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A. Lamppost Lighting Project — discussion of how to issue blanket approval for yard lamppost lights without going through COA process. Commissioner Buccallato believes requests should come before the commission in the future, and the lamp style should be compatible with the architecture of the house. A disclaimer should be included on the order form alerting homeowners to the need for a COA. COA fee should be waived to eliminate "penalizing" homeowners in historic districts. Executive Director will take a summary of the conversation back to Public Works. B. Discussion of increase of incidents of work being done on properties without COA being issued. These actions undermine the authority of HPC and set horrible precedent. Can we establish a fine? Fines should be significant enough to make homeowners think twice before doing work without permits. Mr. Hummer advised that without language in the ordinance we will probably have to lean on the Building Department to enact fines. Discussion needed between HPC, Building Department, and Code Enforcement. Counsel will explore legal options. Staff will look into policies other HPCs have in place. Public input: Joan Downs, 849 Forest Avenue - commented in favor of fines and enforcement. She has documented many cases of work without permits in her local historic district. This is a serious problem, but until HPC is able to issue significant fines, it will continue. C. Commissioner Buccallato questioned outcome of meeting regarding Kizer house with Jim Bognar, Rafael Morton, Tim Scott, and Todd Zeiger. Discussion. Bognar has apologized to HPC, and spoke on behalf of Kizer house at the June 27 Council meeting. D. Discussion about Ed Talley's antagonistic posts on Chapin Park ListSery and Facebook questioning knowledge /accuracy /character of HPC and staff. HPC office policy is to not engage with anyone who is being deliberately antagonistic to gain attention. Legal Counsel Hummer will review copies of these posts to see if we have legal recourse. Public input: Joan Downs, 849 Forest Avenue — Ed Talley has been going on sporadic rants against HPC for years, and she believes his comments are detrimental to historic preservation. 3. Deputy Director — In Packet. 4. Preservation Specialist — Distributed. 5. Legal Counsel — None. D. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. President — Distributed 2. Indiana Bicentennial — Chairman Hertel reported All -In Block Party was held last Saturday; experienced a great turn out. Geocache is still going strong. Playing cards are at the printer. Executive Director is putting in many hours on this project. 3. Historic Landmarks - Report by Chairman Buccellato of special July 13, 2016 noon meeting regarding 806 Leland. Three motions were made: 1) to corroborate Contributing rating of house; 2) to accept the criteria and adopt the staff report; 3) favorable recommendation to the full HPC that 806 Leland, " Blbel House," be approved for second reading. All motions were approved with unanimous votes. V. OLD BUSINESS A. Commissioner Gelfman questioned how long a homeowner has to make corrective changes as prescribed by HPC, referencing the porch project on Park. Required changes have not yet been made. Staff encouraged to check into this. VI. NEW BUSINESS 5