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September 17, 1979 Page 4 the Treasurer's Report as submitted. Next there was a vote to approve the proposed lighting for West Washington Street. All voted in favor. Next the motion to designate 26651 Cedar Road a County Landmark was voted on and all voted in favor. The discussion then reverted to 26191 Quinn Road and Mr. Nimtz declared there must be some heirs someplace who could consent to having this structure designated a landmark. Ms. Sporleder made an amendment to the original motion to have this structure de- clared a landmark, that a registered letter, return receipt re- quested, be sent to the owner asking for a consent to this action before it is submitted to County Council. Mr Nimtz seconded this amendment. All voted in favor of the amendment, and all voted in favor of the motion. Legal Mr. Oxian then read a letter sent to Gaylen W. Allsop, and signed by him, Mr. F. Jay Nimtz, and John Stamper, to have Mr. Allsop consider serving as attorney for the Commission for the remainder of this year and thereafter. The salary for this position would be in accordance with the time spent in service to the Commission. A reply, would be appreciated as soon as possible. It was sent September 11, 1979• No response to this letter has been received. Public Relations and Community Education Mr. Stamper then briefly discussed the Celebration of Architects' exhibit, scheduled for October 22-28 in Century Center. He men- tioned that the photography for the slide program was finished and Paul Godallei is putting together the exhibit. There will be an exhibit, slide show, tours, etc. Ms. Sporleder informed the Commission that John Stamper had appear- ed on Public Television, Cheannel 34, and did an excellent job on the history and architecture of the Odd Fellows Building. It was informative and did not delve into controversial matters. Environmental Impact Statement No report. Presidential Report There were no further remarks. Staff Report Mr. Stamper reported that regarding the U.S. 20 By-pass, a letter was written to McGillem Associates, signed by him and John Oxian which included a map showing the structures along the Southern Route which would be in jeopardy. The letter essentially said that the Commission wished to express its opposition to the Southern A1- . ternate Route based on the large numberof historic houses within the route. Mr. Stamper suggested that a similar letter be sent to the State Highway Commission. Mr. Stamper then said.since this.has stirred up a lot of publicity, a couple of people have talked to him