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3 February Spoke with Marco Marian, South Bend Heritage, about the possible work in River Bend LHD from the NNRO and Memorial Hospital and the Rushton Apartments. On site visit to Oliver Inn with Elicia, Steve and Intern, Hannah. Steve contacted the SBCSC Building Trades Director about having a field trip to teach the students about stripping paint, etc. Returned Jeff Dierbeck's phone call about 61369 Miami Highway. The barn is rated notable in the survey and sent to him a link for the National Trusts "Barn Again" web page. Jeff is considering purchasing the property and restoring the barn that the previous owner let the roof implode. Responded to Rob Nichols' e-mail about the language for the COA for the Leeper Bridge repairs. Responded to Todd Zeiger's e-mail and photographs about the work he proposed for the Kizer House at 803 W. Washington that HPC has the fagade easement; advised him the removing non -original additions to the main house and non -original windows in the Carriage House would require a COA; referred issue to Larry Meteiver as well. 6 February Completed 4 106 Reviews. Sent Contractor listing to Troyers so that they could get a licensed contractor to give estimates for interior work on Hickory Road landmark. Contacted Marcia Qualls on the downed light post in the 1200 block of East Wayne Street; lantern is missing. Responded with window restoration information to 1733 E. Wayne Street for Dan and Christine Hatcher. 7 February Meeting with HPC Attorney about three problem landmarks in downtown South Bend; 110-112 Franklin, 115 S Lafayette (Dean Building) and 319 N. Williams. Requested letters to be sent with stern language before turning into Code. Lunch with Sue Solmos discussions about 2012 Lunch and Learn, Landlord registration issue and Code. Returned e-mail Matt Sikora, Assistant to Mayor, Terry Bush's contact information so that Mayor Pete can give an address to Rotary in April. Researched Historic District Information on revitalization. Spoke with Jackie Beals from Custom Awning about the proposed awnings along the south facade and entry canopies for the Navarre Cafe; Brad Toothaker is requesting variances, etc. Setting up meeting with Patrick Henthorn, Engineering, about proposed sewer work in the brick streets of the E. Washington National Register District. 8 February The initial review of West La Salle National Register District. General Office work. 9 February On site visit with Elicia to 1733 E. Wayne to determine if front door was original to the house. It is not. Also checked up on house on North St. Joseph Street that has been having interior work done. Photographed E. Washington intersection, subject of meeting with Engineering. Met with Patrick Henthorn and Brian Arterbery of RW Armstrong. Currently in the planning stages of the CSO work for E. Washington which will require excavating down 10 feet after all the bricks are removed. They are considering options such as narrowing the street, new street light, curbing and guttering, removing disruptive trees in the tree lawn and handicapped accessible corners. Finished West LaSalle nomination and began to look up homeowners for notification letters. Attempted to contact Royce Baier of Royce Restorations who is an expert on Brick Streets. 3