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question the possible inclusion of yet other associated resources which would be better addressed in the proposed nomination for Leeper Park as a Cultural Landscape. He further rioted that the representatives of the SHPO who had visited the site on the previous week had concurred in this opinion. Finding no public comment, Mrs. Sporleder moved that the commission resolve to affirm its prior recommendation in favor of listing these on the National Register of Historic Places. Mr. Wiener seconded this resolution., The resolution pasged unanimously. IV. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes 1. August 19, 1996 Mr. Oxian noted that he had provided a list of revisions. Mr. Duvall noted that there was a technical problem with the new batch of audio tapes due to which -some..portions of the meeting had not been taped. Fr.. Bullene observed that at the August meeting he had been actively voting but at this meeting had relinquished this activity to Mr. Sporleder. Although willing to remain in service to the commission for its ongoing activities in which he was active, he thought it appropriate to acknowledged Mrs. Sporleder's having returned to the country and service to the commission. Mr. Talley moved, that the August minutes be approved as corrected. Mrs. Choitz seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Treasurer's Report • Mr. Wiener stated that there was no report this month. C. Correspondence Mr. Duvall indicated that the office had received a notification from the SHPO of the second annual Idea Exchange to be held in Huntington on October 26. He also noted that there was to be a short course on Economic Hardship at the National Trust Meeting in Chicago. He reported sending notice to the County Commissioners requesting that the County -City building maintenance crew assist in the removal of the salvaged roof tiles from the Courthouse to the Center For History. He also reported sending a memo to each. of the County Commissioners informing them of the commission's intention to request, a separate non -reverting account for the deposit of grant reimbursements to enable long-range project planning. He also had sent a memo to the County Commissioner's Executive Secretary requesting information on the addition of a phone line for the purpose of installing a FAX machine. D. Committee Reports 1. Budget & Finance Mr. Wiener reported that the Budget Committee had met and developed a budget for 1997 which he distributed and then deferred to Mr. Oxian to discuss possible changes in the commissions funding arrangements. Mr. Oxian stated that he believed it to be useful to delay the budget.,issue until after the new Board of Commissioners has been established following the November election. 3. Legal • Mr. Oxian indicated that the "5 Year Ordinance" regarding the delay of demolition permits had been continued due to differing legal interpretations. Mrs. DeRose stated that she had received a call from Roland Kelly, p[resident of the Common Council, indicating that he had been contacted by Dr. Lackman of 1414 East Wayne Street and that he was undecided regarding how he felt about the continued designation of the East Wayne District. Mrs. Hostetler indicated that in her discussion with Mr. Kelly he had been less equivocal in stating