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V Historic.Preservation Commission of South Bend & St. Joseph County Deputy Director Report —Debra Parcell —August 2, 2016— September 6, 2016 Daily Highlights 08/02 Finish all staff reports for August meeting. Worked with homeowners to get more information on COA applications. Attend downtown walking tour planning meeting; attempted to reach building owners to be included in tour. Researched history of towns to be included on Bicentennial Birthday Cake. Section 106 review. 08/03 Research 1137 Woodside. Worked on securing buildings for downtown walking tour. Revised Local Landmark application form. Added final details to COAs. Sent COA/guideline information to 212 E South owner. Worked on historic properties spreadsheet. RME for 508'/: West Washington. 08/04 Prepare commissioners' packets. Planning for awards program. Historic file maintenance. Gathered information about NR properties along the river for Riverfront Parks & Trails. 08/05 Complete and mail commissioners' packets. COA for 609 Riverside. Research Oliver School site. Get insurance quotes for HPC car. Review Section 106 notice for proposed cell tower construction near Brick and Elm. Confirm buildings for downtown walking tour. Talked with owner of 1137 Woodside about HPC, potential local landmark status for her house, and possibility of being included in future home tours. 08/08 Talked with homeowner of 1733 East Wayne about potential RME. Worked on Section 106 for SR 23 bridge. Worked on historic properties spreadsheet. Secured another quote for HPC car insurance. 08/09 Letter to Code Enforcement regarding demolition of Drewrys Buildings. Prepare minutes outline for August HPC meeting. Worked on historic properties spreadsheet. Worked on securing buildings for downtown walking tour. 08/10 Section 106. Worked on alternate venues for awards program. Finished minutes outline for August HPC meeting. COA for 1240 West Thomas. Researched restrictions for National Register listed properties. Worked on historic properties spreadsheet. 08/11 Attend meeting with INDOT in Indianapolis regarding advertising on historic byways. 08/12 Planning for awards program. Provide information for JMS developer. File maintenance. Attended Internal Controls webinar. 08/15 Worked on application for IUSB internship fair. Research 1840 Kessler and respond to potential buyer about designation and restrictions. Section 106. Meeting with Sanford Gardner at JMS Building. Prepare for commission meeting. Research Portage Manor Cemetery and organize related files. HPC meeting. 08/16 Filed paperwork from commission meeting. Wrote meeting minutes and sent out for review. Printed and mailed COAs. Section 106. 08/17 Finished rough draft of commission meeting minutes. Printed and mailed remaining COAs. RMEs for 1321 and 1216 East Wayne Street. 08/18 Finish paperwork for RME 2016-0817 & 0817A. RME for 2016-0818. Section 106. Worked on historic properties spreadsheet. Historic file maintenance. 08/19 Section 106 for SR 23 Bridge over the St. Joseph River—field inspection to assess impact. Write fall intern job description and posting in IUSB job website. Complete application to exhibit at IUSB Job Fair in September. Research manufacturer of Second County Courthouse bell. Started 2016 Annual CLG Report. 08/22 Worked on 2016 Annual CLG Report. Section 106 reviews. Started RME for 947 Riverside. Downtown walking tour to see JMS progress and Century Center. Worked on historic properties spreadsheet. 08/23 Meet with Reith-Riley/INDOT about placement of IN/MI state line marker on U.S. 31. Toured historic districts. RME for 947 Riverside. Section 106. Toured 2nd County Courthouse to see bell tower and clock. Researched manufacturer of bell. 08/24 Section 106. Toured Lafayette building. Attended Treasure Hunt planning meeting. 08/26 Finished research of 2nd County Courthouse Bell. Attended meeting with Public Works, Indiana Landmarks, Historic Michigan Road Association, and Indiana Lincoln Highway Association regarding downtown signage. Wrote letter to Building Dept. confirming HPC permission not necessary for electrical work at 59101 Apple Rd. Section 106. Research 541 North Ironwood.