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Unitarian Universalist Chureh Mr. Schumann reported Mr. Thomas is continuing to assist the church in their efforts to obtain a historic marker; they will apply for a Wal*Mart grant and other local grants. The church is hoping to have the marker up by next year. Certif ed Local Governnaent Mr. Schumann reported the City received a copy of a letter sent to Mr. Glen Harper, CLG Program Manager for the Ohio Historical Society from Megan J. Brown, National Parlc Service Certified Local Government Program Director. The letter states that the City of North Olmsted, as of May 3, 2009, has been given CLG status. Mr. Schumann congratulated all that participated in this effort and read the letter to those present; a copy was provided to all commission members. Ms. Davis recommended a copy of the letter be mailed to Betty Lord, Lois Van Auken, and Joe Lang for their information. Ms. Davis will compose a cover letter and forward it to Ms. Granfors for Planning Director Wenger's review. NEW BUSINESS Manle School Fourth Grade Tour, May 22, 2009 The Maple School Fourth Grade visit to City Hall is an annual event. The students are divided into groups and scheduled for various City department presentations. This year Mayor O'Grady would like the students to include a stop at Old Town Hall where he requests a member of the Landmarks Commission speak to them about the history of the city and the region. There will be four presentations each approximately one half hour long. Mr. Schumann will invite Mr. Thomas to participate in this event. If he is not available, Mr. Schumann will make the presentations. Legislation to Amend Chapter 165 This legislation is part of the process to create a procedure for the Landmarks Commission, through the Records Commission, to retain municipal historical documents. On Page 2 of the proposed ordinance, under 165.04(d), Duties, Mr. Schock recommends the language be modified to read "to retain into city archives or with such other body the Landmarks Commission deems appropriate any such records that it determines are of local historical interest or value" so that, without further legislation, items may be transferred to the Olmsted Historical Society. Mr. Schock feels the historical items would be better utilized and preserved in the climate controlled Olmsted Historical Society archives than boxed in the city archives. It was agreed that Mr. Orlowski will present the proposed change to Law Director Dubelko. Mr. Orlowski explained part of the records retention process to the commission. Mr. Schock moved, seconded by Mr. Orlowski, to recommend the language on Page 2 in the proposed ordinance under 165.04(d) be mod'afied to read "to retain into city archives or wit/a suclz otlzer body tlae Landmarks Commission deens appropriate any such records that it determines are of local historical interest or value," which vvas unanimously approved.