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September 20, 1976 Page 4 endorse this involvement in the Heritage Near Northwest Neighborhood Association. this motion. It was put to a vote and w abstaining. Awareness Program by the Ms. Sporleder seconded x passed with Mr. Oxian Ms. Sporleder spoke about the proposed Chapin Street widening and questioned if any state or federal money is being used for this project. She said it was difficult to keep track of such money when'it was approved in Council in lump sums that covered more than one project. It was mentioned that before such funds are allocated for the Chapin Street widening, there has to be a public hearing. Mr. Wasielewski was asked if Mr. Rollin Ferrand had replied to the Commission's letter referring to this project. He replied that no word had been received. Historic Landmarks Mr.'-Oxian discussed the "Markmakers" home and stated that the house belonged to Mr. Thurin who was buying it on a land -contract basis. He'' also- mentioned a woman who telephoned him and lives- in- German Township; She complained that the Carriage House Restaurant, a historical structure, once a church', is attempting to expand its operation and obtain a liquor license. She hoped the Commission could help in -preventing this. Mr. - Wasielewski suggested that this person formally address the Commission on this matter by means of a letter. Mr. Oxian next discussed the distribution of commemorative landmark plaques. Ms. Ruth Price suggested that some kind of public presen- tation be undertaken. Ms. Derbeck, upon questioning, was informed that 11 structures, to date, would be designated by a plaque. Mr. F. Jay Nimtz stressed that the Commission get as much publicity as possible. Mr. Smith hoped that Mr. Oxian would work with Southhold and Ms. Deloris Davisson on full public relations regarding these presentations. Mr. Oxian next informed the Commission that landmark designations on the Goff (12594 S.R. 23), Risler (1+297= "State Rd- 23), Whit- taker (52228.Gumwood Road) and the former schoolhouse at 14912 Brick Road, now owned by Nelson, sites had the first reading. Ms. Kopezynski then discussed the Yellow Bank Schoolhouse and the - results of a meeting she had attended at the Pine Creek Church re= garding this building. She stated that Mr. Galen Mangus is spear- heading a movement to save the schoolhouse. She distributed, to the members, copies of a report she had compiled relative to this matter. She suggested that perhaps the Commission, in a semi- official capacity, could encourage the efforts to preserve the school.