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were all hand made and have square heads. We did get an interim protection on this barn; but, that's running out quickly and we haven't gotten any response back from the developer or his attorney; so I am at a loss as to what to do. I would like to try and save the whole farm. The original clapboard siding is still on the house. It has windows that you can hardly see out of because they are so old. Mr. Oxian rated it many years ago when he went through and looked at it. He stated in his report that the house was worth- while in historic value except for the aluminum siding that was on the house. He rated the barn as outstanding and was in excellent condition. It has integrity and has not been altered. The historical context statement of significance stated that the barn was significant for its integrity and style and its association to agriculture and architecture. The house on the property is older then the barn and has aluminum siding on it. It has six over six light paneled windows, a nubble stone foundation, a cellar, and other features that would particularly contribute to the historic character of the property. On the bottom of the report it states that the property is to be sold and the owners will vacate the property by May of next year. The new owner plans to use and rehabilitate or restore the barn. Mr. Sieradzki has not done anything to the barn. There are sumac trees growing up around it and it is rough looking. There is one beam inside that needs to be restored. I have talked to several individuals who have volunteered to help restore the barn. I have also located materials from another old barn in Elkhart that we can use to help restore this barn as well. I even talked to an organization called "Barn Again", who stated that there are federal grants available for this kind of project. The barn does not need a lot of work so I do not know if we would qualify for this grant. Mr. Janowiak brought in the following items for the commission: 1. A drawing of what the barn presently looks like. 2. Pictures of other old barns located in development areas. 3. A petition with names of individuals who support restoring and saving the barn. He also gave HPC permission to make copies of the information he presently has on this barn. He also agreed to write up a list of those individuals and organizations that would be willing to help support and save the barn. MARY JANE CHASE: When Mr. Sieradzki bought the property from the original owner; did he at that time buy the property as a developer or a real estate person? TIM JANOWIAK: He did inform them that he was a professional developer; but at that time he stated that he wanted to purchase the property so that he could build his own home and save the barn for his horses for his children. JOHN OXIAN: I would like to propose as Chairman of the Landmarks Committee, that we not only go for the barn; but, if we go down to the county council that we also take in the house and we take in the proposed lot that he's bringing up before Area Plan. It is going to be very difficult in my opinion to go in, the way he is subdividing, just for a barn when you're not going to try to save the house or anything else that fits into the whole environment. So what I would suggest and also from listening to the meeting we had, in which I proposed at that time that we go in for the whole thing. TIM JANOWIAK: I have also approached Mr. Sieradzki and his attorney and have offered to buy the lot and I can't get a response from them. I would like to buy the lot and restore it and have it put on the historic landmarks list and go from there. You can drive around and see bams that are right in the middle of beautiful developments and what's more American than an old farm or barn. We don't plan on trying to stop Mr. FA