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Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County Special Meeting - 26 October 2015 Location: The History Museum (Conference Room B) I. CALL TO ORDER, ROLL CALL The Special Meeting was called to order by President Timothy Klusczinski at 14:20. - t , Role was called and the Commissioners present were: Kevin Buccellato, Secretary Elizabeth Hertel, President Timothy Klusczinski, Michele Gelfman, Brandon Anderson, Vice President Thomas Gordon, and Treasurer Michael Voll. Quorum was sustained with seven commissioners in attendance. No members of the public were present. Chair entertained a motion to approved the Agenda. Motion was made by Commissioner Anderson. Seconded.by Commissioner Hertel. All in favor. None opposed. II. ' COMMITTEE REPORTS A. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SELECTION COMMITTEE ' Commissioner Gelfman reported that the Executive Director Selection Committee recommended that Elicia Feasel be offered the position of HPC Executive Director. Commissioner Gelfman also noted that the Commission should anticipate a future discussion with Ms. Feasel regarding salary level. III. NEW BUSINESS A. EVALUATE DIRECTOR SELECTION TIME TABLE President Klusczinski explained that since the Commission is now holding a special meeting to consider the selection of the Executive Director, there would be a need to discontinue the previously adopted time table. Commissioner Gelfman moved to discontinue the current Director Search timetable, second by Commissioner Anderson. Discussion clarified that the new position starts in January 2016 but this would still allow a committee to begin a search to fill the position of Deputy Director. Motion carried 7-0 B. FINALIZE SELECTION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR President Klusczinski addressed all members as Commissioner and sponsored the following resolution: "Fellow Commisioners, In light of the Selection Committee's recommendation, I hereby endorse and petition this body to confirm Elicia Feasel; having met all qualifications and having served this agency with honor and distinction to be named as the next Executive Director of the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County, effective 2016 — and urge your full and unanimous support." Seconded by Commissioner Gordon. Discussion included questions regarding an interim status and it was clarified that there could not be an "Interim Director" with a Director in place, however the President can appoint the future Director to be included in the search for a Deputy Director. All in favor, none opposed. Resolution adopted unanimously 7-0.