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March 20, 1978 Page 10 about the allocations of the budget at this point. Ms. Peck then spoke about the MACOG report which she had discussed is at the last meeting. She said the responsibility of this report is no longer that of the Commission,except to oversee their results as to the historic structures and sites in the MACOG region. Jeanne Denham is re-writiig_the history. Ms. Peck said the Commission needs to allocate some travel expense money for Ellen Kettler. She will be charging 15¢ a mile at 180 miles, at a cost of $27.00. She also asked whether a fee was indicated for her appearance. Mrs. Price said she shouldn't receive a fee as each member organization of the Trust is allowed one visit per annum. There was further discussion on this issue. Mr. Oxian made a motion that the only expense the Commission would incur, is on mileage, and that if there are any extra expenditures such as, meals that they be handled separately. The motion was made for these $27.00 be paid Ms. Kettler. Mrs. Price seconded this motion, and it passed unanimously. 7. Old Business There was no old business to discuss at this time. 8. New Business Mr. Oxian brought up a letter which Mr. Smith had given him, which • was sent to the parishoners of St. James Cathedral on February 24th, concerning the former South Bend Art Center building. He read the - letter which stated that the committee recommended that this build- ing be demolished. The status of the Peterson building would be determined next month. He further said he received a call from one of the parishoners, who wanted to know what the Commission could do about the demolition of the St. James Building. He replied that the Commission could do nothing money -wise, but perhaps the parishoners could inquire as to possible landmark status. He felt the Commission should be so informed. The St. James building is the old YWCA build- ing, which is the old Art Center. Mr. Oxian recommended that a survey card be filled out on this building either by John Stamper or Brian Crumlish. He said he would call to see whether a final decision had been made on this building. Mr. Wasielewski authorized that a survey card be made. There was further discussion on this matter. Mr. Stivers mentioned that only the third floor was used.. Mr. Oxian was instructed to contact the owners to find out what their intentions are ;and get a survey card. Mr. Oxian then brought up the house that was bought up by the airport, and also mentioned all those homes that the county is going to buy for the Olive -Sample overpass. He said he would like to suggest to the County Commissioners that possibly have these homes be either given to Southhold Restorations, Inc., or the Foundation to see if people can be found to buy these homes for a dollar and move them to some other lot. He said there were some excellent homes that could be moved. He felt the Commission should find a way to sage as many of these homes as could be done. He would like to recommend this to the Commissioners and also get some of the other groups to act in this.