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October 22, 1979 Page 2 Mr. Stamper read a memorandum sent to the Board of County Commissioners commending them for their action in declaring the week of October 22-28 as "Celebration of Architecture Week//. Mr, Stamper reported he sent a letter to Mr, Dick Cahtz, Assistant to the State Historic Preservation Officer concerning the status of the City Survey, and enclosing the signed vouchers for reimbursement. Mr. WaslmlmwskY read the letter of resignation from Mr. Tim Eckerle, which is to be effective November 1, 1979. 6. Committee Reports City Survey Mr' Stamper stated he still had two lists that needed redatYng of construction dates, these should be checked and them he can start on district maps. Budget and Finance Mrs. Price said there was nothing to report, but the Budget Committee needs to meet to review the CETA situation. Historic Districts and Standards Mr. WaslalewskY brought up the matter of the Odd Fellows 8/6o., 104 S. Main St, He said since the Odd Fallows 8ldg, continues to be /n jeopardy of demolition he would like to nominate the Odd Fellows Bldg. to the National Register as a contingency to the West Washington Historic District. Mrs. Price moved the Commission prooede with the application. Mrs. Spurledar seconded. A vote was taken and all voted in favor except Mr. N|mtz who voted nay.- Mr. Nimtz felt the action was taken without the owners consent ('City of South Bend and the Redevelopment Dept' \ and was inconsistent. There was further discussion on the Odd Fellows Bldg, by Commission members. Historic Landmarks and Standards Mr. WamYelewskY reiterated that the Odd Fellows Bldg. ordinance for landmark designation will be sent to the Common Council. Mr' 8uian raised the issue of 16327 Cleveland Road which was declared a historic landmark as the first such landmark in SL. Joseph County. At that time, there was no precendanma for such action and it was declared .a landmark by resolution. He proposed that this structure be declared a historic landmark by Ordinance of the County Counc!l. He moved, Mrs. - Price seconded, and it passed unanimously.