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2. Legal Mrs. DeRose stated that the project of manufacturing light poles and selling them to benefit the Commission can not be done with in the present structure. The Commission would have to create a separate, not for profit, business with 501 C3 charitable status in order to transfer the funds collected from the sale of the poles to the Commission. She further noted that this may cause a problem do to the extended time it would take to acquire such status. Mr. Weiner asked if an existing 501 C3 could take charge of the project. Mrs. DeRose stated that it may be possible, however, it may require the amending of the existing 501 C3 as well as getting permission from the IRS to alter the purpose of the existing 501 C3. Mr. Talley interjected that the Staff has received calls from the Center City Associates regarding the street lights and the vast amount of interest being expressed by down town business owners. Mrs. DeRose also noted that the Commission should use an out side attorney to incorporate the new not for profit business. She further noted that the Commission could hire an attorney by asking the County to pay the attorney fees, as they will benefit from any money the Commission will earn. There was some discussion over how the new income could benefit the Commission. IV. Old Business Mr. Oxian noted that both 312 DonMoyer and 101 S. Lafayette passed the Common Council and are now Local Landmarks. V. New Business A. Meeting Schedule for 2000 Mrs. Saunders stated that the proposed schedule for 2000, is every third Monday of the month except for February which will be held on the fourth Monday. Mrs. Hostetler moved to approve the schedule. Mr. Ujdak seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. VI. Hearing of Visitors None. VII. Announcements and Miscellaneous Matters None. Historic Preservation Commission Of South Bend and County, Indiana. ATTEST: