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felt that there was a significant distinction to be made in this regard between a willful demolition and an "act of God" with regard to the legal remedies which would pertain. Mr. Oxian observed that some of our rural Local Landmark sites include extensive land area in addition to the structures constructed there. These designations will remain in ordinance until they are removed by the Common Council. Mr. Duvall observed that any attempt to purchase a permit for development activity at such a site would still result in a referral to the HPC for a COA and only at the determination of the commission regarding such a proposal would the question of the relative merits of such remedies come into question. Mr. Talley questioned whose responsibility enforcement would fall to if.foul play were found to be the cause of the demolition (e.g. arson). Mrs. DeRose indicated this would be a criminal charge. 5. Standards & Maintenance had no business to report. 6. Personnel a. interview progress - Mr. Duvall reported that he was still waiting for the CDBG Grant commitment and County and City Budgets to be established before being able to proceed with consideration of hiring with confidence. He noted that additional resumes had been received recently after a considerable lull in applicants. 7. Staff Reports a. C of A Staff Approvals 1. 1007 Riverside Drive - LIID-RD; In-kind roofing replacement 2. 621 Lincolnway East - LHD-EP; in-kind porch repairs 3. 701 Portage Av. - LL; In-kind gutter replacement & masonry repair. b. DHPA Grant status Mr. Duvall reported that five proposals were received for the National Register Nomination portion of the CLG General Assistance Grant. There has not been sufficient time for interpretation of the proposals. He requested that the determination of a consultant be referred to committee to expedite the formulation of such an agreement. Mr. Oxian referred the selection of a consultant for this work to joint action by the Budget and Executive Committees. c. CDBG Grant status The 1996 application was submitted on the preceding Friday. The same level of funding as previous years has been requested but portions of the application were revised to further specify particular activities, most notably, to specifically include the development of National Register Nominations. Mr. Talley inquired about the future prospects for CDBG funding. Mr. Duvall indicated that the House of Representatives proposal is a seven year series of consecutive 200 reductions in the program which yield 50% reduction -at the end of five years and culminates in a 200 of present funding at the end of the seven years. Mr. Duvall indicated that IUSB has a :faster of Public Affairs program which provides a stipend to master's degree level students for work in public agencies. Ile is looking into participation in this program which is one alternative to the CDBG funding for the position of administrative assistant. V. Old Business page 6