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• Duvall reviewed the previously established chronology and questioned what remedy the commission might wish to seek. Mrs. Hostetler asked if the commission received reports from police or fire departments regarding, fire calls. Mr. Oxian asked about the construction of the new house at this location. Mr. Duvall stated that we'had never determined whether a permit was pulled for .that. Mr. Borkowski' recalled, that the permit records were maintained by contractor rather than street address. *Mr. Duvall added that he believed the events to be too long past to, find records at the Building Departments. Mrs. Choitz questioned what standing the commission had in requesting redress. Mr. Duvall observed no arson investigation had occurred at the time of the fire and that the commission did not have the power to launch a criminal investigation. He further noted that if the commission wished to seek and injunction to require the owner to reconstruct a cabin that this action could be taken. Mrs. DeRose added that there would be.a burden to prove intent.. Mr. Borkowski asked if there was any procedure to put into place to avert such situations. Mrs. DeRose indicated that there was no requirement that fire departments notify the commission but that such action could be requested. Mrs. Choitz recounted her experience of attempting to inform the Warren Twp. volunteer fire Dept. of the local landmarks in their jurisdiction meeting with apathy and ineffectualness. Mr. Duvall suggested that this issue had never been researched in the Tribune records. VI. New Business Mr. Oxian reported that he had toured the Oliver Plant complex and was considering nominating complex for the National_ Register and the Power Plant • as a Local Landmark. , VII. Hearing of Visitors VIII. Announcements & Miscellaneous Matters none IX. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. •