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Heritage Foundation. Mr. Duvall noted another interesting facet of the proposed plan was for the landmark farmhouse at 701 Pennsylvania to be placed in the context of a park. The house may be used as a community center. g. 702 North Lafayette Mr. Duvall reported this house is a brick four - square which is owned by Memorial hospital and is available for a house move. A discussion of where the house is located ensued. V. Old Business A. 1244 Lincolnway East President Oxian inquired of Mrs. Dempsey if she wanted to hear the COA application or put it off since no decision could be made. President Oxian said he felt it was more appropriate to have the whole Commission present since this was an application for demolition. Mrs. Dempsey inquired if a decision could not be made this evening, would the application not be heard until next month. President Oxian replied that he could call a special meeting if that was desired. Mr. Duvall noted the next Commission meeting would be in three weeks. Mrs. Dempsey asked if her presence would be required at a special meeting. President Oxian advised that she attend. Mrs. Dempsey stated her biggest fear was that there may be a tragedy involving this building if something is not done soon. She mentioned several incidence of break -ins and noted each storm brings more damage to the structure. Mrs. Dempsey noted if she got approval from the COmmission for demolition, she still would have four weeks of paperwork and notifications before the demolition could actually occur. President Oxian asked the staff to schedule a special meeting. Mr. Duvall inquired of Mrs. DeRose what would be required for the Commissions notification procedure. Mrs. DeRose indicated the owner had been notified for this meeting and had chosen not to attend. She suggested notifying the owner of the new meeting, but essentially by not attending the regular meeting this evening, he had waived notice of any further meetings. President Oxian requested if anyone in attendance wanted to be notified they should indicate that desire on the sign -in sheet. Mr. Millea inquired if the owner had indicated to the Commission what his intention with the building. President Oxian replied the Commission last heard from Dr. Klopfer that his intention was to repair the house. Since then, President Oxian said, the Commission had been contacted by people interested in purchasing the property, but no sale had gone through that the Commission was aware of. Mr. Greta said that it seemed clear the owners intention was to do nothing. Mr. Greta commented the Commission had been very generous in allowing Dr.. Klopfer time and resources to get the job accomplished, but he agreed with Mrs. Dempsey that this needed to be taken care of. VI. New Business A. Copy Machine Policy Ms. Anderson read the staff request for the implementation of a copy machine policy. Commissioner Petrass moved a favorable recommendation be Qiven to the Proposal. Commissioner Van Dalsen seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Committee Assignments President Oxian gave the 1995 Committee assignments as follows: Executive Committee- President -John Oxian, Vice President - Catherine Hostetler, Secretary -Jane Anne Petrass, Treasurer -Jerry Weiner. Historic Districts- Co - chair Martha Choitz and Catherine Hostetler, John Oxian, Janeanne Petrass. Landmarks- Chair -John Oxian, Jewel Van Dalsen, and Janeanne Petrass. Budget and Finance- Chair- Jerry Weiner, John Oxlan