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January 21, 1980 Page 2 5. Election - okn C�k' r), Vise. t{:i �;-� �:i i Jf�t.Y'F!'? �F"E� Y"^, .�='=.�"tea •+ A motion was made by Mr. Newburn to accept the present officers for another term, with a unanimous vote, seconded by Mrs. Sporleder. The motion was carried. A discussion ensued on the resignation of Commissioner Gerald Kline. It was resolved that a letter of appreciation be sent to him on behalf of the Commission, from the Secretary or Planner. Further, a replacement should be chosen by the next commission meeting. Mrs. Sporleder questioned the Commission on the status of Commissioner Al Stivers. Mr. Wasielewski stated that the Commission should approach the County Council for his resignation since he has attended only one meeting. 6. Correspondence Mr. John Stamper read into the minutes the following correspondence received by the Commission: A letter from Southhold Restoration requesting articles for their upcoming newsletter, a letter on a�ewe proposal writing workshop to be held in South Bend February 20,1980, and a subscription advertisement to the Historic House Association of America. Mr. Oxian moved and Mrs. Price seconded that we subscribe to the Historic House Association magazine. 7. Committee Reports City Survey Mr. John Stamper stated that the survey work is completed on the Miami-Ridgedale area, while there is some resurvey work to be done on the Near Northwest area. He pointed out that the Commission's main priority should be completing the planning book, over submitting the city survey, since we have a two month deadline to complete the book. Mrs. Price moved and Mr. Newburn seconded that the planning book be the top priority of the Commission. The motion carried. Budget and Finance No Report Historic Districts and Standards Mr. John Oxian discussed a meeting held by Mr. Stamper and by Mr. Oxian with the Bendix Estate Neighborhood Association which is seeking historic district status. Mr. Newburn questioned if this would involve the Commission in the dispute with the Bendix Estate development. Mr. Oxian stated that 80% of the neighbors would have to vote for the standards ;-�. It would encompass a wide band from Eddy St. o Ironwood.