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information and tax information for 759 -763 LMT Owner is walking away from property because of "high taxes " — actually the taxes are under $1000.00 annually. 27 July Spoke with Matt Sikora in the Mayor's Office about the Avon. Informed him that the Library Board had voted down Don's proposal to mothball the facade's terra cotta and that HPC was proceeding with landmarking. HPC could have a Special Meeting before the 20 August one for a public hearing. Also told him that HPC has not had any Communication from DTSB or Kathryn Roos on the subject. Reviewed the National Register Nomination for North Liberty (2 hours). 30 July Attended Ribbon cutting for Studebakers' Drivers Club kick off. Spoke with Mark Tamer about creating a confection for the Lincoln Highway Centennial in 2013. Spoke with Debbie Berry of the E. Wayne Street District about her concerns that Kramer Properties LLC purchased 1615 E. Wayne. Kramer usually rents to students. Sent him a letter notifying him of the COA process along with Standards book and SF1 zoning. Began researching owners for the North Liberty National Register letters. Could not access on- line information via web site. Sue Solmos said that she would provide that. (1.5 hours) 31 July Turned in fees for July and Steve's time sheet. Attended SJC Health Fair. 2013 Budget meeting. Bob Kovach wants Office hours spent on work in County tracked. Compiled numbers of designated properties in the city (867) and county (74) and emailed to Pete Mullins, Auditor and Bob. HPC will also compile an inventory of vacant landmarks in the City for Pete. Asked for additional 400.00 for gas line item in 2013 budget bringing that up to $1,200.00 otherwise everything else remains the same. Research time, cmails to Bob and Pete, staff meeting and e -mails concerning these requests took approximately 1 hour.) Brainstorming Nvith Elicia and Michelle on St. Joseph County Post Card Project 1 August Responded to Heather Guzman of Holy Cross Village about a special Then and Now tour for the fall. Reviewed the 2012 Contract with the City and brought signed copies back to Pam Myer. This will include 2 check one for the usual $25,000.00 for HPC work for the City and $2,000.00 for the Historic Districts Tour. Checked into grant funding for Brick Streets for Mike Mecham, the new City Engineer. Steve Kennedy responded that the Historic Preservation Funding grants doesn't rank brick street or street lights as a priority. Received link to tax credits from David Duvall: httn: //NN'i "vnns.gov /tns /education /free- nubs.htm . 2 August Issued a RME_COA for roof at 215 Hammond since it was a three tab asphalt and not a Sherif Goslin as Heidi stated yesterday. Notified her and her father that they could proceed and the COA was in the building department The Lincoln Highway meeting was cancelled at the SJCPL. Attended ribbon cutting at the Music Village in the JMS Building. Attended Code hearing for 620 Carroll and met Michael Auriemma afterwards. He has 120 days to get the house up to Code. Made sure he understood that vinyl windows were not an option unless the windows were deteriorated beyond repair. Sent him the link to our web page for the guidelines and other information. 213 E. South Street was continued. Issued an RME -COA for a wood fence for 537 River. Bob Kovach