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March 20, 1978 Page 9 meeting and wished that the individual committees work in these particular areas or areas that they decide. It, however, can be modified as the committees go along. He also stressed the use of some type of committee report to the Commission, similar to a report Mrs. Price submitted. It would not have to be very detailed, but would let the Commission know what transpired. He again stressed that the work of the Commission would have to be taken care of in committee. Staff Report Ms. Peck reported that she'll be interviewing for a secretary. She contacted CETA last week and said that stenography skills "have gone by the wayside". She will continue to pursue this course this week and next week. She then brought up the question of books for the Commission library, and Mrs. Price had some suggestions for additions. Mrs. Price suggested law books, and submitted a list of about ten books dealing with preservation law. This amounted to about $+5.00. Ms. Peck suggested a volume on Viatoraan Archi+Pr+ e and FxtPrinr l�eenraiinn, Mrs. Price suggested that the list of her books be submitted to Gaylen Allsop for his recommendations. Ms. Peck then spoke about the 'American Preservation'magazine. Mrs. Price asked about a subscription to'progressive Architecturc'and was informed that Notre Dame's library has this. Ms. Sporleder suggested that two specific issues of this magazine be ordered. Ms. Peck said that the November '76 and the • November '77 issue have dealt specifically with preservation. Mrs. Price again spoke about the need for preservation law books in the Commission library. Mr. Oxian made a motion that money be allocated for the"American Preservatian" magazine. Mr. Stivers seconded this motion. The motion passed unanimously. Ms. Sporleder then moved that the two issues, at $3.00 per copy, of "Progressive Architecture" be ordered.. Mr. Nimtz seconded this motion, and it likewise passed unanimously. Mr. Oxian wanted clarification on these publications, and Ms. Peck so informed him. Mr. Ted Wasielewski suggested that perhaps Ms. Peck could check to purchase some of these books by the grant. Ms. Peck informed him that this is a consultant grant and. covers only services, and Mr. Allsop would be doing a job that normally would not be done by the Commission. The grant would not fund a staff person, but 'specific area or project. Ms. Peck then spoke about another grant from Indiana Arts Commission, for Dennis Dillman and Gaylen about facade easements and that dead- line is not until October. Ms. Peck informed the Commission about the Essory History, a series of three books, and said she was told the Commission only needed one - The History of St. Joseph County. The book seller won't break up this set and they are $70.00 for the set. Mr. Nimtz said the author was excellent and these are well-known books. Mrs. Price said she didn't think the Essory history was worth $70.00. There was some discussion