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August 15, 1977 Page 8 as well as Mr. Fodrocy's. Mr. Oxian then requested that letters be sent to owners of all structures which had been plaqued asking for two pictures of their homes: one show- ing the plaque as affixed to the outside of the house, and another a gen- eral view of the house. Mr. Oxian then spoke about the CETA position for research assistant and said that at a May 19, 1977 committee meeting, this position was denied. He talked. with Mr. Kelsenberg and, was referred to lairs. Taylor about this matter who was going to ask the CETA.Advisory Committee to reconsider our request for position's application for z'!unding. 8. New Business lds. Belle Pendleton informed the Commission that she had spoken with Brian Crumlish and appraised herself of what was being done with the survey cards. She said he is rating the structures but is not yet describing the houses. There are, howerver, photos on the cards. He will describe the structures on the superior homes after consultation with the Survey Committee. She said the North Shore Triangle is nearly done and the Hillcrest section. Ms. Davisson said that perhaps Jeanne Denham could help Belle with the historical research, using the money the commission has left. Sandy Davis, as well could — help on the research. It was suggested that Mrs. Denham be hired on a part -time basin, and a motion was made to do this if money was available. The motion was seconded and passed unanimously. Mr. Wasielewski said he would check into the budget to see what is available. 9. Announcements and Miscellaneous Matters Mr. Oxian read a letter dated.August 15, to Mr. Brownell regarding the framing of an environmental impact statemtn regarding the downtown area. Ms. Davisson said the Commission should ultimately write such a statement. Mr. Oxian then read another letter to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, again asking for their opinion of South Bend's downtown area. The list of buildings on which such opinion was asked was read. There was discussion on these matters. Mr. Oxian next read a letter to Mayor Nemeth and Ms. Sporleder said the Commission should get a commitment from him. 10. Hearing of Visitors Mr. Pauszek spoke about whether there was a plan to cover things like - -- the controver j of the Odd Fellows Building, and the projected develop- ment of the downtown. He talked about the Oliver Theater Building and the project at C ntral High School. He said they are going to have a class program there in drama. Then he discussed plans for the Little Theater and thanked the Commission for its interest in Central High School.