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Michigan Historic Preservation Network Executive Committee Meeting Tuesday, September 20, 2011

10:00 am – 12:00 noon MHPN Office, Lansing, MI

Call to Order A quorum was present. President Janet Kreger called the meeting to order at 10:00 am. Present: Robin Adair, Cheryl Early (phone), Richard Karp, Janet Kreger, Meredith Long (phone), Tom Roberts (phone), Elaine Robinson Staff: Nancy Finegood, Katie Large, Brenna Moloney, Nan Taylor, Ellen Thackery Guests: Paul Walter of Walter, Boesky & associates P.C. Approval of Agenda Elaine Robinson moved to approve the agenda. Cheryl Early seconded. Motion carried unanimously. Excused Absences: Ken Czapski, Mike Kirk, Ruth Mills, Melissa Milton-Pung Unexcused Absences: None Approval of Excused Absences Motion by Cheryl Early to approve excused absences. Seconded by Janet Kreger. Motion carried unanimously. Approval of Meeting Minutes Motion by Elaine Robinson to approve the August 2011 MHPN Full Board Meeting Minutes as prepared and amended by Ruth Mills. Seconded by Early. Motion carried unanimously. Reports Staff reports were presented (see following page).

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Executive Director Report Nancy Finegood

September 20, 2011 Oversee Staff, Office and Website

Old Town Lansing Comfort Station: Continuing, Submitted $30,000 proposal to American Foundation for Sept. 2011 grant round. Waiting to hear in the next week. Received Environmental Report to be reviewed. Applied for City of Lansing Façade Grant. Wish List- Digital camera

Work with Accountant/Treasurer: Continue working with accountant on 2010 I990, attorney general’s report. Requested extension from IRS and Attorney General. Paul Walter, auditor will present financial reports to the Executive Committee at the Sept. 20th meeting. Seek volunteers/interns

Graduate student unpaid interns or volunteers: Meeting with Dr. Ted Ligibel (EMU) about a contract to have one EMU HP grad student intern every year. Nathalie Winans (MSU) is working with me on lead issues. Will be testing the lead in my home for the next year. Emily Jarvis, WMU, is coordinating (along with volunteer Denise Mcgeen) the 2011 fall benefit in Detroit. Met with Mary Toschach to discuss opportunities to volunteer.

Supervise/Guide/Review staff & volunteers

Continue conference call meetings with Nan, Ellen, Gary and Steve Stier regarding $245,000 MSHDA /SHPO statewide partnership grant workplan. Staff working on RFPs for various programs, timelines and plans as part of this grant. Coordinating first regional workshop in December in Ypsilanti. Received 7 applications for the windows training. We have chosen 3 communities to visit the sites to make final determination. 4 HDC trainings scheduled (Mackinac Island and Three Rivers completed). Participated in weekly conference calls with Brenna, Nan and Genell regarding Saginaw issues. Participated in conference call with Ellen/Nan/Genell. Attended introductory meetings with Lansing Land Bank, city leadership, main street staff, city planner, with Brenna and Genell. Brenna is working in Lansing on Monday and Tuesday and in Saginaw Thursday through Friday. Tax Credit Program

Gary continues to discuss MHPN’s involvement with Knapp’s Building (Lansing) project. Kalamazoo Metro Center still in process of closing. Should close by the end of the month. Analyzing Pontiac project with Plante Moran.

Service Easements Respond to all easement inquiries within 30 days Work with easement inquiry property owners Bowers Harbor Inn- Easement Committee accepted application and negotiated fee/donation. Received application for Locus Development for another easement on Grand Rapids building. Met with Grand Rapids property owner regarding new easement application. Should be receiving application in the next week. Appears that we will be closing on three easements before the end of the year!!! Prepare easement inquiry responses Lasko Property (Canton)- MHPN Board approved application. Steve Fox is communicating with Lasko’s attorney. Ann Arbor Preservation Foundation is interested in transferring an easement to MHPN on Washtenaw County Building (formerly YWCA). Ellen continues to work with Ilene Tyler on creating baseline documentation. Submit easement inquiry responses

Sunkarest Farm– Title has been transferred to Pulte homes. Ellen and I met with representative to explain responsibilities of easement and to conduct annual monitoring. Contacted representative to let him know we are interested in ownership of Sunkarest farmstead.

Annual monitoring of easements: Created spreadsheet of all easements, dates recorded, monitored, contact info, who monitored, etc.

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Beginning to schedule 2011 easement monitoring of properties. Staff will monitor most, Heather Edwards completed monitoring on Flat Iron Building in Grand Rapids, Lloyd Baldwin on two Grand Rapids Buildings, Ron Campbell will continue monitoring Pontiac building, Tom Roberts to monitor Book Cadillac. Greg Jones will monitor Torrey House. Coordinate Partners for Sacred Places program Work with individual congregations - Met with church members in Old Town Lansing Church last week to introduce them to the New Dollars/New Partners tools for fundraising. Coordinate workshops Participate in Cultural Alliance Attend monthly Alliance meetings Continue to advocate for MCACA budget Participate in NTHP Partners Program Submit PIF Reports FINAL NTHP PIF report due November 15th. – begun working on report narrative and budget Administer MI Preservation Fund grant NOTE: You can always donate to the Michigan Preservation Fund (administered by the NTHP) for Michigan organization grants. Coordinate with NTHP guidelines and application Solicit proposal/application for grants Review proposals and choose awardees. Publicize award winners Support award winners Public Policy: Reviewed community revitalization bills, in senate committee. Reviewed Senator Hopgood’s DDA Bill. Met with Andy Schor (MML) to discuss. Meeting scheduled with Senator Hopgood”s office this week. Next meeting scheduled with MML this Friday Public policy chair and MHPN President and staff met with Mike Frederick- Have contracted with him for next three months, Aug 1st through October 30 to work with MHPN to help MHPN Public Policy committee set strategy, set up meetings with legislators, etc. Continue attending Preservation Action Financial subcommittee meetings via conference call. Attended conference call with White House staff on economic development to discuss President Obama’s jobs bill. Sent in questions before the call. Other Had my annual review with Janet Kreger and signed the ED 2011-2012 contract. Attending SHPO 5 year planning meeting in Kalamazoo this week. Attending Downtown Conference in Kalamazoo this week. MHPN is planning partner. Participated in conference call with Easement Committee. Participated in 2012 Conference committee call. Met with Monica Reyes (Saginaw Valley State Univ.), Ann Branch, Steve Stier and Greg Branch to discuss a year-long certificate program. We will be working towards beginning a program in Fall 2012 and will be meeting monthly. Steve Stier will be taking the lead in this program. Brenna will be attending future meetings as well. Attended planning meeting with SHPO staff and others to assist in planning the SAH symposium in Detroit in April, 2012. Met with Cheryl Early to discuss MHPN financial statements and budget. Met with Justin Sheehan (CLR) to discuss MHPN employee manual and a request for pro-bono attorney assistance to help prepare/compile.

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Additional Information Finegood reminded everyone that she and the rest of the staff are working tirelessly on the MSHDA/SHPO grant and that there is a lot to do in just one year. The audit is done! American Foundation turned down MHPN grant application for $30,000 toward the Comfort Station purchase and restoration. The two-week Wood Window Workshop sponsored by a SHPO grant had seven communities apply to host. The review committee (Steve Stier, William Danforth, Dan Schneider, and Nancy Finegood) narrowed to three sites. These were Chelsea in Washtenaw County; a group representing a Sashabaw church (Clarkston area in Oakland County); and the Muskegon train depot, Muskegon County. After field visits by committee members, the Muskegon site was selected. The hope is that if any funds remain, the two other finalist locations would host a shorter workshop in their location. It appears there may be a reorganization about to occur at the NTHP. Concerns for the continued existence of the regional offices and even the partnership program have been expressed. David Brown, NTHP Vice President, will be having a conference call with Executive Directors on Friday, September 23rd to discuss. Full announcements planned for Buffalo NTHP Conference. Finegood will be out of the office from September 28 through October 2 for the Jewish holidays.

Field Staff Prepared by: Thackery and Taylor

Prepared for: September, 2011 Board Meeting Dates covered: August 1-31, 2011

S7 Provide Advocacy & Education Outreach – Taylor and Thackery 90% S7.1 Recommend resources and tools Taylor and Thackery 90% See SFF monthly report S7.2 Work with NTHP on advocacy tools Taylor and Thackery 90% See SFF monthly report S7.3 Meet with communities regarding issues Taylor and Thackery 90%

See SFF monthly report

S7.4 Provide phone and email support 90% See SFF monthly report

Participated in weekly (or bi-weekly) conference calls with Nan, Ellen, Nancy, and Genell – Thackery and Taylor

S7.5 Follow up on advocacy results Taylor and Thackery 90% See SFF monthly report Other: Worked with Bryan Lijewski on a lead training for MSHDA and MHPN staff—will be 9/30 all day. Thanks to Bryan for all of his work on this! Thackery Posted the Call for Window Workshop applicants on the Downtowns listserve—Thackery Continued to coordinate details for Flint’s HDC training, 9/29 at 5:30 pm.

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Collected on an outstanding invoice from Chelsea’s tax credit workshop. Thanks to Katie for keeping such good track of these! Thackery Helped Greg Saxton work through a local historic district issue in Adrian for the state tax credit. Thackery Connected some editors and Amy Arnold with Sylvia Tillman re the Ford Homes in Dearborn. Attended Preservation Chelsea’s meeting 8/30. Spent a lot of time this month on whether a Section 106 review will be required on the Longworth Complex. It will. Thanks to Diane, Brian, and Martha!—Thackery Monitored the Sunkarest easement—Thackery Scheduled the Milford easement monitoring—Thackery Am working with Ilene Tyler on the baseline document for the old Y building in Ann Arbor. Thackery Monitored Nan’s email and helped resolve two small issues while Nan was away--Thackery Attended a Public Policy meeting 8/9—Thackery and Taylor Met with Kari Marciniak of the Community Economic Development Associaion of MI (CEDAM) regarding rural issues—Taylor and Thackery Met about the HDC Tier 2 trainings and manual content—Taylor and Thackery Communicated with staff liaisons at SHPO on the HDC Tier 1 and Tier 2 trainings and the lead manual project. Thackery and Taylor Two conference calls with Nancy, Gary, and Steve about the SHPO Partnership Grant - Taylor and Thackery Working on the Community Partners program —Taylor and Thackery Participated in monthly SHPO meeting with Amy, Bryan and Kelly to discuss preservation issues in various communities and strategize on how to better educate/assist them – Taylor and Thackery Participated in weekly calls regarding Saginaw issues with Genell, Nancy and Brenna – Taylor Attended (and prepared reports) Annual MHPN Retreat – Taylor and Thackery Posted several nonprofit fundraisers on MISHPO list serve - Taylor Scheduled and planned HDC training workshops for Three Rivers, Mackinac Island and Mason - Taylor Requested input from Steve Smith, of Michigan Community Health, and Steve Stier regarding our Lead Based Paint Resource Guide and revised the document based on their input - Taylor Conducted Bowers Harbor monitoring visit – Taylor Assisted with efforts to invite Christine Bowman to be a MHPN board member - Taylor Scheduled appointments for Brenna, Nancy and Genell with Lansing City staff and Old Town Main Street Manager - Taylor Sent out the RFP for the SHPO grant for Window Repair Workshop to approximately 17 communities who had previously indicated interest in this program – Taylor Sent out the Main Street National Register District grant application to five Main Street communities and encouraged them to apply (also talked with Kelly Larson about this effort) - Taylor Sent out SHPO’s email message regarding the state tax credit deadlines to approximately 20 different communities and developers - Taylor Conducted interview with Mackinac Island reporter about the Island’s NHL Watch List status – Taylor Worked with Kelly Bean and Rick Neumann on a workshop on Standards, Design Guidelines, designations – Taylor Took a vacation trip to Italy and came home inspired to preserve Michigan’s historic resources - Taylor Additional information: Thackery noted that she had informed the City of Chelsea that their planned work under a Brownfield Grant would require Section 106 Review. Taylor indicated that Belding City Council would vote tonight (September 20, 2011) on their local historic district. To date, 14 people have expressed interest in serving on the new Historic District Commission there. There is an HDC training scheduled for Mason. Marshall has developed an overlay district which includes the hospital. There has been a lot of community involvement on this issue. Nancy noted that Rob Covert had sent a letter in response to one to the city from Dena Sanford of the NPS. This letter also addresses some of the issues raised by Taylor in the letter she sent on behalf of MHPN.

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Executive director of the National Main Street Center, Doug Loescher, was a speaker at the Michigan Downtown Conference last week. He had some great ideas about how to deal with the loss of the Historic Tax Credit. Mr. Loescher also talked about several books of interest to MHPN, including one entitled Locavesting: The Revolution in Local Investing and How to Profit From It by Amy Cortese. Finegood mentioned KIVA.org, an investment program also profiled at the Downtown Conference that may be applicable to MHPN. This is not a Revolving Fund but a local investment opportunity.

Moloney has started to work two days a week in Lansing. She has already been busy with meetings, including the HDC and Joan Nelson form Allen Street community center. She is continuing to work 3 days a week in Saginaw, where she is working with area residents to establish a local historic district around the Hill House, Cathedral District. Also dealing with next round of NSP funding and CLG applications for Saginaw. To provide some positive press for the community Moloney has been working on an Old House Journal contest to promote the area. Gary Scheuren is on vacation, but he provided information for Finegood to share during the meeting.

Guest Reports Brian Conway, SHPO

Due to scheduling conflicts, there was no SHPO report.

Treasurer’s Report Treasurer Early urged the board to focus on fundraising – and that although the reports look good, most of the assets are from the LLC and therefore not part of MHPN’s funds. Finegood pointed out that even though the bottom line on the budget worksheet looks healthy, if the LLC money is not considered, MHPN has a net loss year to date on the income statement. Finegood reminded all present that much of the LLC money will be spent in the future as part of the LLC program investment; the entire amount shown is not for operating funds. Early reiterated that the basic fundraising efforts still need attention. Her report was accepted as presented. MHPN Preservation Investments I, LLC The Metropolitan Center is still inching towards a closing. It could happen as soon as next week. As a reminder this is a $2.2 million tax credit investment for MHPN. NSO Bell Commercial is moving forward with an expected closing sometime in late October. This is the second piece of the Bell Building project. This commercial element will generate about $1.4 million in state credits. Park Place City Center: The project is completed and we have already made our Brownfield tax credit installment. It has an approved Part 3 for the HTC and the assignment certificates are expected in the next couple weeks. Lansing Armory (Eastside Armory): The project is currently on track to achieve completion and occupancy on about November 1st. The project will then submit their Part 3 approvals. The credits will likely transact near the end of this year (2011 credits). Lofts on Ludington: The project is currently on track for completion in late fall with credits likely transferring early 2012 (they will still be 2011 credits). Knapps Building (Lansing): We have met a couple times with the Eyde Company regarding our potential investment. They are currently in the process of completing the application to our investment program. This is an estimated $9.5 million in state credits. They are forecasting a closing yet this year. Project completion would be in 2013.

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LaFayette Building (Pontiac): We have just received an application for our investment in this project. It’s the adaptive reuse of an historic Sears & Roebuck building into a mixed-use facility including residential units. It will generate about $3.0 million in State credits. MHPN Action Items Janet Kreger informed the EC that Karen Nagher had resigned from Preservation Wayne. Since her position on the MHPN board was as a representative of a NTHP Local Partner, she can’t be on the board in this role. However, Nagher has expressed interest in being on the board without the Preservation Wayne affiliation. New Interim Executive Director, Miriam Christenson, is not a paid staff member and therefore cannot replace her based on current MHPN by-laws.

Motion: Elaine Robinson moved that we remove Karen Nagher from the MHPN board since she can no longer serve as a representative of Preservation Wayne, with the understanding that she will be asked to become a mid-term appointee at the next full board meeting. Richard Karp seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Newly Engaged Members Mary Toshach is working with Nancy Finegood. Sara Jean Baker has joined the Communications Committee. Information/Discussion Auditors Report – with Paul Walter of Walter, Boesky & Associates Paul Walter, Walter, Boesky & Associates presented his findings from the 2010 MHPN Audit. A copy of his report is attached to this document. Mr. Walter indicated that MHPN is a very good organization “of which we can be proud” and the audit results were fine. He also indicated that since it had been 10 years since the last audit, this one took longer to do, but next year that will not be the case. Audits are based on the organizational budget with the required audit coming at the $500,000 mark. HTC/Appropriations Update Nancy Finegood reported that Joe Martin, MEDC, discussed the new program at the Downtown Conference. He skirted the issue of using the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for historic properties. Finegood also noted that the new program would have $20 million, with Mike Finney (MEDC) able to give up to $1 million grants without any review. Program is set to limit any one project to $10 million. Comfort Station update The new entity that will purchase and own the Comfort Station, “313 East Grand River, LLC,” has been formed as of Monday, September 19, 2011. We will now secure an EIN and open a bank account. We are negotiating the draft Purchase Agreement with the City with the target of closing on the acquisition around November 1st. This is necessary since we will need to ‘own’ the building before the State HTC application deadline of 11/15/11. We are targeting a closing on the financing for around the 1st of the year or early January 2012. The Phase I Environmental Assessment was completed. Regulated materials discovered include: asbestos containing pipe insulation in the basement, lead-based paint and asbestos in the original plaster. The City has opened a discussion with us about funding/reimbursing some of our costs associated with abatement and remediation measures. We have secured a $7,500 Façade Improvement Grant from the City of Lansing. The Americana Foundation grant application was denied. We have met with three strongly interested potential tenants for the 1st floor lease space: 2 small retailers and CLR. Update on the MHPN Blog Elaine Robinson reported that the blog will be posted 26 times/year. This means that there will need to be help from other committees. She proposed, and there was general consensus by the EC, that each committee and at least the field

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staff should select a date to provide a blog and related graphics. Robinson will circulate a schedule and ask people to select their time slot for the next year. 2010-2011 Workplan

Communications Committee Prepared by: Elaine Robinson

Prepared for: September 20, 2011 Executive Committee Meeting BOARD FEEDBACK/ACTION REQUIRED: C1 – Maintain Updated Website 92% complete September updates made with only minor changes required by Will Porter to complete. The committee will plan to have submissions to the website sent to Will the first week of each month. If you know you have something to be posted to the website, please either send it to Elaine Robinson or let her know something is coming, so as much as possible everything goes in at one time. C2 – Publicize Spring Conference 100% complete C3 – Publish 8 Press Releases 100% complete Email blast announcing new board members and giving info on the new issue of Network News planned for September 19, 2011. C4 – Publish 3 Newsletters 80% complete September newsletter is electronic and has been posted on the MHPN Online website. C5 – Publish Annual Report 0% complete No Action. C6 – Publish Monthly E-Blast 92% complete E-blast regarding the Call for Abstracts sent in September; planning for a blast for the fall benefit in addition to the one mentioned under press releases. Current plan is for up to 5,000 emails/month. C7 – Create 1 New Resource Guide 100% complete C8 – Expand to Online Media 100% complete C9 – Revise Mar/Com Plan 50% complete MHPN Logo Use guidelines added to Board Only portion of the website (contact Elaine if you need the username and password). Additional Items: Michigan Places Matter! Program outline was placed under the Board Only portion of the website while we strategize best ways to launch the program. Please feel free to share with any local groups or individuals to get feedback and see if they are interested in

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submitting a place. We hope to have basic guidelines in place by next month so it can go on the regular part of the website – although we are being cautious since we don’t want to launch until we have a selection of places to highlight. The committee is also talking with Laura Ashlee (SHPO) about possibly working with MSHDA under governor’s place making program to fund a video. Initial conversations with Will Porter about how to best have a web presence for the program have also taken place. MHPN Blog Committee determined that if we post a new blog every other week, a total of 26 will be needed over the coming year. We propose that each committee sign-up to write at least one blog in the coming year. This will cover 10 of the needed blogs. It would also be great to have blogs from the MHPN staff on their work and/or travels. With the blogs dedicated to the Fall Benefit and Annual Conference we hope to have only about 10 open places that additional blogs will be needed. We do plan to invite guest bloggers – in fact this may be the topic of a blog! Basic guidelines and suggestions are being drafted by the committee now and will be posted on the Board Members Only page of the website to assist in this task. Communication Committee members will also be available to assist in making the blog a cohesive message with no grammatical or spelling errors. Please pick your date as soon as possible. MHPN Advocacy Guidelines/Internal Advocacy Task Force Guidelines continue to be reviewed and will be presented when complete. Next Committee Meeting The committee agreed to attempt regular meetings, the first Tuesday of each month. Teleconference meetings will begin at noon and hopefully last less than 60 minutes.

MHPN BLOG SCHEDULE Blog topic/ Committee/Author

Blog Submission Blog Publication

Fall Benefit 10/5/2011 10/10/2011

10/19/2011 10/24/2011

11/2/2011 11/7/2011

11/16/2011 11/21/2011

11/30/2011 12/5/2011

12/14/2011 12/19/2011

12/28/2011 1/2/2012

1/11/2012 1/16/2012

1/25/2012 1/30/2012

2/1/2012 2/6/2012

2/15/2012 2/20/2012

2/29/2012 3/5/2012

3/14/2012 3/19/2012

3/28/2012 4/2/2012

4/11/2012 4/16/2012

Annual Conference 4/25/2012 4/30/2012



5/30/2012 6/4/2012

6/13/2012 6/18/2012

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6/27/2012 7/2/2012

7/11/2012 7/16/2012

7/25/2012 7/30/2012

8/8/2012 8/13/2012

8/22/2012 8/27/2012

Fall Benefit 9/5/2012 9/10/2012

9/19/2012 9/24/2012

Fall Benefit 10/3/2012 10/8/2012

10/17/2012 10/22/2012

10/31/2012 11/5/2012

11/14/2012 11/19/2012

11/28/2012 12/3/2012

12/12/2012 12/17/2012

12/26/2012 12/31/2012

Membership Coordination Committee Prepared by: Meredith Long

Prepared for: September 20, 2011 Board Meeting BOARD FEEDBACK/ACTION REQUIRED: None MC1 - Invoice Existing Membership – McGreen – (90% complete)

Conduct 1st quarter invoicing (10/1/10 – 12/31/10) – 1st quarter renewals- sent out March 2 Reminder letter- August 4

Conduct 2nd quarter invoicing (1/1/11 - 3/31/11)- 2nd quarter renewals- sent out March 2 Reminder letter- August 4

Conduct Commission and Organization invoicing- (January 2011)- Sent out March 2.

Conduct 3rd quarter invoicing (4/1/11 - 6/30/11)- Sent out April 30. Reminder letter- August 6

Conduct 4th quarter invoicing (7/1/11 - 9/30/11)- August 6. Reminder letter- Sent out by September 23.

MC2 - Develop a Membership and Volunteer Recruitment plan – Long - (60% complete)

No change since last report. Development meeting with Leanne DeVreugd planned for next week.

MC3 – Implement Volunteer Hour Tracking Program – Long- (15% complete)

No change since last report.

MC4 - Increase Net Paid Membership to 750 – Long- (41% complete) Although we are still working through some bugs with HRC renewals, getting out the reminder letters to the

correct people for the 2nd and 3rd quarter did generate some renewals. I am still adding them all in, but it looks

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like another 50 or so members, bringing us up to around 500. We are still figuring out how we are going to go about finding the expiration dates to over 200 on the list without one.

MC5 – Implement Membership and Volunteer Recruitment Plan– Long- (0% complete) MC6- Create an Affiliate Membership Program– Long- (60% complete)

Rough draft of description complete. Leanne DeVreug, Nan, Ellen and Nancy have been working on the program’s development.

Additional Information: Long will create a log for people to report volunteer hours for her to track. These will be used when seeking grants and other funding opportunities. Long noted that she would have this ready for the next Executive Committee Meeting. Current membership, with membership invoicing complete, is about 500. This includes counting each member of HDC members individually, but with renewal notices going only to the main contact. This is the same for the HRC memberships. For the 200 or so people who are on the list but with no expiration date triggering their renewal, the decision was made that because finding them all in Katie Large’s records would be way too time consuming, and considering that most people are unaware of their renewal date, and because a year has passed in discussing this population, Long will select an arbitrary renewal date in line with the next round of renewals, and simply get these 200 back into a membership and renewal cycle. Long expressed some relief but uncertainty about this plan, but there was consensus around the table that this log jam simply needs to be burst so that we all can move forward.

Development Committee Prepared by Co-Chairs Janet Kreger and Kristine Kidorf

for the September 20, 2012 Executive Committee Meeting Board Feedback / Action Required: None. D1 – Implement Fundraising Plan to Raise 75% of FY11 Budget (begins 1/1/2011) – 51% Budget goal is $520,707 for FY’11 running 1/1/11–12/31/11. As of 7/31, revenue at $574,880, or 110% of total, with 58% of FY year complete. Figure is high because of Tax Credit Investment Program Net Revenue being held. D2 – Conduct 2010 Fall Benefit to Raise $20,000 – 100% D3– Host ‘11 Spring Conference to Net $30,000 – 100% D4 – Recruit 10 Heritage Society Members to raise $15K+ - 10% Reminder to board members solicit donors for Heritage Society commitments of at least $1,000 in each of three consecutive years. Contact Kreger for help. Finegood solicited Leeke; considering. Kreger solicited Piepers; yes and have paperwork. Kreger solicited Tylers; no. D5 – Coordinate 3 House Parties to Raise $6,000 – 33% Leeke/Kreger: Indian Village House Dinner Party for 20 planned for Sat, Sept 17, cancelled because house/garden not done; Leeke made $1,000 gift and set new date for June, 2012. Kidorf: Thurs, Nov 3; house party at Leon & Lulu’s, Clawson, roller rink reused as life-style/ home store; party net will come from 10% of sales. D6 – Conduct Preliminary 2012 & 2013 Conference Planning – 100% Flint (‘12) – on target; Marquette (‘13) – confirmed at Retreat by Czapski; Jackson (‘14) and Kalamazoo (‘15) in wings; Holland has interest. Flint planning on deadline. Dates are Thurs-Sat May 10-12, 2012. Keynote confirmed – Terry Schwarz, Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative. Contracts pending for Masonic Temple as headquarters; Durant Hotel for Awards; Holiday Inn Express for hotel. Applewood Estate too small for VIP. Good crop of Abstracts arriving.

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D7 – Plan 2011 Fall Benefit to Raise $22,500 – 80% At Harmonie Club (Arts League of MI), Detroit, Fri, Oct 14. Jarvi chairing event; McGeen chairing auction. Planning on schedule. Invitation out electronically; slow start to rsvps creating worry that guests think invitation is just another save-the-date; everyone asked to broadcast invitation to personal lists; Comm Comte planning more e-blasts; hard-copy invites available for special guests. Volunteers are set. Leadership award recipient invited. Parking options confirmed. Jolly Pumpkin offered wine and beer for events through 2011; 5 cases rose and ½ keg offered for Benefit; white and red yet needed so Kreger contacting Kirk; more beer will be brought; small capacity of Club kitchen requires ice chests. Food coming together for Detroit theme. Details of tables and linens to be discussed with Club; coffee & water, plastic and paper goods being addressed – from Club’s deli neighbor or for us to bring? Groupon idea dropped. D8 - Upgrade the current 3-year Development Plan to emphasize sustainable fundraising and implement – 0% No report. September 1, 2011 Committee call from 4 PM – 6:15 PM, included those in bold below, with guest Elaine Robinson. We use Totally Free call-in: (507) 726-4200; participant code: 164095#; moderator pin: 164084#. All welcome!

Kristine Kidorf, Co-Chair Nancy Finegood Amanda Davis Nancy Thompson Janet Kreger, Co-Chair Emily Jarvi Gary Scheuren Tom Trombley Michelle Smay Christina DiBartolomeo Wendy Johnson Alia Geffrard Lynn Wilson Frank Gregory Denise McGeen Cal Leeke Meghan Schafbuch

Next Conference Call is scheduled for: Thursday, September 22, 2011 – 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM. JOIN US!

Additional Comments: Concern was expressed about the fall benefit. Large reported that we currently have 44 registered which include 25 who are comp tickets. Additionally the donor money is less than half what it was in 2010. Still waiting for list from Leadership Award winner to send for paper invites. Also concerned about inability to reach many people who do not have email by using only the electronic invite.

Executive Committee

Prepared by Janet Kreger for the September 20, 2011, Executive Committee Meeting BOARD FEEDBACK / ACTION REQUIRED: None. EX1 – Monitor Board Members’ Performance Review – 100% Reviews took place at the Annual Retreat with paperwork and instructions offered by VP Milton-Pung. EX2 – Engage 10 Additional Active Volunteers – 100% EX3 – Develop a Process to Address Emerging Issues – 40% This was made a topic at the Annual Retreat. Some emerging issues are lost causes from the start – i.e. loss of state historic tax credit took shape fast, was fought quickly and compellingly, was lost anyways because of Governor’s new plans for revitalization. But consensus was that all are involved in emerging issues, yet often so immersed that reporting on them is lost. Decision made to be purposeful about asking people to report on such issues. First collection point put in place already: to have the topic on every Executive Committee and Full Board agenda. Next step will be to determine how to align responses to warnings, especially when emerging issues, by definition, are not captured in the Operating Plan.

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EX4 – Develop 2011 Budget – 100% EX5 – Convene Nominating Committee – 100% EX6 – Develop a Leadership Succession Plan – 25% Have begun research on succession plans used by other non-profits and in the corporate world. President Kreger meeting with Immediate Past President Robinson in September to draft for circulation. EX7 – Hold 2011-2012 Workplan Retreat – 85% Thirty-four participants took part in the Annual Retreat on August 12-13, including 15 board members and one of our mid-year appointments to the board, all 6 MHPN staff members, Brian Conway/SHPO, Genell Scheurell/NTHP, a number of committee members, our facilitator Alan Levy, Legislative advocate Mike Frederick, and guests Greg and Ann Branch. Being on the east side of the state, we were at the NADA Center at Northwood University; meeting planned by Robinson and Large – thank you. Our experiment to interweave committee reports with the Work Plan reporting-out and grading was a little complicated for minute-taking but successful otherwise. The draft of the Operating Plan has not yet been delivered, and Kreger will talk with Levy about what else is needed for him to finish his work with us. EX8 – Review Executive Director Job Performance – 95% Annual review took place with President Kreger and ED Finegood on Tuesday, August 23; VP Milton-Pung was unavailable because of early alert of baby’s arrival. All three review forms were prepared and exchanged ahead of time, however, so everyone’s input was part of the conversation. Paperwork filed at the MHPN office and with the Accountant. Only the compiled review form needs to be completed by Kreger and circulated.

Public Policy Committee Co-Chairs: Scott Lowell & Lisa Nuszkowski

Prepared for: September 20, 2011 Executive Committee Meeting BOARD FEEDBACK/ACTION REQUIRED: None PP1: Defend and Promote the RTC – Milton-Pung Senate Bills 566, 567, and 568 (Governor Snyder’s Community Reinvestment Incentives package) are scheduled to be passed out of the Senate Economic Development Committee on Wednesday, September 14, 2011. While a few additional tweaks will likely be made to the bills in Committee, they are expected to be passed out of Committee and moved to the Senate floor. While there was not an opportunity for MHPN to provide testimony on the bills in the Senate Committee (only the MEDC has provided testimony at the Chair's request), we will be submitting a card in support of the bills for the Committee record. There may be an opportunity for MHPN to provide testimony on the bills when they are in Committee in the House. PP2: Advocate for Enforcement Changes to PA 169 – Nuszkowski No action to report. PP3: Support SB 1457 DDA Enabling Legislation – Milton-Pung There has been indication from Senator Hopgood that he is interested in re-introducing the DDA bill introduced by Senator Basham in the 2009-10 Legislature (the bill was SB 1457 last session; it has not yet been introduced this session). In short, the bill would require that any downtown development authority (DDA) submit any proposed changes to the exterior of sites listed on the national or state historic registers to the SHPO for review and approval. While the Michigan Municipal League opposed the bill during the last legislative session, they have indicated that they will remain neutral on the bill in the current session. Nancy met with Senator Hopgood's staff to further discuss this in the coming days.

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PP4: Complete Development of Long-Range (5 year) PP Strategic Plan – Milton-Pung/Nuszkowski A long-term strategic planning session has been scheduled for Monday, September 26, 2011 at 1:00 pm in the Detroit area. A specific meeting location is being nailed down, and we are working to fins a facility that will allow us to conference in those unable to attend in person via phone. PP5: Establish Relationships with State Legislators – Milton-Pung While this is an ongoing objective, we made significant headway on developing and strengthening relationships with legislators through the HTC debate. Going forward, we will use these relationships to identify sponsors for other legislative priorities and continue our education efforts on preservation. This has been identified as one of the PPC’s workplan items for the 2011-12 year. PP6: Implement Legislative Issues Rapid Response Task Force – Milton-Pung There are a number of new members on the Public Policy Committee due to the interest around the fight to save the HTCs. Moving forward, we will work to engage these members in other items on our legislative and Committee agendas. PP7: Support Preservation Action and Attend Annual Lobby Day in Washington, D.C. – Finegood/Milton-Pung/ Complete.

Additional Information:

Next committee meeting on Monday, September 26, 2011, in Mid-Town Detroit. This meeting will, in part, address the need to establish a list of issues that can be used in conjunction with the Advocacy Policy proposed by the Communications Committee at the Full Board meeting in August.

Education Committee

Prepared by: Daniel Bollman Prepared for: September 20, 2011 Executive Committee Meeting

BOARD FEEDBACK/ACTION REQUIRED: None ED 1: Maintain two preservation trades training programs – Stier – 50% no further progress ED 2: Nurture long-term relationships with post-secondary schools – Bollman – 50% Co-chair Stevenson-Less will be championing this goal in 2011, including more thorough tracking of activities and contacts. ED3: Pursue partnership w/ Society of Architectural Historians – Finegood – 30% The SAH is working on a series of student-produced videos that tell the story of the Detroit’s historic buildings. They are continuing to develop teacher curriculum guides for K-12, that are based on the revised edition of Buildings of Michigan and will be available at SAH’s Archipedia Classic Buildings. ED 4: Challenge Committee to personally implement 20 K-12 activities – Bollman – 20% Co-Chair Bollman will be championing this goal in 2011. Outreach has been formally extended to several Lansing-area teachers and scouting groups. Additional hands-on materials have been prepared and distributed for elementary age students. ED5: Continue role in planning and implementing annual conference – Bollman – 100%

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Abstracts for the 2012 conference have been received. ED6: Coordinate and record 50 educational/outreach events – Stier – 100% Fifty-two events conducted in 27 counties ED7: Plan and produce "Better Presentations" seminar – Lijewski – 100% Additional presentations will be promoted in 2011. ED8: Investigate and recommend model for IT networking – Bollman– 20% No further progress.

Additional Information: Dan Bollman prepared three more building designs for the children’s color and cut-out project that he has been working on. Nancy has urged him to make a book of the designs that MHPN could sell.

Historic Resource Committee Prepared by: Grace Smith

Prepared For: September 2011 Executive Committee Meeting BOARD FEEDBACK / ACTION REQUIRED: No action. HRC1 – Publish the Annual Directory – 0% complete Looking for a new chair of this activity. HRC2: Conduct 2011 HRC Conference Sessions – Smith – 40% complete Request for abstracts sent to members; abstracts submitted. Abstracts to be reviewed and speakers selected by end Sept. HRC3: Conduct 2011 Vendors Showcase – Czapski/Schneider – 0% complete Ken and Dan will review procedures; Ken will be part of conference planning conference calls. HRC4:Communicate(2)times/month w/ Members-Early-10%complete Ongoing; often 2+ times per week. HRC5: Conduct HRC Networking Event - Unknown – 0% Complete No action at this time. HRC6: Hold 2 BYOHH Events – Mayceda – 10% complete Working on event planning with Chirstman in Grand Rapids for Oct. 6 at the Federal Building, 3:30 p.m.

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Easement Committee Prepared by: Steven R. Fox

Prepared for: September 13, 2011 Executive Committee Meeting

BOARD FEEDBACK/ACTION REQUIRED: None EA1: Complete Easement Checklist/Process for Property Owners – Scott Grammer - Finished EA2: Promote Easement Applications – Nancy Finegood - 100% Complete Ongoing

EA2.1: Print easement brochure – Nancy Finegood – 100% Complete

EA2.2: Promote easements – Nancy Finegood – 100% Complete Ongoing. EA2.3: Conduct easement workshops and site visits – Nancy Finegood – 100% Complete Ongoing. EA2.4: Work with property owners – Nancy Finegood – 100% Complete Ongoing. EA2.5: Prepare 3 easement applications – Nancy Finegood – 100% Complete EA2.6: Work with RLF Committee on state tax credit – Gary Scheuren – 100% Complete Ongoing.

EA3: Process Easement Applications – Steven Fox - Ongoing Aldrich Building, Grand Rapids. The Developer, 60 North, LLC, has submitted and the Easement Committee recommended approval to the Board for conditional acceptance of this project. The Board conditionally accepted the easement in order to facilitate a closing in 2009 if the developer obtained a tax credit investor. The Developer did not produce an investor in 2009, and the conditional acceptance has expired. It is unknown when the Developer will provide an investor. If or when an investor is identified, the Committee will reconvene to consider the application for recommendation to the Board. Lasko. The donor is working on organizational issues related to this easement application (which was accepted by the committee and full board). Bowers Harbor. The committee will meet to discuss the application for an historic preservation easement to preserve the Bowers’ Harbor Inn building. MHPN currently holds a conservation easement for the property and waterfront surrounding the building. Additional easement applications may be made to the committee.

EA3.1: Review easement applications – Steve Fox – 100% Complete See Above. The Committee expects to see additional easement applications in the next few months. EA3.2: Review easement agreement – Steve Fox – 100% Complete See Above. The Aldrich Building application will require review by the Committee when presented by Donor. EA3.3: Make easement recommendations to Board – Nancy Finegood – 100% Complete See Above. The Aldrich Building will be considered for recommendation again after further submissions by Donor related to investors.

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EA3.4: Coordinate baseline studies and monitoring – Nancy Finegood – 100% Complete EA3.5: Complete approved easement document sets – Nancy Finegood – 100% Complete See Above. EA3.6: Sign approved easement agreements – Nancy Finegood – 100% Complete See Above. EA3.7: Sign approved easement agreements – Nancy Finegood – 100% Complete See Above.

There are additional items which may affect the easement program, but have not been considered by the Easement Committee, including easement monitoring and enforcement which have been addressed within the Executive Director's report.

Additional Information: Lasko Property (Canton) – Steve Fox and the donor’s counsel have begun initial discussions. It is not certain yet if this easement donation will close before the end of the year. Stickney Summer House/Bower’s Harbor Inn (Mission Peninsula)– Property Owner has been notified of the Easement Committee’s acceptance of the application and a reduced fee structure. Initial draft of the agreement will be produced by donor’s counsel. Closing of this easement will occur before year-end. JA Building (Grand Rapids) – Owner has been notified of Committee’s acceptance. Baseline work is underway already and Donor’s counsel is preparing the initial draft of the agreement. Target Date for closing is December 1st. 62-74 Commerce (Grand Rapids) – MHPN received an application for a multi-property easement in the Heartside District of Grand Rapids. The easement committee will consider this application at an upcoming meeting in early October. The donor has requested that this easement close before the end of the year for tax purposes.

PRESERVATION INCENTIVES COMMITTEE 2010-2011 Workplan Year

Prepared by: Mike Kirk & Gary Scheuren Prepared for: September

BOARD FEEDBACK/ACTION REQUIRED: None RF1: Establish Revolving Fund Program Policies & Procedures - 15% complete Draft framework of the program was completed and was presented to Board on 8/14/10. RF2: Develop Revolving Fund Marketing Plan – 0% complete No new action. This will be developed after program policies and procedures have been established. RF3: Develop Revolving Fund’s Funding Plan – 10% complete The Revolving Fund will likely be seeded entirely by the Tax Credit Investment Program, however MHPN staff is exploring other recently discovered grant opportunities for funding. RF4: Implement Revolving Fund program – 0% complete No new Action. This will occur once an adequate amount of funds have been seeded into the program.

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RF5: Administer Tax Credit Investment Program – 75% complete RF6: Close on 5 Tax Credit Investment Partnerships – 120% complete Transactions closed 2010-2011: Old Federal Bldg, Broderick Tower, Bell Building, Lofts on Ludington, Lansing Armory, Flat Iron Building (assignment of buyers, no investment) Transactions in Process: Metropolitan Center-K’zoo – Closing expected within 30 days NSO Bell Commercial – closing expected before October 30th Cobbs Mitchell, Cadillac – Application conditionally accepted Kerr Building, Coldwater – Application conditionally accepted, conditions were met, term sheet to be issued December 2010 Committee members: Mike Kirk (chair), Gary Scheuren, Greg Jones, Richard Hosey, Steve Fox, Nan Taylor, Nancy Finegood, Ken Beall, William Danforth, and Jim Schmiechen. Next meeting date: TBD

Awards Committee

Prepared by: Ruth E. Mills Prepared for: September 20, 2011 Executive Committee Meeting

BOARD FEEDBACK/ACTION REQUIRED: A1: Choose Leadership Award Recipient (70% complete) Dave Blaszkiewicz of Detroit was selected by the Board as the 2011 Leadership Award winner. He has been notified and will be able to attend the fundraiser on October 14th. The awards ceremony is in preparation. Please get the word out to anyone who might know Dave or be willing to attend the fundraiser to see him accept this award. A2: Select 2011 Award Winners (100% complete) A3: Assure Preparation of Lifetime Achievement Award (100% complete) A4: Highlight Current and Past Award Winners on Webpage (0% complete) No action. A5: Use Awards to Recruit Members and Raise Money (75% complete) No action. Unfinished Business New Business Monthly discussion of emerging issues No discussion beyond considering making the meeting longer to allow sufficient time to cover everything. This will be looked into by Janet Kreger.

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Adjourn There being no business for executive session, Meredith Long moved to adjourn, seconded by Robin Adair. The meeting was adjourned at 12:15pm. Respectfully submitted, Ruth E. Mills Secretary With assistance from Elaine Robinson, Immediate Past President

Revenues: Item 2011 Budget

% of Total Budget

Month Ended August 31, 2011

Year-to-Date August 31, 2011

% of YTD % Budget YTD Comments

Annual Conference $ 70,000 13.4% $ 160 $ 69,174 12% 99%

Easement Donation $ 70,000 13.4% $ - 0% 0%

THIS IS A TOP 3 INCOME SOURCE FOR MHPN AND HAS COLLECTED 0% OF IT'S BUDGETED INCOME (2 Easements assummed)

Educational Trades Program/Workshops (grants & contributions) $ 63,000 12.1% $ 1,130 0% 2%

THIS IS A TOP 3 INCOME SOURCE FOR MHPN AND HAS ONLY COLLECTED 2% OF IT'S BUDGETED INCOME

Field Rep 1 & 2 (grants & contributions) $ 40,000 7.7% $ 2,646 $ 8,402 1% 21% this is for specific field rep grants and donations

Fall Fundraiser $ 30,000 5.8% $ 1,862 $ 2,006 0% 7%

HRC Membership / Directory / Summit $ 20,000 3.8% $ 234 $ 21,826 4% 109% Easement Fees (application, baseline, legal) $ 15,000 2.9% $ 4,555 1% 30%

General Membership $ 15,000 2.9% $ 248 $ 7,336 1% 49% Other Donations $ 12,000 2.3% $ 441 $ 5,876 1% 49%

Other Grants (Clannad, State, etc.) $ 8,500 1.6% $ 9,500 2% 112% Education & Outreach Fees (HDC, PP, contest …) $ 6,000 1.2% $ 541 $ 2,907 0% 48%

Heritage Society $ 6,000 1.2% $ 2,250 0% 38% Annual Retreat/Board Mtgs $ 5,000 1.0% $ 4,276 $ 4,525 1% 90%

Other Income $ 3,807 0.7% $ 5 $ 1,680 0% 44% reimbursments

Special Events (House Parties) $ 3,000 0.6% $ 200 0% 7%

Office Sub-lease $ 2,400 0.5% $ 200 $ 1,400 0% 58%

Investment Income $ 1,000 0.2% $ 1,108 0% 111%

Preservation Specialist - Saginaw contract $ 0 0.0% $ - 0% 0% Brenna in Saginaw - all revenue already collected in 2010

Sacred Places (grants & contributions) $ 0 0.0% $ - 0% 0%

Public Policy Donations $ 0 0.0% $ 10,955 2%

Total MHPN Revenue $ 370,707 71.2% $ 10,613 $ 154,828 26% 42%

Tax Credit Investment Program Net Revenue $ 150,000 28.8% $ 1,256,252 $ 444,602 74% 296%net for tax credit investment program; $811,650 transferred to ??

Total MHPN & MHPN LLC Revenue $ 520,707 100.0% $ 1,266,865 $ 599,431 100% 115%

Michigan Historic Preservation Network

2011 Operating Budget

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Expenses: Item 2011 Budget

% of Total Budget



% of YTD % Budget YTD Comments

Executive Director - Salary $ 75,000 17.9% $ 6,250 $ 50,000 22.3% 67% Executive Director - Benefits (Ins) $ 9,500 2.3% $ 838 0.4% 9% Executive Director - Mileage/Travel/Hotel $ 7,500 1.8% $ 250 $ 3,823 1.7% 51% Executive Director - Other Expenses (food) $ 1,000 0.2% $ 44 $ 431 0.2% 43% Executive Director - Conference Registration $ 1,000 0.2% $ 75 $ 695 0.3% 70% Field Representative I - Salary/Contract $ 23,000 5.5% $ 1,394 $ 13,417 6.0% 58% Field Representative I - Mileage/Travel/Hotel $ 4,000 1.0% $ 65 $ 867 0.4% 22% Field Representative I - Other Expenses/food $ 1,000 0.2% $ 2 $ 194 0.1% 19% Field Representative I - Conference Registration $ 500 0.1% 0.0% 0% Field Representative II - Salary $ 33,527 8.0% $ 2,785 $ 20,647 9.2% 62% Field Representative II - Mileage/Travel $ 8,000 1.9% $ 591 $ 3,605 1.6% 45% Field Representative II - Other Expenses/food $ 2,000 0.5% $ 67 $ 1,560 0.7% 78% Field Representative II - Conference Registration $ 1,000 0.2% $ 315 0.1% 32% Preservation Specialist - Saginaw contract $ 15,600 3.7% $ 750 $ 7,260 3.2% 47% Administative Assistant $ 13,230 3.2% $ 1,001 $ 9,231 4.1% 70% Programs Director $ 45,000 10.7% $ 18,338 8.2% 41% Payroll Taxes (all employees) $ 9,600 2.3% $ 793 $ 7,002 3.1% 73%

Audit $ 6,000 1.4% 0.0% 0% General Accounting Services $ 6,000 1.4% $ 241 $ 2,897 1.3% 48%

Rent $1100/month $ 13,200 3.2% $ 1,100 $ 8,800 3.9% 67% Utilities (gas & electric) $ 2,500 0.6% $ 134 $ 1,547 0.7% 62% Telephone $ 2,500 0.6% $ 200 $ 1,672 0.7% 67% Office Supplies, Copies $ 3,500 0.8% $ 234 $ 1,581 0.7% 45% Office Equipment $ 1,000 0.2% 0.0% 0% Postage - General $ 2,000 0.5% $ 106 $ 855 0.4% 43%

Administrative Fees (bank, credit card, misc.) $ 3,000 0.7% $ 20 $ 1,139 0.5% 38% Insurance (general, board liability) $ 2,500 0.6% $ 4,118 1.8% 165% this is not correct; health insurance for Nancy is included Association Dues/Subscriptions $ 2,200 0.5% $ 1,150 0.5% 52%

Publications / Communications (newsletter) $ 2,000 0.5% $ 754 $ 754 0.3% 38% Electronic Communication Fees (website & eblasts) $ 2,000 0.5% $ 294 $ 1,947 0.9% 97% Awards at Annual Conference $ 2,300 0.5% $ 2,818 1.3% 123% MHPN was reimburssed for additional awards ordered Annual Conference $ 39,000 9.3% $ 33,296 14.8% 85% Fall Fundraiser $ 5,000 1.2% $ 400 0.2% 8% Special Events (House Parties) $ 250 0.1% 0.0% 0% Membership / Annual Appeal (written materials/postage) $ 1,500 0.4% $ 138 $ 5,561 2.5% 371% Education & Outreach (HDC, PP, contest ...) $ 1,000 0.2% 0.0% 0% Board Mtgs/Annual Retreat $ 6,000 1.4% $ 9 $ 640 0.3% 11% Workshops (and educational trades programs) $ 44,500 10.6% $ 200 $ 7,346 3.3% 17% Sacred Places $ 0 0.0% 0.0% 0% Easement Fee Expenses (copies, baseline, legal, etc.) $ 11,400 2.7% $ 287 0.1% 3% HRC Membership / Directory / Summit $ 6,000 1.4% 0.0% 0% Public Policy (Advocacy) $ 2,000 0.5% $ 8,003 3.6% 400% PPC has also fundraised $10k+ more than budgeted Misc (reimbursements, payroll expenses) $ 1,000 0.2% $ 1,008 $ 1,269 0.6% 127% $1000 Donation to Society of Architectural Historians

Total Expenses $ 418,807 100.0% $ 18,504 $ 224,303 100.0% 53.6%

Summary 2011 Budget



Difference in net assets $ 101,900 $ 1,248,361 $ 375,128

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MiHPN Investment 1, LLC

Balance Sheet As of August 31, 2011

Aug 31, 11

ASSETS

Current Assets

Checking/Savings

1000 · Checking 655,763.25

Total Checking/Savings 655,763.25

Total Current Assets 655,763.25

TOTAL ASSETS 655,763.25

LIABILITIES & EQUITY

Equity

3000 · Partner One - MHPN

3020 · Partner One - Investment -300.00

Total 3000 · Partner One - MHPN -300.00

3200 · Retained Earnings 211,460.76

Net Income 444,602.49

Total Equity 655,763.25

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 655,763.25

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Aug 31, 11

ASSETS

Current Assets

Checking/Savings

1001 · Comerica 8033 53,498.44 Checking Account for Operating Funds1002 · Comerica (2) 9642 6,583.80 Checking Account for Field Rep Costs1003 · Savings Account 95,396.50 Restricted Funds1004 · Comerica - Money Market 25,721.97 Easement Endowment1007 · CD - Bank of America 226,451.92 Easement Endowment1009 · Bank of America - Money Market 150,191.71 Operating Funds

Total Checking/Savings 557,844.34

Total Current Assets 557,844.34

Fixed Assets

1500 · Fixes Assets

1120 · Office equipment 3,816.11

1121 · Office furniture 10,000.00

1125 · Accumulated depreciation -12,323.00

Total 1500 · Fixes Assets 1,493.11

Total Fixed Assets 1,493.11

Other Assets

1300 · Partnership Investments

1305 · Partnership - Park Place -1,050.00

1310 · Partnership - Woodward SA-PK 100.00

Total 1300 · Partnership Investments -950.00

1110 · Transfer 2,997.88

1100 · Inventory 1,530.22

1005 · Investments

1021 · MHPN Res Funds

1013 · MHPN Reserve 25,784.58

1018 · MHPN - unrealized gain/(loss) -2,292.88

Total 1021 · MHPN Res Funds 23,491.70

1019 · D Evans Scholarship Fund

1011 · D. Evans Scholarship 2,379.78

1016 · Evans - Unrealized Gain/(loss) 1,402.53

Total 1019 · D Evans Scholarship Fund 3,782.31

1014 · Int. Masonry Scholarship Fund

1012 · Int. Masonry Scolarship 84.67

1017 · IMI - unrealized Gain/(loss) 14.65

Total 1014 · Int. Masonry Scholarship Fund 99.32

Total 1005 · Investments 27,373.33

Total Other Assets 30,951.43

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TOTAL ASSETS 590,288.88

LIABILITIES & EQUITY

Liabilities

Current Liabilities

Other Current Liabilities

2102 · Payroll Liabilities - MESC 58.46

2109 · Payroll - Lansing 99.70

2110 · Payroll-MIT 382.92

Total Other Current Liabilities 541.08

Total Current Liabilities 541.08

Total Liabilities 541.08

Equity

3810 · Book-tax differences - part. -1,000.00

3910 · Net Assets - Temp. Restricted 56,894.58

3900 · Net Assets - Unrestricted 603,569.98

Net Income -69,716.76 net income for Jan thru Aug 2011*Total Equity 589,747.80

TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 590,288.88

* negative balance indicates we are drawing on past year's savings

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August 2011 SFF Report

Encounter Date Asset Name Asset Type Descriptors Milestone Description Involvement User City County/District Primary Photo

8/18/2011 City of Ludington Group Other

Heather, DDA Director/City Planner, contacted me for a support letter for a HUD HOPE VI restoration grant for the historic Scottville School. Followed up and provided the letter. Letter Taylor, Nan Ludington Mason

8/18/2011 Big Rapids LHD Study Commitee Group Community Group Other

Susan Bean, one of the LHD study committee members, contacted me for follow up info regarding the proposed residential LHD. I sent her a sample study committee resolution, and other LHD info and we discussed strategies. Email, Phone Call Taylor, Nan Big Rapids Mecosta

8/2/2011 Chelsea Center for the Arts Group Community GroupFunding sources identified/received

Lisa is seeking bricks and mortar funds to replace a boiler so they can use their whole building in the winter. She is concerned that if the boiler is not replaced, there will be serious consequences for the building and the organization's programs in the winter. I sent her the grant resource sheet and the link to the MSU database, and asked Genell if she knows of any intervention funds for this kind of situation. Email Thackery, Ellen Chelsea Washtenaw

8/2/2011 Ford Homes Historic District Group Community Group Other

Paul Boyce contacted Nancy about a window presentation and workshop. I emailed him and called him to get more information and to set a date. He said he'd check with the organization's president and get back to us. Email, Phone Call Thackery, Ellen Dearborn Wayne

8/1/2011Nortown Community Development Corporation Group Community Group

Funding sources identified/received

I sent summer intern Tiffany Carey a grant resource guide, the MSU grant library database link, and an info sheet about the NTHP's grants. Email Thackery, Ellen Detroit Wayne

8/4/2011 Front Porch Renaissance Group Group Developer Key activity/progress

The Front Porch Renaissance Group is assisting the city of Bay City to establish two LHDs, and five single LHDs. Per request, I worked with Tim Hunnicutt, regarding the LHD process and sent sample study reports and other LHD info. Email, Phone Call Taylor, Nan Bay City Bay

8/16/2011 Michigan Front Porch Group Developer Other

Tim Hunnicut, who represents Michigan Front Porch, a development firm in Bay City, is working with the city of Bay City to establish five single LHDs and the commercial Midland St LHD in order to take advantage of the final state tax credits. He requested sample LHD reports and info regarding the LHD process. I followed up. Email, Phone Call Taylor, Nan Bay City Bay

Met with Aeric Ripley, DDA Director regarding a NR district in

8/12/2011 City of Alma Group Government Entity Key activity/progress

downtown Alma. Kurt Wassenaar, who grew up in Alma and now lives in Virginia, recently bought three key downtown vacant buildings and plans to rehab them. He wants to take advantage of federal tax credits, so they are considering a NR district. I talked with Aeric about the details and later sent him follow up information. WE're trying to schedule a meeting with the DDA Board to discuss this issue further. Email, Meeting Taylor, Nan Alma Gratiot

8/3/2011 City of Bay City Group Government Entity Other

Responded to a request from Terry Moultane, Asst. City Planner, regarding the removal of a stained glass window in a home in the proposed Center Ave LHD. After consulting with Kristine and Sharon Ferraro, I advised, identifying the applicable Standards. Email Taylor, Nan Bay City Bay

8/17/2011 Laird Township Group Government Entity Asset identified

Duane Fedie, Laird Twp. Supervisor, contacted us regarding a historic church in Nisula ‐ 15 miles west of Baraga ‐ requesting funding info. We discussed the building and its condition, and the need for a building assessment. I provided him with "How To Save A Historic Building" resource guide, and grant info. Also provided contact info for Steve Stier and Ken Czapski for their assistance to visit the site and offer an introductory assessment and rehab suggestions. Email, Phone Call Taylor, Nan Laird Twp. Houghton

8/19/2011 Mackinac Island Mayor's office Group Government Entity Key activity/progress

Conducted the HDC Training Workshop to approx. 20 people, with Sharon Ferraro as the trainer. Discussion afterwards with several downtown property owners and HDC Chair regarding various LHD issues and NHL status. Agreed to follow up with Dena Sanford regarding current status. Meeting Taylor, Nan

Mackinac Island Mackinac

8/4/2011 City of Petoskey Group Government Entity OtherSent Becky a copy of Donovan Rypkema's power point presentation from Mackinac Island. Letter Taylor, Nan Petoskey Emmet



8/15/2011 City of Plainwell Group Government Entity Other

After sending the updated SHPO info on the state tax credit schedule to Plainwell's city manager, I received a call from Wayne Bauman, developer for the project. He wanted to clarify the year end schedule, and learn more about the new Community Revitalization Program. He is breaking the project up into phases and wanted to know what incentives might be available in the future. They are moving into their offices at the paper mill building by Dec. 2011. Phone Call Taylor, Nan Plainwell Allegan

8/17/2011Leelanau County Planning Commission Group Government Entity Asset identified

Trudy Galla, Planning Director for Leelanau County sent us an email regarding funding for a historic farm site. I explained preservation grants and sent her the resource list, as well as the "How to Save A Building" resource guide to pass on to the owners. Also provided her with Ted Ligibel's contact info and suggested she talk with him about an EMU Field School project at the site. Email Taylor, Nan Suttons Bay Leelanau

8/4/2011 Three Rivers DDA/Chamber Group Government Entity Other

Sent Christy the LHD template brochure, and samples of various city websites so they could get ideas for how to promote their new downtown LHD. Also worked on scheduling their LHD training workshop for September. Email Taylor, Nan Three Rivers St. Joseph

8/3/2011 City of West Branch Group Government Entity Key activity/progress

Conducted an introductory meeting with City Manager Tom Youatt, Community and Economic Director, Kathy Adair, the E.D. of the Ogemaw Co. Historical Society and president of the Downtown Association, Peter Fabbri and discussed their Associate Main Street status and preservation education/workshop opportunities. Provided them with information on our programs, services and resource info including HRC Directories. Toured the community. Meeting Taylor, Nan West Branch Ogemaw

8/23/2011Dena Sanford ‐ National Park Service Group Government Entity Threat identified

As a follow up to a request from the HDC training workshop, I contacted Dena about Mackinac Islands' listing on the Watch List. I updated her on what has transpired and she said that until they adopt the downtown LHD, they will remain on the Watch list. Passed this info on to the Mayor and Asst. Mayor. Phone Call Taylor, Nan Omaha N/A

Travis asked me if there was any way the newly formed nonprofit theater organization could partner with a for‐profit entity and take advantage of federal tax credits. I provided

8/24/2011 Manistee Main Street Group Main Street Organization Other

entity and take advantage of federal tax credits. I provided him with a list of tax credit specialists to assist him, and explained that it was complicated and costly, and may not be financially feasible for this particular project. Email, Phone Call Taylor, Nan Manistee Manistee

8/17/2011CEDAM Rural Heritage Network Program Group Other Key activity/progress

Had a conference call with Kari Marcinak, coordinator of the Mich. Rural Network program and Ellen regarding their organization's services and how we can work together. Provided her with the NTHP Rural Heritage website link and MHPN's rural heritage resource guide and asked for her input. Email, Phone Call Taylor, Nan Lansing Ingham

8/29/2011 Preservation Chelsea Group Preservation Nonprofit Other

Spoke to Downriver Communities Conference brownfields peson, Patricia Boase. Asked her about a Sect 106. To her knowledge, there would be none. Asked SHPO about two reviews for different purposes for the SHPO review of a DDA‐owned NR‐listed property‐‐there could be two reviews. If the DDA removed the roof, for ex, and then later removed windows, two SHPO reviews of that DDA work would be given by SHPO. Email, Phone Call Thackery, Ellen Chelsea Washtenaw

8/31/2011 Preservation Chelsea Group Preservation Nonprofit Other

I heard from Martha at SHPO and confirmed with John Hanifan that there indeed will be a Section 106 revew of this project and that he and Ms Broase should contact the SHPO. Email Thackery, Ellen Chelsea Washtenaw

8/17/2011 Save Our Island Group Preservation Nonprofit Other

Worked with Anthony several times during the month providing him with resource info for a FAQ document for the Island's proposed downtown LHD. Also reviewed the document and made edits. Email, Phone Call Taylor, Nan

Mackinac Island Mackinac

8/24/2011 Rich Hensler Individual Other

Mr. Hensler contacted us with 2 concerns‐‐lack of historic preservation components in MAP's trainings and massive destruction of Benton Harbor's historic fabric paid for by the federal govt. Ellen agreed to work on the first issue and Nan followed up on the second issue. Email Thackery, Ellen

Benton Harbor Berrien



8/16/2011 Susan Walters‐Steinacker Individual Other

Working with SHPO on behalf of Susan. Asked them whether a site review of their Chamber of Commerce demo project would be necessary. It's not. Asked them about other reviews in Brighton‐‐not many right now at all. Encouraged the group to meet, but I don't believe they did. Email Thackery, Ellen Brighton Livingston

8/22/2011 Susan Walters‐Steinacker Individual Other

After working quite extensively with SHPO's Diane Tuinstra and Amy Arnold, I invited Susan and the Historical Society to meet and strategize about the Old Chamber of Commerce house and next steps. Email Thackery, Ellen Brighton Livingston

8/22/2011 Meeshun Murchison Individual Other

Asked Susan McBride about the building's designation. It is not in a local district and I gave Meeshun that info along with Susan's contact info. Email Thackery, Ellen Detroit Wayne

8/3/2011 John Levings Individual Asset identified

various historic buildings, including the main lodge, garage, and cook shack. Discussed their efforts to maintain and rehab the structures and preservation efforts including starting with a listing on the NR. Provided John Levings with the information and explained the designation and process. Also recommended STeve Stier to assist them with foundation issues on the garage. Later I sent photos of the the garage to Steve, who followed up. Meeting Taylor, Nan Grayling Crawford

8/17/2011 John Levings Individual Other

As requested by John Levings, I wrote and mailed a letter of recommendation to Board member Norm Torre regarding the importance of a NR listing of the Watershed Club buildings. Email, Letter Taylor, Nan Grayling Crawford

After receiving calls and emails (to Nancy and I) from several concerned residents regarding the Hospital Neighborhood Committee and their proposed overlay district, I followed up with them regarding how they ‐ as residents ‐ could protect their historic resources. I sent them info (again) on easements and reminded them that Nancy was willing to speak with them. Also sent them info on initiating an emergency moratorium and asking the city council to pass a

8/15/2011 Susan Collins Individual Other

g y g y presolution to establish a LHD study committee. I told them that we encouraged them to work together because of your united concerns about the future development efforts in Marshall. As a thoughtful group of concerned citizens, they could make a significant impact.Individuals involved: Keith Mengel, Susan Collins, Dave Dweppe and Holly Harden. Also talked to Susan about their state and U.S. legislators and asked if they could be of advocacy assistance to them. Email, Phone Call Taylor, Nan Marshall Calhoun

8/25/2011 Marsha Wills Individual Asset identified

Marsha is trying to save her Catholic church's school. Some newer school buildings are available in the area and her church leadership wants to close their building because it's "old" and they want to purchase a building or two from the 1950s or 60s and rehab those and use those for schools. They are not as close to the CHurch, howeverf, and students do go to Church pretty regularly. Plus, then the historic buildings would sit empty. Marsha wants to see it considered that the historic school buildings can be considered for rehab instead of moving out and abandoning them. I gave her a grants list and encouraged her to try to get a preservation architect to walk through and assess the buildings and give price estimates for repairs. I encouraged her to get a window repair person to walk through and give estimates for their work as well, and gave her the complete lists of window repair people. I also encouraged her to get the real costs of the rehab the "newer" buildings would need, as well. Email, Phone Call Thackery, Ellen Mt Clemens

8/15/2011 Mary Ann DeKane Individual OtherMaryann and I have rescheduled our presentation to Nov 16 at 7 pm. Email Thackery, Ellen Royal Oak Oakland



8/2/2011 Deb and Bill Rhead Site Commercial, Hotel Other

Continued to work with Deb and Bill on applying for state tax credits, and encouraged them to talk to Dan Schneider to facilitate Part 1 and 2. Bill copied me in an email dated 8/19/11 where he submitted additional info to both NPS and SHPO. Will continue to monitor their progess. Email Taylor, Nan Trout Lake Chippewa

8/18/2011Cross Village Town Hall and Museum Site Government Building Asset identified

We were contacted by Sue Schultz, of the Emmet Historical Commission regarding the Cross Village Town Hall and Museum. The Cross Village Township owns it, and is seeking assistance with funding and guidance to rehab it. I provided her with information on how to proceed, and sent the preservation grant list and "How to Save A Building" resource guide. Also sent information to Twp. Supervisor Gene Reck. Email, Phone Call Taylor, Nan Cross Village Emmet

8/24/2011 Knollwood Motel Site Hotel Other

Sally Frye contacted me for additional information regarding an upcoming meeting with the TWP Supervisor to preserve the Knollwood. We discussed strategies and I provided her with resource info including sample planning documents and creating a renewable, long term lease with the TWP. Recommended that Steve Fox work with them on this document. Email, Phone Call Taylor, Nan Acme Grand Traverse

8/11/2011 Jeff Dulaney Site House Asset identified

Jeff, who currently lives in Charleston, SC has inherited a home in Harbor Springs and requested information regarding rehab incentives and how to permanently preserve the home. I followed up with information on easements, federal tax credits (and explained all) and also sent him the contact name of the local historical society president, in hopes that she could further assist him. Email, Phone Call Taylor, Nan

Harbor Springs Emmet

8/1/2011 Dodi Hoyt Site House Asset identified

Dodi contacted us seeking info on assistance/resources to rehab her bungalow in Lexington ‐ specifically the windows, and construction of a new garage. I provided her with the HRC Directory, Preservation Briefs link, articles on wood window repairs, Standards, and the MSHDA link for the homeowner improvement loan. Letter, Phone Call Taylor, Nan Lexington SanilacLisa contacted us seeking info on the purpose of a small

8/11/2011 Lisa Doublestein Site House Asset identified

Lisa contacted us seeking info on the purpose of a small secret compartment under the staircase of her newly purchased Victorian home in Petoskey. I checked with several resources and made some suggestions, including that she consider posting it on Old House Network's chat room for further assistance. Email Taylor, Nan Petoskey Emmet

8/25/2011 Hale Loon Lake Wildlife Preserve Site Landscape Asset identified

Jim Mortimer, of the Hale Loon Lake Wildlife Preserve, contacted the NTHP for assistance with preserving and protecting this site. An 80‐year‐old church camp, it consists of 248 acres and is a combo of new and old buildings. The Loon Lake Association wants to purchase the site and would like to know how to permanently preserve it. I talked with him about a preservation easement ‐ specifically about Bowers Harbor Inn and their joint conservation easement with Grand Traverse Conservancy, and followed up with this information. Also provided him with HRC Directory and offered assistance with additional rehab resources. Email, Phone Call Taylor, Nan Iosco County

8/8/2011 Pere Marquette #1225 Site OtherFunding sources identified/received

Based on a lead from Mayor Ben Fredrick, I contacted Dan Shorter, the E.D., regarding funding opportunities for the steam locomotive. I sent him Preservation Grant list, sample planning documents and recommended he contact MDOT to see if this project would qualify for an enhancement grant. Email Taylor, Nan Owosso Shiawassee

8/17/2011 Vermillion Life Saving Station Site Other, School Key activity/progress

Revised final draft of "Preservation Opportunity for Vermillion Station" and sent to E. D. Tom Bailey, and Rick Neumann and recommended scheduling a conference call to discuss it. Email Taylor, Nan Vermillion Chippewa

8/26/2011 Kathleen Hughes Site Sacred Place Other

Helped Kathleen sort out the difference between planning grants and bricks‐and‐mortar grants and helped her sort which foundations do which. Helped her understand the designations and put her in touch with Laura Ashlee. Email Thackery, Ellen



8/24/2011 Unity of Faith Community Church Site Sacred Place Asset identified

Community Church in Twin Lake, who has purchased the former Blue Haven Dance Hall downtown, built in 1924. They would like to rehab it and use as a church, but the local building inspector has condemned the building and they wanted assistance with how to work with him and move ahead with this project. I recommended they work with a local historic architect/consultant to determine what work needs to be done and present a plan to the inspector. Provided HRC Directory and How to Save A Building Resource Guide. Letter, Phone Call Taylor, Nan Twin Lake Muskegon

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