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August 15, 1977 Page 6 Historic landmarks Mr. Oxian reported that he,_too, would call a meeting of this committee. Legal The Commission was informed that the Board of County Commissioners had retained the services of Joseph Amaral to defend the"Rinderle appeal. Public Relations and Education Ms.' Davisson reported that the October 24th regular - meeting of the Commission will take place in the lobby of the County -City Building, beginning at 7:00 P.M. and in conjunction with I.U.S.B. Center for Continuing Education. She remarked that a video tape tri1.]. be shown, askii.ng the questions about architecture and poli- tical decisions. There will be a short meeting and then general discussion. She then spoke about the grant from the Nation Trust, which she felt should be made as a public announcement for it is a very prestigious award. She spoke about the game: Architecture, American Style, and said the schools should be involved in this project. She also said that perhaps a slot on the program for the next year's annual convention of the National Trust in Chicago could be used to introduce the game by the Commission, or something that could take place in South Bend. Ms. Davisson informed the Commission that the next segment of "Patchwork" on Channel 34 WNIT will feature Tobi Christianson spea on the shingle style of architecture. She again spoke about the grant and.suggested that all people who were involved with this project should be invited when the announcement of the receipt of the money is done. Probably early in October. She said she will proceed zrith this project. Standards and Historic Plan Mr. Oxian read a portion of the Minutes of February 3, 1976 which discussed a five -page historic plan. There was general discussion in this area and Ms. Davisson said there should be clarification of what the commission has done and what it should do in the future. Presidential Report Mr. Oxian then read a letter from Shales and Company frcm Chicago, Illinois regarding tax assessments on historic homes. He said there still was nothing specific, and it just dealt with pre-