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Director's Report October, 2010 20 September Met with Jason Ruiz of 830 Forest Avenue in the Office and issued an RME for in-kind repair and replacement of wood porch deck. Responded to a call at 710 Park Avenue that a large tree was being removed in the backyard. Kevin's Tree Service was taking down a storm damaged locust tree that was struck by lightening and threatening to fall on the house. All that was standing was the tree trunk, that did show sign of being hit by lightening. Had them complete a COA application and proceed with the removal. Provided Sue at St. Patrick's Church with information on repairs and handicap accessibility, dropped off copy of the Secretary of the Interior Standards. Met with Jeff Gibney and discussed the demolition of 632 Portage. The structure is partially burned and the owner is currently filling an application to demolish. 21 September Mailed approved COAs to homeowners. Prepared Minutes from meeting. In line transfers were approved at the County Commissioners meeting. Sent Todd the Sign In sheet from the HPC meeting and asked for corrections. On site inspection with Linda Riley and E. Wayne Street neighbors on two problem properties located at 1105 E. Wayne and 1109 E. Wayne. Met with Joseph Sima 1019 Riverside about what he needed to repair the cedar siding on his house. 22 September Composed and mailed letters to Kennedy Kafatia, copies to Larry and Tim, and Georges Enderle. Discussed October 2 presentation program for the Dedication of Lincoln & Dixie Highways Historical Marker with Joyce Chambers, INLHA Secretary. The program has expanded from a five minute talk to a 25 minute presentation, with power point, about the buildings along a 2 block area from the intersection of Washington and Michigan Street between 1913-1940. Finished Draft of Minutes and sent to Commissioners for Comment. Discussed Wayne's attendance at the October 21 20 10 Building Trades in Historic Preservation in Madison, Indiana and Frankfort, Kentucky. 23 September Office had two inquiries on St. Joseph County Landmark 60649 Hickory Road one from C&C Service about making repairs for the mortgage company and then from Nicole Joshick, a potential buyer. Destiny Investment Group members - Carolyn Dudley and Henriette Cobbin came to the Office for information about the LaSalle Hotel. 24 September Submitted Payroll. Completed Sixteen 106 Reviews. Spoke with Christa Nayder from Area Plan about proposed development at 66321 Walnut4 local landmark site. Worked with Ezra of Opera LaSalle about the website and his grant proposal with Indiana Landmarks. Began to organize materials for October 2 speech at the Lincoln & Dixie Highways. Contacted Larry Meteiver about, meeting dates on personnel questions.