated December 8., 1975, from Jack Dunfee in which he included a statement for services rendered in the amount of $600.00. Mr. Smith replied to this letter, stating previous correspondence which indicated that Mr. Dunfee would donate his services and in- forming Mr. Dunfee that all the funds for 1975 have been expended. Mr. Dunfee replied in his December 17 letter that he understands the decision of -the Commission and awaits the Commission's initia- tive with regards to a negotiation for legal services during the year 1976. Mr. Smith suggested that this correspondence be.brought to the attention of Mr. Nimtz. Mr. Oxian remarked that the Legal Committee should handle legal matters, but that it would eventually cost the Commission money for legal services. Mrs. Gilbert next introduced a renewal form for membership in the Association for Preservation Technology. She advised the Commission that the fee had increased to $30.00 and wondered if this membership is necessary. It was suggested thet she discuss this with Ms. Sporleder. A letter from Governor Bowen to Mr. Jack Smith, dated December 9, was then read. It referred to the need of professional staff"positions in the Department of Natural Resources, Historical Preservation .Section, Division of Museums and Memorials, and the Governor's awareness of the need for federal funds for preservation.- Mrs. Gil- bert mentioned that as of January 6, the position of Director of the State Museum has not been filled. She then remarked that a letter to the County Council had been sent regarding the February 71 term of office expiration date for Mr. Al Stivers. A similar communication was sent to the Common Council in- forming them that Ms. Woolridge's term of office expires on Janua�7 28. 6. Committee Reports Budget and Finance Mr. Oxian reported that he had talked with Mr. Ryker as well as two council men regarding the availability of Community Develop- ment Funds. Mr. Smith mentioned that be had had a meeting with Mr. Gilkey. Historic Districts Mr. Smith infoz med the Commission that Mr. F. Jay Nimtz would be late due to a prior committment.