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'16 3. Historic Districts Mr. Duvall reported the Lincolnway West Steering Committee had been working on refining the design guidelines and leg work was being done to arrange the public meetings to make property owners aware of the district. 4. Historic Landmarks a. First Reading None. b. Second Reading .None. c. Status of Recommendations to Council President Oxian reported 310 West Monroe, 534 LaPorte, and 320 West Jefferson had been tabled until the second week in February and 1601 Kemble had been passed by the Common Council. 5. Standards and Maintenance President Oxian inquired how the staff was progressing on the issue of enforcement for COA. Ms. Anderson reported she had received a called from Don Orban of the Fort Wayne Commission who reported similar problems and welcomed any solutions the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend might discover. Mr. Duvall said he had been scrutinizing the ordinance and come up with some ideas he wished to discuss with Mrs. DeRose. He reported the Commission may be able to put stop work orders on projects that don't require a permit. He also reported regarding the Building Department's after the fact zoning issues, the fee is multiplied by three. He said he needed Legal opinion on whether this was a possibility for the HPC and would get together with Mrs. DeRose to discuss these Enforcement issues. Mr. Talley inquired where the funds would go. Mr. Duvall explained the COA application fees go to the County. A discussion on funding of the HPC ensued. 6.Personnel No report 7. Staff Reports a. C of A Staff Approvals 1. 701 Portage Avenue -- LL Grade and in -kind replacement of driveway 2. 1045 Riverside Drive -- RSD -LHD in -kind replacement of siding, foundation repointing, and straightening porch columns. 8. Nominating Committee Commissioner Van Dalsen reported the nominations for HPC officers: John Oxian, President; Catherine Hostetler, Vice - President; Treasurer, Jerry Wiener: Secretary, Janeanne Petrass. Commissioner Wiener seconded the nominations. The nominations passed unanimously. V. Old Business Mr. Duvall reviewed the Near Northwest Neighborhood Inc. workshop proposal and reported he had received assurance of NNN's liability coverage. He noted at this time there was no assurance of the waiver of liability that Mrs. DeRose had recommended. Mrs. DeRose said she would ask NNN to name the Commission as insured and notify the insurance company. She explained the waiver she had suggested may be found invalid by a court, but at least it would be a starting point in case of a law suit. A discussion was held regarding what houses were to be used for the project. President Oxian called for a motion. Commissioner Eide inquired what the Commission's sponsorship involved. President Oxian reported it was the Commission name only, there was no financial sponsorship. Commissioner Weiner inquired if the projects were historic preservation oriented. He noted the Commission would not want to have its name involved 1 with something such as synthetic siding a house. Ms. Anderson reported the letter received from NNN stated the workshops were aimed at teaching skills to