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indicated it was plain picture frame type trim. Mr. Talley inquired about future landscaping plans. Ms. Streeter responded that she was waiting to live with the site to study its seasonal character & inquired as to whether the city would maintain right of way trees and what requirements prevailed for removal of shrubs. She was informed that the city would only maintain the trees as pertaining overhead utilities and that COA by staff approval is allowed for shrub replacement but removal without replacement would require hearing by the commission. IV. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes - June 19, 1995 Mr. Talley moved that the minutes be approved as written. Mrs. Petrass seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved. B. Treasurer's Report Mr. Weiner indicated that the second quarter ledger was in his possession and that there would be a second quarter report at the next monthly meeting. C. Correspondence Mr. Duvall indicated that the commission was in receipt of a request from the Indiana Conference of Higher Education seeking topical speakers. The Director has in the past been on this list and commission members are welcome to add their names to this list. In out going correspondence the commission has sent a letter to Ms. Paula Auburn, Chair of the Studebaker National Museum Joint Planning Committee reiterating our concern that the museum remain located in buildings historically related to the Studebaker production and management and emphasizing the importance of the Administration Building; responded to an inquiry from Ms. Rebecca Pettit regarding_ initiation - of - discussion of local historic district designation for the South St. Joseph Street (Monroe Park) Two letters have been sent to owners who have undertaken sitework without COA, the Corbetts as reviewed and the Crumlishes, both of Riverside Drive Local Historic District. A letter was made in response to an inquiry by an owner of property in the West Washington National Register District discouraging the installation of vinyl siding and referring them to the Dept. of Economic Development for design review. A letter of recommendations was sent to Spectrum Financial Service at 1142 Lincolnway East regarding inspection of their masonry and paint failure problems. A Memo was sent to file regarding telephone conversation with Frank Yeandell regarding COA 1995-0503 -2 wherein the owner indicating that he intended to follow the recommendations of the commission to replace his roofing and not to install the vinyl siding which was approved for the garage. D. Committee Reports 1. Budget & Finance - Mr. Oxian indicated that there had still not been a meeting with the City Comptroller because labor union negotiations were consuming his time. He has met with Jon Hunt, Director of the Department of Economic Development who informed us that CDBG monies which have paid the salary of the assistant in past years will be ? reduced in the coming year. Mr. Oxian instructed Mr. Talley to continue monitoring the developments in the county budget process. 2. Legal a. The Historic Preservation Plan has been approved by the Area Plan page 3