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1. Location Report — Distributed. Discussion of budget approval, and time frame for approval of out -of -line transfers. Executive Director Feasel answered inquiries about accident involving HPC car, and related insurance payout and repairs. C. STAFF REPORTS 1. Correspondence — Circulated. 2. Executive Director — In Packet. 3. Deputy Director — In Packet. 4. Preservation Specialist — Distributed. 5. Legal — Eric Boyd appeal of COA application denial. Common Council has put that on their schedule and issued series of deadlines for submittal of materials; appeal will be heard at their meeting on December 12. Commissioner Hertel questioned if Commissioner Molnar's position in the Clerk's office would be a potential conflict of interest in this case, but it was determined not to be. Commissioner Voll asked for update on action being taken regarding window replacement at Tippecanoe Place. President Klusczinski clarified that HPC defers to the Building Department as our enforcement agency to put pressure on the building owners. Also, Indiana Landmarks has had some contact with the owners in an attempt to enforce their interior and exterior facade easement. He is confident that things will eventually be resolved in a satisfactory manner, with our partners, Indiana Landmarks. D. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. President — Distributed. Commissioner Gordon questioned November 15 meeting between County Auditor, Mike Hammond, and County Council President, Rafael Morton, regarding HPC county vs. city activities. Also, inquired about status of letter of findings on Dave Matthews project. Staff findings submitted to HPC for endorsement. Determination made by HPC to refrain from making a public statement at this time. 2. Indiana Bicentennial — As the state Bicentennial year reaches its conclusion, Chairman Hertel applauded work of Executive Director Feasel and the way she represented HPC in coordinating virtually all Bicentennial activities in the past year. 3. Public Relations and Community Education — Executive Director Feasel requested any photos taken at Preservation Awards event be shared with staff so they can be added to the Drop Box file. V. OLD BUSINESS — none A. MLK Street Renaming — Commissioner Gordon questioned status of Martin Luther King, Jr. Street renaming. Commissioner Molnar stated committee recommendations have been made, but it is currently stalled until the City Council or Mayor takes action. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. PRESERVATION SPECIALIST 2017 CONTRACT — Few minor legal language changes made to existing contract. Commissioner Gelfman moved to approve Preservation Specialist Inspector Services contract beginning January 1, 2017. Seconded by Commissioner Hertel. Vote: 8-0. B. 2017 HPC MEETING AND COA DATES — January and February HPC meetings moved to fourth Monday of month to avoid county -scheduled holidays; deadline days in those months would move to the second Monday. 2017 meetings are scheduled for 7:00 p.m.; if 9