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• E. Staff Reports 1. C of A Staff Approvals a. 1007 Hudson Av. (RSD) - in-kind replacement of stockade privacy fence at rear yard. This COA was processed by John Oxian & Ed Talley in Mr. Duvall's absence due to his accident. 2. DHPA Grant status a. Mr. Duvall reported that he had come to agreement with Deputy Auditor, John Lentz that funds which the HPC deposits with the County will be added to the cash balance in the commissions appropriation thereby making them available for our use. b. National Register nominations: Ms. Greiff is proceeding with work on the outstanding nominations. Mr. Duvall reported meeting with her and staff from the State Historic Preservation Office in which it was determined to not proceed with the nomination for the South Bend Brewing Association property, but to submit the research and documentation to the SHPO as a file for future use. The reason for this decision is doubts as to the eligibility of the property due to lack of integrity at the present time. Mr. Talley inquired as to whether the cistern was being included in the North Pump Station nomination as he knows that parking expansion may soon be proposed which could effect this structure. Mr. Duvall responded with a definite maybe noting that he and Ms. Greiff had not conclusively determined the boundary description and noting that the National Register status would not effect such an impact unless federally funded. Mr. Oxian noted that the landmark status includes the site. Mr. Duvall noted that • the site boundary for this landmark was ambiguous as he has found the legal description to be inaccurate. Mr. Talley noted that there was an original condemnation in 1895 for the first pump station and artesian wells. Mr. Oxian stated that his presentation to the Common Council had indicated inclusion of the pump station, the cistern, and the reservoir. Mrs. DeRose indicated it would be helpful to review the minutes of the common council meeting whence this designation was established. Mr. Duvall indicted that the National Register boundary would be either the perimeter of the building itself or the driveway path which circumscribes the area. The latter plan is the more probable choice and would include the cistern. Mr. Oxian observed that the site established in the park for the relocation of the Pharoh Powell house remains a landmark even though the house has burned. b. Economic Benefits Study The Appraisal Group has completed approximately 800 of their work. Receipt of the Draft Report has been delayed but is anticipated in the coming month. V. Old Business VI. New Business Mrs. Petrass cited some of the complaints from Dr Lackman's letter regarding the lack of notification and information about historic districts which often come as a surprise to property owners. This sort of complaint to be too common, especially after insufficient disclosure in the case of new purchases, • and raised the question of how the commission can address this problem. Ms. DeRose stated that she has always maintained the legal position that an owner is on constructive notice that their property is within a historic District (or other development or use description) and that it is the owner's responsibility to inquire about and obtain required information. She noted that this was a legal position but that the commission could possibly avert