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December 20, 1977 Page 4 the enabling ordinance. He further stated that Resolution 3 gives the Commission power to declare a home a landmark without the owner's -consent: -There was discussion of special interpretations of this matter. Mr. Ted Wasielewski expressed some concerns he had regarding the interpretation of the ordinance and especially in the future -- maintenance_and non -maintenance of structures that are now de- clared as landmarks. Mr. Wasielewski expressed that the Commis- sion should proceed with caution in designating further landmarks and do everything possible to get owner's consent. Public Relations and Community Education There was no report from this committee. Standards and Historic Plan There was no report forthcoming. Presidential Report There was no report from President Oxian. However, the Commission was informed that John Stamper had sent the Commission a completed Certificate of Appropriateness on the No. 7 Fire Station. It was brought to Ms. Sporleder's attention and it was then forwarded to Mr. DeLee, City Engineer. Staff Report Ms. Gilbert asked approval for her to take her accrued six vacation days, starting December 27 and ending January 4th. Ms. Candace Peck asked permission to be absent from the office on December 27th and Mr. Nimtz remarked that there should be no problem with either -case. 7. Old Busines r. __ _ :_: ti, :,_-.-! _ -_. , - _ - .- Ms. Candace Peck brought up the problem of the lights on Leeper- Bridge. She said she had talked with Mr. William Richardson re- garding the epoxy used on the renovation of the bridge. She said that perhaps the Commission should wait in designating the bridge a landmark until the style of the lights is worked out. Mr Oxian stated that the Darden Bridge has been declared a landmark through resolution but not by ordinance. Ms. Sporleder made a suggestion that both the Leeper Bridge and the Darden Bridge be declared local historic landmarks by ordinance. She said she and Ms. Peck would try to get some old photographs, showing the exact lights that - were on the bridge. Mr. Nimtz said there might be some old post- cards about, and he also know of a painting that depicted the bridge. He was advised to pursue this further. Mr. Oxian then informed the Commission that the facade easement project with the Gollatz house was still being worked on with Mr. Dillon.