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January 31, 1977 Page 4 informing her that she (Ms. Studer) had been appointed Chairman of the Publicity Committee of the Southold Heritage Foundation. It further stated that, in this capacity, she would be disseminating information on the Foundation and promoting interest in historic preserva- tion and hoped that she and Ms. Davisson can co-opera- tively pursue this course. Ms. Davisson then informed the Commission that three video tapes will be taken at NSB using the game, Architecture - American Style. The tapes will be interrupted to allow the participants in the game to discuss its facets and implica- tions. She also brought the Commission up to date on the historical segments aired on Channel 34, the first Thursday Lin the month at 3:30 p.m. She said the first segment feat=e-d', Joann Sporleder who talked about log houses. Then, on Thursday, February 3rd, Ms. Rita Kopezynski will discuss - Alexis Coquill ard. Another segment, again with Ms. Spor- leder, will concentrate on the Federal style. Presidential Report Mr. Smith reported that John Welsheimer had been in touch - with him and said he would be willing to talk to the Commis- sion about the matter of facade easements. Mr. Smith com- mented that it was a great area of financial help to people who own homes and are willing to have them appraised and deed them to Southhold. The property owners would then be entitled. to tax benfits. A discussion ensued on this matter of facade -- easements and Mr. Oxian noted that Mr. Reid Williamson is will- ing to come and talk about it. Mr. Galen Alsop likewise has done some work in this area. Mr. Smith remarked that possibly a whole day's seminar could be set up for interested persons and property owners. It was suggested that Ms. Kopezynski correspond with Mr. Welsheimer in Denver in regard to this matter. Mr. Rothermel suggested that perhaps the South Bend - Tribune could write an article on this project. Ms. Kopczyn- ski told the Commission that she would also call the National Trust. Staff Report Ms. Kopezynski informed the Commission that two student in- ternes from the American Studies program at Notre Dame were working with the Commission on research matters; Clare Boast from Iowa and Claire Leary from Wisconsin. Ms. Boast was engaged,in finishing the research on the Hamilton Church.