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Mrs. Choitz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Treasurer's Report There was no treasurer's report. Mr. Wiener indicated that a second quarter report would be submitted at the next month. C. Correspondence Mr. Duvall indicated that the office had received a letter from Philip Schatz of 1027 East Wayne requesting technical information on the repair of stucco. The office has sent a violation letter to the owner,of 971 Riverside Drive and a letter of support for the.NIHS project "Cornfield to City" about River Park, a letter to American Electric Power regarding the removal of a streetlight from the East Wayne district without COA, letters to the Shands and Peter DeKever giving notice of the designation of their properties as landmarks, and letters to the South Bend School Corporation and the Michiana Academy of the Performing Arts regarding minimum maintenance standards at the Oliver School. D. Committee Reports 1. Budget & Finance Mr. Oxian observed that County budgets would come up for consideration soon and the committee should meet to consider this. 3. Legal Mrs. DeRose indicated that most of her concerns were in the agenda under Staff reports except the proposed PHC Zoning District amendment. Regarding this last • item, Area Plan Commission's Council had indicated that they felt the HPC's concerns were implicit and did not require specific language be included as she had suggested. Her intention was now to propose language to attach at the end of the amendment reiterating that this new section does not supersede the requirements of the HPC. In discussion of the means to document the commission's concerns, Mr. Oxian suggested that a letter be -submitted for the record. Mrs. DeRose indicated that she intended to cover the issues with a letter. Mrs. DeRose also indicated that she had sent a letter to the consultant on the Economic study requiring completion of the work. Mr. Duvall stated that as of this date the document had not been submitted. She also noted that she had sent a letter to Dr. Lackman of 1414 East Wayne Street to which she had received both telephone and written response indicating that she did not intend to comply with the HPC's request to remove her fence constructed without- COA and that she had retained counsel to fight efforts to require her compliance with the District standards. Mrs. DeRose indicated further that it is her impression that Dr. Lackman is attempting to organize neighbors to remove the historic designation from the East Wayne neighborhood. Mr. Talley inquired about what action the Building Department may have taken regarding this issue. Mr. Duvall indicated that he had not heard of any activity on their part. Mr. Oxian indicated that in discussions which he had with East Wayne residents, he had not found antipathy to the historic designation. Mrs. DeRose responded that though this may be true she has found that there appears to be a public relations problem with at least some . constituents in the district in that many view the commission as a hindrance rather than a resource. Mrs. Hostetler recalled that the permit irregularities with the activities at this property were extensive. Mr. Duvall noted that the Buildings Department had actively pursued the contractors who had been negligent regarding their permits at this location. Mrs. Choitz suggested further correspondence to reiterate the commission's position. Mrs. DeRose indicated that this should not be required and that if