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May 11, 1976 Page 4 Mr. Oxian then spoke about a home which was situated next to'the'Osteopathic Hospital and; is now being -moved to a new location. The owner, Ms. Janet Che]miniak wants the home declared a.landmark. It was discussed, however, that the new location must first.be ascertained and then the building surveyed. The owneis'already received the standards' and gave their approval to have the home declared a landmark. Mr. Oxian made a motion that a letter be sent to George Po- dell and Ms. Davisson seconded it. It passed unanimously. Mr. Oxian spoke about the possibility of setting up guide- lines for the Review Board and Mr. Smith suggested that a meeting be held of the Landmarks Committee to pursue this subject. Legal Committee Mr. F. Jay Nimtz had no report except -to say that the -Amend ment would be on the agenda of the Area Plan Commission meet- ing on May 18th. A copy of this amendment was given to Mr. Parent of the Common Council and Mr. Catanzarite of the County Council. Mr. Oxian remarked that the City Attorney has written up an amendment concerning the time of demolition of a landmark from one year to five years. Mr. Richard Dombrowski of the Common Council and Mr. Tom Catanzarite of the County Council are sponsoring the amendment. Public Relations and Education Ms. Davisson itemized the following points in her discussion at this meeting: The presentation by Ms. Ruth Price regard= ing historic preservation and impact statements in the State of Indiana; the Commission's priorities in view of the City Survey, the Plan, the position of the Consultant; the pro- cedures for defining guidelines; and a discussion by Al Stivers about the -Auto Tour Mag. Ms. Davisson remarked that there were no established pro- cedures governing the Commission. She stated that these must be viewed consistently to be effective. She recommended that John Oxian and the Committee make recommendations in this area and bring these before the Commission at the next meeting. She stated that the Committee has met several times informally to establish what the priorities of the Commission actually are. The Committee recommended that the top priority is the City Survey and also the Historic Plan. Ms. Davisson then made a motion that the Commission terminate the position of Consultant at this date. Joanne Sporleder seconded this motion. All Commission members present voted "aye" with the exception of John Oxian who voiced a "nay"