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f • • • 3. We have been notified by the SHPO the Stephenson Mill has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Our office has duly notified the owner and public officials of the City and County. V. Old Business A. Revision of the BY -Laws. Mrs. DeRose indicated that having had a first reading at the November meeting, these may now be adopted. Mr. Talley moved to adopt the amendments to the By -Laws as submitted by counsel. Mr. Borkowski seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously approved and two copies of the By -Laws were duly signed by all members present. One copy is to reside in the commission office. The other will be maintained in the Legal Department file. VI. New Business Mr. Duvall proposed a meeting schedule for the 1996 calender year, noting that there was a conflict of the usual third Monday with the County holiday in observance of President's Day in February. The calender was adopted establishing February 12 as the date of the regular meeting during that month. VII. Hearing of Visitors Marcia Stevenson indicated that there was little interest by individuals who she has contacted regarding the assumption of Liaison activities in Riverside Drive LHD. Referring back to the issue discussed earlier regarding the knowledge of property owners of the requirements of districts, she noted that she believed that approximately a third of properties in the district had changed ownership since the guidelines were adopted. Mrs. Choitz suggested revising the regular spring letter to attempt more comprehensive understanding and participation. VIII. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters 1) Mr. Duvall reported for the president of the commission in his absence that he wished to establish a nomination committee to identify officers for the coming year. The committee is to be chaired by John Borkowski and also to include Mr. Talley and Mr. Fine. 2) Mr. Fine announced the upcoming workshops of the Indiana Alliance of Historic District Commissions in Jeffersonville and Muncie. 3) Mr. Duvall indicated that the prospectus deadline for Indiana Historic Research Grant fund application is slated for January 17, 1996. Iie suggested that we maty wish to persue this funding for the brick streets project or some other topic of interest to commission members. Mrs. Choitz recalled the tree study and suggested that continuation of that work might be considered. IN. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.