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A discussion ensued on the specifics of this application and decision to staff approve. An "emergency" situation for the petitioner was given as the reason for the staff approval. Commissioner Riley lives across the street from the address in question and reported that work had just began, meaning approximately 7-8 weeks had lapsed between the receipt of the application and the start of work. The Commission charged Commissioner Zeiger (Chair) and the Legal Affairs Committee to review C of A policies with respect to staff authority and emergency procedures. 4. AD Report -Distributed 5. Legal Counsel Counsel discussed the matter of Cushing Manor on West Washington St. as it relates to the fagade easement held on that property, property lines, and other zoning matters. Counsel distributed a draft of a letter to be signed by President Klusczinski opposing the re -zoning of a site that abuts the West North Shore LHD. Commissioners reviewed the content, and made no changes. Counsel will complete the correspondence for President Klusczinski's signature. D. COMMITTEE REPORTS President's Report There are two CLG Training opportunities in the works... (1) With Lynn Patrick's assistance, I am helping to put together a presentation on Lead Abatement and Safety that could take place during a regularly scheduled HPC meeting. The speaker will be Becky Carpenter of the Indiana Dept. of Environmental Management. The goal will be to make it preservation -friendly. More information as we work through the planning. (2) Next, and largely with the Assistance of State Representative, Ryan Dvorak, I have been in contact with Heather Willis Neal, Indiana State Public Access Counselor on Open Door Law. The Counselor has agreed to make a presentation on Open Door Law for this agency. I appreciate the efforts of all persons involved; especially the Counselor for making a personal visit to this community. HLFI is helping to promote the event to other local Commissions. I will extend invitations to other local government officials not directly affiliated.with preservation. We are fortunate to have the help of the Public Access Counselor. I intend to make the most of it. The presentation will likely be a lunchtime event in late July. Two dates, the 20th and 27th are being considered. (3) There will be a House Unveiling in the Chapin Park Historic District on Saturday, June 27th at 8:00am. All are invited to attend. Lots of volunteers are needed. (4) It was brought to my attention that the newly installed point -of -interest kiosks in downtown South Bend do not promote the Chapin Park Historic District as having both a National Register and Local district status. It seems that Chapin Park was left out. I promised several individuals that I would look into this and ask for corrections. I appreciate the staffs help. Chapin Park is passionately engaged in all aspects of community preservation, local history and cultural heritage. It is important for the City to take advantage of that benefit. V. OLD BUSINESS VI. NEW BUSINESS 191