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March 9, 1976 Page 3 Legal Committee Mr. Nimtz reported that the Commission's amendment to its ordinance is still with the Area Plan Commission. Mr. Oxian then remarked that the delay has been long enough and that the amendment should simply be taken to the Common Council. Mr. Nimtz felt it would be unwise to bypass the Area Plan Commission. In the discussion which ensued it was pointed out that Mr. Parent said that no single ordinance would be acted upon until the entire zoning ordinance is considered. Mr. Smith suggested that the Commission talk to Mr. Johnson and to Mrs. Judy Studer about this matter. Mr. Oxian made a motion -to take this ordinance out of the Area Plan Commission and submit it directly to the Common Council. Mr. Wasielewski seconded this motion. It was put to a vote and Ms. Davission, Mr. Nimtz and Mrs. Sporleder voted nay. The motion was thereby defeated. Mr. Nimtz then moved that John Oxian be authorized to hold discussion with the Area Plan Commission and the Common Council relative to the amendment proposed to the Commission's ordinance and to ascertain the feasibility or possibility of passage (of the amendment to said ordinance) and if said or - dinance is not agreeable to the Council or the Area Plan Com- mission what their desires are. Mrs. Sporleder seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Nimtz then read a letter from J. Reid Williamson regarding tax deductions for historic homes. This includes a charitable deduction for the donation of a facade easement and then a yearly property tax deduction. Mr. Ri_nderle mentioned that the Commission would have to find out how the value of such ease- ment is determined. Mr. Smith gave examples of how the program worked elsewhere and a discussion followed on this matter. Public Relations and Community Education Ms. Davisson said she had met with Mr. Rinderle and Mrs. Gil- bert regarding some of the activities of this Committee. She mentioned that there is an -easel displaying an historic home in the lobby of the County -City building through February and March. A letter to the owners of superior homes was to be sent as a publicity measure, as well as a form letter to all realtors and brokers. These letters were read and the Commission made re- visions. Ms. Davisson also outlined plans for a package presentation to schools and teachers about historic homes. This would be set up for July, possibly for use in the Fall semester. Ms. Davisson next informed the Commission that a letter offer- ing assistance to outlying towns to conduct surveys of historic homes would be drafted and sent. It was suggested that the new Historic Commission in Elkhart be contacted.