Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Signed Minutes - January 21, 2020

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V. HPC TRAINING Todd Zeiger of Indiana Landmarks presented HPC 101, highlighting the purpose, responsibilities, and best practices of Historic Preservation Commissions. VI. REGULAR BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES i. December 16, 2019 Commissioner Ponder made a motion to adopt the October minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Annis. Eight in favor, none opposed. Vote: 8 — 0. Motion to accept the December 16t1i minutes passes. B. STAFF REPORTS i. Administrative Approvals 1. 630 West Washington — Oliver Inn Bed and Breakfast — Specialist Toering indicated that the property was compliant and that the work was ongoing. C. COMMITTEE REPORTS i. Disposition of Historic Preservation Assets 1. Administrator Feasel reported that the Board of Public Works approved the list of books that will be discarded by the HPC office. Those books will be removed from the office after the February HPC meeting. ii. Standards Update 1. Commissioner Eric Stalheim continues to work on the `model guidelines' for Indiana Landmarks. Preliminary drafts are expected by March. iii. Standing Committees 1. President Gelfman distributed the 2020 Standing Committees and asked for feedback on those assignments. VII. OLD BUSINESS A. 2020 HPC officer elections Commissioner Annis moved to accept the slate of officers as presented in the standing committee worksheet. Seconded by Commissioner Ponder. Nine in favor, none opposed. Vote: 8 — 0. Motion to accept the slate of officers as presented is approved. VIII. NEW BUSINESS IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS A. 511 W Colfax — Birdsell Mansion — Specialist Toering informed the Commission of the results of the Code Hearing regarding the Birdsell Mansion. A $1,000 civil penalty was levied against the property owner for cited willful neglect of the structure. B. Fine Structure and Zoning — Commissioner Gelfman asked if there had been any progress on investigating additional fines for retroactive projects. Commissioner Hertel asked if a By -Law change would be required to enact different fee structures for retroactive projects. Administrator Feasel clarified that the Legal Affairs committee could propose any By -Laws changes. Legal Counsel Kennedy clarified that the HPC could not apply a fine. Commissioner Hertel explained that what she proposes is not a fine, but that many applicants who do retroactive work have been before the Commission before and there is no incentive for them to proactively apply for a project.