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Concerning the Frostville marker, Mr. Thomas reported he has not yet received word concerning the $750 grant as expected in late April. An e-mail inquiry has been unsuccessful so he will try to call the office. Mr. Schumann indicated if the grant is not awarded, the Olmsted Historical Society is prepared to pay the entire amount for the marker. The plan is to receive the marker by September so it may be included in the SOth anniversary celebration at Frostville. Cemetery Improvement Plan Pending surveying and staking issues with the surveying company a subcommittee meeting may be scheduled next month. City Identity & Branding Proiect A community meeting will be held on May 20 at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers where the consultant will lead the participants in a visioning process to help reveal our City's identity. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. Stewards Prolzram: 2010 Application Letters of support have been received from Representative Kucinich and the Cleveland Metroparks. Director Wenger will complete and submit the nomination for the Olmsted Historical Society within the next week. Mr. Schumann will submit information on Eagle Scout projects and Mr. Thomas will submit additional information on student transcription projects for the Olmsted Historical Society. Ohio Historic Inventory I'orms Review Mr. Schumann and Mr. Neville will review this project with Ms. Granfors. NEW BUSINESS Landmarks Guidelines Task Force The Guidelines Subcommittee prepared and distributed some basic statements for review. Items include roofs, siding, doors, windows, landscaping, decks, and driveways. Mr. Schumann will compose language describing the purpose of the guidelines; Mr. Neville will perform editorial work on the statements. The Subcommittee members requested the commissioners review, comment upon, and recommend additional items to include in the guidelines. On the subject of siding, Mr. Schumann said the issue of covering artificial siding has been brought up in the past. Several homes on Butternut have siding manufactured with asbestos. He has not found guidelines on best practices for removing or covering the material. Without clear reputable facts, he doesn't feel the Commission has enough information to make recommendations to residents on what to do with the siding. The Landmarks Commission allowed Butternut Ridge homeowner Steve Wolf to cover up the asbestos material on his home with vinyl. However, to cover them up nails must be put through it potentially causing a health