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• previous 1991 COA and until the previous COA is corrected, we will not approve a new COA which was caused by the violation of the original COA. (The reason stated by Father Bullene for denial was felt and agreed by all). Ms. Hostetler seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. IV. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes 1. February 24, 1997 Mr. Talley wanted the record to show that we were for making the Madison School a landmark status and did not want the landmark status to be a cause for the school corporation to close the school due to the status. Mr. Oxian made a few corrections beginning with, The Public Hearing part B, line two, should read "Mr. Litrell presented the signs". not represented the signs. The same paragraph, line 14 should state that "Ms. DeRose suggested that a new blanket COA be requested....", not blanket of COA be requested. Regarding the stationary, the description of Director should be placed after Mr. Duvall's name, and that all the names of all the commission members are to be added at the bottom of the stationery with the ninth person to be mentioned as an Architectural Historian . Mr. Talley moved to have changes made in the minutes with Mr. Father Bullene seconding the motion. The vote was unanimous. B. Treasurer's Report Mr. Wiener passed out to all a treasurer's report. Mr. Wiener indicated that he would need to talk with Mr. Duvall regarding the grant fund and office supply expenses. Ms. Petrass made a motion to accept the report. Ms. Choitz • seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous. C. Correspondence In: Mr. Duvall reported that we had received a solicitation from a Caroline Duke Wolf stating that in the future when we are having portions of landmarks removed to engage her for auction services. The woman was deploring the fact that pieces of the dome did not get turned into our and her profit. We received notification from Department of Natural Resources Division of Historic Preservation that the National Park Service has notified them that the St. Casimir Parish Historic District has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 16, 1997, so the city now has another National Historic Register District. The mayor and commissioners have been duly notified of this and a classified ad has been placed for publication in the South Bend Tribune. Father Bullene asked if a note had been submitted to the church letting them know of this event. Mr. Duvall stated he had spoken with the chairperson of their centennial committee who in turn said she would inform the priest. The women spoke of a public announcement, possibly next January, when they hold their historical celebration might be the appropriate time to have their dedication and have some type of ceremony to celebrate this event. Mr. Talley suggested that we notify the South Bend Tribune for a feature story. Mr. Duvall agreed we need to do a press release. However, he thought that we might save this news for a press release during Preservation Week. Mr. Talley concurred. Out: • The usual responses to inquiries to particular houses. Also, sent a letter of support to Southhold in support for seeking the Cornelius O'Brien fund support to bring Brian Young to South Bend for Historic Preservation week for a lecture. Two pieces of correspondence went out with regards to Blake Gardens. The first was a report written, by the request of Mr. Oxian, regarding the state