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4 ! -` ? another S.I.T.E.S. student. Mr. Lang said there could be two but it depends on how many students ask to work here and whether or not Mr. Copeland has work for them to do. In the past Mr. Copeland has not been able to divide his time satisfactorily to oversee the work of the S.I.T.E.S students. In the absence of someone from the Commission to oversee the Landmarks requests and give a student the direction and supervision that is called for, Mr. Copeland will not be able to do it. Mr. O'Malley asked if there is a sample of the brochure available. There was further discussion about the information in the pamphlet. Mr. Lang pointed out on the last page it indicates it was printed in January 1980 courtesy of the Welcome Wagon, Friends of Horizon After School Center, and the Landmarks Commission. He pointed out there were contributors. There was discussion about how to pay for a new brochure. Mrs. VanAuken said most people would not want to walk the whole length of Butternut Ridge because it would be too tiring so they thought they would divide it into three sections where there would be a parking lot available, perhaps Butternut School, or the junior high. Mr. O'Malley said what he is envisioning is a comprehensive, accurate, detailed historical account of each house that they are cataloging on the one hand, and on the other a highly marketable, glossy- finished, photographic tri-fold rendering of selected examples of the district. There was discussion about having information available at homecoming. Mr. Lang brought up that he heard there was quarry stone in the basement of two of the homes on Butternut Ridge that are slated to be demolished. He indicated he went to the Service Director and they discussed the possibility of salvaging the stone. Mr. Lang informed him he was interested in seeing it to make sure it is something they would be interested in recommending that the City preserve and pull out of the demolition contract. He stopped late last week and made an appointment to go to the homes to see the quarry stone. He went to the homes with Mr. Deichmann, the City Engineer. They inspected two homes; the Dyer home at 27488 Butternut and the Dunfee home. Mr. Lang indicated he spoke with Mr. Dunfee who said that if they can salvage the stone it would be fine. Mr. Dunfee said the stone is phenomenal. It is painted on the inside of the basement but it stands about three feet above grade and there is a good five or six feef below grade. It is beautifully carved quarry stone. Mr. Lang was informed by Mr. Deichmann that the basements and quarry stone were pulled from the demolition contract so that whomever is supposed to deinolish the homes is to preserve the quarry stone. It will be removed carefully and placed in a site to be selected by the City for storage until the use it determined. Mr. Lang asked if Mr. O'Malley could verify that the contract was changed. Mr. O'Malley indicated that Mr. Deichmann would be writing the specifications for the demolition contract. The Law Director would oversee the contracts in terms of notifying the bidders of their obligations. He said it sounds like the board intervened at the appropriate time. Mr. Lang said he is under the impression that the contract had been written. Mr. O'Malley said the contracts are written by the Law Director, Mr. Lang said he envisions these stones to be perfect for locating in the park for the library. There was mention of the old homestead gathering. Mr. Corel] attended and said it was very nice. There were 50-75 people in attendance and it went quite well. VII. ADJOURNMENT: P. Barker made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. The motion was seconded by L. VanAuken and unanimously approved. Corell YSafe Asst. Clerk of Commissions, Annie Kilbane 8