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March 21, 1983 Page 3 d. Legal Mr. Wasielewski reported that a bill for last year's services had been received from Mr. Butler. -The matter was referred to the Legal Committee. e. Public'Relations & Community Education .1) County Maps - no report. f. Environmental Impact Statement: Mr. Wasielewski reported that Ms. Kiemnec had approved a Certificate of Appro- priateness for 553 River Ave. The new owners are replacing an old asbestos roof with a new asphalt shingle one. Mr. Newburn moved that the Commission concur with Ms. Kiemnec's action; Mr. Hayes seconded; motion passed. g. Staff Report 1) Small Town Survey Mr. Wasielewski passed out a report on the survey from the Planner (see Appendix A). 2) Conferences Mr. Wasielewski announced the upcoming conference by HLFI, "The Promises and Pitfalls fo Historic District Commissions," and urged all Commissioners to try to attend. It will be held Saturday, April 23, 1983 in Indianapolis. The Commission agreed to ask its attorney, Mr. Kevin Butler to attend; his registration fee will be paid by the HPC. Mr. Wasielewski announced the April 8th Indianapolis Mayor's Conference on Incentives and Standards for Development in Historic Areas. Mr. Newburn made a motion to send the Preservation Planner, Ms. Kiemnec, and to pay her $35 registration fee. Mrs. Spor.leder seconded; motion passed. 3) Water Damage Mr.. Wasielewski reported that a water pipe filled with sludge in the ceiling above the HPC office burst on Wednesday, March 16. Three Summary Reports and eleven Inventory Catalogues were damaged and nine survey cards were splattered. The County Commissioners had the office cleaned but would do nothing about the damaged books or having the syrvey cards re -typed. 4) Fredrickson House Mr. Wasielewski reported that Ms. Kiemnec will do two segments on Channel 34 on the Fredrickson House. They will be aired March 27 and April 10 at 12:30 P.M. 7. Old Business No report. 8. New Business 1) American Water Landmarks Mr. Oxian pointed out the article on the American Water Landmarks of the American Waterworks Association in the Indiana Preservationist (February, 1983). He made a motion that the Commission nominate the North Pumping Station on North Michigan. Street as such a landmark; Mr. Hayes seconded; motion passed. 2) Fredrickson House -Mrs. Sporleder made a motion that the Commission begin preparing the necessary paperwork for a National Register Designation of the Fredrickson House; Mrs. Choitz seconded; motion passed. Mr. Hayes abstained. 9. Hearing of Visitors No report.