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Mr. Talley noted that the State Review Board would be hearing the nominations for Leeper <br />Park and Portage Manor at this meeting. <br />Mr. Talley reported that the staff had previously made requests to Mr. Freidline, past owner of <br />the Singer Complex, to tour the building and document it prior to its demolition. Mr. Freidline <br />agreed to this, however, never returned calls requesting a day and time to do so. Demolition of <br />the building has since commenced. <br />Mr. Talley also noted that a few changes have been authorized at the North Pump Station and <br />that specific requests about the offices computer needs have been submitted to the Data Board. <br />He then stated that the office is on line and the E -Mail address is <br />HISTORIC@MICHIANA.ORG, however, there have been numerous problems with the <br />software. Mr. Talley noted that the Data Board has given permission for the Commission to <br />hire an outside person at $30.00 an hour to restore all the programs and get rid of the glitches. <br />He then discussed the attempts to replace Mrs. Saunders computer which freezes up several <br />times a day. Mr. Talley asked if everyone had received a copy of the millennium project which <br />needs to be voted on by the Commission. He further noted all the different facets of the project <br />and the personnel and agencies that need to be involved to pull it off. The Commission agreed <br />that Mr. Talley should proceed with the project. <br />Mr. Talley reported that Portage Manor has demolished all six of its out buildings and <br />constructed a pole barn. This new development requires that the national register nomination be <br />adjusted accordingly. He went on to note the difficulties he has experienced with certain <br />government agencies and personnel, he gave as an example, the problems he is having with <br />Redevelopment and Code Enforcement in regards to the Interim Protection Ordinance. <br />D. Committee Reports <br />1. Historic Districts <br />None. <br />2. Historic Landmarks <br />Mr. Oxian stated that is having Mrs. Saunders map out the entire northeast side of South Bend, <br />highlighting all potential landmarks and all potential local historic districts. Mr. Oxian further <br />stated that he wants Mr. Fine to work on the nomination of landmarking the Masonic Temple. <br />3. Guidelines Committee <br />1. February 1 st, Taylor's Field Meeting <br />Mrs. Hostetler noted that the meeting was held at the Dismass House, inside the new district. <br />She further noted that the participants went over the River Bend Historic Guidelines making <br />necessary corrections. Mr. Talley noted that the staff is behind getting the guidelines out <br />because of the computer problems, however, they should be out by the end of the week. Mr. <br />Oxian noted that it was a productive meeting between Commission members and home owners. <br />4 <br />