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Historic Preservation Commission President's Report — September 17th, 2012 • 08/20/2012 7:OOP: HPC Monthly Meeting (Rm 1308). 08/24/2012 3:OOP: Staff Meeting. Reports of falling debris from the Avon Theater (eastern fagade cap) prompted an investigation by HPC staff. They were met by several parties at the building site. It was relayed that a DTSB representative discovered a building fragment while walking along the sidewalk and reported it to the SJCP Library. City of South Bend was notified, prompting a quarantine of the walkway as a safety precaution (Art Beat scheduled 8/25). I met with Catherine and Elicia to discuss their findings. A review of pictures of this somewhat large, solitary and seemingly intact terra-cotta fragment seemed to defy any predictable expectations of material shattering through impact (over two stories elevation). It was unknown to staff if any impact markings were present on the sidewalk. Logic would seem to suggest that the block floated or was carried from the top of the building to the ground. Catherine accompanied me back to the site for additional investigation. Additional photographs of the ground were taken. No damage (cracks/divots) to concrete could be seen. No dust, fragment particles detected on any of the sidewalk/parking lot in the vicinity. 09/12/2012 4:15P: Staff Meeting. Brought my latest creation - a working, double - hung window presentation model. Proto-type built to be a full function, interactive, easily transportable aid to convey mechanical concepts and recommended maintenance procedures for wood windows. Staff provided favorable comments along with a request to bring to the unit to the Wood Windows Video Premier event scheduled for 9/13 6P at the Kiser House. • 09/13/2012 6:OOP: Kiser House. Restore Michiana — Preservation and Maintenance of Wood Windows. Preview of the video series: The How & Why to Preserve Wood Windows and Open House Tour of the Kiser Mansion. Co- sponsored by Indiana Landmarks and the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County with special guest, Richard Spigelmyer. Great turnout! Excellent outreach opportunity.