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July 13, 1976 Page 2 Mr. -F. Jay Nimtz made a mot16n-that the Treasurer's Report be accepted as submitted and the bills approved for payment. Ms., Sporleder sec- onded this motion and it passed unanimously. 5. Correspondence Ms. Kopezynski.mentioned.that she had been in contact with Carolyn Haman of the LaxDivision - Landmarks and Preservation of the National Trust. Ms. Hax`had wanted information about this Commission and then called from Washington to say that this Commission is one of the more major commissions in the country and expressed a request for ad- ditional information. Ms. Kopczynski then distriiiuted copies of a public relations pamphlet from the Indianapolis Historic Preservation Commission. This pamph- let details the work of the commission and lists their landmarks. They were duly noted by Commission members. Next, Ms. Kopezynski mentioned a letter she had.written to Mr. Allan D. White of Columbia City regarding their contemplated survey of Whitley County. The letter expressed encouragement in this endeavor and an Auto Tour Map was enclosed for Dir. White's perusal. A letter was then read which had been drafted by Mr. John Oxian to the School Board regarding the possible declaration of the Colfax School as an historical landmark. Mr. Dake read this letter at the last school board meeting but no action was taken in this matter. Mr. Oxian mentioned.that no bids were received for the Ardmore, Lydick, and Colfax school buildings, but that they would be sold separately. Ms. Kopezynski mentioned that the office had received the schedule of events for the Annual National Trust meeting in October. It was discussed that this was a worthwhile meeting to attend. Ms. Kop- czynski had submitted the President's and Vice -President's names as as possible participants. 6. Committee Reports Budget and Finance Mr. Oxian had discussed the City Budget with Peter Mullin and he was sure the Commission would get some funds. Historic Districts Mr. Ted Wasielewski discussed the letter to the City Engineer - which he had circulated at the last meeting regarding the pro- posed widening of Chapin Street. He would like Commission mem- bers to make changes, return the draft to him and then a final copy would be sent out over Jack Smith's signature.