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October 18, 1976 Page 3 informed that it covered mileage by the HPC staff to cover items such as trips to check out surveyed structures. Mr. Nimtz made a motion that the budget allocation for the City Survey be submitted. Mr. Oxian seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Wasielewski informed the Commission that the Com- - mittee is going forth with the drawing up of specifica- tions or guidelines for a bid on the City Survey. He said hopefully they will have something definite in this area at the next meeting. Budget and Finance Mr. Oxian had no report at this time from this committee. Historic Districts There was no report from this committee. Historic Landmarks - Mr. Oxian made a motion that the Commission hold a dis- tribution of plaques to the homeowners in the County whose homes have been declared Historic Landmarks with the permission of the County Council, during some County Council session. He also wants plaques distributed to the Coy house, the Darden Bridge and plaques for the 2nd. and 3rd County Courthouses. A reception, if it can be arranged, should also be given after the plaque ceremony. Mr. Rothermel seconded this motion and it passed unani- mously. Mr. Oxian then made a motion to declare the J. P. Huff residence at 50106 Bittersweet Road an Historic Landmark.- He andmark.He said the landmark designation would include a barn and a little smokehouse. Ms. Sporleder seconded this motion and. it passed unanimously. He then asked to have the former fire station on Notre Dame Avenue declared an Historic Landmark within -the city. He stated that it was built between 1903 - 1904 and there have been no alterations. He stated that he had received a letter from the Administration via Peter Mullin, Controller, giving approval. Mr. Oxian, there- fore, made a motion that this station be declared an Historic Landmark. Mr. Rothermel seconded this motion. Ms. Sporleder suggested that a Survey Card be filled out on this structure. The motion was put to a vote and it passed unanimously. Mr. Oxian then suggested a meeting of the Landmarks Committee and begin the formality of appointing a Review Board and the drafting of a Certificate of Appropriateness. He stated that homeowners of Landmarks must procure such &- certificate in case of any renovations. He showed a proto- type of such a certificate which had been drafted by Walter