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May 16,1977 Page 3 Administration in Chicago a letter was sent by Mr. Oxian informing him that the Federal Building in South Bend (the old Post Office) does have architectural and historical significance, and, therefore, should be preserved and its facade remain intact. Mr. Smith then spoke about two buildings that had recently been destroyed - both in the historic district - one was the home next to the Mastic Corporation and one building on LaSalle Avenue - in the 600 block of LaSalle. There was discussion on the matter of such buildings. being demolished and Mr. Oxian said that Ms. Gilbert would go up to the -Building Department once a week to look at the list of demolition -prone buildings. Mr. Oxian then referred to a letter he had received from Mr. Richard- son, the County Engineer, regarding the status of the Pharrow Powell house. Mrs. Farrow Powell had been in touch with him regarding re- storation of this building, now sitting in Leeper Park. Ms. Derbeck remarked that due to attention by.the Action Line column in the"South- Bend Tribune, school children had organized a fund to have this -struc- ture moved from behind Inwoods to Leeper Park. She thought that per- haps CD funds could be utilized. There was discussion on just which city department could be involved. Mr. Oxian stressed that since -it is now located on park property, the park department should be in- volved. It was suggested that the committee which was instrumental - in having this building moved to its new site should also become in- volved. Ms. Davisson made a motion that the committee be invited to take action in this matter. Mr. Smith seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. 6. Committee Reports City Survey Due to the absence of the chairman of this committee, there was no report forthcoming. Budget and Finance Mr. Oxian reported that the Commission sent a proposed budget of $6,000. for the year 1978 to the City Controller. The amount for the 1978 budget for the county came to $13,525.00, and Mr. Oxian read the line item breakdown for this budget. -He said the amount for the Historic Preservation Planner was in- creased from $8,400.08 to $10,000. Mr. Oxian mentioned that he - wanted the position of Planner put on County payroll to take ad- vantage of fringe benefits. Historic Districts There was no report from this committee at this time. it