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Director's Report October 2013 16 September The beginning of a series of meetings with Kevin J. Aust and David Bennett of AECOM concerning the impact of the roundabouts on Leeper Park with the conversion to 2 way streets. Strongly suggest that the roundabout on 933 be located at Barlett rather than at Park Lane to avoid the school and radically impacting the Park. HPC monthly meeting. Contacted Donna Pangborn that the COA for the Island was approved. 17 September More Research and prep for the 11:00 and 4:00 Focus Group meetings on the roundabouts which I attended. Prepared and mailed out all approved COA. Submitted 3 completed 106 Reviews. Attended the Board of Commissioners meeting for the appointment of Javier Aguilar to the HPC. Contacted Javier. 18 September Car tour of Districts in the morning: Taylor's Field, Edgewater and East Wayne Street also landmarks on West Wayne Street. Long conversation with Joann Sporleder on the 2 way streets. Attended the "Pin -Up" and was delighted to learn that both Memorial and SBCSC liked the Bartlett location of the roundabout. 19 September Arranged for a 10:30 Monday meeting with Javier.Met with Mr. LeRoy Cobb about the designation of the 1700-1800 blocks of N. Elmer in Marquette Heights built in the 1950s by the Better Homes of South Bend, Inc (May 21, 1950). Mr. Cobb declared that this was the first Black NFP in the United States. Will arrange for Staff to go out a look at the housing stock. Spoke with several people about the changes on the Isalnd in E. Wayne, assured them that Commissioners had approved the COA for the changes. Met with the owners of 604 S. Carroll-Migul Becerril about the 5 vinyl windows and the installation of the siding without building permits or COA approvals. They applied for COA and will be at the October meeting. John Califano applied for COA for 531 S. St. Joseph for in-kind work on roof, windows and fascia; also provided him with information on the house, the 115 South Street site Owner of 14309 Adams has a rotting tree, provided him with Arborists to evaluate. 20 September Staff toured St. Paul's Methodist Church. I had in depth conversations with the new Pastor, Rev. Thomas Thews, and the implementation of the work proposed by Notre Dame. They have opened up the glass interior domes to natural light and refurbished the sanctuary chandeliers and restored the Sunday School Office. Suggested using the windows as subjects for note cards for fundraising. Staff then toured the Masonic Temple/Scottish Rite. Contacted Professor Uplekar with Rev. Thews remarks. Arranged a luncheon meeting with Code Director, Shubhada Kambli for next week. 23 September Met with new Commissioner, Javier Aguilar and gave him copies of materials. Will copy file for the LaSalle Hotel. Received e-mail from Scott Ford thanking me and HPC Staff for working with AECOM. Completed two 106 Reviews for Rehab. 24 September On site visit to 1005 E. Wayne. Steve was out earlier to check on the site. Several Contractors involved for replacing windows and doors. Casement windows are in very bad shape and openings too narrow on second floor for egress. Met