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VI. New Business A . Brick: Streets of South Bend :Mrs. Sporleder observed that Notre Dame is preparing to host a conference nett spring on the subject of masonry and that the city's brick paved streets might prove a topic.of interest for a'tour or paper for that group. This brought to mind the necessity of surveying and inventorying where such street still exist and where they continue to remain as substrata under new pavement. There might also be an opportunity for the management of salvage from locations where brick removal is justified as in the past when this has occurred, the salvage brick has more or less disappeared into isolated private use. .."•Mr Oxian observed that there were no remaining brick surfaced streets in any local Historic Districts but that some do remain in the National Register Districts. Mr. Talley corrected that the 900 block of Riverside Drive LIiD which is also in the Chapin Park NRHD retains brick pavement. There are no restrictions on the 'NRIID except for application of federal funds. Ile further noted that Memorial hospital ambulance services have been complaining about the brick approaches to their ER facility. Mrs. Sporleder indicated this as a good illustration of a case which might justify removal rather than paving over of the brick. Mr. Oxian observed that the paving over of brick was ineffective, as the asphalt invariably fails in a fairly short period. Mr. Talley indicated willingness to do preliminary inventorying. Mrs. Choitz emphasized the need to systematically assure the maintenance of the streets and storage of salvage lest the material simply disappear as the street lights have. 'Mr. Oxian indicated that an inventory was a requisite first step. L'Irs. Choitz countered that there is a need for a plan in conjunction with the inventory. This type of material pirated at the least opportunity. Mr. Oxian indicated that street bricks removed are now taken by the Street Department for reuse elsewhere. He concurred that a comprehensive proposal should.be developed for this issue. :Mr. Fine indicated that IILFI has some information files on brick pavement and a case study from another city which he will make available to those interested. Mr. Oxian indicated that there was a.speed of travel versus ease of maintenance issue here. :Mrs. Choitz suggested a video production might be an informative project in this regard. Mr. Oxian observed that there was a brick bridge under 1Tilbur Street which has been buried. Mr. Talley reiterated his concern for the designated and controlled storage of historical materials salvaged by the City. Mrs. Choitz suggested that if such materials are to be -sold, the revenues could be dedicated for other Historic Preservation activities. Mr. Talley introduced the subject of the overhead wiring which will remain on Riverside Drive after completion of the streetlight project which will be limited to telephone and television wires on phone poles which were illegally erected in the first place. He stated that TCI and I&i'M have requested that a letter be sent from "as high as you can get in city government" requesting that the poles be vacated and these lines be placed underground. Mr. Oxian indicated that this would still require a COk and the City Engineer would need to participate. .Mr. Oxian indicated that Mr. Duvall should compose a letter to be signed by ;Mr. Oxian who will seek additional signature from the City Engineer. VII. Hearing of Visitors Ldo visitors made presentation VIII. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters IX. Adjournment LMr. Oxian adjourned the meeting at 10:10 p.m. page 7