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The event is a joint project with Angola Main Street, Trine University and volunteer coordinator Kathy Aldridge. Staff said ticket sales are already underway through Angola Main Street and that more than 120 people had shown interest soon after the event was posted. The commission was asked to staff a volunteer roster and to sign up for either the Friday or Saturday sessions.

Staff described the Friday evening event (Oct. 24) as family‑oriented with lighter content and a 5 p.m.–7 p.m. window; Saturday (Oct. 25) will be marketed to teens and adults and runs roughly 6 p.m.–8 p.m. Organizers plan 30‑minute group starts and a walking tour that takes approximately one hour to complete. Staff said accommodations can be arranged for visitors with limited mobility and that they intend to stagger volunteers so each walking group has a docent and a storyteller at stations around the cemetery.

Commission members discussed logistics such as the timing of downtown events that could affect staging, lighting and dumpster placement. Staff said they will circulate a volunteer sign‑up email, list specific props and supplies requested (battery‑operated lanterns and low‑power candles), and coordinate with Angola Main Street about possible event funding or a food‑truck presence from a local bank partner.

Staff asked commissioners to consider acting as docents or storytellers; organizers said each storyteller would be responsible for one short story and leading visitors to the next station. The commission also discussed contacting the local historical society to invite its participation and agreed staff would follow up.

The commission noted there will be no regular HPC meeting on Sept. 17 because of a downtown cruise‑in event; the next HPC meeting is scheduled for Oct. 15 at 4:30 p.m.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2025.09.03 Angola Historic Preservation Commission","oneSentenceSummary","Angola Historic Preservation Commission staff announced a joint Haunted History cemetery tour at Circle Hill Cemetery for Oct. 24–25 and asked commissioners to sign up as volunteers and docents; organizers said Friday will be family‑friendly and Saturday will be geared to teens and adults.","taxTitle","Angola City, Steuben County, Indiana","taxId",52121,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6478316,"Angola HPC approves parapet, brick repairs at 118 West Maumee Street to address safety concerns",752,536000,1288000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5709229-d752aac5377419ebc1bb79b91328bb99&start=536&end=1288","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5709229-d752aac5377419ebc1bb79b91328bb99/thumbnail_536000.jpg","/articles/6478316/Angola-City/Steuben-County/Indiana/Angola-HPC-approves-parapet-brick-repairs-at-118-West-Maumee-Street-to-address-safety-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6478316-2fc77c46998883bc8ed06609ab4e6d6d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175433&Signature=GkfjZ9p8lERI85juFhMxDEZaH5z34YdtmQCOU~fv~vqtp4zfa1zdmblJzOIkZW4ynXb0E0uqubMhRr9-io0QvhF5-chmw0uCiRQ8y3QtvANJD8uQZQyY8cqqWb9vLBUWNwlpNVB~pIkxwfoiXLaF0jR8RKVsjV9NdICevRqE-4nkFq3JphV-NVbQZsk5Ry6YUASrk5KZ9Lul47i6e7ntKyrDnTZlrcnBbG-clB0VXUB1q98XliXCEXk~xzsPtI2UV3dJLNAxQWn2IZkb-YciGw9Rb-lSXq4k9g8D941luXmviT9JpP19pt39riIyS~pq1OfCOuDRkWdtk9CzY2xxjw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Angola Historic Preservation Commission on Sept. 3 approved a certificate of appropriateness allowing removal and replacement of part of the parapet and repair of damaged brick at 118 West Maumee Street, known in the meeting as the former South Law Office building.

Staff told the commission the building commissioner identified unsafe, buckling brick at the parapet and top cap and recommended immediate remediation. The staff report cited the city’s historic preservation guidelines (staff referenced pages 53 and 73), saying cornices and parapet caps should be repaired using materials that match the original in color, texture and profile and that parapet caps may be covered in aluminum provided the color does not introduce new visual elements.

Staff concluded the proposed work — replacing damaged brick and refashioning the top cap — complies with the applicable guidelines and recommended approval of a COA. The staff report also noted the applicant was not requesting a façade grant at this time but could apply later.

Connor Castor, a representative working with Todd Ramsey of Fuller Ramsey Properties, told the commission the project would “match everything as perfectly as we can.” Castor said the owner hopes to renovate the upper floors into apartments and the ground floor for office space.

Commissioners and staff asked about the scope of damage, adjacency to the roof and public‑safety concerns; staff said the damaged bricks did not presently affect the roof deck but that safety concerns prompted the expedited request. The commission voted to approve the COA to address the parapet and brick damage so repair work may proceed to protect the public and the building’s structural integrity.

Commissioners noted they expect to see additional permit requests as the broader renovation continues. Staff thanked the applicant for addressing safety concerns and reminded them to coordinate around upcoming community events that affect downtown staging and dumpster placement.","The commission granted a Certificate of Appropriateness to remove and replace part of a parapet and repair damaged brick at 118 West Maumee Street after the building commissioner flagged structural concerns; the applicant said repairs will match existing brick and preserve historic appearance.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6478321,"Angola HPC approves composite shiplap siding for 101 Montney Street",423,79000,502000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5709229-d752aac5377419ebc1bb79b91328bb99&start=79&end=502","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5709229-d752aac5377419ebc1bb79b91328bb99/thumbnail_79000.jpg","/articles/6478321/Angola-City/Steuben-County/Indiana/Angola-HPC-approves-composite-shiplap-siding-for-101-Montney-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6478321-c312c8c3cc450af7cb9c4b4db67dcdec/orig.mp4?Expires=1771175433&Signature=ZRBdFy4oSESNFCx1fvvqKKblnwR8lB12pzewpxh8uvCmwBw-u8cls4Fb-X98Hq2ie1UBJMgQ3ieLWIa09bttr40AeVrqJHgwsPZWCeuLNM4~MjYez9AF5idjpKZNZNsMoWgCE3ug7vZFqgYumo956cS8tgSIIv1R-vBJekRLcJlS8gNXbeAXLCGsmVS9ZVRKcnyc3Qlf~~fyJBKhoNMTCrBe85-GCs-Z~JDc1QSHd4AsOsDBKGt1nyDb7Et~0nVvty8WSeNyhwH0MgsZID1vKGnggs1H3wYkwqETBMRSg7iCwV711XQqGJrPdim016UhQvdGXvc-1oGRrR-wnLvlkA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Angola Historic Preservation Commission on Sept. 3 approved a certificate of appropriateness allowing composite shiplap siding, including color selections and either vertical or horizontal installation, for 101 Montney Street.

The decision followed a staff presentation describing the product and a short discussion among commissioners about appearance and weathering. The staff presenter said the proposed panels are a wood composite made of “60% wood and 40% high‑impact polymer,” and that samples and photos had been provided for the commission to review.

The item matters because the building is listed as non‑contributing in the historic district; commissioners said that gives them discretion to focus more on durability and visual compatibility than on exact replication of historic materials. A staff report noted that windows and sconce lighting for the property had already been approved and that the owner was not requesting a façade grant at this time.

Commission discussion centered on whether horizontal or vertical installation would better shed water and prolong the life of the siding. One commissioner said vertical orientation could allow water to run straight down and potentially enter joints, while another observed horizontal application might better slow direct runoff and mimic some traditional profiles. Commissioners also weighed the product’s appearance; several said the composite samples looked more wood‑like in person than in photos but that some images gave a plastic impression.

After reviewing samples and the staff recommendation, a motion to approve the shiplap siding, its color choices and direction carried unanimously. The commission recorded approval of the certificate of appropriateness so the applicant may proceed with permitting and installation subject to any building‑department requirements.

The commission did not adopt any additional conditions beyond the COA and noted staff will provide printed copies of meeting materials to commissioners going forward.","The Angola Historic Preservation Commission on Sept. 3 approved a certificate of appropriateness for composite shiplap siding at 101 Montney Street, accepting the material composition, color choices and allowing either vertical or horizontal installation on the non‑contributing elevation.","actionData","errors"]

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