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b. Second Reading None. c. Status of Recommendations to Council President Oxian reported 310 West Monroe and 534 LaPorte had been tabled and 320 West Jefferson had been withdrawn at the last Common Council meeting. He reported the withdraw had been at the request of the Council due to a dispute over whether the building had been sold. 5. and Maintenance 6.Personnel Mrs. DeRose noted a copy of the Employment Contract for Ms. Anderson needed to be sent to the County Commissioners. 7. Staff Reports a. C of A Staff Approvals- none b. DHPA Grants - Mr. Duvall reported tentative approval for the St. Casimers National Register Historic District Nomination grant, the South Bend Brewing Association National Register Nomination grant, the Northern Indiana College /South Bend Chilled Plow building National Register Nomination grant, the North Pumping Station National Register Nomination grant, and the study of economic benefits of historic preservation in South Bend grant. Two of the applications made were denied, those being the stabilization of Riverside Drive bank study and the Archaeological survey of the Hardy Manuel Log House. In regard to the Riverside Drive bank, Mr. Duvall reported seeking other sources of funding including ISTEA, which unfortunately disallowed erosion control as a use of that funding. He reported also seeking funding from the St. Joseph River Commission. With regard to the Hardy Manuel Log House, Mr. Duvall noted a meeting will be held February 28 at Historic Landmarks Foundation regarding a less ambitious study for an archaeological study through Notre Dame. c. 114 Francis Street Mr. Duvall reported the building had been advertised and considerable interest had been shown. He noted one individual had more or less been placed first on the list for purchase of the building in negotiation with the clinic. d. Oliver School Mr. Duvall reported the prior purchase of the school had been withdrawn and the school has been offered on the market again. The information packets and feasibility study have been circulated through Economic Redevelopment and Historic Landmarks Foundation. e. Erskine Golfcourse Clubhouse Mr. Duvall reported that this S 111 building has been advertised for bid for remodeling and window replacement. He noted it is not a landmark building and the Commission has no oversight, but he did look at the plans. Mr. Duvall said the proposed windows are vinyl replacements and the proposed deck addition on the rear of the structure was very sketchy, the plan only including railing height and spacing of the balusters. f. Southeast Redevelopment Area Ms. Anderson reported the HPC staff had seen a tentative plan for this area which included a park area, school grounds, and a 10 -15 lot area to which some houses from the redevelopment area could be moved. She stated a list generated by the HPC staff of possible house moves had been sent to SEQUOL (Southeast Quality Of Life), Economic Development, and City Planning offices. Ms. Anderson reported a meeting is to be held with property owners in the area and HPC staff will attend to advise what houses the Commission would like to see moved. Commissioner Petrass inquired about some new construction she had noted on Fellows Street. She was informed that this was housing by South Bend;