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Letter of Recognition: 26405 Butternut IZidge Road Mr. Schumann said he would draft a letter commending the homeowners for the addition and renovations which stayed true to the style of the original home and complements the historic district. Designation of Landmarks 0 4302 Porter Road 0 25896 Butternut Ridge Road Mr. Schumann thanked Mr. Kraley for attending the meeting to allow the commission the opportunity to present him with the local recognition plaque for his home at 4302 Porter Road. The commission dates the home to around 1860 and commended Mr. Kraley for the restoration work he's completed, not only to the exterior of the home but the interior as well. Mr. Kraley accepted the plaque and thanked the commission for the recognition and their service to the community in working to preserve homes such as his. Mr. Schumann advised Mr. Kraley that the commission made a motion in December of 2010 to have his Porter Road home be considered for a Landmarlc. Currently there are no residential homes which have been landmarked within the city. The commission toured the home last year and was taken by the details put into the homes restoration. He briefly reviewed the process of having the home recognized as a landmark and Mr. Kraley thanlced the commission. His trade was remodeling and upon retiring he purchased the home with the intent of restoring it to its original beauty. Mr. Kraley said he would welcome his home being recognized and said he would mount the plaque to the right of the front door. Mr. Schumann said the commission would keep Mr. Kraley updated on landmarking his home. Mr. Schumann said packets for the two committees were compiled which consist of copies of city records pertaining to the two homes. The commission's file of maps was also pulled so they could be researched as well. Once the maps are cataloged he would like them copied and scanned for easier access. Mr. Rerko said he viewed the outside of the Butternut home and noted some foundation worlc needing to be done and would lilce to see the interior of the home. The committees will set dates to meet at Frostville to go through their archives and find additional information on the two homes. NEW BUSINESS 2011 Certified Local Government Grant Ms. Wenger reviewed the process and amounts which are commonly distributed through the grant and indicated the filing deadline is March 1, 2011 to apply for funds. The grant is 60% grant and 40% local funds. The minimum to apply for is $5,000 and the typical range is between $6,000 and $18,000. She noted the types of projects which received grant funds the prior year and believed the commission should piclc a new project. She noted some of the priorities listed within the grant application. Mr. Schumann suggested applying for funds to'hire someone to update the commissions 1970's historical survey including digitally recording records. It would 2