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March 9, 1976 Page 4 Ms. Davisson then informed the Commission that the suggestion to keep a set of State Forms in the office is being cancelled. She next spoke about the possibility of preparing a pamphlet on the County Survey findings. TheVie was discussion on just what sort of brochure was involved. Ms. Davisson said this matter would be re- ferred to the Committee again. She also suggested that Mrs. Spor- leder should work on this Conmli.ttee. The target date for this pam- phlet would be sometime in October. Ms. Davisson then spoke about the possiblity of obtaining a summer intern for historical research. She suggested that Mr. Rinderle look into this and also contact Dr. Tom Schlereth regarding an in- tern for the Fall semester. Mr. Oxian made a motion that the Com- mission obtain the services of an intern from Notre Dame. Mrs. Sporleder seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. It was also suggested that Dr. Thomas Schlereth be contacted in re- gard to a copy of the architectural survey of Notre Dame. Ms. Davisson spoke about setting up publicity with the news media and Mr. John Oxian informed the Commission that he has the names of some individuals that can be contacted regarding this matter. Next Ms. Davisson spoke about the Auto Tour. She said the homeowners of historic homes would be contacted to determine the possibility of having their home placed on the tour map. The target date would be Historic Preservation Week in early May. Ms. Davisson made a motion r that the Auto Tour for Superior Homes be approved and that the Pub- lic Relations Committee make the decision for the designer and the printer for the map. This motion was seconded by Mr. Al Stivers.— It was put to a vote and the motion passed with Mr. John Oxian ab- staining. A discussion followed in which it was decided that the homes would be listed by addresses on:yy on the Auto Tour map. Consultant's Report Mr. Rinderle distributed a proposed form foi.the City Survey and suggested that this be used when the City Survey is undertaken. He then mentioned that Mrs. Goff has done a lengthy history of Harris township, and that the Commission should co-operate with her to make the material available. He also said that owners of a log cabin on Beech Road wanted volunteers to help restore this structure. Mr. Oxian said the Commission could inform other organizations or uni- versities about such help. Presidential Report Mr. Smith announced that he and Commission members had received a letter of resignation from Tobi Christianson. He mentioned that he and the staff had conducted some interviews and have a possible candidate for this position.