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: ? said she wants to know how tough they make this. She asked if it is a long shot that a house that is not totally unique and totally attached to a historical event is going to meet the criteria. It is difficult to be recognized by the National Register of historic places. Mrs. VanAuken said the information mentions that someone coines out and looks at the property. She asked if there is a charge each time someone comes out. Mr. Lang said there would not be a charge. It is one of the selling points to the city administrations as it removes a burden from the city. They monitor the entire process from eligibility to completion to make sure the job that was promised to be done, gets done, with the money that was guaranteed with the loan. Mrs. Lord said she believes they need further information but given the time line it is unlikely they can get it. She said maybe the Mayor can handle it right now without any further input from Landmarks. The Commission certainly supports the concept. K. O'Rourke made a motion to encourage the acceptance of the Cleveland Restoration Society Heritage Home Loan Program by the city, and the board would like the Mayor to look into the city's participation. The motion was seconded by M. Davis and unanimously approved. Mrs. Lord asked if any of the board members would be willing to make a phone call to get more information. Mrs. O'Rourke will make some follow up phone calls. Mrs. Lord said it would be fiscally responsible if someone could determine how mariy people could use this prograin. Mr. Lang asked Mrs. O'Rourke to inquire if CLG status is a requirement when she makes the calls. Mrs. Lord would like the Office of Commissions to inform Mayor Musial that the Landmarks Commission is still in support of the prograin and would encourage this partnership with the Heritage Home Loan Program. He should be aware that the deadline is December 31, 2002. Mrs. Lord said she received a letter from Mrs. Creadon, Director of Public Service, in response to the board's request last month in connection with the library sign. There was concern by the board that the proposed location of the sign might inhibit visibility. The police chief approved the location and has indicated there is no safety concern. Chairman Lord also got a letter regarding the resident packet. She asked if anyone remembers when it was written. Mrs. VanAuken indicated it must have been done quite a long time ago. Mrs. Lord said it seems they have a short turn around time to revise the resident packet. She said the Landmarks Commission was not created in 1980 and it is not composed of volunteers appointed by the Mayor and approved by Council. It is a combination of those two. Mr. Lang suggested some revisions. Mrs. Lord read what they have so far: The Landmarks Commission was created by City Council in 1976 and is composed of volunteers appointed by the Mayor or Council and approved by City Council. The Commission is charged with the responsibility of preserving, protecting, and perpetrating the use of buildings, districts, works of art, and other objects which have special historical importance or have contributed to the cultural growth of the city. Mrs. Lord said that is wrong and should reflect exactly the words in the ordinance. This charge is partially accomplished through surveys which identify structures and areas of eligibility. Mrs. VanAuken said the early part of their charge says the same thing but in a better way. Mrs. Lord read, "The Cominission encourages all residents and the city government who have a sense of history to help continue its work." There was further discussion about the wording for the packet. Mrs. Lord asked, if someone would be willing to work on reviewing the packet information. She would like it to follow the ordinance. She pointed out they did change the plaquing program and they did accept that several months ago. Mr. Dubowski pointed out the deadline of December 17th for the revisions may be tied to the next Council meeting. The board members indicated the deadline is a problem. The board members agreed to submit something after the first of the year after they have had the opportunity to review and revise it. They agreed the information is no longer current and should not be used. Mrs. O'Rourke indicated she will work on updating it but she needs some more information. Mrs. Lord pointed out that Mrs. O'Rourke will work with Mrs. VanAuken and Mr. Lang to update it. Mrs. Lord brought up the information she received on the number of ineetings and attendance. 4