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June 18, 1979 Page 3 there was not enough-ti.me for the district to be nominated nor was there sufficient time to declare that neo-classical house a landmark. Mr. Wasielewski said that he felt a large portion of the Park Avenue area would qualify for National Register status. Mrs. Price sug- gested that perhaps the Commission or a subcommittee could meet with PANA to discuss their district boundaries. There was further dis- cussion on use and zoning. Mr. Conley then thanked the Commission for allowing him and PANA to express their views. Budget and Finance Mrs. Price reported that she and Ted, as well as John Stamper, have worked on the budget but the committee hadn't really met. Mr. Was- ielewski read a memo from the Commissioners which requested that the budget proposals be submitted no later than June 22, and to use the amended 1979 figures. A review will then be set up by the Commission- ers to make final recommendations to the Council. Mr. Wasielewski and Mr. Stamper drew up two tentative budgets. The basic totals $22,510.00. Last year's budget was $16,600. which was cut $2,000.00. The basic reason for the increase is Trudi Gilbert's position which would be approximately $9,000.00. This position, funded by CETA will be lost in September. The rest of the budget reflects very little change from last year. The position of Preservation Planner has been under discussion as to whether that is a contractual job or should it be on salary. Mr. Kevin Butler, County Attorney, stated that there is no way we can prove that John Stamper is an independent contractor and the county would be liable for violating the employer-employee rela- tionship in not witholding taxes and social security. This will have to be corrected in the Auditor's office. John Stamper will have to be put on payroll, regardless. Mr. Wasielewski said the position of planner and research assistant were entered in the statement of sal- ary and wages. Mrs. Price stated that everything possible was cut down in order to put the money into staff. A second proposal was also prepared. The total on this would be $17,455.00. Mrs. Price spoke about the crucial need for secretarial help. There was some discussion on the two proposals and the C ETA position of research assistant. The stipend for legal services was changed back to $800.00. Mrs. Price then asked the Commission to consider either Budget Propo- sal #1, which was bare-boneing it and included the two staff positions and totaled approximately 22 thousand, the other is one staff, hoping to get a position thru CETA, not bare-boneing it and it totaled ap- proximately $17,000.00. A discussion ensued. Mrs. Price then moved that Proposal #1 be submitted. The total would be $22,810.00 with both positions funded by the county. Mr. Stivers seconded. All in favor. Historic Districts and Standards No report Historic Landmarks and Standards Mr. Oxian reported that APC gave favorable approval to 701 East Op Pennsylvania Avenue as a historic landmark. He mentioned that he had sent out certified letters to owners of 701 E. Pennsylvania and 68437 Pine Road and received signatures from both.