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November 21, 1977 Page 3 committee was held on the 9th, and he brought the Commission up on the present status of the survey. He then read a progress report prepared by the firm of Crumlish/Sporleder. It was men- tioned that approximately 4,250 structures within the city of South Bend had been reviewed. Of these structures approximately 261 may be regarded as very superior or above average and will be carded. All buildings have a rating of 10 or above. Each target area has been mapped.. Mr. Wasielewski informed the Com- mission that the next meeting of the City Survey Committee will be on December 7, 1977 (changed to December loth) at 7;30 p.m. at the Bognar Agency office. He said everyone is welcome to come. He also asked the Commission to pull together some ideas for next year's work. Budget and Finance Mr. Oxian informed the Commission that there is a proposal pend- ing, of which Mr. Timothy. Eckerle is aware, to appropriate the $8,000 needed to complete the City Survey to be used, in part, to build a fire station. He said the city would tear down the existing Fire Station #6 and build a new one. There was discussion between Mr. Tim Eckerle and Mr. John Oxian. Mr. Eckerle explained how Community Development funds work and said this proposal was pending locally. Mr. Oxian then said the $20,000 had been pro- mised to the Commission for the City Survey, of which $12,000 were -to be used this year, and $8,000 until July of 1978. There was some discussion of ordinances and attachments. It was men- tioned that perhaps the Historic Preservation Commission could re -apply to C.D. for these funds for next year. Mr. Oxian said that no member of the Commission was informed of this pending pro- posal, and Mr. Eckerle countered that no agency had been informed. Mr. Eckerle said the first reading would be the last Monday in the month. There was further discussion of the Citizen's Advisory Committee. Mr. Oxian then stated that since Mr. Eckerle was well -- versed in Community Development funding, wised to appoint Mr. Eck- erle to the Budget and Finance Committee. Thereupon, Mr. Eckerle, who works for Community Development, dclined this position on the grounds that it would be a conflict of interest. Mr. Oxian said that Mr. Eckerle's being on the Historic Preservation Commission was a conflict of interest. He then said that Mr. Eckerle should - keep the Commission informed of what goes on in Community Develop- ment and to keep in touch. Historic Districts Mr. Ted Wasielewski informed the Commission that there had been a small meeting of this committee and that the committee agreed to pursue proposed zoning change in the West Washington area. He said he would be meeting with Mr. Dick Johnson of the Area Plan Commission regarding such zoning and acceptable occupancy. He said a district must be established - a local district by ordinance. Mr. Oxian then said he had received a sample of a - law which was passed by the Massachusetts Legislature establish-