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said when she last spoke with the realtor at Sequoia, the realtor anticipated they would go to Lan(imarks for a certificate of appropriateness prior to the sale because the intention was to demolish the old church. Mr. I3ailey inquired about the roofing of the church. Mrs. Lord indicated they are re-roofing the new church on the property. She added that the intention was to buy the whole property and eventually request a demolition permit for the old church. Cha:irman Lord mentioned she received a phone call and letter requesting her attendance at a meeting on Tuesday, May 14t', regarding the library contract legislation. She asked Mr. Dailey if other interested members could attend. Mr. Dailey pointed out that committee meetings are open to aliyone in the community. IV. COP?IMUNICATIONS: ? Letter to Michael Ball from Landmarks Commission Mrs. O'Rourke indicated that Mr. Ball received the letter. Mrs. VanAuken indicated she reviewed sorrie of the book but she would like to keep it so she can read further. She indicated she will wrir.e down anything she has questions about and the group can discuss it. Mrs. O'Rourke indicated Michael Ball's father will provide the discs that contain the book so the Commission can pro-vide copies for anyone who would like one. ?`3ample Letter to Historical District Resident from Building Commissioner Chairman Lord asked if the Board needs to add to the letter or handle it periodically. One thing that happens is that houses get sold and they have no way of knowing that a new resident has any knowledge of the district. It is up to the seller to pass on the information. Mrs. VanAuken said the letter is a bit too official in its tone. Mrs. Davis said she thinks they could periodically send a letter. Mr. Lang said a mailing could be done twice a year. He suggested getting information frorri MetroScan to find out what has transferred in the area. Mrs. Davis indicated that many of the residents have lived in their homes for some time and do not recall ever getting a letter from the c;ity. Mr. Dailey suggested a yearly mailing as a reminder or once every two years. Mrs. Lord said they will need a process to identify new owners so they can send out a welcoming letter. She said perhaps every other year they can send something out. She asked if it is something that sholild come from Landmarks or if it should be signed by David Conway. Mr. Lang mentioned that Mr. Conway's letter has a different purpose than what would be sent by Landmarks. Mrs. Lorci indicated she will try to work on a couple of letters. One would be a letter to newcomers to welc;ome them in a friendly way and yet inform them of the information contained in the Building Department letter. The other letter would be sent out perhaps every other year that says the same thinr; but is a reminder. ?]. etters (2) from Ohio Association of Historical Societies & Museums Mrs Lord informed Mr. Dailey of the Commission's affiliations with regional and state orga.nizations that keep them informed of what is going on. She added it serves as a way to let those organizations know that the Landmarks Commission in North Olmsted exists. There was discilssion about what information to include on the questionnaire distributed by the OAHSM. The information will be part of a Directory of Historical Organizations in Ohio. Mrs. Lord mentioned the directory will cost $20 and be available in January 2003. Mrs. VanAuken pointed out t:here is very little money available for memberships. Mr. Dailey suggested purchasing a copy to donate to the library. Mrs. Lord said if they needed information they could always call the Historical Society. The consensus was to not purchase the book at this time. Mrs. Lord indicated she received the new membership card. It allows them access to the Historical Society and if anyc?ne has interest in going there, she will have the card available. 2