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3 April 10:30 meeting with Mayor Pete and Kathryn Roos, Deputy Chief of Staff. <br />The Mayor will present a letter to be read at Southhold Awards this year because he will be <br />in the Navy Reserves at that time. I discussed the tax abatements for new housing <br />published in the Tribune and requested that homeowners in historic districts and <br />landmarks receive the same consideration for work that they do on the exterior of their <br />homes. Mayor Pete wants me to identify some model programs for local tax breaks and <br />bricks and mortar programs. He wants HPC Staff on the Abandoned Housing Task <br />Force. He liked the concept of a Salvage program and suggested that we compile a list of <br />great fixer uppers plus ideas for partners since the program won't work in the SBCSC. <br />Also met later that day with Bob DeCleene from the CVB <br />4 April Received a phone call from Sue Cholis on West North Shore about a dying <br />tree. Brent had already documented it and was e- mailing the paper work and pictures. <br />Steve and I went over to the house and delivered the COA for its removal and toured the <br />districts and photographed the rear of 710 Park that is eroding after Dr. Enderle had the <br />barn removed. Met with Mr. Firmer King he purchased 525 Edgewater in a tax sale. Staff <br />approved the repair work of the garage and had him apply for a COA for the wrought iron <br />railings. Attended the ABZA meeting for the afternoon Cafe Navarre's variance for <br />awnings and outdoor seating were tabled until 2 May. Spoke in favor of the variance for <br />the electronic sign for the Botanical Conservatories. Submitted payroll. <br />5 April Staff report for 525 Edgewater. Prepared Commissioners packets and <br />mailed out. Sent Sidney Blancett her copy of 1922 Portage land marking. Received <br />another letter from Cole Hay concerned about the deterioration of the City's Housing <br />stock <br />6 April OFFICE CLOSED FOR GOOD FRIDAY <br />9 April Dyngus Day. The lantern for the East Wayne Street entrance wall arrived <br />this morning. Notified Marcia Qualls and Linda Riley by voice mail and e-mail. <br />Followed up on 739 Leland with daughter Jovia Acuna. I am sending to her a copy of the <br />Chapin Park Standards, HPC meeting dates and deadlines and COA applications. Sent <br />Pam Decola of East Wayne Street the link to the website and what we needed for an RME <br />for a removal of a hazardous tree. <br />10 April Picked up materials for the Regional Collection Training Conference rather <br />than attend as planned. Too much to do in Office as Steve and Elicia were doing the tours <br />of the State Theatre and wrapping up the grant application before leave for the <br />Preservation Conference near Hammond. Forwarded Harold Mueller's e -mail about <br />insurance issues to Larry Meteiver for advice. Mr. Mueller stated that two insurance <br />companies would not insure his house because he doesn't have -or need -a new roof. Sent <br />letter to Jovina Acuna to Larry Meteiver for his review. Advised Brian Rosendaul of the <br />Washington Colfax Apartments on grant sources for brick facade repairs <br />