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drainage problems. Mr. Haas said this had not yet been <br />done. He mentioned another point, he believed that, <br />according to a new Indiana law, it was illegal to <br />simply fill in the foundations of demolished houses. <br />Hundreds of foundations, some from previously <br />demolished houses, would have to be removed in the <br />Wenger -Ohio area. <br />Mrs. Sporleder asked whether the HPC staff had surveyed <br />the golf course. Mr. Holycross said no, also pointing <br />out that Riley High School was rated S -12. The survey <br />process, he said, was heavily prejudiced toward the <br />built environment. <br />Mr. Oxian said the HPC could still hold a hearing, <br />based on the golf course's other historical aspects. <br />Mr. Oxian proposed holding the hearing in April instead <br />of May, making this the first reading. His proposal was <br />acc meted. Mr. Haas promised to provide information on <br />the case to the Commission. <br />Mr. Holycross asked for further direction, as this was <br />a rather unusual situation. Mr. Oxian asked him to <br />research the background of the case, and stated <br />landmark standards did provide for the landmarking of <br />landscape areas (cemeteries, etc.) <br />B. Barbara Steele of Southhold Restorations wished the <br />Commission Members a happy St. Patrick's day. <br />VIII. Announcements and Miscellaneous Matters <br />Mrs. Sporleder asked if a cemetery in Clay township, on <br />Cleveland road, had been further investigated. Mr. <br />Holycross said he'd attempted to visit the site, but had <br />been unable to contact the owner. He said the Portage <br />Township Trustee supported the idea of landmarking a group <br />of cemeteries as a unit. <br />Mr. Oxian mentioned a cemetery of particular note - -a <br />public cemetery entirely surrounded by farmland. <br />Mrs. Sporleder reported that certain people had expressed <br />interest in using the empty plots at the Cleveland Road <br />cemetery. The township was now attempting to formulate a <br />policy to cope with this, and would welcome any input on <br />cemetery preservation. <br />Ms. Steele told the HPC about a videotape of local <br />cemeteries which Ivy Tech had recently made. <br />IX. Adjournment <br />Mrs. Choitz moved to adjourn. Mrs. Dennen seconded the <br />15 <br />