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III. HEARING OF VISITORS - none IV. REGULAR BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. August 15, 2016 —Approved by general consent. B. TREASURER'S REPORT 1. Location Report — Distributed. Executive Director Feasel pointed out Deputy Director line item will have approximately $7,000 balance left at the end of year, due to March hiring date. It was proposed that some of the excess be used for intern/resident volunteers who have contributed considerable time and effort to significant projects for HPC. These two individuals would each submit a one-time invoice for tasks with stipend to be paid @ $1500. Additionally, to further the Building South Bend project, we would have Notre Dame Architecture Library bill us for archival work, so we could move towards the next phase of the project. To use excess funds, an outside not-for-profit partner agency must invoice us, and spend the funds on our behalf. Out of line transfer must be approved first. Intern/volunteer contracts must be reviewed by legal counsel, and formal proposal for use of excess funds will be presented at October meeting. C. STAFF REPORTS 1. Correspondence — Circulated. Commissioner Gordon questioned why Ed Talley posts are included in correspondence. Discussion. 2. Executive Director — In Packet. Commissioner Buccellato questioned conversation with Frank Perri regarding his "master plan in East Bank and future partnerships and COAs." Discussion. 3. Deputy Director — In Packet. 4. Preservation Specialist — Distributed. President Klusczinski suggested that property addresses of site visits, walk-throughs, etc., be listed on Preservation Specialist report. 5. Legal D. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. President — Distributed 2. Indiana Bicentennial — Executive Director Feasel reported that there is one more Bicentennial event to go. Playing cards are available for $10, and are very limited in quantity. V. OLD BUSINESS - none VI. NEW BUSINESS A. Fines — Commissioner Gelfman inquired about the issue of fines. Legal Counsel Hummer briefly discussed client/attorney privilege. Regarding fines, county and city ordinances are basically the same concerning enforcement. HPC must go through channels of Code Enforcement/County Building Commissioner — they are HPC's enforcement arm. HPC cannot impose fines; only the Building Department can do this. To change policy will require a change of ordinance. President Klusczinski reported that staff has conducted an audit of past administrative practices and is making adjustments to better address violations. If HPC determines that it must pursue a policy change, Counsel would be asked to review the qualifications for an executive session as a legal matter for 11