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Elijah Parish Lovejoy Society: Mr. Nickels reported that an information packet was submitted by the filmmaker. Mr. Nickels and Mr. Riggs will review the packet and meet with the filmmaker. Knock, Knock America: Mr. Nickels reported that the film was close to completion. Searching for Dred Scott: No report available. Portrait of Edward Dowling: No report available. William Clark Aftermath of Glory: Ms. Weston reported that a seven-minute video was completed and that Mr. Scott, the filmmaker, was willing to present the video to the commission. Ms. Weston also reported that the filmmaker plans to complete the film in September. Mr. Scott will be added to the next meeting’s agenda. Mississippi Ironclads: Mr. Riggs reported that the project was completed and submitted, but was unacceptable. The commission discussed how CALOP handles outstanding/overdue projects. A motion was made by Mr. Friedman and seconded by Mr. Wilcox that the commission write individuals a letter asking them for an update on the status of the project which CALOP gave a grant for in (year), that CALOP expected by 2008 that the project would be complete; and provide status report in next 30 days otherwise CALOP may have to revoke the grant. Mr. Friedman amended the motion to have Ms. Lay look at the contract and put on the letter the date for completion and any reporting contract period, and put in the letter to send response to the Chairman. The motion was approved as amended. Ms. Lay will draft the letter and forward to Mr. Friedman for approval. Hidden Children of the Holocaust: Ms. Creer reported that the filmmaker had received payment, submitted an activity report, and expects to be finished by the end of the year. Ms. Creer also distributed a preliminary script prepared by the filmmaker. Ms. Creer noted that the filmmaker had questions about copyright laws; Ms. Creer will direct the filmmaker to VLAA. A Different Way of Life: Mr. Friedman reported that the filmmaker was moving along and hoped to have it done because he plans to submit for another grant. Sutter Meyer House: Mr. Nickels reported that the project was on hold to do more footage. A Sewer Runs Through It: Mr. Nickels reported that the filmmaker hopes to have the project done soon. No reports were provided for the following projects: Roof on Fire; Johnnie Be Good; Wehrenberg Theatres’ First 100 Years; Oral History Project; St. Benedict’s Rule; and A.O.R. STL. Old Business A motion to recommend to Council that Jim Reeves be appointed to the commission was made by Mr. Wilcox, seconded by Ms. Creer, and approved. Adjournment There being no further business before the commission, a motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Wilcox, seconded by Ms. Creer, and approved. The meeting adjourned at 8 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Mae Etta Weston, Secretary Prepared by Genise Lay 3