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owners to the highest standards in maintaining the property, and restoring the damage that has been caused. Steve Szaday 548 River Avenue — water damage is already evident due to improper installation of vinyl windows. Kevin Jakiel, Tippecanoe Place General Manger — spoke in defense of the owners and how much they care about the property and the great investment they have. Assured the board that the owners want to work with the commission. Letter by Todd Zeiger, Indiana Landmarks, read. Expressed opposition for the COA application to allow installed vinyl windows to remain and be covered with wood frames. Indiana Landmarks holds an exterior and interior easement on the property; this work was performed without required approval. No request for approval of this project has been received by Indiana Landmarks before or since project commenced. Addressed concerns about change of materials, quality and longevity of window installation, and door replacement at west end. Recommended alternative window solution. Commissioner Gordon moved to deny application as submitted. Seconded by Commissioner Gelfman. President Klusczinski clarified that votes in the affirmative will support the motion to deny the application and reminded the members to state their reasons when voting. Roll call was ordered. Commissioner Anderson (Aye) — All the reasons stated before, not appropriate treatment for local and national landmark building. Commissioner Gelfman (Aye) — Materials not appropriate for the particular landmark and need to be addressed properly. Commissioner Voll (Aye) — Many reasons: improper materials, improper procedure, no building permit, could have saved money by coming to the Commission first. Out of line for this particular property. Sets a bad precedent. Commissioner Klusczinski (Aye) — This is a high-profile landmark, one of 2500 National Historic Landmarks in the United States; it is the only National Historic Landmark in St. Joseph County. No permits or COAs were obtained for the work. The installations show structural detriment to the building going forward. The materials and the style of the windows chosen do not support Group B Standards for all landmarks within St. Joseph County. The public sentiment was clearly in favor of denying this application, and I believe firmly that alternative proposals are currently being explored and should play out; allowing this particular application would not let that happen. Commissioner Gordon (Aye) — All the same reasons. The procedure was not followed to get an approval, but even if the material installed would have been brought to a COA, I believe it would have been denied because it does not stay in style with the context of this property. Commissioner Molnar (Present) — unable to make an informed decision due to not being here for the entire public hearing. It does put the Commission in a tight spot when things are brought to us after they have already been done. Vote: 5 — 0 - 1 COA#2017-0214A Denied. III. HEARING OF VISITORS IV. REGULAR BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. January 23, 2017 —Approved by general consent. B. TREASURER'S REPORT 1. Location Report — Distributed. Treasurer Molnar circulated draft of a letter to the County Auditor asking for clarification of seeming inconsistencies in budget