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Historic Preservation Commission <br />President's Report — November 21St, 2016 <br />• 10/17/2016 12-5P: (HPC Offices) Install fabricated file cabinet rails. Move <br />executive office cabinets. Entertain ongoing staff discussion regarding COA <br />violations, applications, enforcement, budget, etc... <br />• 10/17/2016 7P: HPC Monthly Meeting (County -City Building; Room 1308). <br />10/21/2016: Heard WVPE's broadcast of "Here and Now" a nationally syndicated <br />program featuring a special report on the "House of Tomorrow," a futuristic <br />dwelling that was exhibited during the 1933 Chicago World's Fair. The structure <br />was later relocated to Beverly Shores, Indiana and has now been acquired by <br />Indiana Landmarks. Landmarks' Exec. Director, Todd Zeiger was interviewed for <br />the segment. <br />I had an electronic exchange with Mr. Zeiger following the radio broadcast and <br />asked if he might be willing to host a CLG Continuing Education opportunity for <br />our agency. He was amenable to the idea and made additional suggestions that <br />would enhance an HPC visit. <br />ATTN.• Staff and Commission Members... Please let me know your interest and <br />availability to participate in this event. I will coordinate with Todd. <br />• 10/25/2016 5P: Southhold Preservation Awards (LaSalle Hotel; South Bend). <br />Event was co-sponsored by Indiana Landmarks. Venue attracted enthusiastic <br />attendence from friends of history and preservation throughout the local <br />community. Planning was largely coordinated by Deputy Director Parcell with <br />additional support and catering by Steve Szaday. Elicia Feasel was Master of <br />Ceremonies. Southhold Award presentations by HPC's very own Architectural <br />Historian, Jennifer Parker. My thanks to all who were able to be there. I am most <br />grateful to those I've named, for their time, management and orchestration of this <br />very successful undertaking — an honorary Southhold Award for them! <br />11/2/2016 11A (HPC Conference Center): I've been reviewing board delegated <br />staff authority over COA matters which may be deemed, RME's. My hope is to <br />bring more clarity and efficiency to our administrative process. Discussion with <br />Dir. Feasel and Deputy Parcell to solicit their feedback and suggestions. I am in <br />the process of drafting a resolution for consideration by our membership at a <br />future meeting. <br />12N (HPC Conference Center): Also with Dir. Feasel and Deputy Parcell, a <br />second meeting was held with Preservation Specialist, Steve Szaday. We <br />reviewed elements of the Preservation Specialist' contract which will be presented <br />for renewel at the scheduled November meeting. Also examined staff's <br />administrative role in evaluating material findings (periodic inspections, <br />application items, and project compliance) which rely upon an objective and <br />impartial inspection by HPC contractor. Brainstormed over field reporting <br />