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M. Davis made a motion to accept the proposed budget for the Landmarks Commission providing that date strips and plaques are combined into the same line item for a total of $370. The motion was seconded by K. O'Rourke and unanimously approved. Mr. Barker joined the meeting at this point and was informed the budget was amended slightly. The figures for date strips and plaques were combined; the total is $370. It does not change the overall total budget figure. • Review 2003 calendar for meeting dates Mrs. Lord asked for feedback on the calendar of ineetings for 2003. She said that traditionally they have had a meeting every month with the idea that in the summer months if there are no agenda items, they can cancel a meeting. L. VanAuken made a motion to accept the calendar of ineeting dates for 2003. The motion was seconded by T. Dubowski and unanimously approved. Mr. Barker mentioned that Council discussed Ordinance 2000-161, which is an ordinance regarding minor changes (See attached). He said it will streamline the process involving the Landmarks Commission. He indicated minor changes shall include but not be limited to the following: (1)the installation of driveways, sidewalks, walkways, or other similar land surface improvements as long as the original configuration is not changed; (2)patios, decks located in a rear yard that do not involve any changes to a landmarks structure itself, or to the main building, on any property located in the landmarks district; (3)roofs as long as the texture, color, materials and existing architectural style of the roof do not change; fences not located in the required front setback. He mentioned chain link fences. He said the ordinance states that if there is a situation where the building department is not sure, someone will call the chairman of the Landmarks Commission who will then have time to decide if there is an issue or not. Mr. Barker said it was brought up that the board would like to have a subcommittee that the chairman would consult on these matters. He said it has been passed by the legislative committee but will need to go to the entire Council. Mrs. Lord asked that a copy of the legislation, Ordinance 2000-161, be sent to the Landmarks Commission when it is completed. Mr. Barker then returned to City Hall for a meeting. IV. COMM[TNICATIONS: • Landmarks' Memo to the Mayor regarding support of Heritage Home Loan Program • Letter to the Mayor from The Cleveland Restoration Society regarding Heritage Home Loan Program Mrs. Lord mentioned the packet sent by the Cleveland Restoration Society. She passed the information around to the board members. She indicated the cost of participating in the program is $5,000. There was discussion about the ordinance drafted by the society. She said she has some concern about how many houses in North Olmsted would fit the criteria. She asked if the board needs to take some time to figure that out. Mrs. O'Rourke asked if the cost of the program is a one-time thing or a yearly fee. Mrs. Lord indicated she believes it is an annual fee since the packet information said it is a special 2003 rate being offered to the city. Mrs. O'Rourke said they need to look into this further. She said people can't help but ask about the program. They may get turned down if their home doesn't meet the criteria but it can't hurt to ask. She wondered if the building department would suggest that people do this, or if it would be up to the Landmarks Commission. Mrs. Lord said that is where some marketing comes in. Mr. Lang pointed out the letter indicates all the information needs to be returned to the society by December 31, 2002 and that will not happen. Chairman Lord asked if they need to gather more information. Mr. Lang said the only information that they would like is to find out whether the $5,000 is a one time fee or an annual fee. Mrs. Lord said she would like clarification on meeting the criteria of the National Register. Mr. Lang said that could probably be obtained through a phone call to the society. Mrs. Lord 3