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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOctober 1975HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TOTAL BUDGET $11,425.00 Treasurer's Report October 27, 1975 It 1975 Line Item Budgeted Balance 119.1 Admin.Sec'y/Research Asst. $3,600.00 - 0 - 212 Postage 300.00 215..44 213 Travel Expenses 500.00 475.22 215 Books 150.00 145.60 241 Printing, other than office supplies 400.00 140.07 242 Publication of Legal Notices 50.00 50.00 2113 Photography and Blue Prints 400.00 164.75 244 Stationery and Printing 125.00 102.75 252 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 Assistenace (Survey) 5,000.00 - 0 - $11,425.00 $1,850.91 It historic preservation commission October 27, 1975 Page 2 5. Treasurer's Report Ms. Davisson distributed copies of the current balances in the line items of the budget. This report was duly noted and Mr. Nimtz made a motion that it be approved as submitted. Ms. Spor- leder seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. Ms. Davisson then submitted the following bills for approval for payment: $7.10 to Insty-Print for duplicating copies of the speech outline for the National Trust Convention; $5.20 to Mrs. McMahon for photographic prints; $22.82 also to Mrs. McMahon and $47.01 to Ms. Sporleder for travel expenses to Bloomington for the 7th Annual Convention on Historic Preservation on September 19th and 20th; $200.00 each to Mr. Jack Smith and Mr. John Oxian to defray expenses to attend the Annual Meeting of the National Trust in Boston, the week of 0ct6belocfth. She also submitted bills of $14.91 for postage charges for the month of Septerdbrer and $7.00 for duplicating charges also for September. Mr. Nimtz moved – that these bills be approved for payment. Ms. Sporleder second— ed this motion and it passed unanimously. Ms. Sporleder then requested that a letter, drafted by Firs. McMahon., be sent to Governor Bm-Ten regarding the fine work Mr. Eric Gilbert- son is doing at the State Historic Preservation Office and his need for an assistant. Mrs. McMahon read the draft and *after an addi- tional inclusion Mr. Nimtz moved that the letter be dispatched. Mrs. Sporleder seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. 11r. Jack Smith then said he had contacted Pat Newman in Washington, As well as Joe Cloud, Carl Armstrong and Governor Bowen concerning this matter. Mr. John Oxian then proposed that 1,1r. Klinets residence at 113 South Shore Drive be declared an historic landmark. He mentioned this would be thelast home adopted before the standards go into effect. He said the proposal is ready to go before the council. John Oxian made a motion that the Commission accept this home as an historic landmark. 11r. Nimtz seconded this motion and it passed unanimously and was referred to Area Plan Commission for their recommendation. Mr. Oxian then discussed the standards. He explained the vaxious groups of landmarks: A, B, and C. Mrs. Sporleder suggested the appointment of a Review Board, who had professional expertise to con- sider Certificates of Appropriateness. She also said that changes in these standards should be made as needed. I.Ir. Oxian made a motion that these standards be adopted. Ms. Davisson seconded this motion and it passed unanimously. 6. Correspondence Mrs. Ilclfahon stated that the Commission had received a letter I . October 27, 1975 Page 3 from P�Zr. Joseph Cloud awarding the Commission $5,000.00 for further survey work in St. Joseph County. She asked for sug- gestions as to what should be done with this money. She also had a reminder of the National Trust Workshop in Tarrytown,-' New York. She hoped someone would be able to attend. A letter from Mr. Hojanacki was submitted regarding Community Development Funds. He suggested that the Commission attend a caucus meeting with the Common Council to discuss the issue. tor. Oxian then made a plea to seek County CETA funds to continue the employment of Mrs. Gertrud Gilbert. He felt there might al- so be a -possibility to get City CETA money for this position. Ms. Davisson replied that the Commission has applied to City CETA for funding for an assistant and has been accepted. 7. Committee Reports Budget and Finance Mr. John Oxian made a motion that a letter be sent to Mr. Richard Jasinski regarding funding for the continued employment of Gertrud Gilbert. Por. F. Jay Nimtz seconded the motion and it passed un- animously. Historic Districts There was no report at this time. Historic Landmarks This was discussed previously at this meeting. Legal There was no report. Public Relations and Education Ms. Davisson mentioned that there would be an ICH meeting on November 19 at Notre Dame to discuss zoning. There would be a similar meeting every month until March. A discussion then ensued about the new proposed zoning ordinance which is now in draft form. It was suggested that a_copy be mailed to Commission members. Presidential Report Mr. Smith said that in the interest of moving the meeting along he would not give a report. Consultant's Report b:rs. McMahon suggested that another letter be sent to Brian Crumlish regarding the ten sketches that he had contracted October 27, 1975 Page 4 and has not yet delivered. She further discussed the $5,000 _ which could now be used to get extra, material from the Crum=- lish/Sporleder firm relative to the County Survey. Ms. Davi- sson said that Mr. Crumlish could provide the Commission with a detailed map showing all the surveyed landmarks. He could -- also provide a small brochure regarding St. Joseph County his- tory. Mrs. McMahon then advised that copies of the survey forms should be made as soon as possible. Mrs. McMahon then told the Commission that she would no longer be able to serve in the capacity of Consultant as her husband has-been tolled to Washington in November. She submitted the resume of Walter Rinderle and advised the Commission,,toaappoint him to serve the remainder of this year. Por. Rinderle was.in- vited to this meeting and would be available to begin work on November 1st. Mr. F. Jay Nimtz made a motion that a special committee be appointed to interview applicants. A discussion ensued that the Commission did not have any time to conduct interviews. The motion failed for lack of a second. It was - then moved by Ms. SporAeder that Mr. Rinderle be given a con- tract for the two remaining months of 1975 and this was se- conded by Mr. Oxian. It passed unanimously. Mrs. McMahon then wanted suggestions as to a policy for the lending of materials from the Commission office to other agencies or interested persons. Mr. Jack Smith then suggested that this project be given to the new Consultant and that he should re- port on this at the next meeting. 8. Old Business Community Development Funds This was discussed under Correspondence with reference to the letter from 11r. Hojnacki. National Trust Meetings President Smith had no report on this at this time. Annual Report In the absence of 1.1r. Al Stivers, there was no report in this area. National Park Service - Historic Preservation Grant This was discussed previously. 9. New Business Mr. Oxian urged that the Commission recommend that immediate action be taken to replace the head of the Civil War Veteran October 27, 1975 Page 5 statue in the City Cemetery. He also announced that he had. spoken before the ISTA conference last week and the teachers were very interested in what was being done by the Commission. He received a request from an English teacher for a list of - historically significant homes in Penn Township. He submit- ted this name to the Consultant for action. 10. Hearing of Visitors Mrs. Doyle spoke about the Zoning Ordinance revision. The prime concern of the visitors was in keeping the family dwelling aspect in the neighborhood. They were concerned that the area in question would be declared an historic district and be inundated with curio shops, restaurants, and antique shops. The Commission assured them that it was no longer concerned with "districts", only "landmarks". 11. Announcements and Miscellaneous Matters There were no further announcements at this time. 12. Adjournment Ms. Davisson made a motion that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. John Oxian seconded the motion and it passed unani- mously. The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 P.M. SUBMITTED BY: Russell Rothermel, Secretary Draft Prepared By: Gertrud Gilbert, Administrative Assistant NEXT REGULAR MEETING Monday, November -10, 1975 Conference Room C-- Room 610 6th Floor - County -City Building 7:30 p.m.