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believed that a 1915 or older aboveground feature should exist in order to qualify for the Centennial Home program. But this home has a lot of history to tell and may qualify for Landmark designation. Mr. Neville agreed that the home was not standing in the City's centennial year. Mr. Schumann suggested the applicant withdraw the application and the commission can look further into Landmark status; Ms. Lang agreed to withdraw her Centennial Home program application in order to pursue Landmark status. 26747 Butternut Ridge Road Mr. Neville and Mr. Morse met with the applicant the previous month to discuss the application. Mr. Neville stated that the home is clearly from around the turn of the century and the Historic Inventory shows that it was built before 1915. He added that the shingles have been added since the home was built, but most of the rest of the house is original. Mr. Morse believed that the tax records prove the home meets the standards for the program. Mr. Morse moved, seconded by Mr. Schumann, to approve the Centennial Home certificate for 26747 Butternut Ridge Road, motion passed 5-0. 2896 Clague Road Mr. Neville read Mr. Dubelko's email to Ms. Rambo-Ackerman dated June 5, 2017 into the record. Mr. Neville stated that the large craftsman-style porch covers up a vernacular-style home, indicating that the home is old enough for the program. There is some indication that the home may date back to 1835, but they are unsure of the exact date. Mr. Neville did not see a reason to deny the Centennial Home certificate, but they should continue to pursue the exact build date. Mr. Schumann moved, seconded by Mr. Morse, to approve the Centennial Home certificate for 2896 Clague Roarl, motion passed 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS Committee Work Updates Records Ms. Rambo-Ackerman asked the Commission what they wanted to do with the traffic report studies that Mr. Limpert and Mr. Dubelko wanted to keep from the Engineering files. Mr. Limpert stated that he tried to keep the significant traffic studies that may have some historically significant information, including accident overlays and traffic counts. Mr. Limpert believed the reports should be kept to understand how the city evolved over the years. He asked to look at the files further prior to the next meeting before making a determination. Ms. Schuler and Mr. Morse would like a short inventory of the Commission's file cabinet listed on the website. Historic Preservation Plan Ms. Schuler stated that she and Mr. Morse had begun looking at the plan to update it, but they have not created an updated draft. Mr. Aspery said he would reach out to them to work on the plan. Mr. Morse was concerned that the Ohio Historic Inventory does not match the list of historically marked homes and some have since been razed. Ms. Wenger said the Commission could include updating the inventory as an action item in the historic preservation plan.