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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 1975historicpreservation commission of -south bend and st. joseph county - . -ROOM 1123.0OUNTY CITY -BUILDING HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TOTAL BUDGET $11,425.00 Treasurer's Report November 10, 1975 1975 Line Item Budgeted Balance 119.1 Admin. Sec'ty/Research Asst. $3,600.00 - 0 - 212 Postage 300.00 200.53 213 Travel Expenses 500.00 5.39 215 Books 150.00 145.60 241 Printing; -other than office supplies 400.00 132.97 242 Publication of Legal Notices 50.00 50.00 243 Photography and Blue Prints 400.00 164.75 244 Stationery and Printing 125.00 95.75 252 Equipment 50.00 50.00 261 Legal Services 600.00 294.60 371 General Office Supplies 100.00 77.48 570 Dues and Subscriptions 150.00 135.00 263 Technical Assistance (Survey) 5,000.00 - 0 - $11.425.00 $1,352.07 historic preservation commission November 10, 1975 Page 2 of the year should not be spent "for spendings sake" and such balance will revert to the General Fund to be used for increases in County employee's salaries. Then Ms. Davisson submitted the following bills for approval for payment: $5.13 to Walter Rinderle for office supplies; $5.97 in postage chages for October; $3.75 in duplicating changes for October; $2.16 to Office Engineers for poster board•, and $16.78 to Business Systems also for office supplies. Mr. Rothermel made a motion that these bills be approved for payment. Mr. Nimtz seconded this motion and it passed unani- mously. 5. Correspondence Mrs. Gilbert stated that renewal applications for membership in the Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana, and the Nation- al Trust for Historic Preservation had been -received. A motion was. made by Mr. Nimtz that membership in these two organizations be continued. It was seconded by Mr. Oxian and passed unanimously. A letter was read from Geri Decker, Director of the Architectural Library at Notre Dame asking for a list of some of the more out- standing houses which the Commission found ifi- its survey. Ms. Davisson asked about a communication from the Center for Civil Rights and the League of Women Voters regarding forthcoming meetings on zoning. This communication had been received -and it -- was decided to send zeroxed copies to each of the Commission mem- bers. A letter from the Heritage Hill Foundation in Grand Rapids was received regarding a tour of their historic district was sub- mitted. After discussion, it was suggested that plans should be made to visit this site. 6. Committee Reports Budget and Finance There was no report from this committee Legal The committee reported that the Amendment to the Ordinance was pending in.Area Plan Commission. Historic Districts There was no report from this committee Historic Landmarks It was reported that this committee had not met since the last time.. Mr. Oxian stated that the four homes that were proposed for historic landmark designation s=teat to Area Plan I Commission and they are due for the first reading before the City and County Council. A fifth home is in the process of being proposed. November 10, 1975 Page 3 Public Relations and Education Ms. Davisson reported that she and Mr. Oxian met with Brian- Crumlish along with the new Consultant and discussed supple- mental material that might be acquired from Crumlish. She stated that Mr. Crumlish plans to either visit once more with Mr. Gaede or have him come here. It was also understood that the survey was not quite complete at this time. Mr. Crumlish suggested that he and a Commission member or Walter Rinderle go out with him and complete the addresses in question. She also spoke about the material which is available to the Com- mission. There is a large map which depicts the entire county and the small maps which the Commission has could be keyed into this map. The Commission can also have access to colored slides. Ms. Davisson also noted that Mr. Crumlish has compiled an early history of the county. She said the Commission could perhaps -- publish a pamphlet or something that was a little more compre- hensive. 1,L-. Crumlish is to submit a bid on this. It was suggested that the National Park Service grant money could be used for this project. It was also suggested that quite pos- sibly this booklet could be sold and thereby generate some money for the Commission. A discussion ensued as to whether the Commission would be allowed to sell anything. Mr. Catanzarite noted that such money generated would go into the General Fund. Ms. Davisson next brought up the ICH meetings on zoning., the first one being on November 19th in the Center for Continuing - Study at Notre Dame. She noted the., many neighborhood organi- zations are meeting to combat the new proposed zoning ordinance. She urged Commission members to attend. Presidential Report Mr. Smith wanted to discuss the poor attendance at Commission meetings but was encouraged by tonight's turnout. There was a discussion about the possibility of meeting at another time. Mr. Tom Catanzarite stated that he is very frequently unable to attend Monday night and that he would consider resigning if it would help the Commission. He further added that he would endorse any member of the Council that would be chosen to re- place him. Then Ms. Davisson made 'a motion that the Commission meet on the first Tuesday in the month, starting in January. Joanne Sporleder seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. It was decided to notify Ms. I-Toolridge direct as to this decision. Mr. Nimtz then gave a report on the situation with Eric Gilbertson. It was felt that the Commission might not get any Federal money if Mr. Gilbertson leaves his position. A call had been made to Don Neivnan and he, in turn, called Joseph Cloud. It was stated that Mr. Gilbertson's leaving will not hurt the Commission's getting Federal noney. It was suggested that the members of the Commission contact the members of the State Budget Committee of the State Legislature and express their interest in obtaining money for the -Historic Preservation activities in the Department of Natural Resources. November 10, 1975 Page 4 Consultant's Report Walter Rinderle spoke about meeting with Brian Crumlibh and arranging to go approximately one-half day a week into the field to correct addresses and names on the County Survey. He mentioned it would take about three months. Mr. Rinderle then spoke about guidelines for a reference library. It was suggested that he prepare a list of possible inclusions in such a library. A discussion ensued as to reproduction rights of the county survey forms. Ms. Davisson stated that Brian Crumlish wants a copy of the survey forms, and so does the Architectural Library who wants copies of the superior homes. Ms. Davisson made a motion that tuo copies of the survey forms be made for the Commission's — files. 11r. Stivers seconded this motion and it passed unani- mously. Mr. Rinderle showed a copy of just what archives were held by various institutions of the city. Mr. Nimtz suggested that a copy of these archives be sent to Commission members. Mr. Rinderle next mentioned that the position of secretary, noir filled by Pars. Gilbert, has been funded until June 30, 1976. And the City CETA is in the process of screening applicants for the Research Assistant position. It is hoped that a person can be selected by the next meeting. 1r. Rinderle also suggested buying a portfolio to carry sketches and photographs, as well as a carrier case for slides. The Com- mission advised that he get prices on these iters. 7. Old Business Community Development Funds The Commission advised that there were only 45 days left to try to get these funds. Ur. Nimtz remarked that he would try to talk to Mr. Hojnacki. National Trust Meetings President submitted,.for the record, the speech which he pre- sented at the Boston Annual Meeting of the National Trust. Mr. Oxian then spoke about a Covenant which the Commission — could use on designating landmarks and suggested that Mr. Dun - fee draw one up. He felt a Covenant would be better than an Ordinance to declare an historic landmark. 1,4r. Nimtz remarked that the owner must agree to having a Covenant placed on his home. It was suggested that Ruth Price be consulted about this matter. P.ir. Oxian also mentioned that a building can be of -- local significance in order to be placed on the National Regis- ter. Its significance can be of architectural or historical value. Noveriber 10, 1975 Page 5 A discussion of the value of the National Trust meetings, which were attended by Mr. Jack Smith and Mr. John Oxian, fol I owed. Annual Report Mr. Stivers mentioned that he wanted more information on what would be included in the copy for the 1975 Annual Report. —He was told there were several examples of annual reports pre- pared by other Commissions in the office and 1,1r. Stivers said he would avail himself of them. A discussion followed on various ideas for the report. Plaques Mr. Stivers showed examples of plaques which he considered suitable in the catalogs which had been submitted to him. It was suggested that the Consultant write the firms request- ing price lists. 8. New Business President Smith spoke on the possibility of setting up a tour of Heritage Hill in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He suggested that the Consultant write requesting information of.an "Open House". He said plans should be made now and that a date should be set up and council members should be contacted. 9. Hearing of Visitors There were no visitors present at this meeting. 10. Announcements and 11iscellaneous Matters There were no announcements at this time. 11. Adjournment Mr. Nimtz made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Ms. Davisson seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. The meeting was declared adjourned tt 9:20 p.m. SUBMITTED BY: Russell Rothermel, Secretary DRAFT PREPARED BY: Gertrud Gilbert, Administrative Assistant NEXT REGULAR I- EETING Monday, December --8, 1975 Conference Room C - Room 610 6th Floor - County -City Building 7:30 p.m.