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February 21, 1977 Page 5 when he became interested in historic preservation, his inter- est was in organizing a local body in the county and the city and he was pleased to be part of this group and serve as its president. However, he feels that now it would be best for the Commission if the officers were rotated. He then spoke of some of the acccmplishments of the past two years and cited the completion of the County Survey, and.the beginning of the City Survey. He said neighborhood meetings under the auspices of the Commission were very well attended. He mentioned that a procedure has been established for the designation of historic landmarks, and he mentioned the $5,000 grant from the National Park Service that the Commission had received, and the desig- nation of the Commission as an environmental impact clearing house. He did, however, feel that the Commission could acknowledge one failure end that was that no historic district had been established. Though perhaps this was not indeed a true failure, for many new neighborhood organizations and groups had been es- tablished, such as the Near Northwest Neighborhood Association, the Park Avenue, etc. Mr. Smith stressed that he hoped co- operation will continue between the Commission and other bodies and organizations as the neighborhood groups, Southhold, the Historical Society, etc. He then remarked that he would re- commend that Mr. John Oxian be chosen as the next president of the Commission. 7. Old Business Ms. Deloris Davisson asked to delay the report from the nominating committee and wished.the Commission would consider inviting Joann Sporleder back as the architectural historian. She stressed that Rita Kopczynski was encountering difficulty in replacing her. She said there were a number of art historians in the area, but no architectural historians. Ms. Davisson then made a motion for Ms. Kopczynski to correspond with Ms. Sporleder regarding the acceptance of this position again. Mr. Al Stivers seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, as chairman of the Nominating Committee, then — presented his report. The Commi.tteerecommended that the follow- ing members be elected for the respective positions: President: John Oxian Vice President: Deloris Davisson Secretary: Russell W. Rothermel Treasurer: Ted Wasielewski Mr. Nimtz made a motion that this report of the Nominating Com- mittee be accepted as submitted. Mr. Catanzarite seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Smith then congratulated the new officers of the Commission.