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February 20, 1978 Page 2 5. Correspondence Ms. Candace Peck read Thomas J. Brunner's letter to the Commission as well as a letter to Mr. Cloud from the Commission regarding the downtown area. She then mentioned that she had sent information on landmarks, landmark ordinances, resolutions, etc. to Ellen Kettler, National Trust counsel in the Mid -West office, Ms. Kettler is checking over this ma- terial and eventually it would be advisable to have her come here and speak to neighborhoods and preservation groups establishing historic districts. Ms. Peck then said she had written letters to Jeff Gibney of Southold Heritage and Jack Smith of Southhold Restorations requesting permission as a representative of this Commission, to attend their res- pective meetings. A letter was written to Paul Miller, thanking him for the picture he donated of the Leeper Bridge with its lights. Further, a letter was written to Carl Ellison regarding the $8,000. needed for Brian Crumlish to complete the city survey within the 1875 boundaries and sur- vey all the area within 1925 boundaries for significant structures. She said there has been no reply to this letter. 6. Committee Reports City Survey Mr. Wasielewski reported that he had spoken to two members of the Com- munity Development Dept. concerning the funding of the city survey and he needs to speak to the administration as well. He said the Commis- sion has not obtained the $8,000 at this point. He asked Mr. Nimtz 40 about this and Mr. Nimtz said he was not at liberty to speak on this matter. Mr. Wasielewski said he would have a report on this at the next meeting. Ms. Peck suggested that all city survey cards be sent out to be du- plicated. She mentioned that it could be done at Notre Dame for 50,, a copy, and it was figured out there are 510 survey cards, which would amount to $25.50, if done once. Ms. Sporleder moved that two copies be made of the city survey cards. Mrs. Price seconded this motion. Ms. Sporleder also moved that the Commission duplicate the county sur- vey cards twice. Mrs. Price seconded this motion. Both motions pas- sed unanimously. Mr. Wasielewski said the Commission is doing the on- going research for the historic aspects on the city survey and Jeanne Denham is doing this work. Budget and Finance Mr. Oxian reported that another letter was sent in January asking that the city reconsider the money requested from them. To date, there has been no reply. Historic Districts Ms. Peck informed the Commission that the North Shore Triangle Historic District held a neighborhood meeting February 15, 1978. She said the