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1. Correspondence -File Circulated. Catherine noted Lunch & Learn series, renewal of National Trust membership, Simeri samples of tree bark, St. Paul Sanctuary Gourmet Garden. 2. Routine Maintenance Exclusion Approvals - Submitted in packets. 3. Director's Report - Distributed. Linda Riley questioned if East Wayne tree trimming notifications had already been sent out to homeowners. Catherine noted that they had. 4. AD Report - Distributed. Elicia reported on the NAPC Forum, specifically about considering an update to the guidelines regarding solar panels, green roofs, etc. Tim discussed with Larry the possibility of coming up with an approach to recommendation that the commission could use when considering these types of applications before amending the guidebooks. 5. Legal Counsel -Larry brought up the issue of replacement features installed before property was landmarked and the distinction between when the property was landmarked and if the homeowner illegally replaced after subject to guidelines and COA process by either ignoring guidelines or doing the work after the application was denied. Existing owners, regardless of who did it could be ordered to correct the violation because they bought the property subject to the violation, which can be discovered upon inspection of public record. There are cases that support an injunction or a cease and desist order when the historic preservation ordinance is violated and there is no time limit in voicing that. If replacement was prior to the institution of the historic district than probably cannot demand that it be brought back to historic standard. Discussion of time limits. Larry will summarize this opinion and submit to commission. D. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Presidents Report -Tim reported that he attended the Energy Audit at CPI 612 Portage Avenue with compliments to Elicia and Jennifer for planning the workshop. Tim attended Lead Based Paint RRP Overview of Final Rule by the EPA. V. OLD BUSINESS A. Wrap up on Energy Audit — Elicia reported that Ron Zymslo offered to do an energy audit on an occupied house as a follow up to the equipment failure during the Energy Audit Workshop and suggested that HPC and Indiana Landmarks could raffle tickets to raise money. Further discussion with Legal council will be needed regarding raffle. Discussion of www.RestoreMichiana.com. B. Spigelmyer window restoration production — Elicia provided an update on project. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. State Theatre — Elicia reported on the HPF grants and Opera Lasalle's project. Elicia asked that the commission consider sponsoring the HPF grant for the State Theatre's Opera Lasalle non - profit, written by Indiana Landmarks. The grant will be less competitive due to the fact that 10% of HPF funds are required to be allocated to CLG's. On a motion by Tim Klusczinski to sponsor the motion in the language that Elicia provided us with a second by Linda Riley. Vote: 4 -0 Motion carries with a unanimous vote. Legal counsel concurred that there are no liability issues for the HPC to sponsor this grant. 6