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November 22, 1976 Page 5 for the South Bend Heart Surgery and unanimously approved by the Commission in caucus was read by Mr. John Oxian at a meeting of the Area Plan Commission. It was reported that, after much discussion, this petition was sent to the Common Council without a recommendation. The Commission was told that Mr. Jack Dunfee, who drew up the petition for the South Bend Heart Surgery firm, made an impassioned.re- buttal following the reading of the statement by Mr. Oxian. Both Mr. Rothermel and. Ms. Sporleder indicated that, since Mr. Dunfee was on retainer with the Historic Preservation Commission, that there may be a conflict of interest. Mr. Smith suggested that Mr. Dunfee be contacted on this matter and be told how the Commission feels. Mr. Rothermel stated that the Commission should follow up this matter with the Common Council. Mr. Oxian made a motion that the Commission read the statement, which was then read to the Commission by Ms. Kopczynski, at the Common Council meeting. Mr. Rothermel- seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Ted Was- ielewski was asked to contact Mr. Dunfee. Mr. Oxian made a motion that the chairman of the Historic Districts Committee contact the Commission's attorney, Mr. Dunfee, and reiterate the contents of the Commission's report, stating that this will continue to be the Commission's official action. Mr. Stivers seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. It was further suggested that this report be incorporated in the minutes. (report attached). Historic Landmarks Mr. Oxian informed the Commission that a letter had been re- ceived from Mr. William H. Mauk, President of the County . Council regarding the plaquing ceremony. Ms. Kopczynski then read the letter which stated that presentation of plaques to the homeowners of historically landmarked homes would take place on December 14, 1976 at 7:00 p.m. Ms. Kopczynski said letters had been sent to the homeowners inviting them to this ceremony. She also said that the County Commissioners will re- ceive the plaques for the two County Courthouses and the Dar- den Bridge. It was stated that after the presentation, the recipients would be served punch and cookies on the 11th Floor. Mr. Rothermel suggested.that Mr..knd Mrs. Risler be invited also and was assured that they were. Ms. Sporleder hoped that the firm of Crumlish/Sporleder and Judy Studer of the Area Plan Commission be likewise invited. Mr. Smith suggested that an invitation be sent to Southhold. Ms. Kopczynski then spoke about the proposed landmark desig- nation for Firehouse #7 and said that no survey card had been made out on this structure. Mr. Smith suggested that M.S. Spor- leder complete the survey card on this structure. Mr. Oxian then made a -motion to have the Ehninger residence at 50705 Orange Road - an Italianate structure - declared.