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6. 1999-0312 - 1215 Riverside Drive, Logan House Mr. Talley presented the staff report and circulated photographs. He also noted that Jerry Oberly and Jim Nace, representing the Logan House, were present. Mr. Talley reported that when he talked with the Indiana Department of Health he was told that if the Logan Center raised the rating of its fire drills the extra exit would not be needed. He then went on to read a letter the office received from Mr. Oberly, the director of the Logan Center, concerning the fact that installing another door would be far cheaper then having to hire another employee. Mr. Oberly stated that they have held numerous fire drills and still have not been able to reach the desired time. He also noted that even if they did get everyone out in time he is not convinced that it will fulfill the requirements put forth by the Life Safety Code. Mr. Oxian asked if the safety requirement were only for people with seizures or if it applied to anyone located with in the first floor room. Mr. Oberly stated that it would be for anyone residing in that room. There was some discussion over the Life Safety Code regarding common areas and fire drills. Mr. Oberly stated that they would be removing a window, installing a door, construction a four by four stoop with rails and stairs. Mr. Talley asked what type of flora would be used to screen the stoop. Mr. Oberly stated that he would like to use taller, thick, period foliage. There was some discussion concerning the foliage and how it would affect safety. Mr. Oxian asked if they would install a metal door. Mr. Oberly stated that they were open to using the same type of doors seen elsewhere on the house. Mr. Oxian moved to approve the installation of a door that resembles the rest of doors on the house, the construction of the proposed stoop with the stairs going away from the street, the installation of foliage to camouflage the stoop and the removal and storage of the window. He further stated that if a light is desired in the future that it be brought before the Commission for approval. Mrs. Hostetler seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. III. Regular Business A. Approval of Minutes 1. April 19, 1999 Ms. Gallagher noted that her name was spelled wrong on the first page, it should be spelled, Kari not Kari. Mrs. Hostetler moved to accept the minutes as corrected. Ms. Gallagher seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. B. Treasurer's Report Mr. Oxian noted that there was an office report in everyone's packet. Mr. Talley stated that the report was self explanatory. Ms. Gallagher asked if the Budget and Finance Committee would be meeting soon. Mr. Oxian stated that since Ms. Gallagher was the chairman of that committee it was up to her to call any meetings. Mr. Talley stated that he would like to have such a meeting called because a budget for next year needs to be'created. He also noted that Tuesday, May 18, 1999 at 10:00am the State Board of Accounts will be reviewing the Commissions grants for 1998. 4