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she and other members of the commission be notified. The Underground Railroad museum in Cincinnati also requested notification. Stearns Marker After discussion it was decided the marker should be installed now with the intention to install the wall at a later date. Consideration for the adjacent trees and room for the wall need to be taken into account when placing the marker. Mr. Schumann will speak with Planning Director Wenger concerning the installation and involving the appropriate Metropaxks representative in the location decision. Mr. Thomas moved, seconded by Ms. Davis, to install the Stearns Marker as soon as possible with the wall to be placed at later time, which was unanimously approved. Date Strip for 23876 Mastick Road (Review) Mr. Thomas reported that he and Mr. Schumann placed the C. 1862 date strip plaque on Ardella Chester's house. The home has great old woodwork. Aside from one or two additions on the back, not many changes have been made. The front is all original and the owner is maintaining the property nicely. Her collection of lighting rods is very interesting. Unfortunately part of a more elaborate lightning rod was lost during the course of a home improvement project. Historic Items at Old Town Hall (Undate) The list of items was discussed and the records retention process reviewed. Mr. Schumann said he would like to see some of the records displayed; others are not needed. Ms. Davis said the bulletins from the North Olmsted Congregational Church were given to the Landmarks Commission. Mr. Thomas and Mr. Schumann will schedule time to look at the items while the Records Commission reviews the issue. Mr. Thomas found the Mayor's court records especially interesting. Landmarks Commission Roster Mr. Schock suggested the commission members review the Landmarks Commission roster and update contact information as needed. A copy of the roster was passed to members present. Certified Local Government Annlication (Work Session) Mr. Schuxnann reviewed the information gathered to date, which he had in his possession. Some of the photos can be better presented and the City has more to offer now than wlien the application was first considered. He and Mr. Thomas will take additional photos. Updated resumes from all commission members are needed; some have been received. The CLG Guidelines, application, checklist, and Appendix A was distributed and explained. Required qualifications of commission members discussed. To answer questions raised, Mr. Schock read from the Charter, Article 7, Section 6, which was passed November 5, 2002. At least two members, with the exception of the Council representative, should be preservation-related